Ceylon Hunt Grand Round Tour

Discover Sri Lanka

The complete island in 12 days — the Sigiriya Lion Rock, ancient Polonnaruwa, sacred Kandy, misty tea country, the scenic Ella train, a Yala leopard safari, historic Galle Fort and the golden beaches of the south.

11 Nights · 12 Days Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Yala · Galle · Bentota Private Luxury Vehicle & Chauffeur Guide
Duration
11N / 12D
Starting From
$945 USD
Group Size
2+ Pax
Meals
B & D
Transport
Private A/C
Guide
English

Discover Sri Lanka is an 11-night, 12-day round tour that covers most of the island’s greatest attractions — including the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century AD, the Temple of the Tooth Relic which houses Buddha’s sacred tooth, Horton Plains National Park, the green hill town of Ella, and Yala National Park with the world’s highest leopard density — plus an optional whale-watching boat ride to see blue whales off Mirissa.

Attractions Covered
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya Village Tour
Golden Temple Dambulla
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Tea Factory Visit
Ella Scenic Train Ride
Mini Adam’s Peak
Nine Arch Bridge
Ravana Falls
Jeep Safari in Yala
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
Madu River Boat Safari
Old Dutch Fort Galle
Whale Watching at Mirissa
Coconut Tree Hill
Gangarama Temple
Day-by-Day Itinerary
01 Day
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Arrival & Sigiriya
📍 Sigiriya

As you arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, our representative will warmly greet you and escort you to Sigiriya. Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a rock citadel built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century AD, and climb to the summit in the afternoon.

🛬 Airport Meet & Greet 🪨 Sigiriya Lion Rock
Overnight Stay in Sigiriya
02 Day
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
Ancient Polonnaruwa
📍 Polonnaruwa

Head to Polonnaruwa to visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa along with the Gal Vihara complex, and observe the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden city created by King Parakramabahu. Optional jeep safari in Minneriya National Park or a village tour in Sigiriya village.

🏛️ Polonnaruwa Ruins 🐘 Optional Minneriya Safari 🏡 Village Tour
Overnight Stay in Sigiriya
03 Day
Temple of the Tooth Relic Kandy
Dambulla & Kandy
📍 Kandy

After breakfast, visit the Golden Cave Temple in Dambulla, then continue to Kandy to pay a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, where the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha is enshrined. Enjoy a traditional Kandyan Cultural Show in the afternoon.

🛕 Dambulla Cave Temple 🦷 Temple of the Tooth 💃 Kandyan Cultural Show
Overnight Stay in Kandy
04 Day
Nuwara Eliya Tea Country
Hill Country & Tea Trails
📍 Nuwara Eliya

Make your way to Nuwara Eliya, the highest city in Sri Lanka. En route, stop at the Ramboda Waterfalls and visit a tea plantation and factory where the finest Ceylon Tea in the world is produced. The rest of the day is yours to relax.

🌊 Ramboda Falls 🍵 Tea Factory Visit 🏔️ Hill Country Drive
Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya
05 Day
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains & Nuwara Eliya
📍 Nuwara Eliya

Set off early to Horton Plains National Park for a scenic 5 km trek winding through picturesque highland landscapes to World’s End. Later, enjoy a city tour around the beautiful town of Nuwara Eliya and a stroll by Gregory Lake.

⛰️ Horton Plains Trek 🏞️ Gregory Lake 🌆 City Tour
Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya
06 Day
Scenic Train to Ella and Nine Arch Bridge
Scenic Train to Ella
📍 Ella

Hop on a local train from Nanu Oya railway station in the morning and take the famously scenic route to Ella, where your driver will meet you at Ella station. Visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge in the afternoon, then spend the rest of the day exploring the laid-back charm of Ella town.

🚂 Scenic Ella Train 🌉 Nine Arch Bridge 🏘️ Ella Town
Overnight Stay in Ella
07 Day
Mini Adam's Peak Ella
Mini Adam’s Peak & Ella
📍 Ella

After breakfast, hike up Mini Adam’s Peak for sweeping valley views — an area said to hold the highest oxygen density in the South Asia region. Add an optional half-kilometre zip line adventure. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the well-known town of Ella.

