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Classic Sri Lanka

13 Days / 12 Nights from £1695/ $2204 per person

An enticing and stylish privately chauffeured tour designed to provide an introduction to the beautiful island of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) with its idyllic beaches, ancient monuments, sacred temples, spectacular mountain scenery and tropical jungles that shelter leopards, elephants and bears. The Classic Sri Lanka holiday is a well-paced tour through a land of outstanding natural beauty that is rich in culture and diverse experiences. Begin your journey with a stroll through bustling Colombo with its fine colonial architecture, then discover ancient ruins and spectacular monuments in the Cultural Triangle. Next, attend the lively evening ‘Pooja’ at Kandy’s sacred Temple of the Tooth, visit a luxuriant spice garden, and live the life-style of a colonial tea planter while staying in an historic bungalow in the verdant Hill Country. Then, embark on thrilling private jeep safaris through the jungle of Yala National Park, before concluding your Classic Sri Lanka holiday with two nights to relax by the palm-fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean and a visit to the historic UNESCO World Heritage listed Galle Fort.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day Location/Route Overnight Sapphire Hotels Diamond Hotels
Day 1 Arrive Colombo Airport. VIP meet and greet. Afternoon walking tour of Colombo. 1 night Colombo Galle Face Hotel The Residence by Uga
Day 2 Morning drive to Sigiriya. In the afternoon climb up to the summit of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. 3 nights The Cultural Triangle Aliya Resort & Spa Water Garden Sigiriya
Day 3 Morning visit to Anuradhapura. The afternoon is at leisure.
Day 4 Take a relaxed bicycle ride and discover Polonnaruwa's striking ruins. In the afternoon, enjoy a private jeep safari through Minneriya National Park.
Day 5 Morning visit to Dambulla Cave Temples. Then, drive to Kandy. In the evening, attend the 'Pooja' ceremony at the Temple of the Tooth.  2 nights Kandy The Kandyan Manor The Kandy House
Day 6 Morning visit to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 7 Embark on a scenic train journey to Hatton in the heart of Sri Lanka's Hill Country. The remainder of the day is at leisure. 2 nights The Hill Country The Oliphant Camellia Hills
Day 8 Tea Experience
Day 9 A scenic morning drive through Sri Lanka's southern highlands will bring you to Yala National Park. Later this afternoon enjoy a private jeep safari. 2 nights Yala Kithala Resort Ruhunu Safari Camp
Day 10 Morning and afternoon wildlife viewing
Day 11 Drive to Mirissa / Balapitiya. The afternoon is at leisure. 2 nights Mirissa / Balapitiya The Beach House Kumu Beach
Day 12 Morning tour of Galle Fort. The afternoon is at leisure.
Day 13 Transfer to Colombo Airport. Farewell to Sri Lanka.
Tour Highlights
  • Discover hidden colonial gems and the vibrant markets of Colombo on foot
  • Visit ancient monastic complexes and venerated stupas in Anuradhapura
  • Climb up to the summit of the Sigiriya rock fortress
  • Take a relaxed bicycle ride through the striking ruins of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s medieval capital city
  • Visit a working spice garden and attend an evening ‘Pooja’ at the sacred Temple of the Tooth
  • Stay in a colonial style planters bungalow in the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country
  • Search for leopards and sloth bears inside Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife reserve
  • Take an early morning boat safari in search of blue whales and sperm whales
  • Relax in a stylish beach-front resort before returning home
  • VIP meet and greet on arrival at Colombo airport.
Extend Your Stay
  • 2 nights: Guided treks through Sinharaja.
  • 4 nights: Discover Jaffna.
  • 5 nights: Explore Kerala.
Route Map - Classic Sri Lanka
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