Sri Lanka Explorer — 2-Week Grand Circuit
The 2-Week Grand Circuit: Cultural Triangle, Kandy, Hill Country, Ella, Yala & Southern Coast
Tour Overview
A practical private-tour route from the Cultural Triangle through the hill country and Ella, ending with a relaxed southern-coast stay. Following the curated route: Sigiriya (2 nights) → Kandy (3 nights) → Nuwara Eliya (2 nights) → Ella (2 nights) → Yala (1 night) → South Coast (3 nights: Mirissa 2 nights, Ahungalla 1 night) → Airport, this comprehensive 14-day journey balances iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites (Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Temple of the Tooth, Galle Fort), wild elephant and leopard safaris in Minneriya and Yala, guided trekking in the Knuckles Mountain Range and Horton Plains World's End, the legendary scenic train to Ella, and unhurried coastal leisure.
Journey Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Meet your chauffeur at Bandaranaike International Airport and travel to Sigiriya. Keep the rest of the day free to settle in and relax after your flight.
✨ Day Highlights:
- • Airport meet and greet with private chauffeur
- • Scenic countryside journey to the Cultural Triangle
- • Evening relaxation at your Sigiriya hotel
What’s Included & Excluded
✓ Inclusions
- ✓Meet, assist & warm traditional welcome upon arrival at Colombo Airport (CMB)
- ✓13 nights accommodation in curated 3/4-star boutique hotels & lodges (Sigiriya 2N, Kandy 3N, Nuwara Eliya 2N, Ella 2N, Yala 1N, Mirissa 2N, Ahungalla 1N)
- ✓Daily breakfast and dinner (Half Board meal plan)
- ✓Exclusive private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking Tourist Chauffeur-Guide throughout
- ✓Scenic highland train tickets (Nanu Oya to Ella) with chauffeur luggage transfer
- ✓Complimentary chilled bottled mineral water throughout journeys
- ✓All expressway tolls, fuel, parking, driver accommodation & meals included
- ✓Airport pickup on Day 01 and departure drop-off on Day 14
- ✓24/7 dedicated local concierge support
✕ Exclusions
- ✕International flights, travel insurance & Sri Lanka tourist visa (ETA)
- ✕Lunches, personal drinks & alcoholic beverages
- ✕Monument & national park entrance tickets (Sigiriya, Dambulla, Temple of Tooth, Horton Plains, Minneriya, Yala)
- ✕4x4 safari jeep hire at Minneriya and Yala (can be arranged upon request)
- ✕Optional activities (whale watching cruise in Mirissa, spa treatments)
- ✕Personal expenses & gratuities for chauffeur-guide and safari drivers