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Grand Tour of Sri Lanka

The complete island in ten days — ancient cities, sacred Kandy, tea-country highlands, a wildlife safari and the golden south coast. A relaxed, comprehensive itinerary for travellers who want to see the very best of Sri Lanka without rushing.

EnglishPrivate · up to 6Starts: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo, or your hotel
CultureWildlifeBeachHill countryPopular
Grand Tour of Sri Lanka

Day by day

D1
Colombo / CMB → Sigiriya

Drive to the cultural triangle.

D2
Sigiriya & Dambulla

Lion Rock fortress, cave temples and a village tour.

D3
Anuradhapura or Polonnaruwa

Explore an ancient royal capital.

D4
Sigiriya → Kandy

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a cultural show.

D5
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Tea estates, a factory tour and cool mountain air.

D6
Nuwara Eliya → Ella (by train)

The famous hill-country train ride to Ella.

D7
Ella → Yala

Descend to the south-east for an afternoon or dawn safari.

D8
Yala → Mirissa

Wildlife game drive, then transfer to the south coast.

D9
Mirissa & Galle

Beaches, optional whale watching and historic Galle Fort.

D10
Galle → Colombo / CMB

Coastal drive back to Colombo or the airport.

What's included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole trip
  • Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • Fuel, expressway tolls and parking
  • Driver's meals and accommodation
  • Bottled water and pick-up / drop-off

Not included

  • Hotels and your own meals
  • National park entrance fees and safari jeep hire
  • Entrance tickets to sites
  • Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance

Best months

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Per day (car + driver)Private tour
$68/day
10 days × $68 = $680 total

Not per person · car, fuel and tolls included

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