Eastern Coast Grand Explorer

Travel Time: 20–30 min
Key Activities:

• Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)
• Transfer to Negombo
• Visit Dutch Canal, St. Mary’s Church, Negombo Fort (remains), Fish Market
• Relax at Negombo Beach
  Overnight: Negombo

Travel Time: ~3.5–4 hours
Key Activities:

• Drive to Sigiriya / Habarana (Cultural Triangle)
• Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO)
  Optional - Traditional Ayurvedic Spa Session – herbal treatments, rejuvenating massages,
  wellness therapies inspired by Sri Lankan Ayurveda
  Overnight: Habarana

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Key Activities:

• Morning Safari in Minneriya National Park (Elephant Gathering)
• Traditional Village Tour: bullock cart, catamaran safari, local cooking demo, local lunch
  Optional: Evening Enjoy Hot Air Ballooning at Dambulla
  Overnight: Habarana

Travel Time: ~2–2.5 hours
Key Activities:

• Drive to Trincomalee, check-in at beachside hotel
• After lunch: City tour – visit Fort Frederick, Koneswaram Temple, natural harbor
  Overnight: Trincomalee

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Key Activities:

• Relax at Nilaveli Beach (one of the world’s famous beache)
• Optional: Snorkeling/Diving at Pigeon Island National Park
  Overnight: Trincomalee

Travel Time: ~2 hours
Key Activities:

• Morning at Trincomalee Beach
• Drive to Pasikudah
• Relax at calm, shallow beach
• Swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling
  Overnight: Pasikudah

Travel Time: ~3.5–4 hours
Key Activities:

• Drive along scenic East Coast
• Check-in at Arugam Bay
• Surfing (Arugam Bay is a special beach for surfers)
  Overnight: Arugam Bay

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Key Activities:

• Morning surf session
• Afternoon Pottuvil Lagoon safari (birdlife, crocodiles, local fishing)
• Sunset at Elephant Rock
  Overnight: Arugam Bay

Travel Time: ~2.5–3 hours
Key Activities:

• Travel to Yala
• Afternoon Safari in Yala National Park (leopards, elephants, birds)
  Overnight: Yala

Travel Time: ~4–5 hours
Key Activities:

• Scenic drive from coast to Ella
• Visit Rawana Ella Water Falls en route
• Hike Mini Adam’s Peak
• Walk Nine Arch Bridge
• Explore Ella town in evening
  Overnight: Ella

Travel Time: ~3 hours (train + drive)
Key Activities:

• Train ride from Ella → Nanu Oya
• Drive to Nuwara Eliya
• Explore Nuwara Eliya town
• Afternoon: Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, horse riding, relax
  Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Travel Time: ~3 hours
Key Activities:

• On the way, explore tea plantation & factory
• View Ramboda Falls
• Explore Kandy
• Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic
• Evening Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
  Overnight: Kandy

Travel Time: ~3–3.5 hours
Key Activities:

• Visit Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
• Drive to Negombo
• Farewell dinner and leisure at Negombo Beach
  Overnight: Negombo

Travel Time: 20–30 min
Key Activities:

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for departure