Ultimate Round Island Tour

Experience the full beauty of Sri Lanka on this 14-day round-island tour. From ancient cities and cultural landmarks to mountains, tea plantations, beaches, and wildlife, every day is a new adventure.

14 days Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Yala · Galle Private tour

Overview

About the Ultimate Round Island Tour

This 14-day Ultimate Round Island Tour is designed to provide a complete Sri Lankan experience, combining culture, nature, wildlife, adventure, and relaxation.

Start with the Cultural Triangle, visiting ancient cities like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, where grand stupas, temples, and ruins showcase the island’s rich history. Sigiriya Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple add breathtaking views, frescoes, and architectural marvels to your journey.

Experience thrilling wildlife safaris in national parks, spotting elephants, leopards, crocodiles, and a diversity of birds in their natural habitats.

Explore the hill country with Nuwara Eliya’s tea plantations, waterfalls, rivers, and colonial architecture. A scenic train ride to Ella reveals some of the world’s most picturesque landscapes. In Ella, hike to Little Adam’s Peak and visit the Nine Arch Bridge.

The southern coast offers pristine beaches, historic Galle Fort, water sports, Madu River Safari, and dolphin or whale watching excursions. Ayurveda treatments, warm hospitality, and comfortable accommodations complete this immersive experience — ideal for long vacations, honeymooners, or travelers seeking the island’s ultimate exploration.

Highlights

What you’ll experience

01Experience the full beauty of Sri Lanka — ancient cities, mountains, tea plantations, beaches and wildlife.
02Visit Sigiriya Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Temple of the Tooth, and other UNESCO heritage sites.
03Explore the hill country, tea estates, waterfalls, scenic train rides and viewpoints in Nuwara Eliya and Ella.
04Conclude along southern beaches with dolphin and whale watching, river safaris and coastal relaxation.

Itinerary

14-day itinerary

Meet your Cocos Holidays chauffeur-guide at the airport and relax by the lagoon and beach in Negombo.
Explore the first ancient capital — giant stupas, the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree and royal ruins.
Climb the iconic rock fortress past the frescoes and Lion’s Gate for sweeping jungle views.
Discover the medieval capital’s palaces and statues, then an afternoon jeep safari to see wild elephants.
Visit the golden Dambulla Cave Temple and a spice garden en route to the hill capital, Kandy.
Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and an evening of traditional Kandyan dance.
Climb into tea country past Ramboda Falls, tour a tea factory and stroll ‘Little England’.
Ride one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys through misty mountains and tea estates.
Hike Little Adam’s Peak, watch a train cross the Nine Arch Bridge and visit Ravana Falls.
Afternoon safari in search of leopards, elephants, crocodiles and abundant birdlife.
Morning whale and dolphin watching (seasonal), then golden-hour on palm-fringed beaches.
Wander the ramparts, lighthouse and colonial streets of the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort.
Madu River safari through mangroves, a turtle hatchery visit and an Ayurveda treatment.
Leisurely breakfast before your transfer to the airport with memories to last a lifetime.

This is a sample route — every Cocos Holidays tour is private, so we can change the pace, hotels and stops to suit you.

Good to know

What’s included

Included

Private transport with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Accommodation in hand-picked hotels
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Itinerary planning and 24/7 support

Arranged on request

Entrance fees, safaris and boat tours
Ayurveda treatments and spa
Photography & drone packages
International flights and visas

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