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Sri Lanka Grand Tour — from Sigiriya to Colombo

Wildlife, temples, tea hills, a scenic train and the south coast in ten days.

Destination: Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Southern coast · Colombo — Sri Lanka
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Cities: Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Southern coast · Colombo
Stay categories: 4★ · 5★

Overview

Ten days from the cultural triangle to the tea hills and the southern coast: Hurulu Eco Park, Sigiriya Rock, Kandy, Peradeniya Gardens, Horton Plains, the scenic train to Ella, Galle and a Madu River boat ride, ending in Colombo.

With ALNWRAS WORLD — from the Gulf to the world.

Stay areas: Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Southern coast · Colombo

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Daily programme

1
Day 1
Day 1: Welcome to Sri Lanka — Pinnawala and Sigiriya village
Airport welcome, the elephant orphanage or the Millennium Elephant Foundation, and a rural village tour.
- Pinnawala
- Rural village
On arrival, our representative welcomes you. The route passes Pinnawala with a visit to the elephant orphanage or the Millennium Elephant Foundation.
Then continue to Sigiriya and tour the rural village. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Sri Lanka’s cultural heartland lies a few hours north of the airport. Plan for a long first day on the road, with generous breaks.
Stop 1 — Pinnawala elephants
A well-known elephant orphanage and a nearby elephant foundation care for elephants of all ages, and the river where they bathe is a highlight when open to visitors. The visit depends on the programme available.
Stop 2 — Village life
A gentle introduction to rural Sri Lanka: paddy fields, village houses and local food traditions, often with a bullock-cart or boat ride where offered.
Note: Entrance fees, activities and optional programmes are not included unless confirmed in the final offer.
Stay: Sigiriya
2
Day 2
Day 2: Hurulu Eco Park and Sigiriya Rock
Hurulu Eco Park in the Minneriya area, then Sigiriya Rock.
- Hurulu Eco Park
- Sigiriya Rock
Visit Hurulu Eco Park in the Minneriya area, then climb to Sigiriya Rock. Overnight in Sigiriya.
A day that pairs wildlife with the island’s most famous monument.
Stop 1 — Hurulu Eco Park
A forest and reservoir reserve near Minneriya where wild elephants graze, best seen on a jeep safari in the cooler hours.
Stop 2 — Sigiriya Rock
A UNESCO World Heritage site: a massive rock topped by the ruins of a fifth-century royal palace. The climb is by steel stairways, passing the Mirror Wall and the Lion’s Paws, and rewards you with a view over the jungle plain. Start early to avoid the heat; the climb is moderate but includes many steps.
Note: Seasonal and weather-dependent: availability, operating times and fees are confirmed with the supplier; nothing is pre-paid or guaranteed.
Stay: Sigiriya
3
Day 3
Day 3: Dambulla, spice gardens and Kandy
The Dambulla temple, herb and spice gardens, Kandy Lake, crafts workshops and a cultural show.
- Dambulla
- Spice gardens
- Temple of the Tooth (optional)
- Kandy Lake
- Cultural show
Travel to Kandy via the Dambulla temple and the herb and spice gardens.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth (optional), Kandy Lake and the craft workshops, and enjoy a cultural show. Overnight in Kandy.
A day through the cultural triangle’s southern edge and into the hill capital.
Stop 1 — Dambulla cave temple
A rock-cut complex with painted ceilings and many Buddha statues; a short climb leads to the entrance.
Stop 2 — Herb and spice gardens
Learn about Ayurvedic herbs and spices and the uses of each plant.
Stop 3 — Kandy Lake, the Temple of the Tooth and the show
A lakeside walk, the sacred temple of the tooth relic (where visited) and an evening cultural show of Kandyan dance.
Note: Entrance fees, activities and optional programmes are not included unless confirmed in the final offer.
Stay: Kandy
4
Day 4
Day 4: Peradeniya, Ramboda Falls and the tea country
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Ramboda Falls, tea plantations and a factory, then Nuwara Eliya.
- Peradeniya Gardens
- Ramboda Falls
- Tea factory
Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Ramboda Falls and the tea plantations and factory, then travel to Nuwara Eliya. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
The day leads from Kandy’s botanical gardens up into the tea hills. Expect cooler air in the evening in Nuwara Eliya.
Stop 1 — Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
Royal botanical gardens with orchids, spice trees, giant bamboo and a famous avenue of palms, ideal for an easy morning walk.
Stop 2 — Ramboda Falls
A tall waterfall seen from the roadside viewpoint on the way up to the hills.
Stop 3 — Tea plantation and factory
See the tea pluckers on the slopes and the factory process, followed by a tasting.
Note: Entrance fees, activities and optional programmes are not included unless confirmed in the final offer.
Stay: Nuwara Eliya
5
Day 5
