“An immersive journey through the beauty of Sri Lanka’s nature, prestige history, the wonders of wildlife and the vastness of the sea.”
6 Nights | 7 Days
A tour curated for the blissful summer holidays between April to September, come on board Sri Lanka, a heavenly island that has for several centuries, enticed visitors from all over the world. A spiritual sanctuary with one of the most legendary histories in the world, the country boasts of 7 significant sites declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Your discovery of this treasure island would start from Colombo and then to Galle, the heart of the Southern peninsula. The next destination is the wildlife-rich Yala and subsequently the best train ride in the world which is in Ella. You will then venture into Nuwara Eliya with the blue-hued mountains. We would next escort you to the gallant city of Kandy which houses the Temple of Tooth of Buddha. The world-famous elephant orphanage, the luscious habitats of the botanical garden in Peradeniya, the culture-rich Habarana to the vibrant Matale spice garden would be your next enticing experiences with our private car, driven by a professional chauffer-guide.
Upon your arrival in Colombo, you will be warmly greeted by our chauffeur cum guide who would take you to the beach haven of South for your well-deserved relaxation.Indulge in Colombo en route to Galle (Depending on the time of arrival). Once you tread to Galle, check in at the hotel, and relax.
Dinner and overnight stay in Negombo.
Upon breakfast, we will tour Galle which adorns the timeless architecture and buildings from the Portuguese, and Dutch to the British advents. Be mesmerized by the colonial infrastructure of the old city (IL FORT), with narrow streets and houses perched near the Indian Ocean. Depart to Yala National Park. Check in and enjoy the safari jeep to capture the best of wildlife species from leopards, crocodiles, and elephants to migratory birds.
Dinner and overnight stay in Habarana.
After breakfast, you will head to Ella, and in the afternoon visit Ella village. Along the way visit Kataragama, which is a centre point of pilgrimage with famous temples considered a sacred by Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus. Be awed by the beauty that Ella offers from the sleepy village nestled in a valley peering straight at Ella Gap where you can witness Big Bass lighthouse on a clear night. The surrounding hills, tea plantations and mountains are ideal for a rejoicing trek.
Dinner and overnight stay in Habarana.
After breakfast transfer to Ella train station and departure by the age-old railway to Nanu Oya (about 3 ½ hours): known as one of the most picturesque train rides in the whole world, and it gazes upon the scenic mountains to valleys, and green-blue plantations. Enjoy lunch on the train served in a succulent box. After you will be escorted to Nuwara Eliya, also defined as ” little England” for its magnificent heights and beautiful scenery that surrounds it. After, your driver will escort you to the hotel in Nuwaraeliya, where you can spend your afternoon exploring the city of Nuwaraeliya.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
After breakfast, you will venture into Kandy by road and stop midway to witness the gorgeous Ramboda waterfall. Take a stroll amidst the fresh smell of tea bushes before you are driven to Ramboda Falls and a tea factory alongside a lush tea plantation before lunch.
Arrive in Kandy for lunch and visit the city, the bazaar, and the center of the arts. Enjoy the sights and sounds of cultural dances. We will complete this trip by the awaited visit to the Temple of the Tooth which adorns the tooth relic of Lord Buddha.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
Upon your breakfast at the hotel, your excursion will take you to Peradeniya botanical gardens which is beautifully cultivated with spices, trees, and ayurvedic plants, along with the famous orchid house with over 300 varieties of orchids. Continue to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage and after lunch, enjoy the bliss of shopping and a city tour with a visit to Upper Lake Drive for the best view of the city, for iconic photographs. Walk through the market to experience the sights of local fruits and vegetables with arts and crafts and traditional Sri Lankan batiks, brassware, and gift shops. Witness an unforgettable sunset which flows through Kandy Lake and its banks and enjoy your photography while you are at it.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya.
After a delectable breakfast, you would be escorted to Dambulla to dwell in its famous Temple which dates back to the 2nd century. B.C. Visit the Matale spice garden to discover the spectrum and aroma of thousands of spices used in cooking and medicine. Continue to Habarana in the afternoon can be spent relaxing at the hotel and its wellness center enjoy a forest safari to sightsee the herds of elephants or indulge in an unforgettable village tour and be treated to a tropical lunch from the villages (optional).
Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and be transferred to Sigiriya, known as the best-preserved royal city center in Asia since the first millennium. You will be enchanted by the prestigious rise of the 200-meter rock fortress, with its combination of buildings, trees, pathways, and water gardens built gallantly by King Kashyapa (477AD – 495 AD).
After a delectable tropical local lunch, you will experience Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, which rests on the banks of the lake Parakrama Samudra. You will be amazed by the ancient ruins of spectacular Royal Palaces and many monuments preserved as a UNESCO site. Return to Habarana and as an option, you can enjoy the safari to Minneriya to witness wild elephants.
Dinner and overnight stay in Habarana.
This day would open up with you venturing to Trincomalee or Pasikuddah as per your selected beach that jewels the east coast of Sri Lanka. In the past Trincomalee was the heart of trading as a port to which travellers such as Marco Polo and Tolomeo landed. Enjoy its blissful white sand dunes and turquoise blue sea. You would be provided with accommodation at the selected resort and enjoy the limitless times for relaxation and any activity as per your liking.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Enjoy breakfast and as per your liking, you can enjoy the much-awaited time for sheer relaxation, sea bathing and taking a trek along the endless gorgeous beaches.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya.
The day is yours from breakfast onwards as you enjoy another day of rejuvenation and relaxation by the beach and enjoy any activity as per your preference.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya.
The day is yours from breakfast onwards as you enjoy another day of rejuvenation and relaxation by the beach and enjoy any activity as per your preference.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya.
After breakfast depart to Negombo via Anuradhapura and experience an unforgettable half day day visit in Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. You would then be escorted to Negombo. After checking in at the hotel, enjoy the remarkable sea food dinner at the at the restaurant exclusively handpicked for you by us.
After breakfast, you would be transferred to Colombo for a sightseeing advent and after lunch, you would be taken to the airport for your departure flight back home.
Below 5 Years – FOC
Age between 5 – 12: With Extra Bed – Will Pay 50% of adult rate (when sharing room with parents)
Age between 5 – 12: Without Extra Bed – Will Pay 25% of adult rate (when sharing room with parents)
The presented program schedule is only a suggested itinerary.
You can always let us know your feedback according to your preference and based on this.
We can Taylor make accordingly.
Our trips can always be adapted to your budget and, based on your proposals, contact us for a personalized estimate.
Kindly share the confirmed program with all your travel partners to minimize the errors while on tour.
Standard check-in time and check-out time at the hotels 1400 Hrs – 1200 Hrs.
Availability at hotels is subject to confirmation of the tour and travel dates.
Any international flights to Colombo and from Colombo are not included in this quotation.
The bookings for tickets by train to Nanu Oya and Ella are subject to availability.
Travel insurance is not included in this “The Wonder of the Island”. Since Travel insurance is a mandatory fact as such, we recommend that you obtain insurance coverage from Allianz Insurance or any other company in your country.
Being the destination management company in Sri Lanka, we have the insurance cover applicable for the tour operator liability insurance from the Allianz Insurance which covers areas such as Rafting, Hot Air Balloon, Tracking, Zip Line, Whale Watching, Safari, Biking, Hiking, Fishing, Boat Riding, Water Sports and Camping.
Since your beach holiday is based on Southern Coastal beaches in Sri Lanka, we recommend that you undertake this tour from November to April where you can enjoy crystal beaches for sunbathing.
For this Sri Lanka Classic tour obtaining the required visa(s) is the responsibility of each individual traveller, since the visa requirements vary depending on your nationality we recommend that you check the website www.eta.gov.lk for more information with regard to your visa to visit Sri Lanka.
No refund for unused services.
Splitting of the package is not allowed.
Please note that in the event of local conditions that will prevail at the time of your travel owing to unforeseen circumstances, we will be compelled to make modifications to the tour contents without prior notice.
Prices per person sharing a double room for groups of minimum 3 pax and above.
To confirm the tour, we require an advance payment of 30%, and the balance payment should be settled fourteen days prior to arrival.
For final confirmation of last-minute bookings and the hotel confirmation subject to availability at the time of receiving the payment to our bank account.
In the event of a hotel/s is fully booked and a reservation is cancelled due to payment not received at least 14 days prior to arrival date, we will re-book the hotel/s and confirmation will be subject to availability at that time.
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Any cancellation should be notified in writing, 10 days prior to the arrival date, 25% would be charged, for cancellations made within 7 days, and for ‘No Show’ 100 % would be charged. For any arrivals from 20 December to 10 January full payment is required.
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