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15-Day Classic Tour of Sri Lanka

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Overview

Spend 15 days in Sri Lanka indulging in a tropical paradise!

This itinerary gives you the best that this beautiful country can offer, including ancient cities, tea-growing hills, wildlife parks and Indian Ocean beaches - combined with staying in some of the finest hotels.

Explore the island while touring in a car with your personal driver who is also a knowledgeable guide.

One of your highlights will be a trip to Minneriya National Park, where you can watch large elephant herds quenching their thirsts on the banks of the river - it is said to be the largest known meeting place of Asian elephants in the world!
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Hiking & Trekking
Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1

Negombo Coastal City

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Negombo Coastal City

Welcome to your 15 days in Sri Lanka! Your friendly driver and guide will welcome you in the arrivals hall and transfer you to the fishing village of Negombo, located near the airport so you can relax after a long journey. Not only is Negombo known for its stunning beach, but this coastal city also has a rich history to share with its visitors. Take the afternoon to chill out in the hotel or to explore Negombo at your leisure.

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    Accommodation

    Rani Beach Resort3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Negombo

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Negombo

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Gampaha

    Negombo

Day 2

The Ancient City of Anuradhapura

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The Ancient City of Anuradhapura

After a hearty breakfast at your hotel, you will depart to Anuradhapura. This ancient city was built around a cutting from the 'Tree of Enlightenment', Buddha's fig tree, brought to the area in the 3rd century B.C. Today's tour you will take you on a visit to the ancient Buddhist ruins and discover an enigmatic city aged more than 1500 years old.

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    Accommodation

    Oak Ray Elephant Lake3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    AnuradhapuraOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Negombo to Anuradhapura

    Private Driver from Anuradhapura to Palitha Homestay

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Gampaha

    Anuradhapura

    Matale

Day 3

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

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Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

This morning you will visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, also known as Lion Rock due to the shape of the original rock formation - the only remaining features are a pair of huge clawed feet! If time permits, you'll stop off at Sigiriya Village for an authentic village tour. En route back to the hotel, you have the option to visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa which features a large number of ancient structures such as palaces, temples, tombs and statues.

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    Accommodation

    Oak Ray Elephant Lake3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sigiriya Lion RockOptional Activity

    PolonnaruwaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Oak Ray Elephant Lake to Sigiriya Lion Rock

    Private Driver from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa

    Private Driver from Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Matale

    Sigiriya

    Polonnaruwa

Day 4

Jeep Safari in Minneriya National Park

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Jeep Safari in Minneriya National Park

This morning you will make your way to the cultural triangle located in the centre of the island. Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, followed by a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park. Here you will see wild elephants which are often present in huge numbers and wading birds. Enjoy an evening at Oak Ray Elephant Lake with calming views over the water.

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    Accommodation

    Oak Ray Elephant Lake3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Dambulla Cave TempleOptional Activity

    Minneriya National Park SafariOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Oak Ray Elephant Lake to Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple

    Private Driver from Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka to Minneriya National Park SAFARI

    Private Driver from Minneriya National Park SAFARI, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, Rambawilla, Sri Lanka to Oak Ray Elephant Lake

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Matale

    Dambulla

    North Central Province

Day 5

Kandy and Spice Garden Tour

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Kandy and Spice Garden Tour

You will be transferred to Kandy after breakfast at your hotel. On the way, you'll stop off for a guided educational tour around the spice garden at Iswara Ayurvedic Village where you will be introduced to the wonderful world of spices and herbs. At the heart of Kandy City is the scenic Kandy Lake, which is a popular place to take a stroll in. Kandy is famed for its many sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth shrine.

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    Accommodation

    Oak Ray Regency Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Iswara Ayurvedic Village Spice GardenOptional Activity

    Sri Dalada MaligawaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Oak Ray Elephant Lake to Kandy

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Matale

    Kandy

Day 6

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden

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Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden

After breakfast at your hotel, you will depart for the Peradeniya Botanical garden in the morning. The gardens are particularly well-known for their impressive variety of orchids and tropical surroundings. After the visit, you can take a wander around Kandy City where you can try some traditional food from a local restaurant. In the evening you will enjoy a traditional cultural dance show and then head back to your hotel for an overnight stay.

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    Accommodation

    Oak Ray Regency Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Peradeniya Royal Botanic GardensOptional Activity

    Kandyan Cultural Dance ShowOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Oak Ray Regency Hotel to Kandy City Centre

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

Day 7

Nuwara Eliya "The Little England"

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Nuwara Eliya "The Little England"

Today you will proceed to the tea country, where you will be treated to fantastic views out over the tea plantations and will see pickers working the harvest. In the afternoon, head to the Ramboda Waterfall viewpoint, where the cascading water is a sight to behold. Nuwara Eliya means "city on the plain" or "city of light". Have a walk around Lake Gregory which is surrounded by lush scenery and a fresh mountain breeze and enjoy an evening coffee with fantastic views.

