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Day 01
Airport to Dambulla
Welcome at the airport, visit Pinnawala en route and check in at Dambulla. An optional rural village experience is available.
8 nights / 9 days · PRIVATE JOURNEY
Best of Sri Lanka
Our classic island circuit adds the royal city of Polonnaruwa to a rewarding mix of culture, nature and beach time.
Dambulla · Polonnaruwa · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Yala · Bentota · Colombo
THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
A considered route.
Designed around you.
Our classic island circuit adds the royal city of Polonnaruwa to a rewarding mix of culture, nature and beach time. This published programme is a reliable starting point, not a rigid group tour. We can change the pace, hotel category, meal plan, room arrangement and optional experiences before preparing your personal quotation.
BEST SUITED TO
Couples and families seeking the classic Sri Lanka route with a strong balance of discovery and relaxation.
YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE
Every day connected.
Nothing rushed.
Travel times, suggested stops and activity timings are checked again when we prepare your quotation. The final programme will reflect your flights, hotel availability and preferred pace.
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Day 02
Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the morning and continue to Polonnaruwa for an introduction to the monuments of Sri Lanka’s medieval royal capital.
03
Day 03
Dambulla to Kandy
Travel through Matale’s spice-growing region, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and enjoy a traditional cultural performance after reaching Kandy.
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Day 04
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Discover Kandy, then travel through tea estates, cool mountain scenery and Ramboda Falls to Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 05
Nuwara Eliya to Yala
Continue via Ella, Ravana Falls and Little Adam’s Peak. Add the Nanu Oya–Ella rail journey when schedules and seats allow.
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Day 06
Yala to Bentota
Begin with a wildlife safari in Yala, then tour Galle Fort and continue to your chosen Bentota beach stay.
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Day 07
Bentota at leisure
A flexible beach day with optional Madu River, responsible turtle conservation and water-sport experiences.
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Day 08
Bentota to Colombo
Travel to Colombo and explore the city’s key cultural, historic and modern districts with your chauffeur.
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Day 09
Departure
Private airport transfer for your departure flight.
CLEAR BEFORE YOU BOOK
What is planned.
What is quoted separately.
Your final proposal will list the confirmed hotels, room types, meal plan, tickets and any additional services in full.
Included services
- Airport welcome, pick-up and departure transfer
- Arrival assistance at Bandaranaike International Airport
- Private air-conditioned car or van throughout the journey
- Experienced English-speaking chauffeur for the entire route
- Kandy city tour of approximately three hours
- Galle city tour of approximately three hours
- Colombo city tour of approximately three hours
- Nuwara Eliya city tour of approximately two hours
- Visits to selected gem, batik and Sri Lankan handicraft centres
- Vehicle fuel, local vehicle insurance and applicable government taxes
Not included
- International flights and visa-related costs
- Entrance fees and activity charges unless specifically listed in your quotation
- Meals and beverages not confirmed in the final itinerary
- Camera and video permits where applicable
- Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
- Tips for the chauffeur, guides and hotel teams
- Personal expenses, optional activities and minibar charges
- Early check-in, late checkout and services requested outside the confirmed programme
Important planning note
No hotel or activity is reserved until you approve the proposal and pay the agreed deposit. Train seats, safari times and seasonal activities remain subject to availability and operating conditions. We will always explain practical alternatives.
TAILOR THIS ITINERARY
Customise your trip.
Tell us your dates, preferred hotel level, number of travellers and interests. A Sri Lanka specialist will prepare a personal route and quotation around the way you want to travel.
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