Sri Lanka Grand Island Tour

VIP airport welcome and overnight in Colombo. Evening Galle Face Green sunset and dinner at a harbour-view restaurant.

Fly or drive north to Jaffna — the cultural capital of Sri Lanka's Tamil community, with a distinct cuisine, architecture, and spirit all of its own.

Island-hop the Jaffna lagoon by boat, visit the floating Nainativu temple, and feast on Jaffna's extraordinary crab curry and hoppers — a cuisine utterly unlike anywhere else in Sri Lanka.

Drive the causeway to Mannar — home to ancient baobab trees and Sri Lanka's largest flamingo colony at Vankalai Sanctuary. Continue east to the great natural harbour of Trincomalee.

World-class coral snorkelling in Pigeon Island National Park — black-tip reef sharks, turtles, and technicolour reef fish. Afternoon at pristine Nilaveli Beach, often rated Sri Lanka's most beautiful.

Drive south along the untouched east coast — wild beaches, lagoons, and fishing villages. Arrive in Arugam Bay in time to catch the surf at the world-famous point break.

Full day on the water. Surfers ride the legendary right-hand point. Non-surfers explore the Pottuvil Lagoon by kayak — crocodiles, wild elephants, and hundreds of migratory water birds.

Morning drive through the Uva Province lowlands to Yala. Stop at the spectacular Buduruvagala rock carvings — colossal 9th-century Buddha reliefs carved into a jungle cliff face.

Two full game drives in Yala Block 1 — the world's highest leopard density, plus elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, flamingos, and peacocks. A truly world-class wildlife experience.

Early dawn safari then drive to the coast. Stop at the Rekawa Lagoon and arrive in Mirissa for sunset. If timing allows, fit in an afternoon whale-watching trip.

Morning whale watching, then drive west to Galle. Spend the afternoon and evening in the UNESCO fort — the finest colonial relic in South Asia, still vibrant and lived-in.

Drive up through the southern highlands to Ella. Walk the Nine Arch Bridge, explore Ella's buzzing café scene, and catch the iconic viewpoints at sunset.

The legendary Ella to Kandy train through the full sweep of the tea country — waterfalls, viaducts, and mist-wrapped peaks. Arrive in Kandy for an evening at the Temple of the Tooth.

Final morning drive to the iconic Sigiriya Rock — a perfect last memory of Sri Lanka's extraordinary ancient civilisation. Transfer to Colombo for your international departure.