Grand Explorer
The Scenic Wonders of Sri Lanka
Our most popular tour package! A Journey Through Paradise offers the perfect blend of culture, hill country adventure, and tropical beach relaxation. Climb Sigiriya, ride the scenic train to Ella, seek out blue whales in Mirissa, stroll the historic Galle Fort, and tour Colombo. Private A/C transport and local guides included.
Plan Breakdown
- Morning/Afternoon: Land at CMB Airport. Meet your private driver guide and take a short 20-minute transfer to the seaside town of Negombo.
- Evening: Relax at the resort or stroll Negombo Beach.
- Meals: Dinner Included.
- Overnight stay: Negombo.
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Negombo and head to the Cultural Triangle (approx. 4 hours).
- Afternoon: Embark on an optional Minneriya National Park Elephant Safari by private 4×4 open jeep to witness wild elephant herds.
- Evening: Hike up Pidurangala Rock for a scenic sunset over Sigiriya Rock. Check into your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included.
- Overnight stay: Sigiriya.
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress to explore the 5th-century palace ruins.
- Afternoon: Journey to Kandy. Stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the Spice Garden en route.
- Evening: Check into your Kandy hotel and attend the Kandy Cultural Dance Show.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included.
- Overnight stay: Kandy.
- Morning: Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa). Stroll the Kandy View Point and Gem Museum.
- Afternoon: Drive to Nuwara Eliya, passing the Ramboda Waterfall and touring a tea factory.
- Evening: Lakeside walks around Gregory Lake.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included.
- Overnight stay: Nuwara Eliya.
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the colonial Post Office and Shanthipura Village. Transfer to Nanu Oya.
- Afternoon: Board the Scenic Train to Ella. Winding views of highlands. Chauffeur meets you at Ella station.
- Evening: Leisure time in Ella town.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included.
- Overnight stay: Ella.
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Hike to Nine Arch Bridge, visit Ravana Falls, and Flying Ravana Zipline.
- Afternoon: Journey south toward the tropical coast.
- Evening: Arrive in Mirissa. Sunset walk at Coconut Tree Hill.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included.
- Overnight stay: Mirissa.
- Morning: Early morning optional Whale Watching Safari, or relax at Mirissa Beach.
- Afternoon: Stroll Weligama beach to see Stilt Fishermen. Drive to Galle.
- Evening: Explore the historical Galle Dutch Fort. Check into your Galle hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included.
- Overnight stay: Galle.
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Drive north to Bentota.
- Afternoon: Experience the Madu Ganga Mangrove Boat Safari, visit a Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, and enjoy water sports in Bentota lagoon.
- Evening: Check into your Bentota beach resort.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included.
- Overnight stay: Bentota.
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Spend your morning relaxing on Bentota beach. Drive to Colombo.
- Afternoon/Evening: Guided Colombo City Tour and shopping. Check into your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included.
- Overnight stay: Colombo.
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for last-minute packing. Airport transfer for your flight home.
- Meals: Breakfast Included.
- Service: Tour Concludes.
