10 Days / 9 Nights

Classic Sri Lanka Tour

A complete journey covering Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdoms, misty highlands, wildlife safaris, and golden beaches

Day 1 – Arrival → Sigiriya / Dambulla

Transition from coastal lowlands to Sri Lanka’s cultural highlands

Lodging

  • Kandy

Activities

  • Airport pickup
  • Transfer to Cultural Triangle
  • Evening leisure

Key Attractions

  • Rural countryside
  • Sigiriya surroundings

Day 2 – Sigiriya & Dambulla

Witnessing 5th-century architecture and ancient artistic brilliance

Lodging

  • Dambulla / Sigiriya

Activities

  • Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple

Key Attractions

  • Sigiriya frescoes
  • Lion Rock summit
  • Cave murals and statues

Day 3 – Polonnaruwa Ancient City

Exploring a medieval kingdom surrounded by nature

Lodging

  • Polonnaruwa

Activities

  • Spice garden visit (Matale)
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Evening cultural dance

Key Attractions

  • Rock-carved Buddha statues
  • Parakrama Samudraya reservoir

Day 4 – Polonnaruwa → Kandy

Experiencing Sri Lanka’s living spiritual traditions

Lodging

  • Nuwara Eliya

Activities

  • Drive through tea estates
  • Visit tea plantation
  • Tea factory tour

Key Attractions

  • Sacred Temple
  • Kandyan cultural performance

Day 5 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Learning how world-famous Ceylon tea is produced

Lodging

  • Nuwara Eliya

Activities

  • Tea plantation visit
  • Tea factory tour
  • Explore colonial Nuwara Eliya

Key Attractions

  • Rolling tea estates
  • Gregory Lake

Day 6 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella

One of the most scenic train journeys in the world

Lodging

  • Ella

Activities

  • Scenic train ride (optional)
  • Visit Nine Arches Bridge
  • Explore Ella town

Key Attractions

  • Mountain rail journey
  • Panoramic hill views

Day 7 – Ella → Yala

Jeep safari to spot leopards, elephants, and exotic birds

Lodging

  • Yala / Tissamaharama

Activities

  • Visit Ravana Falls
  • Transfer to Yala
  • Evening safari (optional)

Key Attractions

  • Yala National Park
  • Wildlife spotting

Day 8 – Yala → Galle

Walking along centuries-old fort walls at sunset

Lodging

  • Galle

Activities

  • Morning safari (optional)
  • Drive along southern coast
  • Explore Galle Dutch Fort

Key Attractions

  • Colonial fort
  • Ocean views

Day 9 – Galle → Bentota

River safari through tropical mangroves

Lodging

  • Bentota

Activities

  • Relax at the beach
  • Madu River boat safari
  • Visit turtle hatchery

Key Attractions

  • Mangrove ecosystem
  • Golden beaches

Day 10 – Bentota → Colombo → Departure

Ending the journey with beach relaxation before departure

Lodging

  • N/A

Activities

  • Leisure morning
  • Transfer to Colombo
  • Airport drop-off

Key Attractions

  • Coastal views
  • Optional Colombo city stop
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