StartTue 24 Nov2026FinishWed 9 Dec2026
Twin share pp$4,690
15 nights · Premium private island journey
Grand Sri Lanka Family Journey.
Sixteen days from beaches to mountains with safari, rail, and premium resort stays.
- Duration
- 16 days · 15 nights
- Group size
- Minimum 2 travellers
- Pace
- Balanced adventure and relaxation
- Guide
- Private driver-guide
- Dates
- Flexible private dates
- Tour type
- Private land tour
From$4,690NZDPer person · twin share
Free cancellation up to 60 days0800 574 584
The routeTap a stop to add things thereTap a stop to add things
Starts and ends at Colombo airport
Overview
Negombo to Colombo.
This family-friendly private tour moves from a restful arrival in Negombo to Kandy, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, the scenic train to Haputale, Yala wildlife, Mirissa beach days, Galle Fort and a final Colombo stop before you fly home.
- Colombo airport
- Kandy
- Sigiriya
- Nuwara Eliya
- Yala
- Mirissa
- Galle
- Colombo
- Back to the airport
- 16
- Days
- 15
- Nights
- 7
- Stops
- 7
- Hotels
Highlights
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Kandy cultural touringDay 2
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress and hill-country tea estatesDays 5, 6 & 8
- First-class train ride from Nuwara Eliya to HaputaleDay 8
- Yala National Park safariDay 9
- Mirissa beach stay, Galle Fort, and Colombo shoppingDays 11, 13, 14 & 15
Day by day
16 days, 15 nights.
The map follows you, day by day. Tap Add on anything you'd like, and it's pinned to your route.
Your Sri Lanka
Day 1 of 16 · NegomboArrive Negombo
Day 1of 16Negombo
Day1Arrive Negombo
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to the lagoon-side villa to rest after the journey.
TonightAurora Lagoon Front, Negombo
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Flights from New ZealandReturn flights to Colombo, quoted separately
Day2Pinnawala · Kandy
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see elephants being fed and bathed, then continue to Kandy.
TonightRadisson Kandy
Day3Explore Kandy
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and experience a Kandyan cultural dance show.
TonightRadisson Kandy
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Entrance tickets includedTemple of the Tooth, the gardens and the cultural show
Day4Journey to Sigiriya
Travel to Sigiriya and settle into the Cultural Triangle base for two nights.
TonightHotel Sigiriya
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Elephant jeep safariLate afternoon at Minneriya, Kaudulla or HuruluVillage tour & lunchBullock cart, lake canoe and a home-cooked lunch
Day5Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka's signature cultural icons.
TonightHotel Sigiriya
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Entrance tickets includedSigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave TempleHot-air balloon at sunriseOver the Cultural Triangle, in season and weather permitting
Day6Sigiriya to Nuwara Eliya
Travel into tea country via Ramboda Falls and a tea plantation.
TonightThe Tea Factory Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
Day7Nuwara Eliya exploration
Explore Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and tea country, with time to learn about Ceylon tea production.
TonightThe Tea Factory Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
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Tea plucking & tastingPluck, then taste, at a working tea estate
Day8Scenic train · Yala
Take a first-class hill-country train ride to Haputale, then transfer onward to Yala.
TonightCinnamon Wild Yala
Day9Yala wildlife safari
Head into Yala National Park by jeep to look for leopard, elephant, and birdlife.
TonightCinnamon Wild Yala
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A second game driveAnother Yala safari, at sunrise or late afternoon
Day10Yala to Mirissa
Travel toward the south coast with stops at Dondra Lighthouse and Hummanaya Blowhole.
TonightWeligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
Day11Mirissa beach relaxation
Enjoy Mirissa and Weligama at leisure, with optional snorkelling, scuba diving, or whale and dolphin watching.
TonightWeligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
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Whale watchingA morning boat trip from Mirissa harbourSnorkelling tripCalm-water snorkelling near Mirissa
Day12South coast at leisure
A relaxed beach day for pool time, surf, spa, or local coastal exploring.
TonightWeligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
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Surf lessonA beginners' lesson on Weligama Bay
Day13Galle Fort
Travel to Galle and explore the UNESCO-listed fort, ramparts, lighthouse, cafes, and boutiques.
TonightThe Fortress Resort & Spa, Galle
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Galle Fort walking tourRamparts, lighthouse and old streets with a local guide
Day14Galle beach resort day
Keep the day open around the resort, beach, spa, or optional coastal activities.
TonightThe Fortress Resort & Spa, Galle
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Turtle hatchery visitSea turtle conservation on the south coast
Day15Colombo
Check out and transfer to Colombo for shopping at One Galle Face Mall and a farewell lunch.
TonightAurora Lagoon Front, Negombo/Colombo area
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Colombo city tourGangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green and Pettah
Day16Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for the departure flight.
Last dayTour ends
Days 8–16 · Yala, Mirissa, Galle & Colombo
Make it yours.Tap Add on any day, or open your trip to add a night, change hotels or add flights from New Zealand.
Where you'll stay
Eight stays, 15 nights.
Every night is booked for you, in hotels along the route. Choose a hotel level, or stay a night longer anywhere you like.
Hotel level
A request, not a price. Your quote shows the difference.
Negombo
Aurora Lagoon Front
1 night · Day 1
Kandy
Radisson Kandy
2 nights · Days 2–3
Sigiriya
Hotel Sigiriya
2 nights · Days 4–5
Nuwara Eliya
The Tea Factory Hotel
2 nights · Days 6–7
Yala
Cinnamon Wild Yala
2 nights · Days 8–9
Weligama
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
3 nights · Days 10–12
Galle
The Fortress Resort & Spa
2 nights · Days 13–14
Negombo
Aurora Lagoon Front
1 night · Day 15
Hotel photos from Wikimedia Commons: The Tea Factory Hotel by rhythmicdiaspora, CC BY 2.0, cropped; The Fortress Resort & Spa by Rameez Sadikot, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Dates & prices
Pick a date, or choose your own.
Per person, twin share, in NZD. It's a private tour, so any start date works. Your choice goes into your trip.
StartTue 1 Dec2026FinishWed 16 Dec2026
Twin share pp$5,990
Flexible private datesStart any day that suits you. We price your dates in your quote.
From, twin share pp$4,690
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Good to know
Read the fine print.
What's included
- 15 nights premium accommodation with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver-guide
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage entrance
- Yala National Park safari
- First-class train seat from Nuwara Eliya to Haputale
Not included
- International flights
- Entrance fees not specifically listed as included
- Lunches, dinners, and drinks unless listed
- Travel insurance
- Driver-guide tips and personal expenses
Need flights too?We can quote return flights from New Zealand with your tour.
Why book with Fly Lanka
Both ends of the journey.
- Free cancellation up to 60 days
- Registered NZ travel agent
- Auckland team · 7 days a week
- Secure booking · SSL encrypted
FAQ
Common questions, straight answers.
Can't find your answer? Our Auckland team picks up the phone seven days a week.
0800 574 584Are all entrance fees included?
No. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the Yala safari and first-class train seats are included. Other entrance fees, such as Sigiriya, are extra unless added to your quote.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The itinerary is designed around a private air-conditioned vehicle and experienced driver-guide.
Can beach nights be extended?
Yes. Mirissa, Weligama, Galle, or Bentota can be extended depending on the travellers' preferred beach style.
From our travellers
What our travellers say.
Ten years of Sri Lanka travel, told back to us by the people who travelled.
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