This 10-day grand tour of Sri Lanka offers just a taste of what this incredible island has to offer. From ancient wonders to pristine beaches, lush landscapes to vibrant culture, Sri Lanka is a destination that will capture your heart and leave you longing to return.
Day 1: Colombo-Anuradhapura-Sigiriya
Meet your driver at your hotel or the airport in Colombo, and then you will drive to Sigiriya. On the way, visit Anuradhapura, an ancient city.
Overnight at Sigiriya.
Day 2: Sigiriya
Rise and shine early for a trip to Sigiriya rock. Later, the Habarana village tour. Attend a cooking class and sample a local dish.
Overnight at Sigiriya.
Day 3: Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa
After breakfast, explore Polonnarywa. In the afternoon climb the Piduranga rock to see the beautiful countryside view.
Overnight at Sigiriya.
Day 4: Sigiriya-Dambulla-Kandy
After breakfast, drive to the Dambulla Golden Temple and Herbal Garden, and later visit Nalanda Gedige and a Hindu temple. See the Kandyan cultural performance.
Overnight at Kandy.
Day 5: Kandy
After breakfast, a Kandy city tour to witness important monuments in the city. In the afternoon visit Udawattakele Sanctuary for a leisurely walk watching tropical trees, plants and many species of birds. In the evening, leisure in the hotel.
Overnight at Kandy.
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya-Ella
After breakfast, you hit the scenic winding road through the mountains to Nuwar eliya. In the afternoon, a Nuwara eliya city tour. Later, take the train ride to Ella. Please be aware that there is only a 50% chance of securing train tickets during the peak season due to high demand. (We appreciate your understanding and flexibility with these constraints.)
Little Adam's Peak Viewpoint Evening: Climbing Little Adam's Peak.
Overnight at Ella.
Day 7: Ella-Yala
After breakfast, drive to Tissamaharama. On the way, visit Rawana waterfall and Buduruwagala Rock Temple. In the evening, Yala National Park safari.
Stay the night in Tissamaharama.
Day 8: Yala – South-west coast
After breakfast, drive to a hotel on the south coast. The Beach Resort provides evening leisure. In the afternoon, the Mirissa sightseeing tour en route stops at coconut tree hill, Parrot Rock, and Turtle beach.
Overnight stay on the south-west coast.
Day 9: Southwest coast
Early morning: go on a whale-watching tour off Mirissa Beach; later visit Galle fort and explore the scenic places in Mirissa, such as Parrot rock, Coconut Tree Hill, and turtle beach.
Overnight stay on the south-west coast.
Day 10: South Coast – Galle – Bentota – Colombo
After breakfast, leave for Colombo Airport; en route, Colombo on a city tour.
