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20-Day Grand Explorer, Sri Lanka

Multi-day · Jaffna

20-Day Grand Explorer

20 Days / 19 NightsCentral

The journey

Infinity Travel Lanka's comprehensive signature journey, taking guests from the ancient north and northeast coast through the Cultural Triangle, mountains, wildlife regions and southern beaches.

From Anuradhapura and the Jaffna peninsula to Trincomalee, Sigiriya, Kandy and the Knuckles range, then Udawalawe, Yala and the full sweep of the south coast - the island, complete.

AnuradhapuraJaffnaTrincomalee & NilaveliSigiriyaPolonnaruwaKandyKnucklesNuwara EliyaEllaUdawalaweYalaSouth CoastGalleBentotaColombo

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival & Negombo

Arrival & Negombo

Airport meet and greet, transfer to Negombo and relax.

Stay · Negombo

Day 02

Negombo to Anuradhapura

Negombo to Anuradhapura

Travel north and explore the ancient sacred city.

Stay · Anuradhapura

Day 03

Anuradhapura to Jaffna

Anuradhapura to Jaffna

Continue to Sri Lanka's northern peninsula and experience the changing landscape and culture.

Stay · Jaffna

Day 04

Jaffna Heritage

Jaffna Heritage

Explore Jaffna's cultural highlights, including Hindu heritage such as Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, subject to guest interests and opening conditions.

Stay · Jaffna

Day 05

Jaffna to Trincomalee / Nilaveli

Jaffna to Trincomalee / Nilaveli

Travel to the northeast coast and settle into a beach stay.

Stay · Trincomalee / Nilaveli

Day 06

Trincomalee & Nilaveli

Trincomalee & Nilaveli

Explore Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and the coast. Pigeon Island snorkelling can be arranged when conditions permit.

Stay · Trincomalee / Nilaveli

Day 07

Trincomalee to Sigiriya & Dambulla

Trincomalee to Sigiriya & Dambulla

Travel inland to the Cultural Triangle and visit Dambulla Cave Temple, with a spice and herbal garden experience around Dambulla/Matale.

Stay · Sigiriya

Day 08

Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa

Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa

Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and explore ancient Polonnaruwa.

Stay · Sigiriya

Day 09

Sigiriya to Kandy

Sigiriya to Kandy

Travel to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Tooth, with an optional educational gem and jewellery visit.

Stay · Kandy

Day 10

Knuckles Region

Knuckles Region

Enjoy a nature-focused day around the Knuckles Mountain region, tailored to preferred activity level.

Stay · Kandy / Knuckles area

Day 11

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Tea country, waterfalls and highland scenery en route to Nuwara Eliya.

Stay · Nuwara Eliya

Day 12

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Scenic train sector where available, followed by Ella sightseeing and an optional hands-on Sri Lankan cooking experience.

Stay · Ella

Day 13

Ella to Udawalawe

Ella to Udawalawe

Travel south and enjoy an Udawalawe National Park safari, with an optional farm-to-table cooking activity combining local produce and village life.

Stay · Udawalawe area

Day 14

Udawalawe to Yala

Udawalawe to Yala

Continue to the Yala region with time to relax or enjoy a safari depending on schedule.

Stay · Yala area

Day 15

Yala to Tangalle

Yala to Tangalle

Travel to the south coast and unwind in Tangalle.

Stay · Tangalle

Day 16

Tangalle to Mirissa

Tangalle to Mirissa

Continue along the coast to Mirissa for beach time and optional seasonal activities.

Stay · Mirissa

Day 17

Mirissa to Galle

Mirissa to Galle

Explore the southern coastline and historic Galle Fort.

Stay · Galle

Day 18

Galle to Bentota

Galle to Bentota

Travel to Bentota with options for a river safari, water sports or a relaxed resort day.

Stay · Bentota

Day 19

Bentota to Colombo

Bentota to Colombo

Travel to Colombo for city sightseeing, shopping and a final evening.

Stay · Colombo

Day 20

Departure

Departure

Private airport transfer according to flight time.

What's covered

Included

  • Airport meet & greet
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
  • Professional English-speaking chauffeur/guide
  • Accommodation as quoted
  • Daily breakfast
  • Fuel, expressway tolls & parking
  • Bottled drinking water during transfers
  • 24/7 Infinity Travel Lanka travel assistance

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches & dinners
  • Entrance & activity fees (unless stated)
  • Personal expenses

The route

Where this journey takes you

18 stops across the island, in the order you'll travel.

NegomboAnuradhapuraJaffnaTrincomaleeDambullaSigiriyaPolonnaruwaKandyKnucklesNuwara EliyaEllaUdawalaweYalaTangalleMirissaGalleBentotaColombo
  1. 1Negombo
  2. 2Anuradhapura
  3. 3Jaffna
  4. 4Trincomalee
  5. 5Dambulla
  6. 6Sigiriya
  7. 7Polonnaruwa
  8. 8Kandy
  9. 9Knuckles
  10. 10Nuwara Eliya
  11. 11Ella
  12. 12Udawalawe
  13. 13Yala
  14. 14Tangalle
  15. 15Mirissa
  16. 16Galle
  17. 17Bentota
  18. 18Colombo

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