Wilpattu
Wilpattu Safari
4–5 hour jeep across villu lakes for a real chance at leopard and sloth bear, plus elephants, crocs, and prolific birdlife—less crowded than other parks.
Wilpattu National Park
20 Days / 19 Nights
19 Nights / 20 Days Grand Sri Lanka Tour
Wilpattu, ancient cities, Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Ella, south coast beaches, Galle, Bentota, and Negombo.
Duration
20 Days / 19 Nights
Tour Type
Private driver tour
Start / End
Airport arrival to airport departure
Cancellation
Flexible
Tour Overview
A long-form island journey from Wilpattu and the ancient capitals to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, the deep south, Galle, Bentota, and Negombo.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival at the airport. Meet & greet with your private guide. Drive to Wilpattu. Check-in and relax after the flight.
Early morning jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park. Return for breakfast and relax. Optional evening safari.
Included activities
Drive to Anuradhapura. Visit Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, Abhayagiri, and Isurumuniya Temple.
Included activities
Anuradhapura
Ancient Sacred City Visit
Tour monasteries, moonstones, and reservoirs of the first capital—living temples and archaeological sites still used by pilgrims today.
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Sacred Bodhi tree from 288 BCE; devotees circle with lotus flowers and lamps, creating a serene, continuously active shrine.
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Anuradhapura
Ruwanwelisaya
Gleaming white stupa over 100 m high with elephant-wall base; pilgrims circle in white while monks chant—beautiful near dusk.
Ruwanwelisaya
Anuradhapura
Abhayagiri Dagaba
Massive brick stupa of the old 5,000-monk monastery; ornate moonstones and quiet, shaded grounds invite an unhurried walk.
Abhayagiri Dagaba
Anuradhapura
Isurumuniya Temple
Visit the ancient rock temple known for carvings, ponds, and a quiet sacred setting.
Anuradhapura Sacred City
Anuradhapura
Jetavanaramaya
Explore one of the tallest ancient brick stupas in the sacred city of Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura Sacred City
Drive to Polonnaruwa. Explore the ancient city, Royal Palace, Quadrangle, Gal Vihara, Vatadage, and Parakrama Samudra.
Included activities
Polonnaruwa
Gal Vihara
Four masterfully carved granite Buddhas—seated, standing, and reclining—showcasing 12th‑century artistry in a single rock face.
Gal Vihara
Polonnaruwa
Royal Palace Group
Explore the ruins of Parakramabahu’s vast multi-story palace and the carved audience hall with elephant friezes—evocative of medieval court life.
Polonnaruwa Archaeological Park
Polonnaruwa
Parakrama Samudra
Vast reservoir built by Parakramabahu; sunset on the bund reveals fishermen, waterbirds, and the scale of the ancient irrigation system.
Near Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa
Ancient City Cycling Tour
Cover the main ruins of Polonnaruwa by bicycle or a relaxed vehicle route.
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Polonnaruwa
Quadrangle Ruins
Visit the compact royal and religious complex at the heart of the ancient city.
Quadrangle complex, Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa
Vatadage
See the elegant circular relic house that stands among Polonnaruwa's best-known ruins.
Quadrangle complex, Polonnaruwa
Drive to Sigiriya. Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress and explore the frescoes, Mirror Wall, Lion's Paw, and water gardens.
Included activities
Sigiriya
Lion Rock Climbing
Climb Sigiriya’s lion-paw entrance past frescoes and the Mirror Wall to the summit palace ruins for 360° views. Start at sunrise to beat heat and crowds.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya
Mirror Wall
Walk the historic rock fortress path and see the famous mirror wall section.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya
Royal Water Gardens
Explore the landscaped royal gardens at the base of Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya
Sigiriya Frescoes
View the iconic frescoes preserved inside the Sigiriya rock fortress complex.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sunrise climb of Pidurangala Rock. Sigiriya Village Tour with bullock cart ride, catamaran ride, and traditional cooking. Optional Minneriya or Kaudulla elephant safari.
