Grand Sri Lanka Explorer
10days/9nights

Designed for travelers seeking a deeper exploration, this immersive tour covers Sri Lanka’s diverse regions at a relaxed pace. From the coastal charm of Negombo, the journey unfolds through cultural treasures like Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and the elephant gatherings of Minneriya National Park. In Kandy, experience sacred traditions, cultural performances, and local craftsmanship that reflect Sri Lanka’s rich heritage.

The adventure continues into the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya and Ella, where tea estates, scenic viewpoints, and iconic landmarks await. The tour then shifts to the southern coast, featuring historic Galle Fort and tranquil beach stays. Conclude in Colombo with city highlights and shopping opportunities. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour offers a comprehensive blend of culture, nature, wildlife, hill country, and beach relaxation.

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Day 01

Negombo

On arrival, you will be met to island corners chaffer guide and transferred to Negombo.

Negombo

Negambo is situated just 7 kms from the Bandaranayke international airport and 37 kms from the capital city Colombo. Negombo lagoon and the beach resorts in the west coast located in Negombo.

Check in hotel and relax.

Day 02

Pinnawala, Dambulla

After the breakfast proceed to Dambulla. En-route visit Pinnawala elephant orphanage and Dambulla cave temple.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

This elephant orphanage was founded to care and protect the abandoned and wounded elephants. This premises controlled by the wildlife authority and the bathing times are the ideal times to visit.

Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla cave temple is a world heritage site and it is the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. There are five major caves which contain total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses.

Check in hotel and relax

Day 03

Sigiriya, Minneriya

After the breakfast hike to Sigiriya rock fortress.

Sigiriya  

sigiriya is a world heritage site and it is an ancient rock fortress. This site was selected by the king Kashyapa for his fortress who murdered his father and stole the throne from his elder brother who was the rightful heir to the throne. Sigiriya is famous for its mirror wall, magnificent frescoes and the water gardens.

Afternoon proceed for a jeep safari at Minneriya national park.

Minneriya national park

Minneriya national park is where you can watch the elephant in the wild. One of the most spectacular wildlife events in Sri Lanka where you can see the gathering of the wild elephant herds.

Check in to the hotel and relax

Day 04

Matale, Kandy

After the breakfast proceed to Kandy. En-route visit spice garden at Matale.

Kandy

Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings’ era of Sri Lanka. Kandy city is most sacred place to the Buddhism and it is the home for the “Temple of the Tooth” or the Dalada Maligawa, one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. Also Kandy is famous for gem museum and lapidary, arts and crafts center and cultural dance shows.

Evening visit temple of the tooth and later witness cultural dance show.

Check in to the hotel and relax

Day 05

Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast visit gem museum and lapidary, arts and craft center.

Then proceed to Nuwara eliya. En route visit tea factory and tea plantation.

Nuwara eliya

Nuwara Eliya is a city in Hill County with the picturesque landscape and temperate climate. Nuwara Eliya is known the coolest area in Sri Lanka. The most of the tea plantations and tea factories in Sri Lanka are situated in Nuwara Eliya.

Check in to the hotel and relax

Day 06

Ella

After the breakfast proceed to Ella.

Ella

Ella is one of the famous places in Sri Lanka and it is well-known for its beautiful hills, tea estates, and tall trees of cloud forests. The famous places to visit in Ella are Little Adams Peak, Nine Arch Bridge and Ella Rock.

Check in to the hotel and relax.

Day 07

Galle

After the breakfast proceed to Galle. En route visit Galle fort.

Galle Fort

Galle fort is a UNESCO world heritage site. Galle fort was conceived by the Portuguese, build by the Dutch and modified by the British. Galle fort is famous for its beautiful views from the sea side walls.

Enjoy the rest of the day in the beach.

Day 08

Galle

Enjoy the day in the beach resort.

Day 09

Colombo

After the breakfast leave to the capital and the commercial city of Sri Lanka.

Colombo

Colombo sightseeing include the Colombo museum, Gangarama temple, Old parliament, Fort bazar, independence square and town hall. Colombo city also provides you wide varieties of shopping complexes.

Check into hotel and relax

Day 010

Airport

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and leave for airport in time to catch your flight back home.

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