Sri Lanka Grand Explorer 14-Day Private Island Adventure

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1CMB Airport – Pinnawala – Dambulla – Sigiriya⌄

   Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your chauffeur. Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and watch elephants bathing and feeding by the river.

   Continue to Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore ancient Buddhist murals and statues inside rock caves.

   Travel to Sigiriya region and check in to hotel. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

2. 2Sigiriya – Trincomalee⌄

   After breakfast climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress or Pidurangala Rock. Enjoy panoramic views from the top.

   Proceed to Trincomalee. Relax at the beach and enjoy leisure time.

3. 3Trincomalee – Koneswaram Temple – War Cemetery – Kanniya Hot Springs – Fort Frederick⌄

   Visit Koneswaram Temple located on Swami Rock cliff with ocean views.

   Visit Trincomalee War Cemetery with WWII historical graves.

   Visit natural hot springs known for cultural importance.

   Explore Fort Frederick, a colonial-era fort with scenic surroundings.

4. 4Trincomalee – Anuradhapura – Sacred City Sites⌄

   Travel to Anuradhapura and check in hotel.

   Visit Ruwanwelisaya, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Isurumuniya Temple, Jethawanaramaya.

5. 5Anuradhapura – Kandy – Cultural Show⌄

   Transfer to Kandy and check in hotel.

   Evening visit to Kandy Lake Club Cultural Show.

6. 6Kandy – Temple of Tooth – Peradeniya – Cemetery⌄

   Visit sacred Temple of Tooth Relic.

   Explore Royal Botanical Gardens.

   Visit historical cemetery and return to hotel.

7. 7Kandy – Tea Plantations – Nuwara Eliya⌄

   ♦ Visit tea factory and tea estates, enjoy tea tasting.

   Visit Lake Gregory and enjoy cool climate.

8. 8Nuwara Eliya – Nanu Oya – Ella⌄

   ♦ Scenic train journey through hills and tea fields.

   ♦ Visit famous Nine Arches Bridge.

   ♦ Short hike for panoramic views.

   ♦ Visit waterfall before hotel check-in.

9. 9Ella – Ravana Falls – Yala⌄

   ♦ Visit waterfall en route to Yala.

   ♦ Afternoon jeep safari to spot leopards and wildlife.

10. 10Yala – Tissamaharama – Mirissa⌄

    ♦ Visit sacred temple and reservoir.

    ♦ Travel to Mirissa and enjoy beach relaxation.

11. 11Mirissa – Whale Watching – Beach⌄

    ♦ Early morning 4-hour whale watching tour.

    ♦ Relax on beach and enjoy seafood dinner.

12. 12Mirissa – Galle – Galle Fort – Lighthouse⌄

    ♦ Visit UNESCO Galle Fort.

    ♦ Explore lighthouse and colonial streets.

13. 13Galle – Colombo – City Tour⌄

    ♦ Travel to Colombo city.

    ♦ Visit Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, Mosque, Museum, Shopping Mall.

14. 14Colombo – Airport (CMB)⌄

    ♦ Transfer to airport after breakfast. ♦ End of the tour with unforgettable memories.