13 days / 12 nights · ≈1,260 km · Rail leg included

The Grand Tour

The full circuit, unhurried, with at your disposal days written in rather than the vehicle sent away.

Day by day

A suggested sequence of the route, confirmed around your flight times and preferences. Activities and tickets remain subject to your agreed quote.

Day 1
Airport to Sigiriya
Meet your driver and travel to Sigiriya to begin the full island circuit.
Day 2
Sigiriya
Spend the day exploring the Cultural Triangle around Sigiriya.
Day 3
Polonnaruwa
Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa as part of your Cultural Triangle stay.
Day 4
Cultural Triangle to Kandy
Continue south to Kandy.
Day 5
Kandy
Enjoy a full day in and around Kandy.
Day 6
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Travel into tea country by road. The Kandy to Nanu Oya rail section is currently closed.
Day 7
Nanu Oya to Ella
Take the scenic rail leg to Ella. Your driver travels by road with your luggage. Confirm reserved seats in your quote.
Day 8
Ella
Spend a full day in the hill country.
Day 9
Ella to Yala
Travel south towards Yala.
Day 10
Yala
Make time for wildlife. Safari jeep and park permits are separate.
Day 11
Yala to the south coast
Continue towards the south coast for your beach stay.
Day 12
South coast
Enjoy a day by the sea before the journey home.
Day 13
South coast to the airport
Return to the airport for your departure.

Looking for the flexible 10 to 12 day circuit with its own inclusions? See the original Grand Tour.