Sri Lanka: 8-Day Grand Island Tour: Sigiriya, Ella & Safari

See Sri Lanka on an 8-day private island tour featuring ancient fortresses, sacred temples, tea plantations, scenic train travel, wildlife safari, historic Galle Fort, southern beaches, water sports.
Discover Sri Lanka on this 8-day, 7-night Grand Island Tour, combining ancient heritage, scenic mountains, tea plantations, wildlife, historic coastal towns, and tropical beaches. Travel in a private, air-conditioned Mahindra KUV100 NXT SUV with an English-speaking driver.

**Day 1: Airport or Colombo to Sigiriya**
Meet your driver at the airport or an agreed Colombo location and travel through Sri Lanka’s beautiful countryside to Sigiriya, famous for its ancient history and impressive rock formations.

**Day 2: Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandy**
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, known for its ancient ruins, landscaped gardens, and panoramic views. Continue to Dambulla Cave Temple to discover historic Buddhist statues and paintings before travelling to cultural Kandy.

**Day 3: Kandy, Tea Plantations and Nuwara Eliya**
Journey through the central highlands, surrounded by green hills and mountain scenery. Visit a tea plantation and, where available, a tea factory to learn about Ceylon tea production. Continue to Nuwara Eliya, known for its cool climate, colonial architecture, and picturesque tea estates.

**Day 4: Scenic Train Journey to Ella**
Enjoy a scenic train journey towards Ella, passing tea plantations, valleys, and mountain landscapes. Visit the famous Nine Arches Bridge, surrounded by lush greenery, before heading to your accommodation in Ella. Train tickets are not included and depend on availability.

**Day 5: Ella to Yala National Park**
Travel to Sri Lanka’s southern wildlife region and enjoy an optional safari in Yala National Park. Look for elephants, crocodiles, deer, and diverse birdlife in their natural habitats. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Safari jeep hire and park entrance fees are excluded.

**Day 6: Mirissa and Galle Dutch Fort**
Travel along the southern coastline and visit Mirissa, known for its sandy beaches and ocean views. Continue to historic Galle Dutch Fort to explore its colonial architecture, charming streets, ancient ramparts, and coastal scenery.

**Day 7: Southern Beaches and Bentota**
Continue towards Bentota and enjoy time relaxing on the tropical coastline. Optional water sports may be available depending on weather and local operators. Activity fees are paid separately.

**Day 8: Bentota, Colombo and Departure**
Travel to Colombo for sightseeing at selected landmarks, such as Galle Face Green or Independence Square, depending on your available time. Finish with a drop-off at the airport or an agreed Colombo location.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.