leopard on water during daytime

12-Day Complete Sri Lanka

Trip Overview

The 12-Day Complete Sri Lanka is the most comprehensive single itinerary Paraiso Ceylon offers — and at $1,400, it is priced below comparable private tours from competitors. This is the definitive Sri Lanka journey: cultural wonders, highland adventure, South Coast beaches, Yala National Park wildlife safari, and the Ella experience all in one seamless private tour.

From the northern ancient cities to the wildlife-rich south, this itinerary crosses every major landscape the island has to offer. The Yala National Park half-day safari — with the world's highest leopard density — and the Ella zipline over Diyaluma Falls are the standout experiences that make this package exceptional value for discerning travellers.

An elephant strolls through the lush green foliage.

Trip Highlights

  • Negombo — colonial coastal town, starting point from Colombo airport

  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya

  • Ella — Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, Ravana Falls

  • Ella zipline & Diyaluma Falls — adventure highlights

  • Yala National Park safari — world's highest leopard density

  • Bentota Beach, Madu Ganga river safari, turtle conservation

  • Colombo city tour & departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Negombo
Day 2: Negombo to Sigiriya
Day 3: Dambulla & Kandy
Day 4: Blue Train to Nuwara Eliya
Day 5 & 6: Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Day 7 & 8: Ella to Yala National Park
Day 9 & 10: Yala to Bentota Beach
Day 11: Bentota to Colombo

What’s Included

Inclusions
  • Bed & breakfast accommodation (3–4 star boutique hotels)

  • Airport pickup and drop-off transfers

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout

  • English-speaking driver/guide

  • Welcome refreshments & daily water bottle

  • Government taxes

Exclusions
  • Entrance tickets (~$175–220 total, including Yala safari jeep)

  • Meals beyond breakfast

  • International flights & visa/ETA (~$50–75)

  • Optional kayaking ($115/person), zipline ($20–30)

  • Personal expenses & tips (~$80–100 for driver-guide)

Trip Details

Duration:

12 Days / 11 Nights

Departure :

Year-round departures

Group Size:

Private — 1 to 12 travellers

Price:

$1,550

Inclusions:

B&B, private transport, driver-guide, airport transfers

a peacock sitting on top of a tree branch
elephant walking on green grass field during daytime
green and brown mountains under blue sky during daytime
red and blue boat on brown sand near body of water during sunset
a peacock sitting on top of a tree branch
red and blue boat on brown sand near body of water during sunset
elephant walking on green grass field during daytime
green and brown mountains under blue sky during daytime