21 Days – Grand Sri Lanka (Season-Smart Flagship)

Tour Summary

Suitable for :

Couples, Families, Culture & Nature Lovers

Our 21-day Season-Smart Flagship is the ultimate, unhurried exploration of Sri Lanka. Designed for travelers who want to see it all without the stress, this full-island circuit completely adapts to the weather of your travel month. From the colonial south coast and misty tea country to three distinct wildlife safaris and a deep-dive into the untouched North or East coasts, this is the definitive Sri Lankan adventure.

Inclusion

Accommodation

Breakfast & Dinner

Private Luxury Car

Private Driver/Guide

Tour Consultant

Government Taxes

Tour Theme

Beach

Culture

History

Nature

Wildlife

Day 01 Arrive & Bentota

Meet our team upon arrival and enjoy a private transfer to Bentota. Settle into your beachside accommodation for rest and beach relaxation to recover from your flight.

Day 01 Activities

  • Meet & greet,
  • Private transfer
  • Rest and beach
Accommodation
Cinnamon Bentota Beach / Avani Bentota
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Approx. 1.5–2 hours
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 02 Bentota Easy Day

Take a relaxing Madu River boat safari and enjoy a spectacular sunset on the beach. You also have the option for a conservation-minded turtle project visit, strictly with no handling allowed.

Day 02 Activities

  • Madu River boat safari
  • sunset on the beach
  • optional turtle conservation visit.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Bentota Beach / Avani Bentota
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Local transit
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle & Boat
Day 03 Galle Fort

Enjoy a heritage walk through the historic Galle Fort, exploring its charming cafes and boutiques. End the day viewing the ramparts during golden hour.

Day 03 Activities

  • Heritage walk in Galle Fort
  • exploring cafes and boutiques,
  • golden-hour ramparts.
Accommodation
Amari Galle / Fort Bazaar
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Approx. 1–1.5 hours
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 04 Coast to Yala/Udawalawe

Transfer to the safari region for a thrilling PM game drive. We will choose the best park based on current conditions and sightings.

Day 04 Activities

  • Transfer to safari region
  • PM game drive.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Wild / Jetwing Yala / Grand Udawalawe
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Approx. 3–4 hours
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle & Safari Jeep
Day 05 AM Safari & Upcountry to Ella

Head out on a dawn safari to witness the best wildlife activity. Afterward, continue upcountry to Ella and visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge.

Day 05 Activities

  • Dawn safari
  • journey to Ella
  • Nine Arch visit.
Accommodation
EKHO Ella / Zion View / 98 Acres (upgrade)
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Approx. 3–4 hours
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle & Safari Jeep
Day 06 Ella Slow Day

Enjoy a slow day with a hike up Little Adam’s Peak. Afterward, choose from an optional spa treatment, a cooking class, or an adventurous zipline.

Day 06 Activities

  • Little Adam’s Peak hike
  • optional spa
  • cooking class, or zipline.
Accommodation
EKHO Ella / Zion View / 98 Acres
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Local transit
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 07 Scenic Train & Tea

Secure reserved seats on one scenic train sector through the hills. Follow this with a comprehensive tea estate tour and tasting.

Day 07 Activities

  • Reserved seat train journey
  • tea estate tour, and tea tasting.
Accommodation
Jetwing St. Andrews / Araliya Green Hills
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Train 2–3 hours + road 1–2 hours
Transport Mode
Scenic Train & Private A/C Vehicle
Day 08 Horton Plains or Leisure

Choose between an optional early trek to World's End at Horton Plains, or enjoy a relaxed day visiting the colonial town of Nuwara Eliya.

Day 08 Activities

  • The breathtaking view from World’s End.
Accommodation
Jetwing St. Andrews / Araliya Green Hills
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Local transit
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 09 To Kandy

Arrive in Kandy to visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth. Wrap up your evening enjoying a traditional cultural performance.

Day 09 Activities

  • Arrive in Kandy
  • visit the Temple of the Tooth
  • enjoy a cultural performance.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Citadel / Amaya Hills / Radisson Kandy
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Approx. 2.5–3.5 hours
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 10 Kandy Leisure & Crafts

Wander through the expansive Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. Later, enjoy artisan stops with our strict no hard-sell policy.

Day 10 Activities

  • Visit Royal Botanical Gardens (Peradeniya)
  • artisan stops.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Citadel / Amaya Hills / Radisson Kandy
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Local transit
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 11 Dambulla Caves & Pidurangala Sunset

Transfer to Sigiriya and explore the ancient Dambulla Cave Temples. End the day with a stunning sunset hike at Pidurangala.

