Around the Island
A full circumnavigation. North to Jaffna, east to Trinco and Arugam, the deep south, and home through the highlands.
What you will see
- Our head office → Anuradhapura
- Mannar & the dunes
- Jaffna peninsula
- Trincomalee
- Pasikuda → Arugam
- Arugam Bay surf
- Yala safari
- Mirissa & south coast
- Galle Fort
- Up into the highlands
- Nine Arches, train, Nuwara Eliya
- Kandy → our head office
The full plan
Our head office → Anuradhapura
Pick-up from our head office. Drive north into the dry zone. Sacred city of Anuradhapura — 2,000-year-old stupas, the bodhi tree, ancient water tanks.
Mannar & the dunes
Drive along the causeway to Mannar Island. Baobab trees, wild donkeys, and one of the country's emptiest beaches.
Jaffna peninsula
The far north. Tamil temples, Casuarina beach, the islands of Karainagar and Nainativu by ferry. Different food, different language, different rhythm.
Trincomalee
Cross the country east. Arrive at Trincomalee — natural harbour, Koneswaram temple on the cliff, sunrise at Nilaveli beach.
Pasikuda → Arugam
Snorkel at Pigeon Island. Long coastal drive south to Arugam Bay — the surf capital of Sri Lanka.
Arugam Bay surf
A full day of surf at the Point, Whiskey Point, Peanut Farm. Lazy lunches, lazy afternoons.
Yala safari
Drive west into Yala. Afternoon and dawn jeep safaris bookend the day — best chance to see the leopards.
Mirissa & south coast
Stilt fishermen, palm groves, whale-watch boat (Nov–Apr). Park beachside.
Galle Fort
A full day in the 17th-century Dutch fort. Lighthouse, ramparts, lace, the famous fort cafe. Sundowners on the walls.
Up into the highlands
The dramatic drive from sea level to 1,800m. Tea estates, waterfalls, Ella town. Park at the foot of the hills.
Nine Arches, train, Nuwara Eliya
The blue train through the tea hills. Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam Peak. Park at Nuwara Eliya — bring a fleece.
Kandy → our head office
Down through the spice gardens. Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Final drive back to our head office. Drop-off late afternoon.
What is included
Included
- 4×4 luxury camper van with driver
- Fuel for the full route
- All campsite/parking fees
- All temple/site entries
- Train tickets Ella–Nuwara Eliya
- 24/7 road support
Not included
- International flights
- Visa / ETA
- Travel insurance
- Lunches
- Optional surf lessons
- Whale-watch boat
- Personal expenses & tips
Ready to book Around the Island?
€1080 per person, 2 travellers minimum. Free cancellation up to 30 days.