Is this a private trip or a group tour?

Every Island Shores Grand Tour departure is fully private: just your party, your own chauffeur-guide and a vehicle to yourselves.

Can we customise the Island Shores Grand Tour itinerary?

Yes. Island Shores Grand Tour is a starting point. A designer will adjust the route, pace, stops and hotels around the way you like to travel.

When is the best time to travel?

We plan beach & coast trips around the right season for each coast and region, and will advise the best window for your dates.

What do the listed prices assume?

Prices are a from-rate per person on twin-share in the package's standard accommodation tier. Your final price depends on dates, chosen hotels and group size.

BEACH & COAST · PACKAGE

Island Shores Grand Tour

This 12-day luxury journey runs from Kalpitiya to Jaffna, threading 9 of the island's finest beach & coast moments into one seamless, privately guided route.

12d / 11n
Luxury
from $2,950 pp
9 stops

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How the journey unfolds.

This 12-day luxury journey runs from Kalpitiya to Jaffna, threading 9 of the island's finest beach & coast moments into one seamless, privately guided route.

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Why we stop herewindswept lagoons, kitesurfing and wild dolphins.
Days 1-22 nights
Kalpitiya
- Dolphin or whale boat trip
- Kitesurf the lagoon
- Sandbank and mangrove cruise
Why we stop herelagoon town and the gateway beach minutes from the airport.
Days 3-42 nights
Negombo
- Lagoon boat ride at dawn
- The Dutch canal and fish market
- Settle in near the airport
Why we stop herea river-meets-sea resort coast for watersports and spas.
Day 51 night
Bentota
- River safari on the Madu Ganga
- Watersports and a beach afternoon
- Lunuganga garden estate
Why we stop herethe Dutch-walled fort, ramparts and boutique lanes.
Day 61 night
Galle
- Walk the Dutch fort ramparts
- Lighthouse and boutique lanes
- Sunset on the walls
Why we stop hereblue-whale waters and a crescent of palms.
Day 71 night
Mirissa
- Blue-whale watching by boat
- Parrot Rock at sunrise
- Palm-fringed beach time
Why we stop herelong empty sands and turtle-nesting bays.
Day 81 night
Tangalle
- Hidden coves and long sands
- Turtle-nesting beach at night
- Mulkirigala rock temple
Why we stop herenatural harbours, Koneswaram temple and whale season.
Day 91 night
Trincomalee
- Koneswaram temple on the cliff
- Whale and dolphin season
- Fort Frederick and hot wells
Why we stop herethe east's legendary point break and laid-back surf village.
Day 101 night
Arugam Bay
- Surf the famous point
- Lagoon safari for elephants
- Kumana birdlife day trip
Why we stop herethe northern peninsula, Tamil kitchens and island temples.
Day 111 night
Jaffna
- Nallur Kandaswamy temple
- Jaffna fort and library
- Island-hop to the causeways

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2 nights
windswept lagoons, kitesurfing and wild dolphins.
- Dolphin or whale boat trip
- Kitesurf the lagoon
- Sandbank and mangrove cruise
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Your route across the island.

West Coast

1Kalpitiya
windswept lagoons, kitesurfing and wild dolphins.
2Negombo
lagoon town and the gateway beach minutes from the airport.
3Bentota
a river-meets-sea resort coast for watersports and spas.

South Coast

4Galle
the Dutch-walled fort, ramparts and boutique lanes.
5Mirissa
blue-whale waters and a crescent of palms.
6Tangalle
long empty sands and turtle-nesting bays.

East Coast

7Trincomalee
natural harbours, Koneswaram temple and whale season.
8Arugam Bay
the east's legendary point break and laid-back surf village.

Northern Province

9Jaffna
the northern peninsula, Tamil kitchens and island temples.

Your route across the island.

Stop 1 · West Coast

Kalpitiya

windswept lagoons, kitesurfing and wild dolphins.

West Coast South Coast East Coast Northern Province

Before you book

Included, excluded & the good-to-knows.

What’s included

Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Accommodation throughout, twin-share, on the stated basis
Daily breakfast
All entrance fees listed on the itinerary
Airport pickup and drop-off
Bottled water on travel days
Beachfront and boutique stays
Surf, snorkel and boat add-ons
Easy coastal transfers

Not included

International flights
Sri Lanka visa (ETA)
Lunches and dinners unless stated
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Anything not listed under inclusions

Good to know

The fine print, in plain English.

Your deposit, date changes and cancellation cover are all set out in our booking terms — no surprises, and your travel designer will walk you through them before you pay.

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Payment

Priced in USD, per person on twin-share
Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted
Bank transfer in USD available for the balance
Secure payment links sent by your travel designer

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