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Grand Tour · 15 days · 14 nights

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A grand tour of hills, ancient sites, beaches and safaris: Kandy, Sigiriya, Trincomalee, Yala, Ella, Galle and Colombo.

Description

Our most complete trip. You spend two days each in Kandy, Sigiriya, Trincomalee, Ella and Galle, and a day each in Kalkudah, Arugam Bay, Yala and Colombo. It takes in the elephant orphanage at Pinnawala, the Temple of the Tooth, Sigiriya Rock, the east-coast beaches, a Yala safari, the hill country and the Dutch fort at Galle.

Your route

  1. Kandy
  2. Sigiriya
  3. Trincomalee
  4. Kalkudah & Passikudah
  5. Arugam Bay
  6. Yala
  7. Ella
  8. Galle
  9. Colombo

Itinerary

Day 1
Airport to Kandy

Meet your guide at the airport and head to Kandy. Stop at Pinnawala to watch the elephants bathe and be bottle-fed, then take an evening walk around Kandy Lake.

Pinnawala Elephant OrphanageKandy Lake

Overnight: Kandy
Day 2
Kandy

Spend the day in Kandy, visiting the Temple of the Tooth and the botanical gardens.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth RelicRoyal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya

Overnight: Kandy
Day 3
Kandy to Sigiriya

Drive to Sigiriya, stopping at Dambulla.

Dambulla Cave Temple

Overnight: Sigiriya
Day 4
Sigiriya

Climb the lion rock fortress.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Overnight: Sigiriya
Day 5
Sigiriya to Trincomalee

Transfer to the east coast.

Koneswaram Kovil

Overnight: Trincomalee
Day 6
Trincomalee

Relax on the beaches and visit the fort.

Fort FrederickNilaveli Beach

Overnight: Trincomalee
Day 7
Trincomalee to Kalkudah

Continue down the coast to the calm waters of Kalkudah and Passikudah.

Passikudah BeachKalkudah Beach

Overnight: Kalkudah & Passikudah
Day 8
Kalkudah to Arugam Bay

Drive to the surfing town of Arugam Bay.

Surfing at Arugam BayKumana National Park

Overnight: Arugam Bay
Day 9
Arugam Bay to Yala

Transfer to Yala and head out on a safari.

Yala National Park Safari

Overnight: Yala
Day 10
Yala to Ella

Drive up into the hills to Ella.

Overnight: Ella
Day 11
Ella

Spend the day exploring Ella's waterfalls and viewpoints.

Ravana FallsNine Arch Bridge (Demodara)Little Adam's Peak

Overnight: Ella
Day 12
Ella to Galle

Descend to the south coast and Galle.

Mirissa Beach

Overnight: Galle
Day 13
Galle

Walk the Galle Fort ramparts and enjoy the beach at Unawatuna.

Galle FortUnawatuna Beach

Overnight: Galle
Day 14
Galle to Colombo

A final day in Colombo for shopping and sightseeing.

Colombo City TourGalle Face Green

Overnight: Colombo
Day 15
Departure

Your guide takes you to the airport.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in hotels as listed, with daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Welcome drink, local SIM card and welcome pack
  • Free drinking water in the vehicle
  • Entry ticket: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Entry ticket: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Entry ticket: Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Entry ticket: Yala National Park Safari

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance

Optional activities

Whale Watching in MirissaWhale Watching in Trincomalee