Grand Tour
16 Nights / 17 Days

Grand Tour

Tour Overview

The ultimate Sri Lankan experience covering wildlife, nature, ancient ruins, cultural heritage, train rides, and pristine beaches. A comprehensive 17-day journey.

Highlights

Wilpattu, Yala & Udawalawe Safaris
Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Horton Plains & Ella Train
Whale Watching
Galle Fort

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival & Wilpattu

Arrival at the airport. Proceed to Wilpattu National Park for a wildlife safari. Overnight in Anuradhapura.

Day 2

Anuradhapura & Mihintale

Explore Anuradhapura Ancient City. Visit Mihintale Maha Stupa. Proceed to Sigiriya.

Day 3

Polonnaruwa & Minneriya

Visit Polonnaruwa ruins. Enjoy a wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park. Overnight in Sigiriya.

Day 4

Sigiriya & Dambulla

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Visit Dambulla Cave Temple. Experience a Habarana Village Tour.

Day 5

Kandy via Pinnawala

Transfer to Kandy via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Visit Lankathilaka, Gadaladeniya, and Embekka temples.

Day 6

Kandy City Tour

Visit Temple of the Tooth, Gem Museum, and witness a traditional Kandyan dance performance.

Day 7

Nuwara Eliya

Visit Royal Botanical Gardens. Transfer to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda Falls and a Tea Factory.

Day 8

Horton Plains & Train Ride

Hike in Horton Plains National Park. Take the scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella. Overnight in Ella.

Day 9

Ella & Udawalawe

Hike Little Adam's Peak. Transfer to Udawalawe. Evening jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park.

Day 10

Yala Safari

Transfer to Yala. Enjoy an afternoon jeep safari to spot leopards and other wildlife.

Day 11

Bundala & Mirissa

Visit Bundala Birds Sanctuary. Transfer to Mirissa. Relax on the beach.

Day 12

Whale Watching

Early morning whale watching tour. Afternoon leisure or optional cookery class.

Day 13

Mirissa Leisure

Full day at leisure in Mirissa to enjoy the beach.

Day 14

Galle & Hikkaduwa

Visit Galle Fort. Transfer to Hikkaduwa. Relax on the beach.

Day 15

Coastal to Colombo

Visit Moonstone Mine and Turtle Hatchery. Transfer to Colombo. City tour including Gangaramaya Temple.

Day 16

Colombo Leisure

Day at leisure in Colombo for shopping and exploring. Visit Pettah Market and Galle Face Green.

Day 17

Departure

Proceed to the airport for your departure flight.

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