17 Days Tours

🇱🇰 17-Day Grand Sri Lanka Tour

Participants: 07 | Duration: 17 Days

🗓️ Day 01: Arrival & Coastal Entry

• 🛬 Airport – Negombo

• Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your chauffeur guide.

• Transfer to Negombo (Approx. 20 minutes).

• Check-in at the hotel.

• Relax by the golden beaches or the pool after your flight.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Negombo.

🗓️ Day 02: Fishing Culture & Lagoons

• 🐟 Negombo Fish Market: Experience the local seafood trade and vibrant fishing culture.

• 🚣 Lagoon Boat Ride: Evening boat trip to enjoy the scenic views and nature of the Negombo Lagoon.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Negombo.

🗓️ Day 03: Journey to the Cultural Triangle

• 🚐 Negombo – Habarana (Approx. 3–4 hours drive).

• 🐘 Minneriya Safari: Evening jeep safari to witness the spectacular “Elephant Gathering” (seasonal).

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Habarana.

🗓️ Day 04: The Lion Rock & Village Life

• 🧗 Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Morning climb to the 5th-century UNESCO World Heritage site.

• 🚜 Village Tour: Experience authentic Sri Lankan lifestyle and a traditional village lunch.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Habarana.

🗓️ Day 05: Golden Temples & Spice Gardens

• 🪷 Dambulla Cave Temple: Explore the ancient caves with 150+ Buddha statues and murals.

• 🌿 Spice Garden: Stop in Matale to learn about cinnamon, cardamom, and Ayurvedic herbs.

• 🛕 Temple of the Tooth: Evening visit to the sacred shrine in Kandy.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Kandy.

🗓️ Day 06: Kandy City Exploration

• 💃 Cultural Show: Witness traditional Sri Lankan drumming and fire-walking.

• 🌸 Peradeniya Botanical Garden: Visit the world-famous gardens known for orchids and giant fig trees.

• 🏙️ Kandy City Tour: Explore the local markets and lakeside drive.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Kandy.

🗓️ Day 07: Into the Tea Country

• 🚐 Kandy – Nuwara Eliya: Scenic drive into the misty mountains.

• 🍵 Tea Plantation & Factory: Visit estates to learn about the plucking and processing of Ceylon tea.

• 🏙️ Check-in at the hotel.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

🗓️ Day 08: “Little England” City Tour

• 🛕 Seetha Amman Temple: Visit the historic site connected to the Ramayana legend.

• 🍓 Nuwara Eliya City: Explore colonial-style architecture and the town center.

• 🚣 Gregory Lake: Enjoy leisure time by the lakeside.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

🗓️ Day 09: Iconic Train Journey

• 🚂 Train to Ella: Experience one of the world’s most beautiful railway routes through tea estates and tunnels.

• 🏔️ Leisure in Ella: Check-in and relax in the mountain atmosphere.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Ella.

🗓️ Day 10: Peaks & Bridges

• 🥾 Little Adam’s Peak: An easy hike for panoramic views of the Ella Gap.

• 🌉 Nine Arch Bridge: Visit the iconic colonial-era railway viaduct.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Ella.

🗓️ Day 11: Transition to the Wild

• 🚐 Ella – Yala: Drive down from the hills towards the southern plains.

• 🍃 Leisure Time: Relax at the hotel and prepare for the safari.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Yala.

🗓️ Day 12: Leopard Country Safari

• 🐆 Yala National Park Safari: Full-day or half-day jeep safari to spot leopards, sloth bears, and elephants.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Yala.

🗓️ Day 13: Elephants & Colonial Charms

• 🐘 Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home: Observe rescued baby elephants during their feeding time.

• 🚐 Travel to Galle: Coastal drive to the historic southern city.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Galle.

🗓️ Day 14: The Dutch Fort & Turtles

• 🏰 Galle Fort: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site, its ramparts, and narrow streets.

• 🐢 Turtle Conservation Center: Learn about the protection of sea turtles.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Galle.

🗓️ Day 15: Capital City Lights

• 🏙️ Galle – Colombo: Travel to the commercial capital.

• 🛍️ Colombo City Tour: Sightseeing at Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, and shopping.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Colombo.

🗓️ Day 16: Return to the Coast

• 🚐 Colombo – Negombo: Short transfer back to the coastal town for a final night of rest.

• 🏖️ Rest & Leisure: Enjoy your last day by the beach.

• 🌙 Overnight stay in Negombo.

🗓️ Day 17: Departure

• 🍳 Breakfast at the hotel.

• 🛫 Airport Transfer: Transfer to the airport for your flight home.