Complete Island Tour

Ultimate Sri Lanka Explorer

Discover Sri Lanka’s cultural cities, ancient kingdoms, tea-covered mountains, wildlife parks, tropical beaches and historic coastal towns during one carefully planned island journey.

Duration 14 Days / 13 Nights

Destinations 9 Main Locations

Tour Type Private Guided Tour

Best For Couples & Families

Starting From

USD 89

Per Person / Per Day

Estimated 14-day total USD 1,246 per person

Private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation options available
Flexible meal plan options
Customisable itinerary

Book This Tour Request a Quotation Final price depends on travel dates, group size, accommodation category and selected meal plan.

Arrival Bandaranaike International Airport

Tour Route Airport to Colombo

Accommodation Budget to Luxury

Meal Plans BB, HB or Full Board

Discover the Island

Tour Overview

The Ultimate Sri Lanka Explorer is a complete 14-day private journey designed for travellers who want to experience Sri Lanka’s most important cultural, natural, mountain, wildlife and coastal attractions.

The tour begins at Bandaranaike International Airport and travels through Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Mirissa, Galle and Colombo.

Customers can select budget, standard, superior or luxury accommodation. Boutique hotels, villas, beach resorts and eco-lodges can also be requested.

Culture

Ancient kingdoms, temples and historic cities.

Hill Country

Tea estates, waterfalls and scenic mountain journeys.

Wildlife

Safari experiences and natural landscapes.

Beaches

Tropical beaches and beautiful coastal towns.

Complete Travel Plan

14-Day Tour Itinerary

Each day includes recommended sightseeing experiences. The itinerary can be customised according to your arrival time, hotel choices and personal preferences.

Day 01

Airport Arrival and Transfer to Negombo

Bandaranaike Airport Negombo

Meet your CeygoLanka representative at Bandaranaike International Airport and travel to your selected hotel in Negombo.

Things to Do

Airport welcome and private transfer
Hotel check-in and relaxation
Optional Negombo beach sunset walk
Tour briefing with your driver-guide

Overnight stay: Negombo

Day 02

Negombo to Sigiriya

Negombo – Dambulla – Sigiriya

Travel towards Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle with optional sightseeing stops along the way.

Things to Do

Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
Explore a local village or spice garden
Enjoy countryside scenery
Check in to your Sigiriya hotel

Overnight stay: Sigiriya

Day 03

Sigiriya Cultural Triangle Experience

Sigiriya – Optional Polonnaruwa

Things to Do

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Explore ancient royal gardens
Optional village experience
Optional Minneriya elephant safari

Overnight stay: Sigiriya

Day 04

Sigiriya to Kandy

Sigiriya – Matale – Kandy

Things to Do

Visit a Matale spice garden
Explore Kandy city
Visit the Temple of the Tooth
Watch a traditional cultural show

Overnight stay: Kandy

Day 05

Kandy Exploration Day

Kandy City Tour

Things to Do

Visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
Explore Kandy viewpoints
Visit local craft and gem centres
Enjoy free time around Kandy Lake

Overnight stay: Kandy

Day 06

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Kandy – Tea Country – Nuwara Eliya

Things to Do

Visit a tea plantation
Tour a tea factory
Stop at scenic waterfalls
Walk around Gregory Lake

Overnight stay: Nuwara Eliya

Day 07

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Scenic Hill-Country Journey

Things to Do

Optional scenic train journey
Enjoy mountain and tea-estate views
Explore Ella town
Relax at your hill-country hotel

Overnight stay: Ella

Day 08

Ella Adventure Day

Ella Sightseeing

Things to Do

Visit Nine Arches Bridge
Hike Little Adam’s Peak
Visit Ravana Falls
Optional zipline experience

Overnight stay: Ella

Day 09

Ella to Yala

Ella – Tissamaharama – Yala

Things to Do

Visit Ravana Falls
Travel through southern countryside
Optional Buduruwagala visit
Relax near Yala National Park

Overnight stay: Yala or Tissamaharama

Day 10

Yala Safari and Transfer to Mirissa

Yala – Southern Coast – Mirissa

Things to Do

Morning or afternoon jeep safari
Wildlife and birdwatching
Travel to the southern coast
Relax at Mirissa Beach

Overnight stay: Mirissa

Day 11

Mirissa Beach and Leisure

Mirissa Coastal Experience

Things to Do

Optional seasonal whale watching
Visit Coconut Tree Hill
Relax on the beach
Optional surfing experience

Overnight stay: Mirissa

Day 12

Mirissa to Galle

Mirissa – Unawatuna – Galle

Things to Do

Explore Galle Fort
Visit the lighthouse and ramparts
Walk through colonial streets
Optional Unawatuna beach visit

Overnight stay: Galle

Day 13

Galle to Colombo

Galle – Bentota – Colombo

Things to Do

Optional Madu River boat safari
Optional turtle centre visit
Colombo city sightseeing
Shopping and leisure time

Overnight stay: Colombo

Day 14

Colombo to Bandaranaike Airport

Departure Transfer

Enjoy breakfast and free time depending on your flight schedule. Your driver will transfer you to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Services

Hotel pickup
Private airport transfer
Departure assistance
End of the island tour

Places You Will Visit

Tour Destinations

Swipe or scroll through the main destinations covered during this complete Sri Lanka journey.

