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Sanka
7-Day Grand Island Tour
7-day private tour

One week, the whole island

Sri Lanka's greatest highlights in seven days — ancient cities, hill country, Ella, a real safari, and the south coast, all connected by a local driver who knows every road.

7 days Start: BIA Airport (Colombo) End: BIA Airport Car (1–4 guests) · Van (5–8 guests) The classic full-island loop
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Highlights

Tour highlights

Sigiriya Lion Rock & Dambulla caves
Kandy sacred temple and tea estates
Nuwara Eliya Little England
Scenic train through hill country
Ella Nine Arch Bridge and hiking
Yala National Park safari
Mirissa or Galle south coast
Itinerary

Day-by-day itinerary

1

BIA Airport → Sigiriya

4–4.75 hrs 3 activities
Day 1: Sigiriya
Airport pickup with name board at arrivals
Drive through Negombo coast or direct inland
Arrive Cultural Triangle by afternoon
Stay in Sigiriya / Dambulla area
Sanka will suggest hotels for Sigiriya / Dambulla area — you book directly. No commissions, just honest local recommendations.
2

Sigiriya → Kandy

2.5–3.5 hrs 4 activities
Day 2: Kandy
Sigiriya Lion Rock early morning ($35 entry)
Dambulla Cave Temple UNESCO site
Drive to Kandy via spice country
Temple of the Tooth afternoon visit
Stay in Kandy
Sanka will suggest hotels for Kandy — you book directly. No commissions, just honest local recommendations.
3

Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

2.75–3.5 hrs 5 activities
Day 3: Nuwara Eliya
Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya
Scenic mountain drive through tea country
Ramboda Falls
Pedro Tea Estate factory tour and tasting
Explore Nuwara Eliya town
Stay in Nuwara Eliya
Sanka will suggest hotels for Nuwara Eliya — you book directly. No commissions, just honest local recommendations.
4

Nuwara Eliya → Ella

2–2.5 hrs 5 activities
Day 4: Ella
Tea estate morning walk
Scenic tea-country drive to Ella
Ravana Falls stop
Nine Arch Bridge visit
Free evening in Ella
Stay in Ella
Sanka will suggest hotels for Ella — you book directly. No commissions, just honest local recommendations.
5

Ella → Yala area

3.5–4.5 hrs 4 activities
Day 5: Yala area
Little Adam's Peak morning hike
Drive to Yala via Tissamaharama
Afternoon game drive optional
Settle into Yala-area accommodation
Stay in Tissamaharama / Yala area
Sanka will suggest hotels for Tissamaharama / Yala area — you book directly. No commissions, just honest local recommendations.
6

Yala → Mirissa or Galle

3–4 hrs 4 activities
Day 6: Mirissa or Galle
Yala National Park morning safari (leopards, elephants)
Drive to south coast
Mirissa beach or Galle Fort
Beach evening
Stay in Mirissa or Galle area
Sanka will suggest hotels for Mirissa or Galle area — you book directly. No commissions, just honest local recommendations.
7

South coast → BIA Airport

2–2.5 hrs via expressway 3 activities
Day 7: BIA Airport
Galle Fort morning walk if not visited
Expressway return to BIA airport
Comfortable departure
Stay in Departure
Sanka will suggest hotels for Departure — you book directly. No commissions, just honest local recommendations.
Tour details

What's included

Included

  • Private transport throughout the tour
  • Sanka as your driver and local guide
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off each day
  • Accommodation suggestions at each stop
  • Flexible pace — adjust the itinerary anytime
  • Fuel, tolls and parking

Not included

  • ×Accommodation (guests book directly)
  • ×Park and attraction entry fees
  • ×Meals and personal expenses
  • ×International flights
  • ×Travel insurance
  • ×Tips (appreciated, never expected)

Sri Lanka’s most popular full-circuit format for European visitors with one week. Covers the three UNESCO heritage clusters, hill country tea estates, and both wildlife and beach. Accommodation not included — Sanka provides trusted recommendations at each location.

Stay your way

Choose your comfort level — Sanka suggests hotels at every stop, from boutique guesthouses to luxury resorts. You book directly, no commissions.

Budget-friendly Mid-range Luxury

Your vehicle

Private, air-conditioned transport matched to your group size. Never shared — just you, your group, and Sanka.

Comfortable A/C car (1–4 guests)
Spacious A/C van (5–8 guests)

Tour pacing

Moderate — includes scenic drives, some walking at cultural sites, and optional hikes. Suitable for all fitness levels. Sanka adjusts the pace to your group.

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Your guide

Travel with Sanka, your local Ella expert

Born and raised in Ella, Sanka has been guiding travellers across Sri Lanka since 2020. He knows every shortcut, the best local restaurants, and the hidden viewpoints that aren't in guidebooks. More than a driver — a local friend who genuinely cares about your experience.

Born in Ella English, Sinhala, Tamil 180+ 5-star reviews
Traveller reviews

What guests say

"Sankha is the best and most reliable tuk-tuk driver in Ella. Fair prices, many insights and always friendly. Can recommend him 100%. If we come back we will always choose him and his company!"

Paraklin

Hamburg, Germany · Jan 2025

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