Classic Tour

09Days / 08 Nights

Classic yourself in Sri Lanka. Our Classic Tour offers you a memorable holiday experience of Sri Lanka including Heritage sites, Cultural & Religious sites, beautiful landscapes, an adventurous untamed wild safari tour & the real taste of Sri Lanka

DAY 01

Airport Pick up & Overnight stay in Negombo

You will be welcomed & picked up by our chauffer guide from Colombo International airport & transfer to Negombo for your first night stay.
Negombo is also the administrative capital of the Negombo Division. Negombo is known for its huge and old fishing industry with busy fish markets and sandy beaches. The international airport of Sri Lanka is also situated in Negombo Metropolis.

DAY 02

The ancient wonder – Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Breakfast at the hotel and leave for the Magestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Sigiriya (Lion Rock) is a Rock Fortress and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) -5th Century AD for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes.

DAY 3

Explore the Medieval Capital of Ancient Polonnaruwa & Safari adventure to Asian Wild Jumbos

After Breakfast and leave for Polonnaruwa Cultural Site and Ruins.

Polonnaruwa was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to the 13th century AD. This ancient city is today one of the most beautiful centers of this island’s cultural heritage. In its prime, the city, inside it’s 3½ miles strong encircling walls, housed hundreds of thousands of people.

Afternoon Take a jeep safari through the Minneriya National Park , looking for elephants, deer, peacocks, boars, and many kinds of birds.

DAY 4

Golden Rock Temple (Dambulla Cave Temple) and The Temple of Tooth, Kandy.

Breakfast at the hotel and leave for Kandy via Dambulla and Matale. En- Route visit Golden Rock Temple.
Golden Rock is a cave temple which dates back to the 1st Century .BC. Its rock ceiling is one large sweep of colorful frescoes which depict Buddhist mythology and the tales of the Buddha’s previous births. The caves house the largest collection of Buddha statues in one place.
Then travel to Kandy and on the way visit to Matale Spice Garden. In the evening visit Kandy Temple of Tooth. Evening view the Cultural Dance.

DAY 5

Ceylon Tea Experience, Misty Waterfalls and Little England

Breakfast at the hotel and leave for Nuwara Eliya. En-route visits a Tea Factory, Tea Plantation and Ramboda Waterfall.

Nuwara Eliya is a city, in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The city name meaning is “city on the plain (table land)” or “city of light”. The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for Tea production in Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is also known for the temperate, cool climate, the city is known for being the coolest area in Sri Lanka. In the Evening City tour in Nuwara Eliya town and visit the Geogery Lake.

DAY 6

Ravana Waterfall and Untamed Yala National Park

Breakfast at the hotel and leave for Yala. En- Route visit Ravana Waterfall.
In the evening go for a Wild life safari tour in Yala National Park.
Yala National Park – Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, and also adjoining parks. The blocks have individual names such as, Ruhuna National Park (block and Kumana National Park or ‘Yala East’ for the adjoining area. It is situated in the southeast region of the country, and lies in Southern Province and Uva Province. The park covers 979 square kilometers (378 sq mi) and is located about 300 kilometers (190 mi) from Colombo. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu ws one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds.

DAY 7

Sandy Beaches of the South Coast of the Island

Breakfast at the hotel and leave for the sandy beaches of the Southern province of Sri Lanka-” Galle “.

Do sightseeing on the way along the coastal road.

DAY 8

Explore the magnificent “Galle Dutch Fort”

Galle was known as Gimhathiththa before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, when it was the main port on the island. Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, during the Dutch colonial period. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese in South and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between Portuguese architectural styles and native traditions. The city was extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.

Evening, Lazing on a Sun deck reading a book of you choice, and sipping a cool fresh tropical fruit drink of pine apple, Mango, Banana. Its your relaxing day at a pristine southern beach.

DAY 9

Say Good Bye until see you again

Transfer back to your return flight back home from Colombo after an amazing tour of Sri Lanka.

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Popular destinations include Colombo, Kandy, Sigiriya, Galle, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, and the beaches of the south coast like Mirissa and Unawatuna. The Cultural Triangle and wildlife parks like Yala are also must-visits.

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Sri Lanka has a range of transportation options including buses, trains, taxis, and tuk-tuks. For long distances, trains offer scenic routes, while taxis or private drivers are more convenient for shorter trips.

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The best time to visit Sri Lanka depends on the region. The west and south coasts, as well as the hill country, are best visited from December to March. The east coast is ideal from May to September.

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