Visit Sri Lanka
14 daysAdventure balanced pace

The Grand Sri Lanka Circuit

The Best of the Island

Colombo & West Coast • Cultural Triangle • Hill Country • Wildlife Parks • South Coast
Blue train winding through misty Sri Lankan highland tea plantations

Tour overview

The definitive two-week circuit for first-time visitors who want the full Sri Lanka panorama.

Culture, tea country, wildlife, and coast — paced for comfort with private transfers throughout.

Highlights

  • Full island overview
  • Sigiriya & Yala
  • Train & Galle Fort

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day
    1

    Colombo

    Capital intro and rest.

    Overnight: Colombo
  2. Day
    2

    Sigiriya

    Transfer to Cultural Triangle.

    Overnight: Sigiriya
  3. Day
    3

    Ancient Cities

    Polonnaruwa or Anuradhapura.

    Overnight: Sigiriya
  4. Day
    4

    Kandy

    Temple and lake city.

    Overnight: Kandy
  5. Day
    5

    Tea Country

    Estate visit in Hatton.

    Overnight: Hatton
  6. Day
    6

    Ella Train

    Scenic rail to Ella.

    Overnight: Ella
  7. Day
    7

    Ella Hikes

    Ridge walks and viewpoints.

    Overnight: Ella
  8. Day
    8

    Yala

    Transfer to safari country.

    Overnight: Yala
  9. Day
    9

    Safari Day

    Full-day leopard tracking.

    Overnight: Yala
  10. Day
    10

    Galle

    Fort arrival and walk.

    Overnight: Galle Fort
  11. Day
    11

    South Coast

    Beach relaxation.

    Overnight: South Coast
  12. Day
    12

    Free Day

    Optional whale watch or surf.

    Overnight: South Coast
  13. Day
    13

    Colombo

    Return to capital.

    Overnight: Colombo
  14. Day
    14

    Departure

    Airport transfer.

    Overnight: Departure

What's included

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • Private chauffeur throughout
  • Key site entries and one safari

Not included

  • Flights
  • Visas
  • Many lunches

Pricing options

Grand Circuit Double

$4,500

per person

Safari jeep with elephants crossing scrubland at golden hour
Safari jeep with elephants crossing scrubland at golden hour

Route overview

Route: Sigiriya → Galle

Frequently asked questions

Can we shorten this route?

Yes — we tailor any segment to your dates and interests.

Getting around

Add airport transfers to your tour

Start and end your journey stress-free with a fixed-price private transfer — or add a driver-guide for the whole trip.

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Pickup

Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB)

Drop-off

Galle

2h 15m 150 km3 vehicles
From

$85

Book transfer
Pickup

Colombo

Drop-off

Kandy

3h 00m 115 km3 vehicles
From

$80

Book transfer

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