Included activities
Sigiriya
Habarana Elephant Safari
4x4 drive through Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu to see wild elephant herds, deer, monkeys, and birdlife gathering at the waterholes—best in the soft afternoon light.
Habarana
Sigiriya
Pidurangala Rock Climbing
Forest trail and brief scramble to a flat summit with the classic head-on view of Sigiriya Rock and jungle plains—great at sunrise or late afternoon.
Pidurangala Rock
Sigiriya
Village Safari (Traditional Food Experience)
Bullock cart, catamaran ride, and farm walk with village families before a clay-pot lunch on banana leaves—a relaxed glimpse of rural Sigiriya life.
Villages near Sigiriya
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and spice garden in Matale. Continue to Kandy for Temple of the Tooth, cultural dance show, and Kandy Lake.
Included activities
Kandy
Dambulla Cave Temple
Hilltop cave complex with 150+ Buddha statues and vivid frescoes; the climb rewards you with sweeping views toward Sigiriya.
Dambulla Cave Temple
Kandy
Spice Garden Visit
Short walk through cinnamon, pepper, and cardamom plots with demos on peeling and Ayurvedic uses—usually 30–45 minutes with tastings.
Spice gardens near Kandy
Kandy
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Kandy’s sacred shrine housing the Buddha’s tooth relic; daily puja with drums, plus museum and palace remnants by the lakeside.
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Kandy
Kandy Cultural Dance Show
High-energy show of Kandyan drums, mask dances, and fire acts—colorful costumes and quick rhythms rooted in temple traditions.
Cultural halls in Kandy
Scenic drive through tea plantations. Visit Ramboda Falls, Hanuman Temple, tea factory and tea tasting, Gregory Lake, and Nuwara Eliya town.
Included activities
Nuwara Eliya
Ramboda Falls
Twin cascades beside the Kandy–Nuwara Eliya road; short paths give cool, misty viewpoints amid tea slopes.
Ramboda Falls
Nuwara Eliya
Shree Bhakta Hanuman Temple
Ramayana-linked Hanuman temple with hill views over Kotmale—calm stop for a short puja between Ramboda and the tea estates.
Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple Ramboda
Nuwara Eliya
Labookellie Tea Factory Visit
Guided walk through withering, rolling, and firing rooms, ending with a tasting that overlooks emerald tea slopes—a concise tea primer.
Labookellie Tea Factory
Nuwara Eliya
Gregory Lake Park
Lakeside promenade with paddle boats, horse rides, snacks, and misty hill views—a relaxed afternoon circuit.
Gregory Lake
Nuwara Eliya
Tea Plantation Visit
Walk through the tea hills and learn about Ceylon tea cultivation.
En route visit Seetha Amman Kovil. Continue to Ella and visit Nine Arch Bridge and viewpoints.
Included activities
Nuwara Eliya
Seetha Amman Kovil
Colorful riverside shrine linked to the Ramayana; listen to the stream beside shrines to Rama, Sita, and Hanuman in cool Seetha Eliya.
Seetha Amman Temple
Ella
Nine Arch Bridge
1921 brick viaduct in the jungle; time your visit for the blue train crossing and grab the classic photo from the hillside.
Nine Arch Bridge
Hike Little Adam's Peak. Optional Ella Rock hike. Visit Ravana Falls and optional Flying Ravana Zipline.
Included activities
Ella
Little Adam's Peak
30–45 minute tea-estate hike to a trio of small peaks for wide views over Ella Gap and Ravana Falls—best at sunrise or sunset.
Little Adam's Peak
Ella
Ella Rock Hiking
Steeper 2.5–3 hr trek via rail line and tea fields to a cliff-edge lookout with sweeping views over Ella and the southern plains.
Ella Rock
Ella
Ravana Waterfall
Roadside multi-tier fall with misty viewpoints and fruit stalls; great for photos, but currents make it better for viewing than swimming.
Ravana Falls
Drive to Yala National Park. Afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park.
Included activities
Yala
Yala Wild Safari
Dawn or dusk 4x4 through Yala Block 1 for leopards, elephants, crocs, and colorful birdlife; skilled drivers coordinate sightings by radio.
