Day 1· Airport → Negombo
Arrival in Negombo
Airport meet and greet, private transfer and an easy first evening on the lagoon.
Negombo BeachMuthurajawela Marsh or lagoon boat safariWelcome seafood dinner
Stay: Eco hotel · Negombo
Sri Lanka · Private tour
Sri Lanka Eco Adventure Tour
Ten low-impact days through rainforest, wetlands, tea country and turtle coast.
Duration
9 Nights / 10 Days
Stops
10 places
Group
2–8 guests
Rated
4.9 (64)
Overview
An unforgettable route across the island
An eco-focused island loop built around nature rather than checklists — lagoon and mangrove safaris, Knuckles rainforest trekking, village farms, tea estates, a Yala jeep safari, whales off Mirissa and turtle conservation on the west coast.
Muthurajawela Marsh and Negombo Lagoon boat safari
Knuckles Forest trekking, waterfalls and bird watching
Madu River mangrove safari and Kosgoda turtle hatchery
Whale and dolphin watching off Mirissa (seasonal)
Day by day
Your itinerary
10 thoughtfully paced days across Sri Lanka — and every day is yours to change.
Flexible itinerary — customise any day
Route map
Where you'll travel
- 1Day 1Colombo Airport (CMB)
- 2Day 1–2Negombo
- 3Day 2–3Sigiriya
- 4Day 3–4Knuckles
- 5Day 4–5Kandy
- 6Day 5–6Nuwara Eliya
- 7Day 6–7Ella
- 8Day 7–8Yala
- 9Day 8–9Mirissa
- 10Day 9Balapitiya
- 11Day 9–10Bentota
- 12Day 10Colombo
- 13Day 10Colombo Airport (CMB)
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- 2Day 2· Negombo → Sigiriya
Heritage Meets Nature
Climb Lion Rock, then slow down for a traditional village day of farms, gardens and home cooking.
Sigiriya Rock FortressBullock cart & catamaran rideVillage lunch and local farmsStay: Jungle lodge · Sigiriya - 3Day 3· Sigiriya → Knuckles
Knuckles Mountain Range
A full rainforest day — guided trekking, waterfalls and wildlife with a picnic in the forest.
Guided Knuckles trekWaterfallsBird watching & wildlife spottingStay: Eco lodge · Knuckles - 4Day 4· Knuckles → Kandy
Culture & Nature in Kandy
The sacred hill capital, its city forest reserve and the great botanical gardens.
Temple of the ToothUdawattakele Forest ReserveRoyal Botanical Garden & cultural danceStay: Heritage hotel · Kandy - 5Day 5· Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Tea Country Experience
Ride the scenic highland train, then walk the estates and taste single-origin tea at the source.
Scenic train journeyTea plantation & factory tourGregory Lake and evening nature walkStay: Colonial estate · Nuwara Eliya - 6Day 6· Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Adventure & Scenic Beauty
Ella's classic walks and waterfalls, with an optional zip line for the brave.
Nine Arches BridgeLittle Adam's Peak hikeRavana Falls & tea plantationStay: Cliffside cabin · Ella - 7Day 7· Ella → Yala
Yala Wildlife Safari
Morning transfer to leopard country and an afternoon jeep safari in the dry-zone scrub.
Afternoon jeep safariLeopards, elephants and sloth bearsCrocodiles, deer and exotic birdsStay: Tented camp · Yala - 8Day 8· Yala → Mirissa
Ocean Eco Experience
Out at dawn for whales and dolphins, then a slow beach day and a turtle conservation visit.
Whale & dolphin watching (seasonal)Turtle conservation projectSunset on Mirissa BeachStay: Beach hotel · Mirissa - 9Day 9· Mirissa → Balapitiya → Bentota
Mangroves & Wetlands
A Madu River mangrove safari, temple island and turtle hatchery before sunset on Bentota beach.
Madu River mangrove boat safari & optional kayakingKothduwa Temple Island and bird watchingKosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation CentreStay: Beach resort · Bentota - 10Day 10· Bentota → Colombo → Airport
Colombo Eco Experience & Departure
A final wetland walk in the city, optional eco café and shopping, then your airport transfer.
Diyasaru Park or Beddagana Wetland ParkGuided nature walk & bird watchingOptional eco café and shopping
100% customisable
Customise this tour Make this itinerary your own
This is a private tour, never a fixed group departure. Add or drop days, swap destinations, change hotel standards, add a safari or extra beach nights, slow the pace for family travel, or match everything to your flight dates. Tell us what you'd like and we rebuild the route around you — at no extra planning cost.
What's included
Everything, sorted
- 9 nights eco lodges & sustainable hotels
- Private air-conditioned vehicle & chauffeur-guide
- Daily breakfast
- Boat safaris, Yala jeep safari & entrance fees
Not included
A few extras
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Optional activities (zip line, kayaking)
- Personal expenses
Your vehicle
Choose from our fleet
This tour is private — pick the vehicle that fits your group, with a licensed driver guide included.
Toyota Prius
2 seater
Toyota KDH
6 seater
KDH High Roof
10 seater
Toyota Coaster
16 seater
Good to know
Sri Lanka Eco Adventure Tour questions
Everything travellers ask us before booking this Sri Lanka itinerary.
How long is the Sri Lanka Eco Adventure Tour tour?
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Sri Lanka Eco Adventure Tour runs for 9 Nights / 10 Days (10 days) and covers Negombo, Sigiriya, Knuckles, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Mirissa, Bentota, Colombo. Because every departure is private, we can shorten or extend the itinerary to match your flight dates.
Is a private driver guide included?
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Yes. Every Ceylon Bound Holidays & Tours tour includes a licensed, English-speaking Sri Lankan driver guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle from our own fleet — a Toyota Prius (2 guests), KDH van (6), KDH High Roof (14) or Coaster (20).
Where does the tour start and finish?
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We start with a complimentary pick-up from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo, or from any hotel on the island, and finish with a drop-off wherever suits your onward travel.
What is the best time of year for this Sri Lanka tour?
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Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so there is always a dry coast. December to April suits the west and south coast and the cultural triangle; May to September suits the east coast and Trincomalee. The hill country on this route is pleasant year-round.
How much does the Sri Lanka Eco Adventure Tour tour cost?
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From $1,690 per person, based on two travellers sharing. The final quote depends on your hotel standard, travel dates and group size — send an enquiry and we reply with a full itinerary and price within 24 hours.
Can the itinerary be customised?
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Yes. This is a private tour, not a fixed group departure. Add a Yala or Udawalawe safari, extra beach nights, a honeymoon upgrade or family-friendly pacing and we rebuild the route around you.
What is the cancellation policy?
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Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. Full details are on our cancellation policy page.
Do I need a visa to visit Sri Lanka?
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Most visitors need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) before arrival. It is applied for online and is usually approved within 24–48 hours. Our Sri Lanka visa guide walks through it step by step.
Still deciding? Ask us anything about this tour or read our cancellation policy.
Ready when you are
Let's plan your Sri Lanka Eco Adventure Tour
Talk to a Sri Lanka specialist — we'll tailor this itinerary to your dates, pace and interests.
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