4 Day Sri Lanka Private Tour | Kandy, Ella, Yala & South Coast
Tour Overview
Discover Sri Lanka’s perfect combination of culture, scenic beauty, wildlife and coastal charm in this 4 day private tour. Visit the sacred city of Kandy, experience the breathtaking hill country of Ella, enjoy a thrilling safari in Yala National Park and explore the historic Galle Fort before your airport drop.
Four days is the sweet spot when you want Sri Lanka's greatest hits without a full week commitment. This private round tour links the sacred lake city of Kandy, Ella's misty ridges and Nine Arches Bridge, a Yala National Park jeep safari for elephants and leopards, and the colonial charm of Galle Fort on the south coast all with one English speaking chauffeur and unlimited mileage. Sundown Tours paces the driving so you enjoy Peradeniya Gardens and tea country viewpoints rather than rushing between checkpoints. Hotels are arranged on half board in star class properties; entrance fees and lunches stay flexible so you choose which temples, parks and restaurants matter most. Ideal as a standalone holiday or as a focused add on before a beach extension.
Tour Highlights
- Kandy Sacred Tooth Relic Temple, cultural dance show and lake viewpoints
- Ella Nine Arch Bridge, tea factory visit and scenic hill country drives
- Yala National Park 4x4 safari for wild elephants and leopard country
- Galle Fort UNESCO walk and Madu River mangrove boat safari
- Private air conditioned vehicle with professional driver guide throughout
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this 4 day tour start from Colombo or only the airport?
Both work. We can pick you up at Bandaranaike International Airport or any Colombo/West Coast hotel and drop you at the airport or your preferred exit point on Day 4.
Is Yala National Park always open on the itinerary?
Yala closes briefly for maintenance each year, usually around September. If your dates coincide, we substitute Udawalawe or another park with strong elephant sightings at no change to the tour structure.
Does the price include hotels and safari jeep fees?
half board hotel accommodation and your private vehicle with driver are included. National park entrance tickets, safari jeep hire and activity fees are paid locally so you can tailor optional extras.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Airport / Hotel Kandy Cultural Experience▲
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy Cultural Dance Show
Kandy View Point
Overnight Stay Topez Hotel in Kandy
- Dinner Included
- Private Room
Day 2: Kandy Ella Hill Country Journey▲
Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya
Glenloch Tea Factory Visit
Nine Arch Bridge
Little Adam's Peak
Overnight Stay Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel or similar HB Basis in Ella
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
- Private Room
Day 3: Ella Yala Wildlife Safari▲
Ravana Falls
Buduruwagala Temple
Yala National Park Safari
Overnight Stay in Yala
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 4: Yala Galle Bentota Airport▲
Mirissa Beach
Galle Dutch Fort
Madu River Safari
Included
- Private air conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
- Driver Guide available in English, German, Polish and Russian
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Half board accommodation with 4 Star hotel
- Fuel, parking fees and highway tolls
- Complimentary bottled water during transfers
- A Scenic Train Ride from Nanu Oya to Ella
- Train tickets (subject to availability)
Excluded
- Admission / entrance fees to attractions (required to be paid directly on site by travelers)
- Lunch
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