Private round tours · 6 to 14 days
Sri Lanka Round Tours
Private round tours of the whole island with your own car and driver: ancient cities, tea country, the Ella train, a safari and the beaches, from airport to airport.
5 round tours6–14 daysPrivate car and driver24/7 WhatsApp
See the whole island
Sri Lanka Round Tour Packages
A round tour is the best way to see how much Sri Lanka fits into a small island. In one loop from the airport you climb Sigiriya Rock, visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, ride the blue train through the tea hills to Ella, look for leopards in Yala and finish on the palm-lined beaches of the south coast.
Our Sri Lanka round tours are private trips with your own air-conditioned car and English-speaking driver, hotels of your choice and a route you can change. Choose a 7, 10, 12 or 14 day round tour below, a short Sri Lanka round trip from India, or ask for a tailor-made holiday.
6–14 days
From a short round trip to a two-week grand tour
Airport to airport
Pickup and drop-off at the airport or your Colombo or Negombo hotel
Your hotels
Comfortable, boutique or luxury, chosen for your budget
Local team
A licensed, Sri Lankan-owned tour operator based in Negombo
Pick your round tour
Choose Your Sri Lanka Round Trip
Every round tour starts with airport pickup and is fully customisable: change the length, the hotels or the pace. Filter by length, or tell us what you’d like.
Airport pickup · 6 nights
Sri Lanka Round Tour – 7 Days
Sigiriya · Kandy · Ella · Yala · Galle
The main highlights in one week: Sigiriya Rock, the Temple of the Tooth, the Ella train, a Yala safari and Galle Fort.
Airport pickup · 9 nights
Sri Lanka Itinerary 10 Days
Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Yala · Mirissa
Our most popular first-time route: the classic loop at an easy pace, with two nights in Ella and two on the beach.
Airport pickup · 11 nights
Sri Lanka Round Tour – 12 Days
Anuradhapura · Trincomalee · Sigiriya · Kandy · Ella · Yala · Mirissa
The classic loop plus the east coast: ancient capitals, snorkelling at Pigeon Island and beaches on both sides of the island.
Airport pickup · 13 nights
Sri Lanka Round Tour – 14 Days
Jaffna · Trincomalee · Sigiriya · Kandy · Ella · Yala · Bentota
The grand tour of the whole island, from the Tamil north and Trincomalee to the hill country, Yala and the south coast.
Colombo airport · 5 nights
Sri Lanka Round Trip from India – 6 Days
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Bentota · Galle · Colombo
A short, easy loop after a quick flight from India: Kandy, the tea hills and Seetha Amman Temple, Bentota beach and Colombo.
Your route, your way
Customise it your way
Every round tour is private and fully customisable. Tell us your dates, how many days you have and what you’d like to see.
Where the road goes
Sri Lanka Round Trip Map
Most round tours follow the same loop, clockwise from the airport. The longer tours add the east coast and the far north.
| Stage | Stops | Highlights | On which tours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Cultural Triangle | Anuradhapura · Polonnaruwa · Sigiriya · Dambulla | Ancient capitals, Sigiriya Rock, the cave temple, elephant safaris | All except the India trip |
| 2. North and east | Jaffna · Trincomalee | Hindu temples, Jaffna Fort, Pigeon Island, quiet beaches | 12 and 14 days |
| 3. Kandy | Kandy · Matale | Temple of the Tooth, a spice garden, Kandyan dancing | All tours |
| 4. Hill country | Nuwara Eliya · Ella | Tea factories, the blue train, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak | All tours |
| 5. Safari | Yala | Leopards, elephants and sloth bears by jeep | 7 to 14 days |
| 6. South and west coast | Mirissa · Galle · Bentota | Beaches, whale watching, Galle Fort, the Madu River | All tours |
Drives are mostly three to four hours, with sights along the way. See the Sri Lanka destinations pages for more on each stop.
Choose your route
Which Sri Lanka Round Tour Is Right for You?
| Tour | Days | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Round Trip from India | 6 | A short holiday after a quick flight from India |
| Round Tour – 7 Days | 7 | The main highlights in one busy week |
| Sri Lanka Itinerary 10 Days | 10 | A first visit at an easy pace, with beach days |
| Round Tour – 12 Days | 12 | Adding the east coast, ideal from May to September |
| Round Tour – 14 Days | 14 | The whole island, including Jaffna and the north |
When to go
Best Time for a Sri Lanka Round Tour
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so there is always a dry side of the island. We plan your beach nights around the season.
| Months | Weather | Best round tour |
|---|---|---|
| December to April | Dry on the south and west coasts and in the hill country | The 7 and 10 day tours, with Mirissa and Galle |
| May to September | Dry in the north and east, some rain in the south-west | The 12 and 14 day tours, with Trincomalee and Jaffna |
| October and November | Showers across the island, usually in the afternoon | Any route, with more time for culture and the hills |
Every round tour
What’s Included in Our Round Tours
01
Private car and driver
An air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver for the whole tour.
02
Airport pickup and drop-off
Met on arrival and taken back for your flight, or to your Colombo or Negombo hotel.
03
Hotels with breakfast
Comfortable, boutique or luxury hotels, chosen for your budget and confirmed in your quote.
04
Fuel, tolls and parking
No extra driving costs: fuel, expressway tolls and parking are included.
05
A route you can change
Add beach days, swap a safari park or slow the pace. Every tour is private.
06
Price on request
A personalised quote. Entrance tickets, jeep safaris and Ella train tickets are listed separately.
Questions
Sri Lanka Round Tours – FAQs
What is a Sri Lanka round tour?
A round tour is a loop of the island from the airport and back, usually through the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, the hill country, a national park and the south coast beaches, with your own car and driver.
How many days do I need for a Sri Lanka round tour?
Ten days is ideal for the classic loop. Seven days covers the main highlights at a quicker pace, and 12 to 14 days lets you add the east coast and the north.
How much does a Sri Lanka round tour cost?
Every tour is private, so we send a personalised quote based on your dates, hotels, vehicle and group size. Entrance tickets, jeep safaris and Ella train tickets are listed separately.
What is the best time for a round trip of Sri Lanka?
December to April is best for the south and west coasts, and May to September for the east coast. The hill country and Cultural Triangle are good most of the year.
Can we change the route?
Yes. Every round tour is private and fully customisable: add or remove days, change hotels, or swap Yala for Udawalawe or Wilpattu.
Is the driver also a tour leader?
Your driver speaks English, knows the island well and helps with tickets and timings. At the main sites, such as Sigiriya and the Temple of the Tooth, local site experts can be hired on the spot.
Can we do a Sri Lanka round trip from India?
Yes. Our 6 day round trip from India starts at Colombo airport and covers Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, Galle and Colombo, and can be made longer.
How do we book?
Send us your dates on WhatsApp or by email. We reply with an itemised plan and quote, usually within 24 hours.
Ready when you are
Plan Your Sri Lanka Round Tour
Tell us your dates and how many days you have, and we will tailor any of our round tours for you, with a private, itemised plan within 24 hours. See also our Sri Lanka tour packages and day tours.