Yala National Park
Drive to Tangalle. Relax at Tangalle Beach, visit Silent Beach, and enjoy a sunset walk.
Included activities
Tangalle
Silent Beach
Quiet beach stop for swimming, relaxing, and sunset walks.
Tangalle
Sunset Beach Walk
Take an easy evening walk along the beach as the south coast day winds down.
Tangalle shoreline
Tangalle
Tangalle Beach
Relax on Tangalle's wide southern coastline and enjoy the sea breeze.
Relax at Hiriketiya Beach. Surfing or surf lessons. Enjoy beach cafes and sunset views.
Included activities
Hiriketiya
Beach Restaurants and Cafes
Horseshoe bay lined with palm-shaded cafés, smoothie bowls, seafood grills, and sunset cocktails while surfers ride the left-hand point.
Hiriketiya Beach
Hiriketiya
Surfing
Surf or take a lesson in the curved bay at Hiriketiya.
Visit Ahangama beaches, see traditional stilt fishermen, and enjoy surfing or beach relaxation.
Included activities
Ahangama
Ahangama Beach Visit
Relax on the beaches around Ahangama and enjoy the surf-town atmosphere.
Ahangama
Stilt Fishermen Viewpoint
See the traditional stilt fishermen along the southern coast.
Ahangama
Surfing
Optional surfing session or relaxed beach time in Ahangama.
Relax at Mirissa Beach. Visit Coconut Tree Hill viewpoint and enjoy a sunset walk.
Included activities
Mirissa
Mirissa Beach
Palm-lined cove of golden sand and clear water; swim, grab a smoothie, or climb Coconut Tree Hill for the classic Mirissa photo.
Mirissa Beach
Mirissa
Coconut Tree Hill
Iconic palm-fringed viewpoint above the ocean, especially beautiful at sunset.
Early morning whale watching tour. Chance to see blue whales, sperm whales, and dolphins. Relax at Mirissa Beach.
Included activities
Mirissa
Mirissa Beach
Palm-lined cove of golden sand and clear water; swim, grab a smoothie, or climb Coconut Tree Hill for the classic Mirissa photo.
Mirissa Beach
Mirissa
Dolphin and Whale Watching
Early-morning boat trips (Nov–Apr) to spot blue and sperm whales plus spinning dolphins; choose operators who keep safe distances.
Mirissa
Explore Galle Dutch Fort, walk the ramparts, visit Galle Lighthouse, and explore shops and cafes.
Included activities
Galle
Galle Fort
Stroll 17th‑century ramparts by the lighthouse and clock tower, then wander the grid of cafes, boutiques, and churches—sunset is prime time.
Galle Fort
Galle
Dutch Fort Walk
Self-guided loop along cobbled lanes and sea-facing walls from the lighthouse to Flag Rock—cafes, boutiques, and ocean breeze throughout.
Galle Fort
Galle
Boutique Shops and Cafes
Browse independent shops and cafes inside Galle Fort.
Galle
Galle Lighthouse
Visit the lighthouse and surrounding fort streets in Galle.
Bentota River safari through mangroves, water sports, and relax at Bentota Beach.
Included activities
Bentota
Madu River Boat Safari
Boat through mangroves and islets, stopping at cinnamon huts and a tiny river temple; early trips are calmer and better for wildlife.
Madu River
Bentota
Bentota Beach
Relax on the broad golden sands of Bentota beach.
Bentota
Bentota Water Sports
Enjoy jet ski, banana boat, and other beach water sport options.
Visit Negombo Fish Market, Negombo Lagoon boat tour, relax at Negombo Beach, and farewell dinner.
Included activities
Negombo
Farewell Dinner
Final dinner stop before airport departure.
Negombo
Negombo Beach
Relax on Negombo beach before departure.
Negombo
Negombo Fish Market
Morning visit to Negombo's lively fish market.
Negombo
Negombo Lagoon Boat Tour
Explore the lagoon by boat and see local fishing life.
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.
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