Island-Wide Circuit

10 Nights 11 Days Sri Lanka Grand Discovery Tour

Wildlife, Culture & Coast, Negombo to Colombo via Wilpattu, Cultural Triangle, Hill Country & Galle

Duration

11 Days

Location

Negombo → Wilpattu → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Galle → Colombo, Sri Lanka

Group Size

2–8 guests

Travel Style

Private Chauffeur Tour

LocationNegombo → Wilpattu → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Galle → Colombo, Sri Lanka
Duration11 days
RegionIsland-Wide Circuit
Service IncludedPrivate Vehicle & Dedicated Driver

The Experience

An immersive 11-day grand tour designed for travelers seeking an in-depth Sri Lanka discovery: wild leopard safaris in Wilpattu National Park, medieval capitals in Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, sacred Kandy temples, highland train rides, Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, and historic Galle Fort. Featuring luxury boutique stays, private chauffeur transfers, and specialized wildlife naturalists.

Your Itinerary

A journey, day by day

Every day is paced to the rhythm of the highlands. Click View More on any day for the complete activity guide.

Day 1

Arrival & Negombo

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo for an easy first night.

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Day 2

Transfer to Wilpattu National Park

Travel to Wilpattu, Sri Lanka's largest national park, for an included safari in search of leopard and other wildlife around its distinctive natural lakes.

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Day 3

Transfer to Sigiriya – Rock Fortress & Village Tour

Continue to the Cultural Triangle and spend the day climbing Sigiriya Rock and exploring the surrounding villages.

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Day 4

Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa UNESCO Ancient City

A full day excursion to the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa, best explored by bicycle among its scattered ruins.

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Day 5

Sigiriya – Dambulla Cave Temple & Evening Safari

Visit the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple and enjoy an evening safari before departing the Cultural Triangle the next day.

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Day 6

Transfer to Kandy – Temple of the Tooth & Cultural Show

Travel to Kandy and spend the afternoon and evening exploring the city's key religious and cultural sites.

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Day 7

Transfer to Nuwara Eliya – Tea Country

Head up into the hills to Nuwara Eliya, exploring its tea estates and colonial-era townscape.

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Day 8

Scenic Train to Ella

Board the train from Nuwara Eliya / Nanu Oya for the celebrated ride to Ella through tea country and mountain scenery.

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Day 9

Transfer to Galle via Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home

Travel south, stopping en route at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home before continuing to the historic town of Galle.

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Day 10

Transfer to Colombo – City Tour

A final transfer to the capital, with an afternoon or evening city tour of Colombo's landmark sites.

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Day 11

Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight.

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Personal Details

The OSHĪ Promise

  • Every journey is tailored, our team confirms every detail personally.
  • Exclusive access to Sri Lanka's most remote sanctuaries and private estates.
  • 24/7 dedicated concierge from arrival to departure.

Need Assistance?

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Every journey is tailored, speak to a specialist.

Whether you wish to extend your stay, add a private helicopter transfer across the central mountain range, or combine this route with our southern coast safaris, our private travel designers are at your service.