Day 1
Airport to Colombo
Meet your private driver at the airport and transfer to Colombo.
21 Days · 20 Nights
Grand Sri Lanka Journey
Three weeks from Colombo and Wilpattu to Jaffna, the east coast, the Cultural Triangle and tea country, finishing with Ella, southern safaris and coastal towns.
Private Toyota with driver
Starting from USD 1,995
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.
Meet your drivers and see our vehicles →Wilpattu and Jaffna
Trincomalee and Sigiriya
Tea country and the Ella train
Yala, Udawalawe and Galle
From place to place
Your route at a glance
- Colombo Airport
- Colombo
- Wilpattu
- Anuradhapura
- Jaffna
- Trincomalee
- Sigiriya
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
- Ella
- Yala
- Udawalawe
- Southern Coast
- Colombo Airport
Your itinerary
Day by day
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.
Day 2
Colombo city tour
Discover Colombo's religious sites, museums, historic buildings and seafront.
Overnight:Colombo
Along the way
- Gangaramaya Temple and Beira Lake
- Independence Square
- Colombo National Museum and National Museum of Natural History
- Colombo Lotus Tower
- Colombo Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
- Colombo Fort and Pettah
- Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar)
- Sri Kailasanathar Swami Devasthanam
- Wolvendaal Church
- Old Galle Buck Lighthouse
- Old Parliament Building
- Galle Face Green
Days 3–4
Colombo to Wilpattu
Travel to Wilpattu for a national park jeep safari, with two nights in the area.
Overnight:Wilpattu
Day 5
Wilpattu to Anuradhapura
Visit Anuradhapura's ancient city and its sacred stupas.
Along the way
- Jetavanaramaya
- Ruwanweli Maha Seya
- Anuradhapura Ancient City
Days 6–7
Anuradhapura to Jaffna
Discover the north through its temples, local food, culture, islands and quiet beaches.
Along the way
- Nallur Temple
- Local food and culture
- Islands and quiet beaches
Days 8–9
Jaffna to Trincomalee
Continue to the east coast for two nights in Trincomalee, combining heritage sites, beaches and seasonal sea excursions.
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)
Days 10–11
Trincomalee to Sigiriya
Spend two nights in Sigiriya and explore the rock landmarks, village life and Dambulla's temples.
Overnight:Sigiriya
Along the way
- Sigiriya Lion Rock
- Pidurangala Rock
- Sigiriya village tour
- Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple
Days 12–13
Sigiriya to Kandy
Spend two nights in Kandy, exploring its sacred sites, lake, gardens and tea heritage.
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
Day 14
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Stop at a tea factory and Ramboda Waterfall before exploring Nuwara Eliya and its surroundings.
Overnight:Nuwara Eliya
Along the way
- Gregory Lake and Park
- Single Tree Hill
- Seetha Amman Kovil
- Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Strawberry farm
- Lovers Leap Falls
Days 15–16
Train to Ella and local exploration
Take the train from Nanu Oya to Ella, with two nights in Ella and excursions to the surrounding sights and Udawalawe National Park.
Overnight:Ella
Along the way
- Nanu Oya Waterfalls — optional; ask your driver if time allows
- Glassaugh Falls — optional, not a priority stop
- Pedro Tea Estate
- Train to Ella, planned for 12:45–15:45; timetable and tickets to be confirmed
- Little Adam's Peak
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Ravana Waterfall
- Ella Rock View Point
- Udawalawe National Park
Day 17
Ella to Yala
Travel to Yala for a national park jeep safari.
Overnight:Yala
Day 18
Yala to Udawalawe
Continue to Udawalawe National Park and the Elephant Transit Home.
Along the way
- Udawalawe National Park
- Elephant Transit Home
Days 19–20
Udawalawe to the Southern Coast
Finish with coastal visits, river scenery and the historic streets of Galle.
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
Day 21
Airport drop-off
Return to Colombo Airport for your departure.
Make it your own
Tell us your dates, interests and preferred pace. We will adapt this route and confirm current options and your full quotation.
Plan this journey