Sri Lanka Grand Highlights Tour

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10D/9N

1 Person

Tour – Overview:

Pinnawala • Sigiriya • Kandy • Nuwara Eliya • Yala • Galle/Mirissa • Bentota • Colombo

1 Night Pinnawala | 1 Night Sigiriya | 2 Nights Kandy | 1 Night Nuwara Eliya | 1 Night Yala | 1 Night Galle/Mirissa | 1 Night Bentota | 1 Night Colombo

Discover the best of Sri Lanka on a complete 10-day journey covering wildlife, ancient heritage, culture, tea country, mountains, beaches and Colombo.
Visit Pinnawala and experience Sri Lanka's elephant country, explore the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress, discover the cultural treasures of Kandy, travel through the famous tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya, experience wildlife in Yala, explore historic Galle and the beautiful southern coastline, relax in Bentota and finish your journey in Colombo.
This is an ideal all-round Sri Lanka tour for first-time international visitors who want to experience many of the country's most famous highlights in one trip.

Tour Itinerary

Approx. travel time: 2–2.5 hours
Route: Airport → Pinnawala
Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport. Meet and greet with your private English-speaking driver/guide and begin your Sri Lankan journey.
Travel towards Pinnawala.
Places to visit
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage / elephant-related attractions
Pinnawala village
Local countryside
Optional experiences
Elephant bathing/viewing experience, subject to venue and schedule
Local village experience
Traditional Sri Lankan lunch
Nature walk
Overnight: Pinnawala

Approx. travel time: 2.5–3.5 hours
After breakfast, depart Pinnawala towards Sigiriya.
En route options
Dambulla Cave Temple
Spice Garden
Local village
Countryside sightseeing
Arrive in Sigiriya and check in.
Optional activities
Village tour
Traditional cooking experience
Countryside cycling
Sunset experience
Overnight: Sigiriya

Approx. travel time: 2.5–3.5 hours

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and climb to the summit.

After the Sigiriya visit, continue towards Kandy through the scenic countryside.

En Route — Time Permitting

Matale Spice Garden
Scenic countryside

Kandy — After Arrival

If there is sufficient time, explore Kandy and visit:

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake
Kandy Viewpoint

Optional Experiences — Time Permitting

Kandyan Cultural Dance
Gem Museum
Traditional Handicrafts
Shopping

Overnight: Kandy

The Kandy sightseeing and optional experiences will be arranged according to the arrival time and available time on the day.

Approx. travel time: 30 minutes–1.5 hours for local sightseeing
Enjoy a relaxed day exploring Kandy and its surroundings.
Places to visit
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Kandy Lake
Kandy viewpoint
Kandy city
Optional activities
Kandyan cultural performance
Gem museum
Tea experience
Cooking experience
Ayurvedic treatment
Shopping
Overnight: Kandy

Approx. travel time: 2.5–3.5 hours
Route: Kandy → Ramboda → Nuwara Eliya
Travel through Sri Lanka's spectacular central highlands.
Places to visit
Tea plantation
Tea factory
Ramboda Waterfall
Mountain viewpoints
Nuwara Eliya town
Gregory Lake
Optional activities
Tea tasting
Tea plantation walk
Strawberry farm
Scenic train journey, subject to availability
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Approx. travel time: 4.5–6 hours
After breakfast, travel from the hill country towards the wildlife region.
Possible stops
Ella area
Scenic viewpoints
Waterfalls
Tea plantations
Local villages
Arrive in Yala and check in to your wildlife resort.
Optional
Nature walk
Resort relaxation
Sunset experience
Overnight: Yala

Safari: approximately 3–5 hours
Early morning Yala National Park safari.
Possible wildlife
Sri Lankan elephants
Leopards
Sloth bears
Crocodiles
Wild buffalo
Deer
Monkeys
Many bird species
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
After the safari and breakfast, travel towards the southern coast.
Approx. travel time Yala → Mirissa: 2–3 hours
Approx. travel time Yala → Galle: 2.5–3.5 hours
Possible coastal destination
Galle / Mirissa
Optional activities
Galle Fort
Mirissa Beach
Coconut Tree Hill
Beach relaxation
Whale watching, depending on season
Overnight: Galle / Mirissa

Approx. travel time: 2–3 hours
After breakfast, enjoy some coastal sightseeing before continuing towards Bentota.
Possible sightseeing
Galle Fort
Unawatuna
Hikkaduwa
Southern coastal scenery
Optional activities
Madu River boat safari
Turtle conservation visit
Snorkelling
Surfing
Diving
Water sports
Beach relaxation
Arrive in Bentota and check in.
Overnight: Bentota

Approx. travel time: 1.5–2 hours
After breakfast, enjoy the morning at Bentota.
Optional activities
Madu River safari
Water sports
Beach activities
Ayurvedic spa
Turtle conservation visit
Then travel to Colombo.
Colombo sightseeing
Galle Face
Colombo Fort
Independence Square
Gangaramaya Temple
Colombo city
Shopping
Overnight: Colombo

Approx. travel time: 45–60 minutes
After breakfast, enjoy free time or additional Colombo sightseeing depending on your flight departure.
Optional
Shopping
Local market
Colombo city sightseeing
Galle Face
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Tour ends at the airport.

SEASONAL BEACH OPTIONS
The southern coastal destinations can be adjusted according to the travel month, monsoon, sea conditions and customer's preference.
South & Southwest Coast
Galle
Unawatuna
Hikkaduwa
Bentota
Mirissa
East Coast Alternative
During the suitable east-coast season, the beach portion can instead be arranged around:
Nilaveli
Trincomalee
Pasikuda
The final coastal destination will be recommended according to the customer's travel dates and current seasonal conditions.
???? WILDLIFE NOTE
Yala safari is subject to park opening schedules, weather, wildlife conditions and seasonal restrictions.
Wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed.

Tour Inclusions

Airport arrival and departure transfers
Private air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking driver/guide
Hotel accommodation according to selected package
Daily breakfast, if selected in the package
Sightseeing according to itinerary
Hotel taxes and applicable service charges
Tour assistance

Tour Exclusions

- International and domestic flight tickets
- Sri Lanka visa/ETA fees
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees to attractions, monuments, national parks and other sites unless specifically mentioned as included
- Lunch and other meals not specifically mentioned as included
- Optional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, room service and shopping
- Tips and gratuities
- Any expenses arising from personal changes or delays
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Includes

Terms & Conditions

- Tour prices are based on the itinerary, accommodation category and services specified in the package.
- Accommodation will be provided at the hotel(s) specified in the itinerary. If the stated hotel is unavailable, a hotel of the same or similar standard may be provided.
- Meals are provided according to the meal plan stated in the tour package.
- The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, attraction closures, local conditions or other circumstances beyond our control.
- Optional activities, excursions and visits are subject to availability and additional charges.
- Entrance fees are included only where specifically stated under Includes.
- Flight tickets, visa/ETA fees, travel insurance and personal expenses are excluded unless specifically stated as included.
- Check-in, check-out and room arrangements are subject to hotel availability and hotel policies.
- Any additional services or changes requested by the traveler may incur additional charges.
- Cancellation and refund requests are subject to our Refund & Cancellation Policy.
- By confirming the tour, the traveler agrees to these Tour Terms & Conditions.