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Tour Package 4

Sri Lanka
Grand Tour

Ten days. The complete island experience - ancient kingdoms, sacred temples, misty highlands, whale watching, golden beaches, and a colonial fort. Sri Lanka in full.

10 Days / 9 Nights
Colombo · Sigiriya · Kandy · Ella · Mirissa · Galle · Colombo
Private tour · Any group size
Scenic train included Kandy → Ella
Best value · Complete island coverage
Package Overview

The Complete Sri Lanka Experience

The Sri Lanka Grand Tour is our flagship itinerary - ten days carefully designed to show you the very best of the island without ever feeling rushed. From the first morning in Colombo to the final sunset over the Indian Ocean in Galle, every day brings a completely different face of this extraordinary country.

You'll climb a 5th-century rock fortress above the jungle, ride the world's most scenic train through misty tea country, hike to panoramic mountain summits, watch blue whales surface off the southern coast, and walk the cobblestone streets of a 17th-century Dutch fort. Along the way you'll encounter ancient temples, vibrant local markets, wildlife safaris, and the remarkable warmth of the Sri Lankan people.

Throughout all ten days your private vehicle, experienced guide, and carefully selected accommodation ensure total comfort and flexibility. This is not a group tour - every element is arranged exclusively for you and your travel companions, adapted to your pace and interests as you go.

What's Included
Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
Experienced English-speaking guide all 10 days
9 nights accommodation (mix of styles)
Scenic train Kandy → Ella (observation car)
All major entrance fees (Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy Temple, Polonnaruwa)
Whale watching boat tour (Mirissa)
Kandyan cultural dance show
Tea plantation & factory tour
Daily breakfast
Airport pickup and drop-off
Flights and travel insurance
Day by Day

Your 10-Day Itinerary

The complete island journey - paced perfectly to feel immersive, never exhausting.

Day 1
Colombo
Arrival
  • Airport pickup - meet your TraLou driver and guide
  • Hotel check-in and rest after travel
  • Evening at Galle Face Green - ocean sunsets, street food, kite flyers
  • Welcome dinner - traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry
Overnight: Colombo · 1 Night
Day 2
Colombo → Sigiriya
Travel Day · 3.5 hrs
  • Morning: quick Colombo highlights - Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Dutch Hospital
  • Afternoon drive north to Sigiriya through the dry zone and paddy fields
  • Evening: village walk around Sigiriya and the ancient reservoir at dusk
Overnight: Sigiriya · 2 Nights
Day 3
Sigiriya + Dambulla
Full Day
  • Early start 7:00 AM - Sigiriya Rock Fortress: water gardens, Mirror Wall, frescoes, 1,200-step summit climb
  • Optional afternoon: Pidurangala Rock (45 min hike, best view of Sigiriya)
  • Late afternoon: Dambulla Cave Temple - 5 caves, 153 Buddha statues, 2,000 years of paintings
  • Optional evening: Minneriya/Kaudulla safari - wild elephant sightings
Overnight: Sigiriya · 2 Nights
Day 4
Polonnaruwa → Kandy
Travel Day · 3.5 hrs
  • Morning: Polonnaruwa Ancient City by bicycle - Gal Vihara rock carvings, royal palace ruins, ancient dagobas
  • Afternoon drive to Kandy through the ascending highlands
  • Evening: Kandy Lake walk at sunset
Overnight: Kandy · 2 Nights
Day 5
Kandy
Full Day
  • Morning: Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya - 147 acres, orchids, giant bamboo, extraordinary trees
  • Midday: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and temple museum
  • Afternoon: Bahiravokanda Buddha statue hilltop viewpoint
  • Evening: Kandyan cultural dance show - fire walking, traditional drumming, Kandyan dance
Overnight: Kandy · 2 Nights
Day 6
Train: Kandy → Ella
The Scenic Railway · 6–7 hrs
  • Board the morning train from Kandy - observation car seats pre-booked
  • Six to seven hours of ascending highland scenery: jungle, waterfalls, tea estates, mountain tunnels
  • Pass through Nanu Oya (Nuwara Eliya), Haputale - iconic highland stations
  • Arrive Ella late afternoon - hotel check-in, rooftop dinner with Ella Gap views
Overnight: Ella · 2 Nights
Day 7
Ella
Full Day
  • Morning: Nine Arch Bridge - timed walk to the bridge for a passing train photo
  • Hike Little Adam's Peak - panoramic views of Ella Gap and surrounding tea country
  • Afternoon: Ravana Falls and tea plantation walk
  • Tea estate tasting session
  • Optional: Ella Rock hike for the adventurous (360° summit views)
Overnight: Ella · 2 Nights
Day 8
Ella → Mirissa
Travel Day · 3 hrs
  • Morning drive south from the highlands to the coast - the landscape transforms dramatically
  • Arrive Mirissa midday - check in, walk the beach, swim in the Indian Ocean
  • Afternoon: Coconut Hill sunset - the finest view on the south coast
  • Fresh seafood dinner at a beachside restaurant
  • Evening briefing on tomorrow's whale watching departure time and what to expect
Overnight: Mirissa · 2 Nights
Day 9
Mirissa → Galle
Full Day
  • Early morning (6:30 AM): whale watching boat tour - blue whales, sperm whales, spinner dolphins off Dondra Point
  • Late morning: relax on Mirissa beach, snorkelling at Secret Beach
  • Afternoon drive to Galle (45 min)
  • Arrive Galle Fort - late afternoon rampart walk at golden hour and sunset over the Indian Ocean
  • Dinner inside the fort - rooftop with ocean views
Overnight: Galle · 1 Night
Day 10
Galle → Colombo
Departure Day
  • Early morning walk on the fort ramparts at sunrise - the fort before the crowds is magical
  • Visit the Dutch Reformed Church (1755) and the Maritime Museum
  • Morning: explore the fort's boutiques - gems, local fashion, tea, batik
  • Midday drive back to Colombo via Southern Expressway (2 hours)
  • Optional Colombo shopping stop before the airport
  • Airport drop-off - farewell from your TraLou team
Tour ends · Colombo Airport

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