🥾 Mini Adam’s Peak 🪂 Optional Zip Line
Overnight Stay in Ella
08 Day
Yala National Park Leopard Safari
Yala Leopard Safari
📍 Yala

Proceed to Yala National Park for a guided afternoon jeep safari. Yala holds the highest density of leopards in the world, and you may also spot elephants, sloth bears, spotted deer and more than 225 recorded bird species.

🐆 Yala Jeep Safari 🐘 Elephants & Wildlife 🦜 Birdwatching
Overnight Stay in Yala
09 Day
Galle Fort and South Coast
Galle Fort & South Coast
📍 Galle & Unawatuna

After breakfast, travel to Galle, the south coast’s major city. Explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort and pick up souvenirs at the historic Dutch Hospital shopping complex before settling into the beach town of Unawatuna.

🏰 Galle Fort 🛍️ Dutch Hospital 🏖️ Unawatuna
Overnight Stay in Unawatuna
10 Day
Unawatuna Beach
Beach Day in Unawatuna
📍 Unawatuna

Keep your day free in Unawatuna and enjoy the famous beach with surfing, snorkelling or simply sunbathing on the sandy shore. In the evening, soak up the beach parties and lively night activities.

🏄 Surfing 🤿 Snorkelling 🌅 Beach Leisure
Overnight Stay in Unawatuna
11 Day
Madu River and Turtle Hatchery
Madu River & Turtle Hatchery
📍 Bentota

Enjoy a boat ride along the Madu River, then head to the Turtle Hatchery, a prime turtle nesting site. Spend the rest of the day near Hikkaduwa Beach. An optional whale-watching tour can be arranged.

🚤 Madu River Safari 🐢 Turtle Hatchery 🐋 Optional Whale Watching
Overnight Stay in Bentota
12 Day
Departure
Departure
📍 Colombo

After breakfast at your hotel, leave for Bandaranaike International Airport in time to connect with your departure flight. Not quite ready to leave? We can help you extend your stay and arrange additional activities so your Sri Lankan adventure continues.

🍳 Breakfast at Hotel ✈️ Airport Transfer
Tour Packages
3★ Hotels
Classic Package
$1045 USD
$945 / per person (2 pax)
1st & 2nd Nights — Sigiriya
Nivadoo Resort ★★★
4.5★ Excellent on TripAdvisor · 7 km to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
3rd Night — Kandy
Rivendell ★★★★
4★ Very Good on TripAdvisor · 4.5 km to the Temple of the Tooth
4th & 5th Nights — Nuwara Eliya
Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze ★★★
4★ Very Good on TripAdvisor · 2.5 km to Gregory Lake
6th & 7th Nights — Ella
Oak Ray La Ella ★★★
4.5★ Excellent on TripAdvisor · 2 km to Nine Arch Bridge
8th Night — Yala
Oak Ray Rain Tree Hotel ★★★★★
4.5★ Excellent on TripAdvisor · 5 km to Yala (Katagamuwa) Entrance
9th Night — Mirissa
Randiya Hotel ★★★
4.5★ Excellent on TripAdvisor · 50 m from the Beach
10th & 11th Nights — Bentota
Rockside Beach Resort ★★★
4.5★ Excellent on TripAdvisor · Beach Facing

Breakfast & Dinner included.

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What’s Included
✓ Tour Inclusions
  • Accommodation (Breakfast & Dinner) in DBL/TWIN room
  • Private luxury air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking Chauffeur Guide
  • All applicable taxes & VAT
  • 1 litre drinking water per person per day
  • Airport meet & greet service
✗ Tour Exclusions
  • Personal expenses (laundry, calls, beverages)
  • Entrance fees to sights & attractions
  • Lunch during the tour
  • Visa fees
  • International flights
  • Optional activities (Minneriya safari, zip line, whale watching)

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