The Grand Island Discovery
The ultimate 18-Day / 17-Night deep island discovery: UNESCO Sinharaja primary rainforest trek, Yala leopards, Mahiyanganaya Vedda indigenous tribe, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, and Anuradhapura.
18-Day Grand Expedition Narrative
Colonial Fort & Primary Rainforest Trekking
Arrive at CMB Airport & transfer to 17th-century UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort (Day 1). Drive to Deniyaya and embark on a full-day guided trek through Sinharaja UNESCO World Heritage Rainforest, home to 95% endemic rainforest birds and purple-faced langurs (Days 2-3). Overnight in Sinharaja.
Untamed Wildlife & Leopard Sanctuary
Transfer to Yala National Park. Experience an immersive full-day 4x4 open jeep safari across Yala Block 1, tracking leopards, sloth bears, wild elephants, and coastal wetlands. Overnight in Yala.
Colossal Rock Buddhas, Ravana Falls & Nine Arch Bridge
Visit Buduruwagala's 51ft 10th-century rock-carved Buddha statue. Proceed to Ella via Ravana Falls. Explore Nine Arch Bridge, Mini Adam's Peak, Flying Ravana Zipline, and Dowa Rock Temple (Days 6-7). Overnight in Ella.
Tea Highlands, Ramboda Falls & Temple of the Tooth
Ride the scenic mountain train to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England"). Tour Ceylon tea factories, Ambuluwawa Tower, Ramboda Waterfalls, Royal Botanical Gardens, and Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic (Days 8-10). Overnight in Kandy.
Rathna Ella Trekking, Sorabora Lake & Vedda Village
Trek to Rathna Ella waterfall. Take an early morning boat ride across Sorabora Lake with lakeside breakfast. Visit Dabana village to meet Sri Lanka’s aboriginal Vedda tribe, learning ancient hunting customs and forest lore (Days 11-12). Overnight in Mahiyanganaya.
Medieval Citadel, Lion's Rock & Elephant Gathering
Explore medieval Polonnaruwa with farmer's garden lunch (Day 13). Climb Sigiriya Lion's Rock at sunrise & Minneriya elephant safari (Day 14). Visit Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple with traditional cooking demo (Day 15). Overnight in Habarana / Sigiriya.
Sacred City Dagobas & Capital Farewell
Explore 4th-century BC Anuradhapura ruins, colossal Ruwanwelisaya dagoba, and Sri Maha Bodhi tree (Day 16). Transfer to Colombo for a tuk-tuk bazaar tour (Day 17) and airport departure (Day 18).
Itinerary Summary
Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights
Route: Sinharaja, Yala, Ella, Kandy, Mahiyanganaya Veddas, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura
Pricing: Custom Quote (On Request)