13-Day Sri Lanka Grand Tour

Duration 13 Days / 12 Nights Tour type Adventure tours

Overview

A curated luxury journey across Sri Lanka.

Embark on the ultimate 13-day island loop across Sri Lanka, seamlessly blending coastal charm, wild safaris, lush highlands, and ancient culture into one complete travel itinerary. Starting along the historic shores of Negombo and the Dutch-influenced fortress of Galle, this signature tour journeys into the wildlife-rich wilderness of Yala before climbing into the misty mountain peaks, waterfall views, and iconic railways of Ella and Nuwara Eliya. Immerse yourself in rich heritage at the sacred city of Kandy and Sigiriya’s legendary rock fortress, then wind down with three tranquil days on the turquoise, sun-kissed beaches of Trincomalee before heading home.

Tour highlights

  • Negombo
  • Galle
  • Ella
  • Nuwara Eliya
  • Kandy
  • Sigiriya
  • trincomale

Detail itinerary

NIGAMBO

Day 01
nigambo
  • Arrive in Sri Lanka. After that, proceed to the Negombo, relax and recover from your journey.
Day 02

NIGAMBO TO GALLE

nigambo to Galle
  • After breakfast Proceed Negomb to Galla Approxmately 4 hour Drive
  • Turtle Hatcery
  • Madu River Boat ride
  • Galle fort UNESCO World Heritage

GALLE TO ELLA

Day 03
Galle to Ella
  • After breakfast Proceed Galla to Ella Approxmately 5 hour Drive
  • Evening yala leopard safari
  • Proceed Ella
Day 04

ELLA

Ella
  • visit Nine Arch Bridge
  • Flying Ravana Mega Zipline
  • Little Adam's peak
  • Enjoy the Evening in Ella City

ELLA TO NUWARA ELIYA

Day 05
Ella to Nuwara Eliya
  • After breakfast Proceed Ella to Nuwara Eliya Approxmately 3 hour Drive
  • Train ride from Ella to Nanu Oya station
  • Nuwara Eliya City tour
Day 06

NUWARA ELIYA TO KANDY

Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
  • After breakfast Proceed Nuwara Eliya to Kandy Approxmately 4 hour Drive
  • Tea plantation and a tea factory
  • Ramboda waterfall

KANDY

Day 07
Kandy
  • After breakfast Visit
  • Kandy Temple of Tooth Relic
  • Royal botanical garden kandy
  • Gem Museum
  • Kandyan Cultural Show
Day 08

KANDY TO SIGIRIYA

Kandy to Sigiriya
  • After breakfast Proceed Kandy to Sigiriya Approxmately 4 hour Drive
  • visiting Dambulla cave temple on the whey to Sigiriya
  • Evening Jeep safari in Minneriya / kaudulla

SIGIRIYA

Day 09
sigiriya
  • Morning visit Sigiriya Lion Rock
  • Village tours
  • Ayurveda Herbal Treatment and massage
Day 10

SIGIRIYA TO THRINCOMALE

Sigiriya to thrincomale
  • After breakfast Proceed Sigiriya to thrincomale Approxmately 3 hour Drive
  • Relax and journey in the Beach

THRINCOMALE

Day 11
thrincomale
  • Morning Whale and dolphin watching
  • Scuba diving and Snorkeling
  • Relax and journey in the Beach
Day 12

THRINCOMALE

Thrincomale
  • After breakfast
  • City tour Thrincomale
  • Kanniya Hot Springs in Thrincomale

THRINCOMALE TO AIRPORT

Day 13
Thrincomale to airport
  • Depacher
  • At optional visit Colombo City tour

Tour price includes

  • Private transportation
  • • Water bottle
  • • Meeting arrangements at Airport
  • • Do the tour & drop in Colombo airport
  • • Transportation of luggage
  • • English speaking chauffeur
  • • Air conditioned vehicle
  • • Drivers accommodation and meals
  • • Vehicle Fuel
  • • Highway fees
  • • Parking ticket

Tour price excludes

  • • Train tickets
  • • Activities and entrance ticket
  • • Jeep Hire chargers
  • • Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry,
  • telephone.
  • • Hotel bookings

Route map

937 km · 16.8 hrs driving · OpenStreetMap

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Tell us your preferred dates and extra nights — we will adjust the itinerary and quote accordingly.

Absolutely. Share the regions or experiences you want to merge and our consultants will design a seamless combined journey.

Yes. Every Kit Lanka Tours journey can be tailored around your interests, pace, hotel preferences and budget.

We work with a curated portfolio of hotels and villas. Your package reflects a selected comfort level — upgrades are available on request.

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