Day 11 Activities

  • Transfer to Sigiriya
  • visit Dambulla
  • sunset at Pidurangala.
Accommodation
Habarana Village / Jetwing Lake / Heritance Kandalama (upgrade)
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Kandy to Sigiriya Approx. 2–2.5 hours
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 12 Sigiriya Sunrise & Village Cycle

Climb Sigiriya early in the morning. Follow this with a relaxing village cycling tour that includes a delicious, home-cooked lunch.

Day 12 Activities

  •  Climb Sigiriya early
  • village cycling
  • home-cooked lunch.
Accommodation
Habarana Village / Jetwing Lake / Heritance Kandalama
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Local transit
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle & Bicycles
Day 13 Polonnaruwa by Bicycle

Take a guided cycling tour through the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, exploring incredible ruins and vast lakes.

Day 13 Activities

  • Guided cycling through the ancient city and lakes.
Accommodation
Habarana Village / Jetwing Lake / Heritance Kandalama
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Approx. 1–1.5 hours
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle & Bicycles
Day 14 Anuradhapura Sacred City

Drive to Anuradhapura for a comprehensive guided exploration of its highly revered ancient stupas and monasteries.

Day 14 Activities

  • Drive to Anuradhapura
  • guided exploration of stupas and monasteries.
Accommodation
Rajarata Hotel / Lakeside options
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Approx. 1.5–2.5 hours
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 15 Wilpattu Safari & Transfer North/East

Enjoy a morning safari in Wilpattu National Park. Afterward, we continue towards the beautiful beaches of Trincomalee (East) or the cultural hub of Jaffna (North), depending on the season.

Day 15 Activities

  • Wilpattu Safari
  • Leopard Spotting
  • Regional Transfer
  • East/North Coast
Accommodation
Trinco Blu / Jetwing Jaffna
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Approx. 2–4 hours
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle & Safari Jeep
Day 16 East (Trincomalee) or North (Jaffna)

For the East option, enjoy Pigeon Island snorkelling and visit Koneswaram Temple. For the North option, explore the Jaffna Fort and the striking Nallur Kovil.

Day 16 Activities

  • Pigeon Island snorkelling and Koneswaram Temple (East) OR Jaffna Fort and Nallur Kovil (North).
Accommodation
Regional Hotel (Trinco Blu / Jetwing Jaffna)
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Local transit
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle & Boat (if East)
Day 17 East/North Deep Dive

Dive deeper into your chosen region with beach time and culture in Trincomalee, or take a scenic peninsula drive to Point Pedro in Jaffna.

Day 17 Activities

  • Beach time & culture in Trincomalee OR Jaffna peninsula drive to Point Pedro.
Accommodation
Regional Hotel (Trinco Blu / Jetwing Jaffna)
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Local transit
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 18 Transition Day

Travel comfortably between the East/North and the west coast, depending on the chosen route.

Day 18 Activities

  • Travel between East/North and the west coast.
Accommodation
Kalpitiya / Negombo / Bentota (Elements Beach or Jetwing Sea)
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Approx. 4–6 hours
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 19 Coast Leisure / Dolphins (seasonal)

Spend a relaxing day by the beach. During the season, dolphin watching is available if staying in Kalpitiya.

Day 19 Activities

  • Relax day by the beach, seasonal dolphin watching.
Accommodation
Kalpitiya / Negombo / Bentota
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Local transit
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle & Boat (if dolphin watching)
Day 20 Colombo City & Food Walk

Dive into the bustling capital city of Colombo with a guided architecture tour and a delicious street-food tasting experience.

Day 20 Activities

  • Guided architecture and street-food tasting in Colombo.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Red / Marino Beach or Bentota (if preferred)
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Approx. 2–3 hours from Bentota
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 21 Departure

Enjoy your final moments in Sri Lanka before taking a private transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Day 21 Activities

  • Private transfer to the airport.
Accommodation
N/A
Meal Plan
Breakfast (B)
Travel Time
Approx. 1–1.5 hours to CMB from Colombo; 1.5–2 from Bentota
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle

Your Tour Map

  • Private A/C vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide.
  • Daily Breakfast (B).
  • Entrance tickets to major monuments as specified per itinerary (e.g., Sigiriya, Dambulla, Temple of the Tooth).
  • All tolls, fuel, taxes, and bottled drinking water.
  • Lunches and dinners.
  • Personal expenses, tips, and optional activities.
  • Travel insurance.
  • An ETA visa must be obtained online before travel.
  • Modest dress is required for temple visits (shoulders and knees covered).
  • We operate a strict ethical travel policy: no elephant rides, support for rehabilitation-based turtle centers only, and reef-safe sunscreen is highly recommended.

Destination

Sri Lanka

Destination

Tailor Made

Destination

21 Days / 20 Nights

Starting at

USD $2,850

Per Person

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