Classical Sri Lanka
Classical Sri Lanka: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Discover the timeless beauty and rich heritage of Sri Lanka with a classical journey that takes you through the island’s ancient kingdoms, cultural treasures, and breathtaking landscapes. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, majestic temples, historic cities, and iconic landmarks that showcase Sri Lanka’s fascinating history and traditions.
From the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa to the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy and the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress, this journey offers a deep connection with Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage. Experience scenic hill-country landscapes, lush tea plantations, traditional villages, and warm Sri Lankan hospitality along the way.
Travel through centuries of history while enjoying unforgettable experiences, including cultural performances, authentic local cuisine, wildlife encounters, and peaceful moments surrounded by nature. The Classical Sri Lanka Tour is the perfect choice for travelers seeking a meaningful blend of heritage, adventure, and authentic island experiences.
Tour Itinerary
Day 01 - Colombo Airport (BIA) --> Negombo
- Travel Time
- Accommodations
- Meal Plan
- 15 Min
- Negombo
- HB
- Travel Time
- 15Min
- Accommodations
- Negombo
- Meal Plan
- HB
Tour Highlights
- Arrival in Colombo BIA Airport, your tour guide will pick you at the right time at arrival gate.
- Your tour guide will assist you in the airport and drop you to the hotel in Negombo, near Colombo Airport.
- Fully air-conditioned luxury tourist vehicle will be given for you for the entire tour.
- If time permits, you will visit Negombo Beach, the historic Dutch Canal, Negombo Lagoon, and the famous Fish Market.
- Overnight stay in a beach hotel in Negombo.
Day 02 - Negombo --> Anuradhapura
- Travel Time
- Accommodations
- Meal Plan
- 3 Hours
- Anuradhapura
- HB
- Travel Time
- 3Hrs
- Accommodations
- Anuradhapura
- Meal Plan
- HB
Tour Highlights
- After breakfast you will travel to ancient kingdom Anuradhapura, which is first and longest serving capital in Sri Lankan history.
- Explore the most attractive, ancient and historical places in Anuradhapura.
- Visit Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest Bo tree in the world.
- Visit Ruwan Weli Pagoda where Lord Buddha’s relics are kept inside.
- Overnight stay in comfortable hotel in Anuradhapura.
Day 03 - Anuradhapura --> Minneriya --> Polonnaruwa
- Travel Time
- Accommodations
- Meal Plan
- 2Hrs 15Min
- Polonnaruwa
- HB
- Travel Time
- 2Hrs 15Min
- Accommodations
- Pollonnaruwa
- Meal Plan
- HB
Tour Highlights
- After breakfast you will be travelling to Mihintale Rock and temple where Buddhism first took hold on the island and left behind an assortment of relics and monuments on the rocky hillside.
- After Mihintale, you will travel to Minneriya National Park to see large herd of elephants.
- Within the Minneriya park you will travel in a Safari Jeep.
- Then you will travel to Kingdom of Polonnaruwa and explore ancient ruins which were created 12th century.
- Overnight stay in comfortable hotel in Polonnaruwa.
Day 04 - Polonnaruwa --> Habarana --> Sigiriya
- Travel Time
- Accommodations
- Meal Plan
- 1Hr 30Min
- Sigiriya
- HB
- Travel Time
- 1Hr 30Min
- Accommodations
- Sigiriya
- Meal Plan
- HB
Tour Highlights
- After breakfast you will Explore the most attractive, ancient and historical places in Polonnaruwa.
- Then you will travel to Sigiriya which is UNESCO world heritage Sigiriya Rock Fortress.After breakfast you will Explore the most attractive, ancient and historical places in Polonnaruwa.tem
- Our tour guide will provide you with information about Sigiriya, it’s history and surrounding architecture and ruins.
- Visit famous hiking spot “Pidurangala Rock” where you see the spectacular view of Sigiriya Rock.
- After Pidurangala hike, you will visit Sigiriya Village to see authentic rural life with Bullock Cart rides, traditional cooking demonstrations and village lunch experiences.
- Overnight stay in comfortable hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 05 – Sigiriya --> Kandy
- Travel Time
- Accommodations
- Meal Plan
- 3Hrs 45Min
- Kandy
- HB
- Travel Time
- 3Hrs 45Min
- Accommodations
- Kandy
- Meal Plan
- HB
Tour Highlights
- After breakfast you will travel to Kingdom of Kandy.
- En route visit Matale Spice Garden (Authentic Sri Lankan Spices & its handmade products).
- After lunch you will visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden where you will see beautiful flowers and different kind of trees and landscaping.
- In the afternoon visit Temple of the Tooth (Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth relic) and see Kandy Cultural Show (3 dancing styles in sri lanka).
- Overnight stay in comfortable hotel in Kandy.
Day 06 – Kandy
- Travel Time
- Accommodations
- Meal Plan
- Travelling short distances
- Kandy
- HB
- Travel Time
- Travelling Short Distances
- Accommodations
- Kandy
- Meal Plan
- HB
Tour Highlights
- After breakfast you will travel to Ambuluwawa mountain view point &nature reserve.
- Then you will explore Kandy city and explore and visit Kandy Art and craft wood carving gallery.
- Then you will visit and explore Gem museum, Batik cloth shops.
- Overnight stay in comfortable hotel in Kandy.
