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14-Day Grand Sri Lanka: Culture, Safari & Sea
14 Days / 13 Nights
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Two weeks gives you room to see Sri Lanka the way it deserves to be seen, and this route covers the whole island without ever feeling like a race. You’ll begin among the ruined capitals of the dry-zone north, climb a rock fortress, slow down on the east coast, then wind up into the cool tea hills before dropping to the southern beaches and a leopard safari. A private driver-guide takes care of every kilometre, so your only job is to look out of the window and enjoy a pace that leaves time to actually absorb each place.
Day 01
Anuradhapura
Day 02 - 03
Trincomalee
Day 04 - 05
Sigiriya
Day 06
Kandy
Day 07
Nuwara Eliya
Day 08 - 09
Ella
Day 10
Yala
Day 11 - 12
Galle
Day 13
Bentota
Day 14
Colombo
Tour Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival and the Ancient City of Anuradhapura
Your driver-guide will be waiting at Colombo airport for the four-hour run north to Anuradhapura, the island's earliest royal capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The sacred ruins sprawl across a wide, shaded site, so hiring a bike or tuk-tuk is the relaxed way to move between the towering stupas and the ancient bodhi tree.
Day 01 Activities
Day 02 - 03
Beaches and Blue Water in Trincomalee
It's a short drive east, roughly three hours, to Trincomalee, where the sea turns calm and clear and the swimming and snorkelling are among the best you'll find here. You have two full days to wind down, dividing your time between soft sand, a clifftop temple and a centuries-old colonial fort.
Day 02 - 03 Activities
Day 04 - 05
Sigiriya, the Lion Rock
Turning back inland, around three hours brings you to Sigiriya, the rock fortress near the top of almost every Sri Lanka wish list. Two nights leave plenty of time to climb it, wander the gardens at its foot, and step into nearby village life for a gentler, more local side of the region.
Day 04 - 05 Activities
Day 06
Dambulla Cave Temple and on to Kandy
On the road to Kandy you'll break the journey at the Dambulla Cave Temple, where more than 150 Buddha statues and centuries of painted ceilings fill a run of shrines carved into the rock. Kandy itself, a few hours on, is the cultural heart of the island, a lakeside city wrapped in hills and home to Sri Lanka's most revered temple.
Day 06 Activities
Day 07
Into the Tea Country at Nuwara Eliya
The climb up to Nuwara Eliya is half the pleasure, winding past waterfalls and hillsides striped with tea over a couple of scenic hours. The town picked up its "Little England" nickname for its cool air and colonial bones, and it makes a fine base for a tea-estate visit and a slow afternoon by the lake.
Day 07 Activities
Day 08 - 09
Ella, Where the Hills Open Up
A pretty drive of around two hours drops you into Ella, the easygoing mountain town travellers keep falling for thanks to its views and unhurried mood. With two days here you have time for the famous bridge, a gentle peak and an afternoon spent doing very little at all.
Day 08 - 09 Activities
Day 10
Safari in Yala
You'll pause at Ravana Falls as you come down from the hills, then carry on around three hours to Yala, which holds one of the densest leopard populations anywhere in the world. The late-afternoon jeep safari is the day's highlight, with a real chance of leopards along with elephants, sloth bears and plenty of birdlife.
Day 10 Activities
Day 11 - 12
Whales at Mirissa and the Galle Fort
Day 11 - 12 Activities
Day 13
River Safari and Beach Time at Bentota
The morning belongs to gentler wildlife: a turtle hatchery and a boat safari through the Madu River mangroves, where you'll drift past kingfishers, water monitors and the occasional crocodile. After that the rest of the day is yours on Bentota's calm beach, with water sports on hand if the mood takes you.
Day 13 Activities
Day 14
Departure
There's a little free time in the morning, depending on your flight, before your driver takes you back to the airport with time to spare. By then you'll most likely already be plotting the next trip.
Day 14 Activities
Price Includes
- Airport pick-up, drop-off, and seamless assistance.
- Private luxury vehicle with air conditioning.
- Professional English-speaking driver your journey.
- Entry fees for all listed attractions and sites.
- Guided tours by experienced local guides
- Complimentary water bottles during travel.
- Taxes, service charges, and government fees.
Price Excludes
- International and domestic airfare to/from destination.
- Personal expenses and shopping purchases.
- Travel insurance coverage.
- Tips and gratuities for driver and guides.
- Entry fees and site tickets for attractions.
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Visa fees and passport processing costs.
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