19 Days Tour

Starting Point: Bandaranaike International Airport ✈️ | Ending Point: Airport ✈️
Tour Type: Private Guided Tour | Best For: Culture • Nature • Wildlife • Beaches • Scenic Exploration

📝 Tour Overview

This 19-day grand round tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through Sri Lanka’s most iconic landmarks and hidden treasures. From the sacred cities of the Cultural Triangle to the eastern beaches of Trincomalee, the scenic central highlands, the wild plains of Yala, and the colonial charm of Galle, this itinerary has it all.

Perfect for travelers who want to truly immerse themselves in the island’s history, beauty, and way of life, this tour offers a relaxed pace with plenty of time to explore, discover, and unwind. 🌴✨

📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary

📍 Day 1 – Arrival → Negombo

• ✈️ Pickup from Bandaranaike International Airport

• 🚐 Transfer to Negombo

• 🌅 Relax at the beach or enjoy a peaceful lagoon boat ride

🛏 Overnight Stay: Negombo

📍 Day 2 – Negombo → Anuradhapura

• 🛕 Visit Munneswaram Temple & Chilaw Beach en route

• 🕌 Evening: Explore the Sacred City of Anuradhapura (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

🛏 Overnight Stay: Anuradhapura

📍 Day 3 – Anuradhapura

• 🪷 Visit Mihintale, Isurumuniya Temple, Ruwanweliseya, and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi — the oldest recorded tree in the world.

🛏 Overnight Stay: Anuradhapura

📍 Day 4 – Anuradhapura → Sigiriya

• 🚐 Transfer to Sigiriya

• 🌄 Visit Pidurangala Rock for sunset or enjoy a village safari experience.

🛏 Overnight Stay: Sigiriya

📍 Day 5 – Sigiriya

• 🦁 Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress early morning to avoid the heat.

• 🛕 Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, filled with ancient murals and Buddha statues.

🛏 Overnight Stay: Sigiriya

📍 Day 6 – Sigiriya → Trincomalee

• 🚐 Drive to Trincomalee (approx. 2.5 hrs)

• 🏖 Relax on Nilaveli or Uppuveli Beach, famous for calm turquoise waters.

🛏 Overnight Stay: Trincomalee

📍 Day 7 – Trincomalee

• 🛕 Visit Koneswaram Temple, Lover’s Leap, and the Kanniya Hot Springs

• 🐠 Optional: Snorkeling at Pigeon Island Marine Park

🛏 Overnight Stay: Trincomalee

📍 Day 8 – Trincomalee → Kandy

• 🚐 Scenic drive to Kandy via Matale Hindu Temple & Spice Garden

• 🌅 Evening walk around Kandy Lake & enjoy a Cultural Dance Show

🛏 Overnight Stay: Kandy

📍 Day 9 – Kandy

• 🛕 Visit the Temple of the Tooth, Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist site

• 🌿 Explore Peradeniya Botanical Garden

• 🏞 Enjoy a city viewpoint for panoramic views

🛏 Overnight Stay: Kandy

📍 Day 10 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

• 🚐 Scenic drive through rolling tea hills

• 💦 Stop at Ramboda Falls

• 🍃 Visit a Tea Factory & Plantation

• 🌅 Evening stroll around Gregory Lake

🛏 Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya

📍 Day 11 – Nuwara Eliya

• 🥾 Morning visit to Horton Plains National Park for the World’s End hike

• 🛕 Visit Seetha Amman Temple, linked to the Ramayana epic

🛏 Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya

📍 Day 12 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella (Train Journey)

• 🚆 Enjoy the scenic train ride to Ella, one of the most beautiful in the world

• 🌉 Visit Nine Arches Bridge

• 🥾 Climb Little Adam’s Peak for breathtaking views

🛏 Overnight Stay: Ella

📍 Day 13 – Ella

• 💦 Visit Ravana Falls

• 🥾 Optional hike to Ella Rock

• 🌄 Relax and soak in the mountain atmosphere

🛏 Overnight Stay: Ella

📍 Day 14 – Ella → Yala

• 🚐 Drive to Yala National Park

• 🐆 Evening jeep safari to spot leopards, elephants & exotic birds

🛏 Overnight Stay: Near Yala

📍 Day 15 – Yala → Galle

• 🚐 Morning drive to Galle

• 🏰 Visit Galle Fort and enjoy the charm of this colonial coastal city

• 🏖 Relax at Unawatuna Beach

🛏 Overnight Stay: Galle

📍 Day 16 – Galle

• 🏖 Free day to enjoy Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa Beach

• 🐋 Optional: Whale Watching in Mirissa (seasonal)

🛏 Overnight Stay: Galle

📍 Day 17 – Galle → Colombo

• 🚐 Drive to Colombo

• 🏙 City tour including Galle Face, Pettah Market, and Independence Square

🛏 Overnight Stay: Colombo

📍 Day 18 – Colombo

• 🛍 Shopping & leisure day

• 🛕 Visit Gangaramaya Temple & Lotus Tower for panoramic city views

🛏 Overnight Stay: Colombo

📍 Day 19 – Airport Drop

• ✈️ Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.