Day 07 - Kandy --> Nuwara Eliya
- Travel Time
- Accommodations
- Meal Plan
- 3Hrs 30Min
- Nuwara Eliya
- HB
- Travel Time
- 3Hrs 30Min
- Accommodations
- Nuwara Eliya
- Meal Plan
- HB
Tour Highlights
- After breakfast you will travel to Nuwara Eliya (Little England) where you will see beautiful misty mountains, waterfalls while enjoying cool climate.
- En route you will visit temple loop (Embakke Temple Woodcarvings, Gadoladeniya Stone carvings, Lankathilake)
- On your way you will see Ramboda waterfall.
- En route you will visit Damro Tea Factory and Tea Shop.
- Overnight stay in comfortable hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 08 - Nuwara Eliya
- Travel Time
- Accommodations
- Meal Plan
- Travelling short distances
- Nuwara Eliya
- HB
- Travel Time
- Travelling Short Distances
- Accommodations
- Nuwara Eliya
- Meal Plan
- HB
Tour Highlights
- Early in the morning 5 am get your breakfast packets from hotel and start travelling to Horton Plains National Park which is a breath-taking location with mist and cool climate, wild life and greenery grassland.
- At Horton Plains trek you will walk 9 km up and down while enjoying the Bakers Fall and World’s End view.
- After exploring the Horton Plains, you will travel to famous Ambewela Farm (New Zealand Farm) to see dairy production factory.
- Back to Nuwara Eliya for lunch and in the afternoon explore Nuwara Eliya City & Gregory Lake Leisure Paradise.
- Overnight stay in comfortable hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 09 – Nuwara Eliya --> Ella
- Travel Time
- Accommodations
- Meal Plan
- 2Hrs
- Ella
- HB
- Travel Time
- 2Hrs
- Accommodations
- Ella
- Meal Plan
- HB
Tour Highlights
- After breakfast you will travel to Ella nature paradise and enjoy 360 panoramic view at little Adams Peak.
- En route visit Ella Gap and world famous Nine Arch Bridge.
- On you way you will stop at beautiful places and get photographs as well.
- Overnight stay in a hotel in Ella.
Day 10 – Ella --> Tissamaharama
- Travel Time
- Accommodations
- Meal Plan
- 2Hrs 15Min
- Tissamaharama
- HB
- Travel Time
- 2Hrs 15Min
- Accommodations
- Tissamaharama
- Meal Plan
- HB
Tour Highlights
- After breakfast you will start your journey to travel Tissamaharama.
- At Tissamaharama, you will visit famous Tissamaharama temple, Tissa lake, Debarawewa Lake
- Then you will visit famous Kirinda beach with scenic blend of golden sands, rocky outcrops, and cultural heritage, with views extending toward the Indian Ocean and nearby wildlife reserves.
- Overnight stay in hotel in Tissamaharama.
Day 11 – Tissamaharama --> Yala --> Unawatuna
- Travel Time
- Accommodations
- Meal Plan
- 3Hrs
- Unawatuna
- HB
- Travel Time
- 3Hrs
- Accommodations
- Unawatuna
- Meal Plan
- HB
Tour Highlights
- Early in the morning you will take part in the jeep safari at Yala National Park where you can see Wild animals like leopards, Elephants, Birds, Crocodiles and deer.
- On your way you can take the Nilwala River Safari down the Nilwala river to see Crocodiles, Birds, Mangrove scenery.
- Afternoon you will be travelling to the famous world Galle city.
- En route you will visit famous tourist beach, Unawatuna Jungle Beach to explore the sandy beach where you have to walk down the jungle to reach the beautiful beach.
- Overnight stay in a Beach hotel in Unawatuna.
Day 12 – Unawatuna --> Negombo and Departure
- Travel Time
- Accommodations
- Meal Plan
- 2Hrs 45Min
- Travel Time
- 2Hrs 45Min
- Accommodations
- Meal Plan
Tour Highlights
- After breakfast you will visit Mihiripanna beach to see large size sea turtles comes to the shore and look for food.
- Then you can travel to world famous Galle city and explore world famous Dutch Fort.
- Lunch at Galle restaurant.
- After lunch you will travel to Negombo passing Colombo city.
- Travel to Colombo BIA Airport and assist in the departure.
- Airport Pickup and Drop.
- Hotel accommodations with agreed meal plan.
- Comfortable A/c private car/van/bus transport.
- Water bottles.
- Fuel & Highway Charges.
- Government taxes.
- English speaking tour guide for the whole tour.
- Personal expenses & tips.
- Site entrance tickets, external tour guide cost and safari jeep cost (if not included in the confirmed proposal)
- Meals which are not included in the confirmed proposal.
- Air tickets fare and Visa charges.
- Travel Insurance.
- Additional expenses like chargeable services/facilities in Hotels.
- Additional meals ordered from Hotels.
- Late check-outs & early check-in charges
- The company reserves the right to modify the itinerary due to weather conditions, safety concerns, road closures, government restrictions, or other unavoidable circumstances.
- Once booking details are submitted and confirmed by you, we will proceed with the the Hotel booking and other services bookings. At this stage, we require a 30% advance payment from you.
- The balance payment of the tour cost is required on arrival.
- No refund for cancellations made with less than 30 days from the start of a tour and for No-show.
