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10-Day Grand Island Tour

SigiriyaKandyEllaYalaGalleMirissa

Cultuur, heuvels, safari en strand in één grote route.

Duration10 dagen / 9 nachten
StylePrivate Tour
StaysHotel Options
MealsBreakfast
TransportDriver
PlanningCustomisable

Dag-tot-dag route

Every day is visible upfront, with the rhythm and main experiences clear before you request a quote.

Dag1

Arrival and city reset

Soft landing before the island circuit starts

The route starts with a lighter arrival day to preserve energy for the longer inland sections that follow.

Meals: Dinner

Dag2

Cultural Triangle

Sigiriya and Dambulla

A strong heritage day designed to set context early, before the itinerary shifts into mountains and wildlife.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Dag3

Polonnaruwa or village-side experiences

Choose depth, cycling, or a lighter route

This day can tilt toward ruins, local encounters, or a paced recovery day depending on guest preference.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Dag4

Kandy

Temple, lake, and central highlands gateway

You move into the central region, where the pacing shifts from historic monuments toward hill-country scenery.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Dag5

Tea country to Ella

Rail and mountain transit

A scenic transition day with the most photogenic transport leg in the itinerary.

Meals: Breakfast

Dag6

Ella viewpoints

Short hikes and tea landscapes

The day remains intentionally flexible between light activity and slower viewpoint-based travel.

Meals: Breakfast

Dag7

Yala safari region

Wildlife shift and overnight near the park

From the cool hills into dry-zone safari territory, the route changes mood and pace noticeably here.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Dag8

South coast

Beach recovery and coastal transfer

The coastal section works as decompression after the inland circuit, giving the itinerary a more balanced finish.

Meals: Breakfast

Dag9

Galle and Mirissa

Colonial fort and ocean time

A final mix of history and lighter beach pacing before returning west.

Meals: Breakfast

Dag10

Departure

Airport transfer and wrap-up

Final transfer timing is adapted around flight schedules and any remaining shopping or short stop requests.

Meals: Breakfast

Wat is inbegrepen

Clear inclusions and exclusions before the quote stage.

Inbegrepen

  • Accommodation for 9 nights
  • Private vehicle and driver-guide support
  • Safari planning and intercity logistics
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers
  • Breakfast plus selected premium experiences

Niet inbegrepen

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activity upgrades
Route insight

Why travelers choose this route

  • De belangrijkste hoogtepunten van het eiland in één privéroute.
  • Private routing through Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala with cleaner travel days.
  • Hotel level, dates, and daily pace can be refined before you confirm.
  • Driver-guide support keeps transfers, timing, and local context handled.
  • Breakfast-led stays and essential logistics are already built into the route.
  • You review the quote first. No payment is required to start planning.

Frequently asked questions

Voordat je een offerte aanvraagt

Kan ik een pakket aanpassen?

Ja. Data, hotels, voertuig, gidstaal en route kunnen voor bevestiging worden aangepast.

Betaal ik bij een offerteaanvraag?

Nee. Betaling wordt pas besproken nadat je het plan hebt bekeken.

Kunnen jullie hotels regelen?

Ja. Geef je gewenste hotelniveau door of meld eigen hotels.

Kan ik een gidstaal aanvragen?

Ja. Een voorkeurstaal kan worden aangevraagd afhankelijk van beschikbaarheid.