Grand Island Loop
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03Grand Tour · 12 Days

Grand Island Loop

Our most complete journey — twelve days from Negombo to the southern coast, through Galle and Mirissa, into Yala leopard country, the misted hills of Ella, Kandy and finally Sigiriya.

11 nights · 12 days 1 – 6 guests Easy to moderate Day 1 · airport arrival
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About this tour

A slow, full loop of the island designed for travellers who want to see everything without rushing — coastal mornings, jeep safaris, hill-country trains and a long stay in the cultural triangle.

Two-night stays in Yala, Ella and Sigiriya let you settle in, rather than packing and unpacking every morning.

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Where we go
NegomboGalleMirissaYalaEllaKandySigiriya
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Day plan
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Day 1

Arrival · Negombo

Airport pickup and transfer to Negombo.

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Day 2

Negombo city tour

Dutch canals, fish market and lagoon boat ride.

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Day 3

Galle

Coastal drive south to Galle Fort. Ramparts walk at sunset.

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Day 4

Mirissa

Coconut Tree Hill, beach time and an optional dawn whale-watch.

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Day 5

Yala

Transfer to Yala. Afternoon jeep safari in Block 1.

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Day 6

Yala

Full-day private safari — leopards, elephants, sloth bear country.

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Day 7

Ella

Drive into the hill country. Sunset over Ella Gap.

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Day 8

Ella

Nine Arch Bridge train, Little Adam's Peak and Ravana Falls.

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Day 9

Kandy

Scenic drive north for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth.

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Day 10

Sigiriya

Transfer to the cultural triangle. Dambulla cave temples.

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Day 11

Sigiriya

Sunrise climb up the rock fortress. Afternoon village & spice garden.

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Day 12

Departure

Transfer to Colombo airport for departure.

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