Island Wide Harmony Grand Tour

Island Wide Harmony Grand Tour

21 Nights / 22 Days

A complete island-wide journey covering Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdoms, northern culture, hill country tea estates, southern beaches and wildlife — an immersive 22-day grand tour.

Highlights & Recommended Stops

Anuradhapura Sacred City

Anuradhapura Sacred City

Jaffna Cultural Sites

Jaffna Cultural Sites

Ella & Hill Country

Ella & Hill Country

Galle Old Dutch Fort

Galle Old Dutch Fort

Full Itinerary

Negombo (Arrival in Sri Lanka)

Negombo (Arrival in Sri Lanka)

Day 01

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and warm welcome by our Tamashi Lanka representative. Transfer to Negombo and check in to your beach hotel. Relax by the sea or pool to recover from your flight.

Anuradhapura – Sacred City

Anuradhapura – Sacred City

Day 02

Travel to Anuradhapura — Sri Lanka’s first ancient kingdom — and enjoy a full-day city tour visiting stupas, the Sacred Bodhi Tree and ancient reservoirs.

Jaffna – Welcome to the Northern Province

Jaffna – Welcome to the Northern Province

Day 03/04

Journey to Jaffna. Visit Nagadeepa Island by boat (an important Buddhist pilgrimage site), explore the Dutch Fort and Jaffna Public Library, and immerse yourself in northern Sri Lankan culture across this two-day stay.

Point Pedro & Keerimalai Hot Springs

Point Pedro & Keerimalai Hot Springs

Day 05

Head to Point Pedro — Sri Lanka’s northernmost tip — and visit the sacred Keerimalai hot water springs, famed for local myths and healing waters.

Trincomalee – Fort & Koneshwaram Temple

Trincomalee – Fort & Koneshwaram Temple

Day 06

Explore Fort Frederick and the colorful Koneshwaram Temple with panoramic views over the Indian Ocean and the culturally rich Trincomalee coastline.

Uppuveli & Pigeon Island

Uppuveli & Pigeon Island

Day 07

Boat ride to Pigeon Island for snorkeling among colorful reef fish, turtles and small reef sharks. Enjoy a full beach day at Uppuveli.

Polonnaruwa & Sigiriya

Polonnaruwa & Sigiriya

Day 08

Drive to the Cultural Triangle. Walk through the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa and, in the evening, hike the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress for sunset views.

Hiriwadunna Village Trek & Minneriya

Hiriwadunna Village Trek & Minneriya

Day 09

Morning village trek in Hiriwadunna (bullock cart, boat ride, traditional village meal). Evening safari at Minneriya National Park to witness large gatherings of elephants.

Dambulla Cave Temple → Kandy

Dambulla Cave Temple → Kandy

Day 10

Visit the Dambulla Golden Cave Temple, then proceed to Kandy. Explore the city and attend the Cultural Show; feel the blessing of the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Kandy – Pinnawala & Peradeniya

Kandy – Pinnawala & Peradeniya

Day 11

Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to observe and interact with elephants, followed by a stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya.

Mahiyanganaya – Meet the Vedda People

Mahiyanganaya – Meet the Vedda People

Day 12

Travel to Mahiyanganaya for a full-day tour and the unique opportunity to meet Sri Lanka’s aboriginal Vedda community and learn about their traditions.

Nuwara Eliya – Little England & Tea Country

Nuwara Eliya – Little England & Tea Country

Day 13

Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and enjoy sweeping tea country vistas. Visit a tea factory to learn about Ceylon tea production and sample fresh teas.

Waterfalls & Train to Ella

Waterfalls & Train to Ella

Day 14

Visit St. Clair Falls, then experience the scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella. On arrival, visit Rawana Ella waterfall and soak in the hill country charm.

Ella – Gems, Spice Garden & Little Adam’s Peak

Ella – Gems, Spice Garden & Little Adam’s Peak

Day 15

Explore local gem mines, visit a spice garden and hike Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic mountain and tea plantation views.

Katharagama & Yala Safari

Katharagama & Yala Safari

Day 16

Visit Katharagama Kiri Vehera and nearby Hindu temples, then enjoy an afternoon/evening jeep safari in Yala National Park — home to leopards, elephants and crocodiles.

Ahangama – Water Sports & Galle Fort

Ahangama – Water Sports & Galle Fort

Day 17

Enjoy snorkeling, diving or surfing in Ahangama. In the evening, visit Galle Old Dutch Fort and wander its historic streets and ramparts.

Matara City Tour & Blue Beach Island

Matara City Tour & Blue Beach Island

Day 18

Explore Matara’s highlights and take a trip to Blue Beach Island for more seaside relaxation and scenic views.

Sea Turtle Hatchery, Painting & Madu River

Sea Turtle Hatchery, Painting & Madu River

Day 19

Visit the sea turtle hatchery at Galle, try painting wooden handicrafts with traditional motifs, and enjoy a lagoon boat ride on the Madu River.

Deep Sea Fishing, Lunuganga & Optional Ayurveda

Deep Sea Fishing, Lunuganga & Optional Ayurveda

Day 20

Join local fishermen for a traditional boat fishing trip, visit Lunuganga Garden for a guided tour, and optionally relax with an Ayurvedic treatment.

Colombo – City Tour & Free High Tea

Colombo – City Tour & Free High Tea

Day 21

Explore Colombo’s major landmarks, then enjoy a complimentary high tea at Cinnamon Red Hotel before your evening at leisure.

Departure – Proceed to BIA

Departure – Proceed to BIA

Day 22

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for your departure. Farewells and safe travels until we meet again.

Inclusions

  • Airport pick up & drop off
  • Assistance at the Airport
  • Private guide (English & Japanese speaking)
  • Private luxury car / van / buses
  • Accommodation on HB Basis
  • Highway tickets and parking tickets
  • 01 liter bottle of water per person per day
  • Driver accommodation and meals
  • All entrance fees, jeep hire costs and trekker charges as per the tour plan

Exclusions

  • Flight tickets and visa charges
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Charges for extra activities beyond the itinerary

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This grand tour can be customized to match your pace — contact us for tailor-made options and prices.

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