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Classic Island Tour of Sri Lanka
17 days from £3499 per person

Sigiriya | Kandy | Nuwara Eliya | Yala National Park | Galle



This in-depth tour encompasses all the major sites of the Cultural Triangle before taking a leisurely route through the centre and south visiting temples, tea plantations and a national park to reach one of the glorious beaches that stretches the length of the southwest coast. Highlights of the north include Anuradhapura, 4th century BC cradle of Buddhism, the exquisite carved rock Buddhas at Polonnaruwa and Kandy with its wonderful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and the Temple of the Tooth. Carry on up to the High Country to relax on a charming tea plantation before going to the elephant and leopard filled Yala National Park located in the southeast. Follow the coast and explore the fort in Galle, then head north to beautiful beaches of northern Galle where you can relax and soak in the Sri Lankan sun. This tour is purely a suggested itinerary. It can be booked as is or alternatively used as a starting point for creating your own perfect bespoke holiday to Sri Lanka.


Itinerary Details

Day 1 - In Transit

Overnight flight to Colombo

Day 2 - Vil Uyana - Sigiriya

On arrival, your driver will take you to Sigiriya in the Cultural Triangle.

Day 3 - Vil Uyana - Sigiriya

Day exploring Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.

Day 4 - Vil Uyana - Sigiriya

Day exploring Anuradhapura and the cave temples at Dambulla.

Day 5 - Earl's Regency - Kandy

Drive to Kandy. En-route visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphange. On arrival in Kandy vist the Temple of the Tooth.

Day 6 - Earl's Regency - Kandy

In the morning visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 7 - Grand Hotel - Nuwara Eliya

Drive to Nuwara Eliya. In the afternoon visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens.

Day 8 - Grand Hotel - Nuwara Eliya

Today explore the Horton Plains.

Day 9 - Yala Village - Yala National Park

Drive to Yala National Park. Afternoon game drive.

Day 10 - Yala Village - Yala National Park

Morning and afternoon game drives.

Day 11 - Galle Fort Hotel - Galle

Drive to Galle. Afternoon sightseeing in Galle Fort.

Day 12 - Galle Fort Hotel - Galle

Day at leisure.

Day 13 - Aditya - Galle

Drive to Aditiya. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 14 - Aditya - Galle

Day at leisure.

Day 15 - Aditya - Galle

Day at leisure.

Day 16 - Aditya - Galle

Day at leisure.

Day 17 - In Transit

Transfer to Colombo for flight home.


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