Grand Sri Lanka Tour with Extended Beach Stay

DAY 1: UK to Colombo

Depart from London on your scheduled overnight flight to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.

DAY 2: Colombo

Meals Included: Dinner

Upon arrival in Colombo, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to unwind. In the evening, join fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail and dinner.

DAY 3: Colombo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Embark on a half-day city tour, exploring the vibrant temples and bustling bazaars of Pettah. Visit the historic Old Dutch Hospital in the Fort area. Following lunch, the afternoon is free for leisure.

DAY 4: Colombo to Dambulla

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Dambulla. En route, stop for lunch before visiting the renowned Dambulla Rock Temple, famous for its intricate murals and ancient Buddhist relics.

DAY 5: Dambulla to Anuradhapura

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Travel north to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the way, stop at Mihintale, a sacred site for pilgrims. After lunch, enjoy a guided tour of Anuradhapura’s historical ruins and the revered Bodhi Tree.

DAY 6: Dambulla to Sigiriya

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Begin the day with an excursion to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ascend the rock to explore the ancient palace complex and enjoy panoramic views. The afternoon is at leisure.

DAY 7: Dambulla to Passikudah via Polonnaruwa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Depart for Passikudah with a stop in Polonnaruwa to explore the ancient city ruins, beautifully preserved within lush woodland. Continue to Passikudah, a peaceful seaside town.

DAY 8: Passikudah

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a full day at leisure, relaxing on the pristine, white-sand beaches of Passikudah’s tranquil east coast.

DAY 9: Passikudah to Kandy

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, journey towards Kandy, with a visit to a spice garden in Matale. In Kandy, visit the revered Temple of the Tooth, arriving in time for the daily “pooja” ceremony.

DAY 10: Kandy

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Explore the lush Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, home to thousands of exotic plants and trees. In the afternoon, enjoy leisure time in Kandy’s mist-covered hills.

DAY 11: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Travel through scenic hill country to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s tea capital. Visit a tea plantation en route to learn about the production of world-renowned Ceylon tea.

DAY 12: Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Take a tour of the picturesque Nuwara Eliya area, known for its green tea plantations. Continue through the rolling hills towards Udawalawe, with a stop for lunch in the village of Ella.

DAY 13: Udawalawe to Tissamaharama

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start the day with a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, famous for its elephant population. Visit the Elephant Transit Home, which rehabilitates injured elephants. Afterwards, visit the Katharagama Temple, a site sacred to all of Sri Lanka’s major religions.

DAY 14: Tissamaharama to Yala

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After a leisurely morning, head to Yala National Park for an afternoon jeep safari. Keep an eye out for elephants, sloths, deer, and Yala’s famed leopards.

DAY 15: Tissamaharama to Mirissa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Depart for Mirissa, a beautiful coastal town with golden sands and swaying coconut palms. Spend the afternoon at leisure by the beach.

DAY 16: Mirissa and Galle

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

In the morning, travel to Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in colonial history. Wander through its cobblestone streets and discover colonial buildings, boutique shops, and historic landmarks. Return to Mirissa for the evening.

DAY 17: Mirissa to Sri Lanka Beach Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Transfer to your selected beach hotel, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning coastal surroundings.

DAYS 18-19: Sri Lanka Beach Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Spend two full days relaxing at your beachfront hotel, soaking in the sun, sea, and sand.

DAY 20: Sri Lanka Beach Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy your final day at the beach, taking in the serene beauty of the Sri Lankan coast.

DAY 21: Sri Lanka to UK

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport in Colombo for your return flight to the UK.