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    Accommodation

    Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ramboda Falls

    Gregory Lake

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

    Central Province

    Nuwara Eliya

Day 8

Trekking in Horton Plain’s National Park

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Trekking in Horton Plain’s National Park

Today you will have an early start to the day as you drive to Horton Plain’s National Park for a trek to the place called World’s End. This 8-kilometre guided walk passes through some beautiful scenery and on a clear day, you might be able to see Adam’s Peak. Visit New Zealand and Ambewala Farms on the way. Enjoy a Little England City Tour in the afternoon before making your way back to the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

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    Accommodation

    Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Horton Plains National ParkOptional Activity

    New Zealand FarmOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Oak-Ray Summer Hill Breeze Hotel to New Zealand Farm.

    Private Driver from New Zealand Farm to CITY CENTER

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Nuwara Eliya

Day 9

Scenic Train Ride From Nuwara Eliya to Ella

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Scenic Train Ride From Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Experience the panoramic view from the highest mountain in Sri Lanka "Piduruthalagala Mountain". Enjoy a scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, which is a small and quaint mountain village. Climb Ravana Ella Caves, part of a network of caves said to be connected to the Ravana Ella Waterfall, to discover unseen history. After, you will walk to the top of Little Adam's Peak to take in the view and a beautiful sunset that never ceases to amaze visitors.

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    Accommodation

    Ella Gap Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pidurutalagala

    Little Adam's Peak

    Ravana's Cave

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Oak-Ray Summer Hill Breeze Hotel to Nanuoya

    Train from Nanuoya to Ella Railway Station

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Nuwara Eliya

    Central Province

    Uva Province

    Ella

Day 10

Yala Nature Reserve

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Yala Nature Reserve

Today you'll take the road to the south of the country to reach Yala, passing through the wide Ravana Falls, where you can watch the water gushing down a concave rock. Yala features a nature reserve with a national park and is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species. It contains the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, as well as Asian elephants, sloth bears, sambas, jackals, spotted deer and crocodiles.

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    Accommodation

    Oak Ray Lake Tissa Resort3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ravana Falls

    Yala National ParkOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel to Yala National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ella

    Uva Province

    Southern Province

    Tissamaharama

Day 11

Bentota and Long Golden Beaches

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Bentota and Long Golden Beaches

Drive to Hummanaya Blow Hole in the morning. Then you'll visit Galle Dutch Fort which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast. Continuing further south you'll reach Bentota which features a beautiful white sandy beach. There are a plethora of activities to indulge in here such as snorkelling, sailing, diving or canoeing. Relax at the hotel swimming pool or enjoy some beach time in the afternoon.

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    Accommodation

    Temple Tree Resort & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hummanaya Blow Hole

    Galle Dutch Fort

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tissa Lake to Bentota

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Tissamaharama

    Hambantota

    Galle

    Bentota

Day 12

River Cruise in Madhu Ganga

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River Cruise in Madhu Ganga

This morning you have the option to embark on an exciting river cruise in Madhu Ganga, where you will see beautiful mangrove islands teeming with wildlife and nature. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit a turtle hatchery and learn how these beautiful creatures are getting a helping hand with this conservation programme.

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    Accommodation

    Temple Tree Resort & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Madu River Boat SafariOptional Activity

    Sea Turtle HatcheryOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Temple Tree Resort & Spa to Madu River Safari

    Private Driver from Madu River Safari to Bentota

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Bentota

    Southern Province

    Habaraduwa

Day 13

Free Time at Temple Tree Resort & Spa

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Free Time at Temple Tree Resort & Spa

Today you have a free day to spend as you wish! You can enjoy your time relaxing at the hotel or you can walk down from your room and enjoy the beauty of the Indian Ocean. Indulge in a beach day snorkelling, sunbathing or swimming. Alternatively, you can try some of the pampering treatments available at the onsite spa. The choice is yours!

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    Accommodation

    Temple Tree Resort & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Temple Tree Resort & Spa Free Time

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Bentota

    Southern Province

Day 14

Colombo and Shopping

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Colombo and Shopping

Proceed to the rich colonial heritage port city of Colombo. The city is a contrast itself, with mansions, lush gardens, temples, monuments and fine dining options. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha. Go shopping in ODEL with boutiques filled with international brands and local art and fabrics. Take a walk in Marine Drive in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Ceylon City Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Independence Square

    Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

    Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

    Galle Face Green

    ODEL Shopping ComplexOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Temple Tree Resort & Spa to Colombo

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Bentota

    Colombo

Day 15

Departure and Drive to the Airport

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Departure and Drive to the Airport

Sadly this is the last day of your wonderful 15 days in Sri Lanka. After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Katunayake International Airport in time for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ceylon City Hotel, Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Colombo

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 12 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 14 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

You will receive a local sim card upon arrival.
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