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10 Days / 9 Nights All-Island Classic

10-Day Grand Sri Lanka Round Tour: Heritage, Mist & Coast

Route: Negombo, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala / Tissamaharama, Mirissa, Galle, Colombo

Tour Overview

The ultimate comprehensive Sri Lanka journey curated by Sentinels Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd. From the UNESCO ancient kingdoms and tea hills to wildlife leopard safaris and the golden southern coast.

Daily Itinerary Breakdown

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Day 1: Arrival & Negombo Coastal Serenity

Warm meet and greet by Sampath Abeysinghe & the Sentinels chauffeur team at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Check in to your beach resort in Negombo. Relax by the pool or explore the Dutch Canal.

Overnight Stay: Negombo
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Day 2: Dambulla Rock Temple & Sigiriya Base

Travel to the Cultural Triangle. Ascend to the UNESCO Dambulla Cave Temples with ancient golden murals. Continue to Sigiriya and enjoy an authentic rural village catamaran ride and traditional lunch.

Overnight Stay: Sigiriya
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Day 3: Sigiriya Lion Rock & Polonnaruwa Ancient City

Early morning climb of the dramatic Sigiriya 5th-century fortress before the heat. In the afternoon, explore the medieval stone sculptures of Gal Vihara and royal palaces of Polonnaruwa by bicycle.

Overnight Stay: Sigiriya
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Day 4: Spice Gardens & The Royal Kingdom of Kandy

Scenic drive to Kandy via Matale spice gardens. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) and attend a vibrant Kandyan cultural dance and fire-walking performance.

Overnight Stay: Kandy
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Day 5: Peradeniya Gardens & Nuwara Eliya Tea Valleys

Stroll through the 147-acre Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya. Ascend through winding emerald hills to Nuwara Eliya (Little England). Tour a working Ceylon tea factory and taste premium Pekoe.

Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya
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Day 6: Scenic Mountain Train to Ella & Nine Arch Bridge

Board the world-famous blue train through mist-covered mountain valleys and pine forests to Ella. Walk the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and hike Little Adam's Peak for panoramic sunset views.

Overnight Stay: Ella
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Day 7: Ravana Falls to Tissamaharama & Yala Leopard Safari

Stop at roaring Ravana Falls as you descend to the southern plains of Tissamaharama. Board an open-top 4x4 safari jeep into Yala National Park to spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and crocodiles.

Overnight Stay: Tissamaharama
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Day 8: Southern Golden Coast: Mirissa & Coconut Tree Hill

Drive along the idyllic southern shoreline to Mirissa. Relax on golden sand, walk up Coconut Tree Hill for sunset, and savor fresh grilled seafood at beachside candlelight tables.

Overnight Stay: Mirissa
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Day 9: Whale Watching & UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort

Morning ocean cruise into the deep blue for Blue Whale and dolphin watching. Afternoon exploring the cobblestone streets, ramparts, lighthouse, and boutique jewel shops of Galle Dutch Fort.

Overnight Stay: Galle
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Day 10: Bentota Turtle Sanctuary, Colombo City & Departure

Visit Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery in Bentota. Take an orientation tour of Colombo featuring the Lotus Tower and Galle Face Green. Transfer to the airport with cherished memories of Ceylon.

Overnight Stay: Departure

What's Included

  • All 9 nights luxury 4/5-star hotel accommodations with daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with dedicated English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • Fuel
  • highway tolls and driver lodging
  • Yala National Park 4x4 Jeep Safari
  • Scenic Kandy to Ella train ticket
  • All entrance fees as per itinerary

What's Excluded

  • International airfare
  • Visa fees
  • Lunches and dinners unless specified
  • Personal expenses and alcoholic beverages
  • Optional water sports or tips