Trip idea · 9 days / 8 nights
Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Udawalawe → Mirissa → Bentota
Short drives, pools and plenty of elephants: a gentle loop that keeps children (and grandparents) happy.
from €950 – €1,450 per person (estimate)
- Length
- 9 days / 8 nights
- Best time
- Dec–Apr
- Suits
- Family, Friends / group
- Style
- Beaches, Family friendly, Wildlife
Overview
Short drives, pools and plenty of elephants: a gentle loop that keeps children (and grandparents) happy.
- Elephant gathering at Minneriya
- Kandy lake and a cultural show
- Udawalawe safari and elephant transit home
- Turtle hatchery and calm beaches
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Negombo
Easy first day by the pool and beach.
Overnight: Negombo
- Day 2
To Sigiriya
Drive inland with snack stops; hotel with a big pool.
Overnight: Sigiriya
- Day 3
Elephants at Minneriya
Optional Sigiriya climb in the morning; afternoon jeep safari to see elephant herds.
Overnight: Sigiriya
- Day 4
Kandy
Spice garden and Kandy lake; Kandyan dancers in the evening.
Overnight: Kandy
- Day 5
Kandy to Udawalawe
A long but scenic drive through the hills with a tea stop.
Overnight: Udawalawe
- Day 6
Udawalawe safari
Morning jeep safari, then the elephant transit home at feeding time.
Overnight: Udawalawe
- Day 7
Mirissa
To the south coast; afternoon on the beach.
Overnight: Mirissa
- Day 8
Bentota
Turtle hatchery at Kosgoda, river boat ride and beach games.
Overnight: Bentota
- Day 9
Home
Relaxed morning, then the airport (about 1.5 hours).
Usually included
- Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide
- Hotels as described, 2 sharing, with breakfast
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Local taxes and the driver's costs
Not included
- International flights
- Sri Lanka ETA (visa)
- Entrance and park fees unless listed
- Lunches, most dinners and drinks
- Tips and personal spending
- Travel insurance
Best months
- Jan(good time)
- Feb(good time)
- Mar(good time)
- Apr(good time)
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec(good time)
About the price
Estimate per person, 2 sharing, mid-range hotels with breakfast, private car with driver-guide; no flights or entrance fees.
Estimate last checked: 13/11/2026
Arranged by: A licensed tour partner based in Sri Lanka
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