Culture & heritage

Classic Sri Lanka Grand Tour

  • 12 days
  • Negombo · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Kandy · Ella · Yala · Galle
  • Private tour
from€ 1,690per person, based on 2 travellers

Overview

Twelve unhurried days from royal cities and safaris to tea country and the golden beaches of the south.

This tour is fully private: you travel in your own air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed chauffeur-guide, at your own pace. Every itinerary can be adjusted – add extra nights, upgrade hotels or swap activities. Send us a request and we will reply with a personalised quote, usually within 24 hours.

Highlights

  • All three UNESCO sites of the Cultural Triangle
  • Elephant safari in Minneriya
  • Leopard safari in Yala National Park
  • Hill country train journey
  • Two relaxing beach days and Galle Fort

Itinerary

  1. Day 1Arrival – Negombo

    Airport welcome by your chauffeur-guide and transfer to Negombo.

    Overnight: Negombo Breakfast
  2. Day 2To the Cultural Triangle

    Drive north via Kurunegala. Afternoon village experience.

    Overnight: Sigiriya Breakfast, Lunch
  3. Day 3Sigiriya & Minneriya

    Morning climb of Lion Rock, afternoon elephant safari.

    Overnight: Sigiriya Breakfast
  4. Day 4Polonnaruwa by bicycle

    Explore the medieval capital by bike.

    Overnight: Sigiriya Breakfast
  5. Day 5Dambulla – Kandy

    Cave temple, spice garden and the Temple of the Tooth.

    Overnight: Kandy Breakfast
  6. Day 6Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

    Botanical garden, tea estate and factory visit.

    Overnight: Nuwara Eliya Breakfast
  7. Day 7Train to Ella

    Panoramic train ride and an afternoon in Ella.

    Overnight: Ella Breakfast
  8. Day 8Ella – Yala

    Little Adam’s Peak, then drive south. Afternoon jeep safari.

    Overnight: Yala Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Day 9Yala – Mirissa

    Optional morning safari, then on to the coast.

    Overnight: Mirissa Breakfast
  10. Day 10Mirissa

    Whale watching (seasonal) and a free beach afternoon.

    Overnight: Mirissa Breakfast
  11. Day 11Galle Fort

    Explore the colonial fort and continue along the coast.

    Overnight: Bentota Breakfast
  12. Day 12Departure

    Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

    Breakfast

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur-guide
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodation in selected hotels with breakfast
  • All fuel, parking, tolls and driver costs
  • 24/7 support during your trip

Not included

  • International flights
  • Entrance fees (unless stated)
  • Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

This itinerary is a suggestion. We can add nights, change hotels or swap activities – just tell us in your request.

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