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14-Day Grand Tour

Trip Overview

The 14-Day Grand Tour is the most complete Sri Lanka experience available — adding the magnificent ancient kingdoms of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa to the 12-Day itinerary for those who want to explore every layer of the island's extraordinary 2,500-year history.

Anuradhapura is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and Sri Lanka's first ancient capital. Polonnaruwa, the second royal capital, features some of the finest examples of ancient Buddhist architecture in Asia. Together with Sigiriya and Dambulla, these four UNESCO sites form the complete Cultural Triangle. At $1,600 — priced below comparable 14-day private tours in the market — this represents exceptional value for travellers who want the definitive Ceylon experience.

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Trip Highlights

  • All 12-Day Complete highlights, plus the full ancient kingdom circuit

  • Anuradhapura — Sri Lanka's first ancient capital, UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Polonnaruwa — second royal capital, finest ancient Buddhist architecture in Asia

  • Complete UNESCO Cultural Triangle — 4 heritage sites in one journey

  • Yala National Park safari, Ella adventures, Bentota beach, Madu Ganga river

  • Colombo city farewell

Detailed Itinerary

Days 1 & 2: Arrival – Negombo
Days 3 & 4: Dambulla
Day 5: Dambulla – Kandy
Days 6 & 7: Kandy
Days 8 & 9: Ella
Day 14: Departure
Days 10 & 11: Yala National Park
Days 12 & 13: Bentota

What’s Included

Inclusions
  • Bed & breakfast accommodation (3–4 star boutique hotels throughout)

  • Airport pickup and drop-off transfers

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout

  • English-speaking driver/guide for all 14 days

  • Welcome refreshments & daily water bottle

  • Government taxes

Exclusions
  • Entrance tickets (~$225–270 total)

  • Meals beyond breakfast

  • International flights & visa/ETA

  • Optional kayaking ($115/person)

  • Personal expenses & tips (~$80–100)

Trip Details

Duration:

14 Days / 13 Nights

Departure :

Year-round departures

Group Size:

Private — 1 to 12 travellers

Price:

$2,200

Inclusions:

B&B, private transport, driver-guide, airport transfers (13 nights)