Day 5: Horton Plains and Baker’s Falls
The Horton Plains highlands and Baker’s Falls.
- Horton Plains
- Baker’s Falls
Visit the Horton Plains highlands and Baker’s Falls, taking weather conditions and entry hours into account. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
A dawn start gives the clearest views. Bring warm clothing and walking shoes.
Stop 1 — Horton Plains National Park
A high plateau of grassland and cloud forest, famous for the viewpoint called World’s End, where the land drops steeply away. The loop trail is easy to moderate and takes a few hours; start early, as mist usually covers the view by mid-morning. Entry fees apply.
Stop 2 — Baker’s Falls
A waterfall on the same trail, reached by a short side path through the forest.
Note: Seasonal and weather-dependent: availability, operating times and fees are confirmed with the supplier; nothing is pre-paid or guaranteed.
Stay: Nuwara Eliya
6
Day 6
Day 6: The scenic train to Ella
The scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella, the Nine Arches Bridge and Diyaluma Falls.
- Scenic train
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Diyaluma Falls
A scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella, or the alternative tourist train if available.
Visit the Nine Arches Bridge and Diyaluma Falls (or higher) if time allows. Overnight in Ella.
The railway from the hill country to Ella is considered one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, winding through tea estates, forest and villages, with open doors and windows for photographs. Seats and class depend on availability, and the schedule may change.
Stop 1 — Nine Arches Bridge
A stone viaduct in the jungle, a famous photograph when a train passes.
Stop 2 — Diyaluma Falls
One of the island’s tallest waterfalls, seen from a viewpoint on the road to the south.
Note: Seasonal and weather-dependent: availability, operating times and fees are confirmed with the supplier; nothing is pre-paid or guaranteed.
Stay: Ella
7
Day 7
Day 7: Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls and the beach
Flying Ravana (optional), Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls and an evening at the beach.
- Flying Ravana (optional)
- Little Adam’s Peak
- Ravana Falls
Optionally visit the Flying Ravana adventure centre, climb Little Adam’s Peak, then stop at Ravana Falls on the way to Unawatuna / Koggala.
An evening at the beach. Overnight on the southern coast.
A morning in Ella’s hills, then the road down to the coast for a beach evening.
Stop 1 — Flying Ravana (optional)
An adventure centre with zip-lines over the valley, a paid extra with age and weight limits.
Stop 2 — Little Adam’s Peak
A gentle climb through tea fields to a wide viewpoint.
Stop 3 — Ravana Falls
A roadside waterfall on the way south.
Note: Entrance fees, activities and optional programmes are not included unless confirmed in the final offer.
Stay: Southern coast
8
Day 8
Day 8: Galle Fort, turtles and the beach
Galle and the Dutch fort, a turtle centre, then Unawatuna or Jungle Beach.
- Galle Dutch fort
- Turtle centre
- Jungle Beach
A tour of Galle and the Dutch fort and a visit to a turtle centre, then time at Unawatuna or Jungle Beach. Overnight on the southern coast.
A day to enjoy the history of the south and its beaches.
Stop 1 — Galle Fort
A UNESCO-listed fortified town built by the Portuguese and Dutch, with ramparts above the sea, a lighthouse, colonial houses and small shops and cafés to explore on foot.
Stop 2 — Turtle centre
A conservation centre protecting turtle eggs and hatchlings, where baby turtles are released into the sea.
Stop 3 — Unawatuna or Jungle Beach
Time to swim and relax on one of the south’s calm beaches.
Note: Entrance fees, activities and optional programmes are not included unless confirmed in the final offer.
Stay: Southern coast
9
Day 9
Day 9: Madu River and Colombo
Back to Colombo with a Madu River boat ride, a city tour and shopping.
- Madu River boat
- Colombo tour
- Shopping
Return to Colombo with a Madu River boat ride, then a Colombo city tour and shopping. Overnight in Colombo.
The coast road north brings you back to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, for the final evening.
Stop 1 — Madu River boat ride
A calm boat trip through mangrove islands, passing fishing villages and small temple islands; cinnamon-peeling demonstrations are a common stop.
Stop 2 — Colombo city tour
Typical sights include the Galle Face Green seafront, Independence Square, colonial-era buildings and the Pettah market.
Stop 3 — Shopping
Time for souvenirs such as Ceylon tea, spices, gems and handicrafts.
Note: Entrance fees, activities and optional programmes are not included unless confirmed in the final offer.
Stay: Colombo
10
Day 10
Day 10: Farewell to Sri Lanka
Breakfast and transfer to the airport.
- Airport transfer
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your departure, according to your flight time.
Allow plenty of time for the transfer to the airport, as traffic around Colombo can be heavy; your representative confirms the pickup time.
End of the programme

