Winter Grand
Island Loop
An 11-day winter-season grand loop — Colombo city, the south-coast surf towns of Ahangama and Hiriketiya, Yala safari, the Ella and Nuwara Eliya hill country, cultural Kandy, Dambulla caves and a Negombo finale.
The essentials, distilled
Everything you need to know before you pack your bags — at a single glance.
What this trip is really like
Our most complete winter-season itinerary. Explore Colombo, drift down the south coast through Ahangama, Mirissa and Weligama beaches, surf at Hiriketiya, safari at Yala, climb into Ella and Nuwara Eliya's tea country, then loop through Kandy, Dambulla and Negombo before flying out.
Tour highlights
- 01Colombo city tour
- 02South-coast beaches — Ahangama, Mirissa & Weligama
- 03Surf & swim at Hiriketiya Bay
- 04Yala National Park jeep safari
- 05Ella & Nuwara Eliya hill country and tea estates
- 06Kandy Temple of the Tooth and Dambulla cave temple
Your itinerary, hour by hour
A clear outline of every day — adjust pace, hotels and stops with us before you fly.
total
Airport pickup and short transfer to Sri Lanka's commercial capital.
- 01Airport pickup
- 02Drive to Colombo
- 03Evening at Galle Face Green
The journey, mapped
A bird's-eye view of every overnight stop across the island, in the order you'll travel.
- 1Day 1–2Colombo
- 2Day 3Mirissa
- 3Day 3Weligama
- 4Day 5–6Yala
- 5Day 6–7Ella
- 6Day 7–8Nuwara Eliya
- 7Day 8–9Kandy
- 8Day 9–10Dambulla
- 9Day 10–11Negombo
A glimpse of the trip
moments
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Transparent pricing — exactly what's in, exactly what's not. Ask us anything before you book.
What's in
- 01Private air-conditioned vehicle
- 02Licensed English-speaking chauffeur-guide
- 03All accommodation as per itinerary
- 04Daily breakfast
- 05All government taxes and service charges
- 06Bottled water throughout the journey
What's out
- 01International flights and visa fees
- 02Lunch and dinner unless specified
- 03Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- 04Optional activities and entrance fees not listed
- 05Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Frequently asked
Quick answers to the things travellers ask us most. Still curious? Drop us a message anytime.
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