Southern Shores & Eastern Discovery

14 Days · 13 Nights

Southern Shores & Eastern Discovery

Two weeks combining the Southern Coast, Udawalawe, Ella and tea country with Kandy, Batticaloa, Trincomalee and Sigiriya before returning to the airport.

Private Toyota with driver

Starting from USD 1,330

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What does the starting price include?

The starting price covers transport in a Toyota Prius or Toyota Axio with a private driver. Accommodation, meals, entrance fees, safaris, train tickets and other activities are not included in this transport price and are quoted separately.

Larger vehicles and itinerary changes are available on request. Your final price is confirmed in a personal quotation.

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Galle and the Southern Coast

Udawalawe and Ella

Batticaloa and Trincomalee

Sigiriya and Pidurangala

From place to place

Your route at a glance

  1. Colombo Airport
  2. Galle
  3. Tangalle
  4. Udawalawe
  5. Ella
  6. Nuwara Eliya
  7. Kandy
  8. Batticaloa
  9. Trincomalee
  10. Sigiriya
  11. Colombo Airport

Your itinerary

Day by day

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This route is a starting point for your tailor-made journey. Visits are arranged around your interests, driving times, opening hours and the season. Train journeys and excursions depend on availability and weather.

Airport to Galle

Day 1

Airport to Galle

Meet your driver and travel south to Galle.

Overnight:Galle

Explore the Southern Coast

Days 2–3

Explore the Southern Coast

Explore the coastal towns, river scenery and Galle's heritage, continuing towards Tangalle.

Overnight:Tangalle

Along the way

  • Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
  • Madu Ganga river boat safari
  • Ambalangoda Mask Museum
  • Hikkaduwa Beach and Coral Gardens
  • Galle Fort and Lighthouse
  • Unawatuna Beach
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda and Jungle Beach
  • National Museum of Galle
  • Stilt fishermen at Koggala / Ahangama
  • Mirissa Beach, Parrot Rock and Coconut Tree Hill
  • Polhena Beach and Hummanaya Blow Hole
Tangalle to Udawalawe

Day 4

Tangalle to Udawalawe

Stop at Mulgirigala Raja Maha Viharaya Rock Temple on the way to Udawalawe.

Overnight:Udawalawe

Along the way

  • Udawalawe National Park jeep safari
  • Elephant Transit Home
Ella and Nuwara Eliya

Days 5–6

Ella and Nuwara Eliya

Travel via Buduruwagala Rock Temple to Ella, explore the hills and continue to Nuwara Eliya.

Overnight:Nuwara Eliya

Along the way

  • Little Adam's Peak, Ella Rock and Ella Gap
  • Nine Arch Bridge and a walk along Demodara Loop
  • Ravana Caves and Ravana Waterfall
  • Gregory Lake and Park
  • Single Tree Hill
  • Seetha Amman Kovil
  • Hakgala Botanical Garden
  • Strawberry farm
  • Lovers Leap Falls
Nuwara Eliya to Kandy

Day 7

Nuwara Eliya to Kandy

Visit Ramboda Falls, a tea factory and plantation before discovering Kandy.

Overnight:Kandy

Along the way

  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Kandy Lake and Kandy View Point
  • Kandy Cultural Dance Show
  • Bahiravakanda Vihara Buddha statue
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
  • Ceylon Tea Museum and tea factory visit
Kandy to Batticaloa

Days 8–9

Kandy to Batticaloa

Head east to explore Batticaloa and its lagoon.

Overnight:Batticaloa

Along the way

  • Old Dutch Fort and lighthouse
  • Lagoon and Kallady Bridge
  • Batticaloa Gate and Gandhi Park
Batticaloa to Trincomalee

Days 10–11

Batticaloa to Trincomalee

Stop at Pasikuda Beach on the way to Trincomalee, then explore its temples, coastline and seasonal marine activities.

Overnight:Trincomalee

Along the way

  • Koneswaram Temple and Swami Rock (Lovers' Leap)
  • Fort Frederick and Trincomalee Beach
  • Whale watching (April–July)
  • Pigeon Island National Park (May–October)
  • Nilaveli and Uppuveli beaches (April and October)
Trincomalee to Sigiriya

Days 12–13

Trincomalee to Sigiriya

Return inland for Sigiriya's rock landmarks and a village safari.

Along the way

  • Sigiriya Lion Rock
  • Pidurangala Rock
  • Sigiriya village tour
Airport drop-off

Day 14

Airport drop-off

Return to Colombo Airport for your departure.

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