Sri Lanka • Small Group
The Grand Ceylon Explorer
The definitive two-week grand voyage across Sri Lanka. Spanning ancient kingdoms, sacred UNESCO sanctuaries, wildlife-rich national parks, cool emerald tea hills, and idyllic turquoise beaches.
Duration
14 Days
Group Size
Small Group / 2–12 Pax
Activity Level
Moderate
Best Season
Year-round
Tailor-Made Daily Itinerary
Need extra nights, a different hotel tier, or custom excursions? Our destination specialists can adjust every detail to your schedule.
Day by day
Airport ➔ Negombo
Airport reception, check in to beach retreat, relax after long flight
Key Activities
- Airport reception
- check in to beach retreat
- relax after long flight
Negombo ➔ Wilpattu National Park
Drive north past salt flats to Sri Lanka's largest natural park
Key Activities
- Drive north past salt flats to Sri Lanka's largest natural park
Wilpattu Full Day Safari
Full-day 4x4 open-jeep safari tracking leopards around natural willus
Key Activities
- Full-day 4x4 open-jeep safari tracking leopards around natural willus
Wilpattu ➔ Trincomalee Coast
Cross to northeast coast, sunset walk at historic Koneswaram Temple
Key Activities
- Cross to northeast coast
- sunset walk at historic Koneswaram Temple
Pigeon Island Snorkeling
Boat transfer to marine park, swim with blacktip reef sharks & turtles
Key Activities
- Boat transfer to marine park
- swim with blacktip reef sharks & turtles
Trincomalee Maritime Day
Seasonal blue whale watching excursion or tranquil beach day on Nilaveli
Key Activities
- Seasonal blue whale watching excursion or tranquil beach day on Nilaveli
Trincomalee ➔ Pasikudah Bay
Coastal drive south to the crystal-clear, reef-protected shallow bay
Key Activities
- Coastal drive south to the crystal-clear
- reef-protected shallow bay
Pasikudah Bay Leisure
Full rest day for swimming, paddle boarding, or beachside seafood dining
Key Activities
- Full rest day for swimming
- paddle boarding
- or beachside seafood dining
Pasikudah ➔ Gal Oya National Park
Journey into the untouched interior, check in to eco-lodge in the forest
Key Activities
- Journey into the untouched interior
- check in to eco-lodge in the forest
Boat Safari & Swimming Elephants
Unique reservoir boat safari watching wild elephants swim between islands
Key Activities
- Unique reservoir boat safari watching wild elephants swim between islands
Vedda Walk ➔ Mahiyanganaya
Guided medicinal forest walk led by an indigenous Vedda chieftain
Key Activities
- Guided medicinal forest walk led by an indigenous Vedda chieftain
Mahiyanganaya ➔ Kandy
Drive up the famous 18-hairpin-bend mountain pass to the hill capital
Key Activities
- Drive up the famous 18-hairpin-bend mountain pass to the hill capital
Kandy Royal Heritage
Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya and Temple of the Tooth Relic
Key Activities
- Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya and Temple of the Tooth Relic
Kandy ➔ Colombo ➔ Airport
Scenic descent to Colombo, artisan shopping, and transfer to airport
Key Activities
- Scenic descent to Colombo
- artisan shopping
- and transfer to airport
Trip Highlights
- Ancient capitals of Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa & Kandy
- Big-game leopard & elephant safaris in Yala & Wilpattu
- First-class scenic train through mountain tea valleys
- Whale watching and marine wildlife off Mirissa coast
- Colonial ramparts and artisan boutiques of Galle Fort
What's Included
- Comprehensive 14-day chauffeured private transportation
- 13 Nights accommodation in handpicked 4* and 5* hotels
- Daily breakfast and dinners
- All safari 4x4 jeeps, park permits, and temple entry tickets
- Dedicated tour manager and 24/7 travel concierge
From
$1890 / person
Prices are subject to change based on seasonality, group size, and specific accommodation choices.
✨ 100% Tailored to You
Note: Every day, hotel, activity, and route in this itinerary can be fully edited and customized to fit your specific schedule, preferences, and budget.