4-star hotels

★★★★
Wewa Addara
Sigiriya · 2 nights
Room type: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
The hotel name and classification are verified with the supplier before the final offer; the hotel is never replaced without the owner’s approval.
Photos of this hotel and room are pending and will be added once usage rights are secured.
★★★★
Oak Ray Regency
Kandy · 1 night
Room type: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
The hotel name and classification are verified with the supplier before the final offer; the hotel is never replaced without the owner’s approval.
Photos of this hotel and room are pending and will be added once usage rights are secured.
★★★★
Oak Ray Tea Bush
Nuwara Eliya · 2 nights
Room type: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
The hotel name and classification are verified with the supplier before the final offer; the hotel is never replaced without the owner’s approval.
Photos of this hotel and room are pending and will be added once usage rights are secured.
★★★★
Ella Gap Panorama
Ella · 1 night
Room type: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
The hotel name and classification are verified with the supplier before the final offer; the hotel is never replaced without the owner’s approval.
Photos of this hotel and room are pending and will be added once usage rights are secured.
★★★★
South Lake Resort
Southern coast · 2 nights
Room type: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
The hotel name and classification are verified with the supplier before the final offer; the hotel is never replaced without the owner’s approval.
Photos of this hotel and room are pending and will be added once usage rights are secured.
★★★★
Maradha Colombo
Colombo · 1 night
Room type: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
Maradha Colombo appears with two different classifications in the supplier files; the classification is verified before the final offer.
Photos of this hotel and room are pending and will be added once usage rights are secured.

Included

Included services will be listed once the programme is approved.

Not included

Excluded services will be listed once the programme is approved.

Terms and conditions

Prices are announced as «Coming Soon». No supplier price, discount or payment is available yet, and nothing here is a confirmed booking.
The offer depends on the supplier’s confirmation for the travel date and the number of travellers; room and activity availability is not guaranteed.
The meal plan (breakfast, or breakfast and dinner) follows the chosen offer and the supplier contract; dinner is not assumed to be included.
Entrance fees, activities, the Ella train, boat and safari tours, balloon rides and whale watching are not pre-paid tickets unless clearly confirmed; they are seasonal and weather-dependent, and animal-welfare rules apply.
Cancellation and payment terms differ between suppliers and are not published until reviewed and approved.
Sending a request is not a confirmed booking: nothing is paid and no rooms are held until the consultant confirms the offer with you.

Overview

Daily programme

Day 1: Welcome to Sri Lanka — Pinnawala and Sigiriya village

Stop 1 — Pinnawala elephants

Stop 2 — Village life

Day 2: Hurulu Eco Park and Sigiriya Rock

Stop 1 — Hurulu Eco Park

Stop 2 — Sigiriya Rock

Day 3: Dambulla, spice gardens and Kandy

Stop 1 — Dambulla cave temple

Stop 2 — Herb and spice gardens

Stop 3 — Kandy Lake, the Temple of the Tooth and the show

Day 4: Peradeniya, Ramboda Falls and the tea country

Stop 1 — Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

Stop 2 — Ramboda Falls

Stop 3 — Tea plantation and factory

Day 5: Horton Plains and Baker’s Falls

Stop 1 — Horton Plains National Park

Stop 2 — Baker’s Falls

Day 6: The scenic train to Ella

Stop 1 — Nine Arches Bridge

Stop 2 — Diyaluma Falls

Day 7: Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls and the beach

Stop 1 — Flying Ravana (optional)

Stop 2 — Little Adam’s Peak

Stop 3 — Ravana Falls

Day 8: Galle Fort, turtles and the beach

Stop 1 — Galle Fort

Stop 2 — Turtle centre

Stop 3 — Unawatuna or Jungle Beach

Day 9: Madu River and Colombo

Stop 1 — Madu River boat ride

Stop 2 — Colombo city tour

Stop 3 — Shopping

Day 10: Farewell to Sri Lanka

4-star hotels

Wewa Addara

Oak Ray Regency

Oak Ray Tea Bush

Ella Gap Panorama

South Lake Resort

Maradha Colombo

Included

Not included

Terms and conditions