Classic Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has it all: fabulous cuisine, ancient and historic cities, towering mountains and beautiful beaches. Throw in some wild elephants and leopard sightings and you have the ingredients for a perfect holiday in Sri Lanka. This trip gives you the best of a classic Sri Lankan travel route.

Duration: 14 Days
Places: Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Hatton, Yala National Park, Marissa

Highlights: 
  • Visit to the Sigiriya Rock Fort & the local village
  • Explore Minneriya National Park to see the wild elephants
  • Witness the cultural dance show at Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic
  • Enjoy a scenic train journey through tea plantations
  • Search for leopards in Yala National Park

Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrive Colombo

Arrive Colombo & transferred to your hotel


Day 02 - Drive to Sigiriya

Drive to Sigiriya visiting Dambulla Cave Temples enroute


Day 03 - In Sigiriya

Full day tour visiting Sigiriya Rock Fort, local village, farms & boat ride


Day 04 - In Sigiriya

Morning visit to Polonnaruwa & later visit to Minneriya National Park to see the wild elephants


Day 05 - Drive to Kandy

Drive to Kandy


Day 06 - In Kandy

Full day tour visiting Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya & the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic


Day 07 - Train to Hatton

Set off for Hatton by train a picturesque journey packed with beautiful mountains, waterfalls and tea plantations.


Day 08 - In Hatton

Visit a tea plantation & factory where the world’s best Ceylon Tea is produced


Day 09 - Drive to Yala National Park

Drive to Yala National Park


Day 10 - In Yala National Park

Morning & Evening Jeep Safaris in the park


Day 11 - Drive to Mirissa

Drive to Mirissa


Day 12 - In Mirissa

Excursion to Galle to explore Galle Fort & the town


Day 13 - Drive to Mirissa

Day at leisure. Optional Blue whales watching marine safari


Day 14 - Departure Transfer

Morning drive to Colombo Airport for your flight back home, or continue with your onward journey with us


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