The complete island: ancient cities, hill country, safari and the south coast in one journey.
The Grand Sri Lanka Round Tour is a 10-day private round tour in Sri Lanka, arranged by Black Falcon Tours. The complete island: ancient cities, hill country, safari and the south coast in one journey. The route runs Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → Yala → Galle → Colombo, with an English-speaking chauffeur guide and an air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
Every part of this tour can be adjusted to your dates, pace and budget. December to April suits the full island route best, but we adjust the plan for any month.
Airport · Negombo
Meet your chauffeur guide at the airport and settle in at Negombo.
Travel tip: Rest well before a big journey.
Dambulla · Sigiriya
Dambulla Cave Temple, then climb Sigiriya Lion Rock.
Travel tip: Climb Sigiriya in the late afternoon.
Polonnaruwa · Minneriya
Explore the ancient royal city; optional Minneriya elephant safari.
Travel tip: Hire a bicycle to explore Polonnaruwa.
Matale · Kandy
Spice garden, Temple of the Tooth and a cultural dance show.
Travel tip: Visit the temple for the evening ceremony.
Peradeniya · Nuwara Eliya
Royal Botanical Gardens, tea factory and Gregory Lake.
Travel tip: Bring a warm layer for the evening.
Nanu Oya · Ella
Scenic train ride and Nine Arches Bridge.
Travel tip: Right-hand side of the train has the best views.
Ella · Yala
Afternoon jeep safari to look for leopards and elephants.
Travel tip: Keep quiet during sightings for the best experience.
Mirissa · Galle
Optional whale watching, then Galle Fort at sunset.
Travel tip: Whale season is November to April.
Bentota · Colombo
Coastal drive and an evening Colombo city tour.
Travel tip: Try isso wade (prawn fritters) at Galle Face.
Colombo · Airport
Last-minute shopping and transfer to the airport.
Travel tip: Pick up Ceylon tea as a souvenir.
Yes. The Grand Sri Lanka Round Tour is a private tour, so we can add or remove stops, change hotels, extend the number of days or combine it with another Black Falcon Tours package.
December to April suits the full island route best, but we adjust the plan for any month.
The price depends on your travel dates, number of travellers, vehicle and hotel level. Send your details on WhatsApp and we will reply with a clear quote with no hidden costs.
Yes. Your chauffeur guide can meet you at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and drop you back for your flight at the end of the tour.
Entrance tickets, safari jeep fees, lunch and dinner (unless requested), international flights and tips are not included.
Climb Sigiriya, explore ancient Polonnaruwa and the Dambulla cave temples, then visit Kandy's Temple of the Tooth.
Negombo · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla · Kandy
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Tea estates, waterfalls, the scenic Ella train ride, Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak.
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella
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Leopards in Yala, elephant herds in Udawalawe and rich birdlife on guided jeep safaris.
Udawalawe · Yala · Tissamaharama
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