As its name denotes the Sri Lanka Grand tour covers the “must sees” of Sri Lanka. Starting from the elephant orphanage – Pinnawela, ruined ancient cities with large “Pagodas” and Statues and other monuments. Then “Sigiriya” the rock fortress crowned as 8th wonder of the world, beautiful hill country with breathtaking waterfalls and tea plantations, fantastic view at the “Lipton seat”, wildlife parks and well earned relax in the golden sandy beach – this tour offers it all.

Any of these tours could be customized according to your budget and your requirement

Highlights

Colombo - Pinnawela - Sigiriya - Dambulla

• Nalanda gedige - Kandy
• Nuwara Eliya - Haputale - Lipton seat
• Buduruwagala - Singharaja rain forest - Yala national park
• Galle Dutch fort.
• Hikkaduwa.

Prices -with hotel accommodations on half board (breakfast & dinner included) basis

Without the entrance ticket charges to the sites -  

Per person  - 1072 US$

With entrance ticket charges to the sites:

Per person  -  1250 US$ 

On certain periods special room rates or compulsory meals are applicable in certain hotels, therefore these rates are subjected to be changed, during those periods
e.g. : Christmas week, New year week or New year eve, during month of April or Kandy procession period

Itinerary

Day 1

On your arrival you will be met by a representative of Enjoy Lanka Travels at the airport and transferred to Colombo- a 60 minutes drive. You can rest relax at the hotel and recover from jet lag. Depending the availability of time along with your ideas do a brief city tour.
Dinner and overnight stay at Cinnamon Lakeside/Taj samudra – a 5 star hotel in Colombo

Day 2

After breakfast at the hotel proceed towards Dambulla en route visit elephant orphanage Pinnawela. Have your lunch by looking at the sight the spectacular scenery of the bathing and playing of elephants in the river. The elephant orphanage was set up in 1975 with the intention of helping the elephants in distress. Initially they started with 3 babies and now it has expanded up to more than 87. the number often increases. You can also see the limping elephant walks with 3 legs, the old blind elephant, the tiny babies and many more.
Check into the hotel, relax and enjoy a nice cool dip in the pool.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Amaya Lake/Chaya village/Cinnamon Lodge.

Day 3

After breakfast at the hotel depart to explore the ancient city of Anuradapura – the 1st capital of Sri Lanka also a UNESCO world heritage site. You will see the world largest “stupa”, lot of ancient ruins and monuments.
On your way back to hotel explore the “Ritigala” – ancient jungle ruins of hospital/monastery located in a forest of medicinal trees.
Dinner and over night stay at the same hotel.

Day 4

After an early breakfast at the hotel proceed to “Sigiriya” with your trainers on (training shoes) and explore the rock castle of to 5th century AD. Sigiriya is a unique combination of 5th century architecture, urban planning, gardening, hydro technology and world famous fresco arts. This is one of the world heritage sites and also the 8th wonder of the world.
Evening you can go for a nice herbal body massage which is also a part of “panchakarma” treatment (optional). Also you have the opportunity to go on an adventurous and exciting elephant ride which is very popular among tourists (optional). Dinner and over night stay at the same hotel.

Day 5

after breakfast depart to Kandy en route stopping at the Dambulla cave temple where you can take some beautiful photographs, if you wish climb up to the caves. On your journey to Kandy you will be taken to “Nalanda Gedige”, a temple with a mixture of Buddhist and Hindu cultures, which is situated at a beautiful scenic location.
Also you can stop at a “spice & herbal garden” at Matale which is the spice capitol of Sri Lanka . In the evening you can witness a colourful pageant featuring drummers, dancers, acrobats and exciting finale of firewalking. Dinner and over night stay at hotel Amaya Hill/Chaya Citedal/Tree of life in Kandy .

Day 6

After breakfast a city tour in Kandy which is the last kingdom of Sinhala kings. The temple of the Tooth relic of Budda is one of the most important places that you visit. Next you will be taken to Royal botanic garden-Peradeniya with more than 100 endamic trees and more than 5000 species of trees, plants and creepers together with very rare varieties spread over 147 acres. Dinner and over night stay at the same hotel. 

Day 7

After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya. The drive along the windy roads is spectacular with misty mountains, lush green tea bushes in large tea estates. A visit to a tea factory and see how the tea powder is made out of leaves. You will see some beautiful waterfalls while you travel through hill country. Nuwara Eliya is also known as “little England” and the climate is cooler than other areas. Dinner and over night stay at Grand hotel/Warwick garden/Tea factory hotel.

Day 8

With your packed breakfast you can visit the "horten plains", a plateau situated at an elevation of 7500 ft. above sea level or visit the Lipton seat – an Englishman Thomas Lipton's famous meditation spot, situated at a high mountain. A panoramic view over the mountains and valleys.(both optional) Rest and relax in the afternoon.Dinner and over night stay at the same hotel.

Day 9

After breakfast set off to “Sinharaja”- the only “world heritage site” rain forest in Sri Lanka . You can explore the beauty and mystery of Sinharaja , the only remaining virgin tropical evergreen rain forest in Sri Lanka with a large variety of birds, butterflies, reptiles, mammals and trees. Dinner and over night stay at an “eco lodge” close to the forest.

Day 10

After an early breakfast and packed lunch enter the Sinharaja forest to explore, the entire day. In the evening return to the lodge to rest relax and for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11

After breakfast set off towards “Yala” and check in at hotel Rosen Renaissance – Katharagama. Lunch at the same hotel.Afternoon start around 3 PM and board a 4WD jeep to enter the National park Yala, which is the 2 nd largest wildlife park having largest population of leopards in Sri Lanka . Also a variety of other animals including elephants and a large variety of birds can be seen at Yala.Dinner and over night stay at Hotel Rosen Renaissance/Yala village/Elephant reach.

Day 12

After breakfast proceed along the coastal road towards Hikkaduwa en route visit the “blow hole” – to see the sea water pops up like a fountain through a hole in the rocks at the ocean. Traveling onwards you will reach Galle and visit the Dutch fort – another world heritage site. Arrive at the beach hotel Coral Sands/Palace mirissa for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 13

after breakfast you can go for an interesting boat ride at Madu river. You will see a variety of animals, birds and about 62 islands where you will get the opportunity to visit a few. Some are specialized in cinnamon plantation and you can see how they get quality cinnamon out of the tree. Also you can see a rare type of black monkey, you will see the prawn traps and many more. Afternoon relax at the beach.Dinner and over night stay at the same hotel.

Day 14

After breakfast entire day rest and relax at the beach hotel.Dinner and over night stay at the same hotel.

Day 15

After breakfast depart to the airport for your flight out.

Tour package Includes –

• Picking up at airport and dropping down at departure.
• All transport in an air-conditioned, comfortable vehicle with a qualified English speaking (or any other language required by the guest) chauffeur / guide.
• Hotel accommodations / luxury villas / eco lodges / bungalows / boutique hotels, whatever included in the package on Half board(breakfast and dinner included).
• Entrance to the sites listed below – elephant orphanage pinnawela; cultural triangle tickets including Sigiriya rock, ritigala; temple of the tooth relic; botanic garden; Sinharaja National park; jeep charges to enter the Sinharaja park; Yala wildlife park; safari jeep for Yala; turtle hatchery.
• All present government taxes and levies.

Tour package excludes –

• Lunch - except in certain hotels where lunch is also provided.
• Bottled mineral water, other beverages and extras at hotels.
• Camera / video permits (where applicable)
• Tips and porterages.
• Airport departure tax. (mostly included in the ticket)
• Travel insurance.