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True Sri Lanka (8 Nights / 9 Days)

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This Classical Sri Lanka Tour is one of the most travelled itineraries and remains the perfect introduction to this mesmerizing island nation. Loved by travellers from around the globe, it offers an unforgettable journey through Sri Lanka’s most iconic and captivating destinations.

This tour takes you through the fascinating Cultural Triangle, the charming hill-country town of Kandy, and the lush, rolling tea plantations that showcase the island’s natural beauty.

But this isn’t just a typical tour. We uncover the hidden gems and authentic experiences that make this island so unique. From ancient cities and cultural treasures to scenic backroads and local wonders, it is your gateway to discovering the real Sri Lanka—a land of timeless beauty, rich history, and unforgettable moments.

Family and Group Friendly

Professionally Guided

Languages Supported

Negombo I Anuradhapura I Sigiriya I Minneriya National Park I Dambulla cave I Kandy I Nuwara Eliya

DAY 01 - Negombo

At the airport you will be met by your chauffeur for a private transfer to your hotel in Negombo, a coastal town (15km / approx. 25 mins).

DAY 02 - Cultural Triangle

After breakfast, leave Negombo and drive to the ‘Cultural Triangle’ (200 km / approx. 4 hrs). If you start early you may visit the local fish market in Negombo.

DAY 03 - Cultural Triangle - Polonnaruwa

After breakfast drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Polonnaruwa. The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, today you will visit multiple archaeological sites.

DAY 04 - Cultural Triangle - Sigiriya - Minneriya

Set off this morning for Sigiriya, also known as the ‘Lion Rock’ (25km / approx. 45 mins). This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. Later in the afternoon you will drive to Minneriya National Park for a 2-3 hour jeep safari (20km / approx 45 mins). The plains and forests of this park are home to herds of elephants who come to graze and to bathe in the tank’s waters.

DAY 05 - Cultural Triangle - Dambulla - Kandy

Today you will drive towards Kandy with a stop to visit the Dambulla cave temples en route (95km / approx. 3 hrs). Continue the drive to Kandy where you will arrive in the afternoon.

DAY 06 - Kandy

After breakfast enjoy a morning tour of Kandy including a walk by the lake, a visit to the bustling local market and a stop at the British Garrison Cemetery (closed on Sundays). Continue to the beautiful Peradeniya Botanic Gardens (10km / approx. 45 mins) to enjoy a leisurely stroll among the orchids and royal palms. Late afternoon you will head to a local hall to watch a show of traditional Sri Lankan music, dance and drumming. Afterwards you’ll visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, known locally as Sri Dalada Maligawa, the most sacred temple in the whole of Sri Lanka.

DAY 07 - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

Journey on one of the most scenic train trips in the world through Sri Lanka’s emerald-hued tea plantations between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 08 - Nuwara Eliya

This morning take a walk around the town centre, passing the Victorian post office, the old Hill Club and golf course before a stop at Holy Trinity Church, a quaint building constructed by the British in the mid 19th Century.

DAY 09 - Nuwara Eliya - Airport

Spend the morning relaxing in the cool hills of Sri Lanka before driving past picturesque scenery on the way back to the airport for your onward flight (180km / approx. 5 hrs)