Classic Sri Lanka Tour
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Classic Tour
This classic island tour ticks all the boxes for the first-time visitor to Sri Lanka. In 10 days, discover ancient kingdoms and rock fortresses, the sacred city of Kandy, misty tea plantations, a wildlife safari in Yala and the golden beaches of the south coast — with the flexibility to adjust the accommodation as you please to make it even more special.
Duration
10 Days 9 Nights
Trip Includes
- Private Driver/ Guide
- Tour Consultant
- Accommodation
- Airport pick-up
- Airport Drop-off
- Breakfast Included
Cities Are
- Sigiriya
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
- Yala
- Galle & Bentota
Day 01 – 02
Sigiriya
Begin in the Cultural Triangle, the heart of Sri Lanka's ancient kingdoms. Climb the 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress, explore the cave temples of Dambulla and cycle through the ruins of Polonnaruwa, the island's medieval capital.
Activities
Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport
Transfer to Sigiriya
Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sunset view from Pidurangala Rock
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple
Cycle around ancient Polonnaruwa
Village tour by bullock cart and canoe
Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan lunch
Sigiriya Highlights
Piduarangala Rock
Boat Safari
Wild Elephants
Local Village Visit
Ancient Sigiriya Visit
Dambulla Temple
Day 03 – 04
Kandy
Continue to Kandy, the last royal capital and home of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Wander the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, watch a Kandyan dance performance and stroll around Kandy Lake.
Activities
Visit a spice garden in Matale
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandyan cultural dance show
Evening walk around Kandy Lake
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Kandy city and local market
Gem museum and handicraft centre
Panoramic view from Arthur's Seat
Kandy Highlights
Skyward Spiral
Wooden Carvings
Elephant Encounter
Festival of Lights
Botanical Bliss
Cultural Dance
Day 05 – 06
Nuwara Eliya
Travel into the cool hill country, where emerald tea estates cover the slopes. Visit a working tea factory, take the famous scenic train ride and explore 'Little England' with its colonial bungalows and gardens.
Activities
Drive through tea country
Stop at Ramboda Falls
Tea factory tour and tasting
Gregory Lake and the town centre
Scenic hill-country train ride
Horton Plains & World's End (optional)
Hakgala Botanical Garden
Visit a strawberry farm
Nuwara Eliya Highlights
Serene Lake Reflections
Grazing Sambar Deer
Cloudy Mountain Trek
Train Journey Smiles
St. Claire's Waterfall
Joyful Tea Harvest
Day 07 – 08
Yala
Head south to Yala National Park, known for one of the highest densities of leopards in the world. Afternoon and morning jeep safaris give you the best chance of seeing leopards, elephants, sloth bears and hundreds of bird species.
Activities
Drive down through Ella's mountain scenery
Stop at Ravana Falls
Afternoon jeep safari in Yala
Overnight near the national park
Early-morning safari (optional)
Birdwatching at the lagoons
Visit the sacred city of Kataragama
Relax by the pool
Yala Highlights
A Vibrant Blue Bird
A Wild Bear
Jungle Leopard
A Group of Deers
Buffalo in the Mud
A Dancing Peacock
Day 09 & 10
Galle & Bentota
End your journey on the south-west coast. Walk the ramparts of Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then unwind on the golden beaches of Bentota before your transfer back to the airport.
Activities
Explore Galle Dutch Fort
See the stilt fishermen at Koggala
Visit a sea turtle hatchery
Sunset on the beach
Madu River boat safari
Water sports in Bentota (optional)
Free time to relax and shop
Transfer to the airport for departure
Bentota Highlights
Funtime at Beach
Bentota Boat Ride
Rope swinging
Water Skiing
Visit Turtle Hatchery
