14 Nights 15 Days Ultimate Sri Lanka Adventure
Wildlife, Rainforest, Hill Country & Coast, Comprehensive Grand Tour across Sri Lanka
Duration
15 Days
Location
Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Udawalawe → Mirissa → Galle → Bentota → Colombo, Sri Lanka
Group Size
2–8 guests
Travel Style
Private Chauffeur Tour
The Experience
The definitive 15-day Sri Lanka odyssey combining every corner of the island: elephant sanctuaries, UNESCO ancient kingdoms, indigenous Vedda heritage in Mahiyanganaya, misted tea country rail, Yala leopard safari, Udawalawe elephant transit home, ocean blue whale watching in Mirissa, Galle Fort, Madu River Ramsar wetlands, and Geoffrey Bawa's Lunuganga estate. Handpicked luxury boutique retreats, private air-conditioned vehicle transfers, and dedicated naturalist guides throughout.
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.
Arrival – Millennium Elephant Foundation – Transfer to Sigiriya
On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, transfer towards Kegalle to visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation before continuing to Sigiriya.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress Climb, Village Tour & Evening Safari
A full day exploring Sigiriya: the climb of the rock fortress in the morning, a traditional village tour in the afternoon, and a wildlife safari at dusk.
Polonnaruwa UNESCO Ancient City & Dambulla Cave Temple
A day trip to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, best explored by bicycle, followed by a visit to the Dambulla Cave Temple and a nearby spice garden.
Transfer to Kandy – Temple of the Tooth & Cultural Show
Travel to Kandy, visiting the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and enjoying a traditional cultural show in the evening.
Mahiyanganaya Dabana & Dambana Vedda Village Visit
A day trip from Kandy to Mahiyanganaya to visit its sacred stupa, followed by a visit to the indigenous Vedda community at nearby Dambana.
Transfer to Nuwara Eliya – Tea Country
Continue up into the hills to Nuwara Eliya, visiting a working tea factory and the colonial-era townscape.
Transfer to Nanu Oya – Scenic Train to Ella
Board the train at Nanu Oya for the ride to Ella, one of the most celebrated rail journeys in the world.
Transfer to Yala – Wildlife Safari
Travel to Yala National Park for a jeep safari in search of its famously dense leopard population and abundant wildlife.
Transfer to Udawalawe – Elephant Transit Home & Safari
Continue to Udawalawe, visiting the Elephant Transit Home before heading out on an afternoon safari in the national park.
Transfer to Mirissa
Travel to the south-coast beach town of Mirissa, with the afternoon free to relax ahead of the next day's whale watching excursion.
Mirissa Whale Watching
An early-morning boat excursion in search of blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins, with the rest of the day free at the beach.
Transfer to Galle – Galle Fort Walking Tour
Travel a short distance to Galle and spend the afternoon exploring the ramparts and colonial streets of Galle Fort.
Madu River Ramsar Wetland – Transfer to Bentota – Turtle Conservation Project
Depart Galle for a boat safari on the Madu River, before continuing to Bentota to visit a turtle conservation project.
Lunuganga Garden, Bentota – Transfer to Colombo – City Tour
Visit Geoffrey Bawa's Lunuganga estate in the morning, before transferring to Colombo for an evening city tour.
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.
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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.