Sri Lanka Grand Circle
12 Days · 11 Nights · 7 Destinations
Duration
12 Days /11 Nights
Accommodation
3 Star B&B Hotels
Meals
Breakfast daily + Welcome Dinner
Transport
Private AC Vehicle throughout
Group Type
Private Tour (1 - 15 Pax)
Cancellation
Free up to 7 days before
Estimated Price Guide
2 persons → from €1350 / $1490
4 persons → from €1090 / $1195
6 persons → from €990 / $1090
Per person · Based on Group Size
Language Guide Available
Need a guide in your language? We can arrange a personal guide in Spanish, German or Russian for an additional charge.
Overview
The Sri Lanka Grand Circle Tour is our most celebrated multi-day package — a beautifully paced 12-day journey that connects every major icon of this extraordinary island into one seamless, unforgettable experience. From the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and the sacred highlands of Kandy to the jungle-clad trails of Ella, the dramatic wildlife parks of Yala and the golden sands of Mirissa, this tour is Sri Lanka without compromise.
Your private, air-conditioned vehicle and your personal English-speaking driver are with you every single day — from hotel pickup on day one through to your final departure transfer. Specialist site guides meet you at each UNESCO heritage site to bring the history alive with depth and passion that no general guide can replicate.
Accommodation is in carefully selected 3 star hotels on a bed & breakfast basis, with a special welcome dinner included on the evening of Day 2. All fuel, tolls, parking and government taxes are included — the only extras are your lunches, dinners (except the welcome dinner) and personal spending.
12 Days · 7 Destinations
Negombo
Beach
Sigiriya
Cultural Triangle
Kandy
Hill Capital
Nuwara-Eliya
Highlands
Ella
Highlands
Yala
Wildlife Park
Mirissa
South Coast
Tour Highlights
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Climb the UNESCO World Heritage fortress at sunrise
Dambulla Cave Temples
Spectacular 5th-century rock cave paintings & Buddha statues
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Guided walk through Sri Lanka's best-preserved medieval capital
Temple of the Tooth
Visit Kandy's most sacred Buddhist shrine with a specialist guide
Scenic Train to Ella
The world's most beautiful mountain railway through tea country
Nine Arch Bridge
Ella's iconic colonial viaduct framed by jungle and mist
Yala Leopard Safari
Track leopards, elephants & crocodiles in Sri Lanka's top park
Mirissa Whale Watching
Encounter blue whales — the largest animals on Earth
Welcome Dinner
Authentic Sri Lankan welcome dinner on the evening of Day 2
Tea Estate Experience
Walk through fragrant tea fields near Ella
Full Itinerary
Arrival & Transfer to Negombo
Arrival → Negombo · Negombo · Night 1 of 1
Welcome to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean! Your Sri Lankan adventure begins in the charming coastal town of Negombo, known for its fishing heritage and colonial past.
Transfer to Sigiriya | Elephant Orphanage
Welcome Dinner IncludedNegombo → Sigiriya · Sigiriya · Night 1 of 3
Journey inland to the Cultural Triangle, home to ancient kingdoms and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Sigiriya & Dambulla Exploration
Sigiriya · Sigiriya · Night 2 of 3
Experience one of Sri Lanka's most iconic landmarks and explore ancient hydraulic engineering marvels.
Polonnaruwa Exploration & Safari
Sigiriya · Sigiriya · Night 3 of 3
Delve into Sri Lanka's ancient Buddhist civilization and UNESCO heritage sites & evening spend time with elephants :)
Sigiriya to Kandy via Matale
Sigiriya → Kandy · Kandy · Night 1 of 1
Travel to the last kingdom of Sri Lanka, nestled in misty mountains and rich with cultural heritage.
Visit Tea Facory & Explore Nuwara-Eliya
Kandy → Nuwara-Eliya · Nuwara-Eliya · Night 1 of 1
Ascend into the misty hill country, passing through emerald tea plantations and colonial-era towns.
Scenic Train Ride & Ella Exploration
Nuwara-Eliya → Ella · Ella · Night 1 of 2
One of the world's most scenic train journeys through tea country and mountain landscapes.
Ella Exploration
Ella Exploration · Ella · Night 2 of 2
Discover the natural wonders and viewpoints surrounding this picturesque mountain town.
Ella to Yala via Buduruwagala
Ella → Yala · Yala · Night 1 of 1
Journey to the wild side of Sri Lanka, home to the island's best wildlife viewing.
Yala to Mirissa via Blue Beach Island
Yala → Mirissa · Mirissa · Night 1 of 2
Head to the southern coast for tropical beaches and marine adventures.
Whale watching & Beach Day
Mirissa Exploration · Mirissa · Night 2 of 2
Your final day combines marine wildlife adventure with beach relaxation before departure.
Transfer to Airport Via Galle
Mirissa → Airport · Departure Day
This is the departure date of the tour. on the way possible to explore galle fort andn Madu river boat Safari.
What's Included
Included
3–4 Star B&B Accommodation (9 nights)
Daily Breakfast at your hotel
Welcome Dinner on Day 2
Specialist site guide at Sigiriya Rock
Specialist site guide at Dambulla Caves
Specialist site guide at Kandy Temple of the Tooth
Specialist site guide at Polonnaruwa City
Private AC vehicle & driver (all 10 days)
All fuel, tolls, parking & taxes
All site entrance fees & national park tickets
Bottled water throughout
Not Included
Lunches & dinners (except welcome dinner)
Personal expenses & shopping
Tips & gratuities
Travel insurance
Whale watching (Day 10, optional extra)
Personal language guide (Spanish/German/Russian)
Any services not listed above
Optional Add-Ons (Extra Charge)
Private Language Guide
Personal guide available in Spanish, German or Russian throughout the tour.
Mirissa Whale Watching
2–3 hour boat excursion to see blue whales and spinner dolphins. Seasonal (Nov–Apr).
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Tour in Pictures
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