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Sri Lanka
14 Days / 13 Nights

Grand Explorer Tour – North to South (14 Days / 13 Nights)

Included Services

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with licensed English speaking guide
  • 13 nights’ accommodation in boutique, eco, or heritage hotels
  • Daily breakfast (half-board or full-board optional)
  • 1st class train ticket from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
  • Entrance fees to all major sites & national parks
  • Yala Jeep Safari & all listed experiences
  • Personalized assistance throughout the tour

Overview

Embark on a captivating 14-day journey across Sri Lanka, starting from the coastal town of Negombo and traveling deep into the Tamil cultural capital of Jaffna, the pristine beaches of Trincomalee, and the ancient wonders of the Cultural Triangle. Then descend through the scenic hill country on a breathtaking train ride to Nuwara Eliya and Ella, before wrapping up your journey with thrilling wildlife safaris in Yala and relaxing along the southern coast. This itinerary offers a complete view of Sri Lanka’s diverse cultures, landscapes, and experiences — from Hindu temples and colonial forts to misty tea plantations, wildlife encounters, and golden beaches.

Tour Inclusion

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with licensed English speaking guide
  • 13 nights’ accommodation in boutique, eco, or heritage hotels
  • Daily breakfast (half-board or full-board optional)
  • 1st class train ticket from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
  • Entrance fees to all major sites & national parks
  • Yala Jeep Safari & all listed experiences
  • Personalized assistance throughout the tour

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo → Negombo
  • Meet & greet at Colombo Airport by your private guide
  • Short transfer to Negombo (~30 min)
  • Optional boat ride in Dutch Canal or visit local fish market
  • Overnight in Negombo (beachside boutique hotel)
Day 2 – Negombo → Jaffna
  • Long scenic drive or domestic flight to Jaffna (approx. 7–8 hrs by road / 1 hr by flight)
  • Visit Jaffna Fort and explore the vibrant Tamil town
  • Overnight in Jaffna (heritage-style hotel or modern city hotel)
Day 3 – Jaffna Peninsula Exploration
  • Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Point Pedro, and Keerimalai hot springs
  • Optional boat ride to Nainativu Island to see Nagadeepa Temple
  • Enjoy authentic Jaffna cuisine
  • Same hotel in Jaffna
Day 4 – Jaffna → Trincomalee
  • Transfer to Trincomalee (approx. 5–6 hrs)
  • Visit Koneswaram Temple & Lover’s Leap viewpoint
  • Relax at Nilaveli or Uppuveli Beach
  • Overnight in Trincomalee (beach resort)
Day 5 – Trincomalee – Leisure or Pigeon Island
  • Optional morning snorkeling trip to Pigeon Island National Park
  • Free time for beach relaxation
  • Same hotel in Trincomalee
Day 6 – Trincomalee → Sigiriya (via Habarana)
  • Scenic transfer to Sigiriya / Habarana (~2.5–3 hrs)
  • Optional stop at Hot Springs in Kanniya
  • Evening village tour or cultural experience
  • Overnight in Sigiriya (jungle lodge or boutique stay)
Day 7 – Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
  • Morning climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO)
  • Afternoon visit to Polonnaruwa Ancient City by bike or tuk-tuk
  • Optional jeep safari in Minneriya/Kawdulla (elephant gathering – seasonal)
  • Same hotel in Sigiriya
Day 8 – Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy
  • Visit Dambulla Cave Temples (UNESCO)
  • Stop at spice garden in Matale (with optional cooking demo)
  • Arrive in Kandy, evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Overnight in Kandy (charming hotel or heritage villa)
Day 9 – Scenic Train to Nuwara Eliya → Ella
  • Board the panoramic train from Kandy to Nanu Oya (1st class reserved)
  • Visit tea plantations & factory in Nuwara Eliya
  • Continue to Ella by car (~2 hrs) via Ramboda Falls
  • Overnight in Ella (hill view lodge or eco-retreat)
Day 10 – Ella Exploration
  • Visit Nine Arch Bridge, hike Little Adam’s Peak
  • Enjoy panoramic views at Lipton’s Seat
  • Same hotel in Ella
Day 11 – Ella → Yala National Park
  • Drive south (~3.5 hrs) to Yala
  • Afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park – chance to spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears
  • Overnight in Yala (tented safari camp or luxury eco-lodge)
Day 12 – Yala → South Coast (Mirissa / Tangalle / Ahangama)
  • Scenic coastal drive to the Southern Beach of your choice (~3 hrs)
  • Relax at the beach or enjoy sunset views from the shore
  • Overnight in Mirissa, Tangalle, or Ahangama (boutique beach hotel)
Day 13 – Southern Coast Leisure
  • Optional whale watching (seasonal, in Mirissa – Nov to Apr)
  • Beach time, cycling, or Ayurvedic spa treatment
  • Same hotel on the South Coast
Day 14 – South Coast → Colombo Airport
  • Drive back to Colombo / Airport (~2.5–3.5 hrs)
  • Optional city tour if time permits (Independence Square, Galle Face, Old Parliament)
  • Drop-off for departure flight

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