Cultural Triangle

Sigiriya

Rock fortress, ancient gardens and village life.

Hill Capital

Kandy

Sacred temples, gardens and cultural heritage.

Tea Country

Nuwara Eliya

Tea estates, waterfalls and mountain scenery.

Mountain Escape

Ella

Nine Arches Bridge, hiking and panoramic views.

Wildlife Adventure

Yala

Jeep safari, wildlife and natural landscapes.

Southern Coast

Mirissa

Tropical beaches and coastal experiences.

Historic Coast

Galle

Colonial streets, fort walls and ocean views.

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Complete Island Route

Tour Route Map

Airport – Negombo – Sigiriya – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala – Mirissa – Galle – Colombo.

Starting Point Bandaranaike International Airport

Final Tour City Colombo

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Choose Your Preferred Stay

Hotel and Accommodation Options

Select one of our suggested hotels or request your own hotel, villa, boutique property, eco-lodge or resort.

Budget Guesthouses and 2–3 star hotels

Standard Comfortable 3–4 star hotels

Superior Premium four-star properties

Luxury Five-star hotels, villas and resorts

Negombo

Negombo Hotels

Goldi Sands Hotel, Jetwing Blue, Jetwing Lagoon or a similar selected property.

Sigiriya

Sigiriya Hotels

Hotel Sigiriya, Jetwing Vil Uyana, eco-lodges or similar properties.

Kandy

Kandy Hotels

Hotel Topaz, Earl’s Regency, boutique hotels or selected hill-country properties.

Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya Hotels

Galway Heights, Grand Hotel, tea-estate bungalows or similar accommodation.

Ella

Ella Hotels

Morning Dew, 98 Acres Resort, mountain villas or selected boutique accommodation.

Yala

Yala Hotels

Chaarya Resort, Jetwing Yala, safari lodges or similar selected accommodation.

Mirissa

Mirissa Hotels

Beach guesthouses, boutique villas and selected beachfront resorts.

Galle

Galle Hotels

Galle Fort guesthouses, Jetwing Lighthouse and boutique heritage hotels.

Colombo

Colombo Hotels

Granbell Hotel, Cinnamon Grand and selected city accommodation.

Prefer Your Own Accommodation?

Request a Hotel, Villa, Resort or Boutique Stay

Send us your preferred property name or accommodation style. We will check availability and include it in your quotation.

Request Custom Hotel

Build Your Package

Transport, Hotel and Meal Options

Option 01

Transport Only

Private air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking driver
Airport pickup and drop-off
Fuel, parking and highway charges
Driver accommodation and meals

Custom quotation

Transport + Hotels

Private transportation
13 nights accommodation
Budget to luxury hotel options
Daily breakfast option
Hotel booking assistance

From USD 89 per person / day

Option 03

Transport + Hotels + Meals

Private transportation
13 nights accommodation
Daily breakfast
Half-board or full-board upgrade
Dietary requests where available

Based on selected meal plan

Know Before You Book

Package Includes and Excludes

Package Includes

Meet and assistance at Bandaranaike International Airport
Private air-conditioned vehicle according to group size
Professional English-speaking driver
Airport pickup and departure transfer
Transportation throughout the itinerary
Fuel, highway tolls and parking charges
Driver accommodation and meals
13 nights accommodation when selected
Breakfast, half board or full board according to selected package
Taxes and service charges stated in the confirmed quotation
Travel assistance throughout the tour
Bottled drinking water during vehicle transfers

Package Excludes

International and domestic airfare
Sri Lanka visa fees
Travel and medical insurance
Attraction entrance tickets
Safari jeep and park entrance fees
Train tickets unless confirmed
Whale watching and optional activities
Meals outside the selected meal plan
Personal expenses and laundry
Early check-in or late check-out fees
Tips and gratuities
Peak-season and festive supplements

Booking Information

Important Terms and Conditions

Price Confirmation

Displayed prices are starting estimates. Final prices depend on travel dates, group size, room category, hotels and meal plan.

Hotel Availability

Suggested hotels are subject to availability. A similar property in the same category may be offered.

Booking Deposit

A deposit may be required to confirm transportation, hotels and activities.

Cancellation

Cancellation fees depend on notice period and the conditions of hotels and service providers.

Itinerary Changes

The itinerary may change because of weather, road conditions, closures or operational requirements.

Guest Responsibility

Guests are responsible for passports, visas, insurance and applicable travel requirements.

Conditions apply: All prices, hotels, activities and inclusions must be reconfirmed in the final written quotation before payment.

Start Planning Your Sri Lankan Holiday

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Send us your travel dates, number of guests, preferred vehicle, hotel category and meal plan. Our team will prepare a customised quotation for your complete island tour.

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Ultimate Sri Lanka Explorer

Discover Sri Lanka’s cultural cities, ancient kingdoms, tea-covered mountains, wildlife parks, tropical beaches and historic coastal towns during one carefully planned island journey.

Duration 14 Days / 13 Nights

Destinations 9 Main Locations

Tour Type Private Guided Tour

Best For Couples & Families