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

BEST SEASONAL RATEContact us for today’s best available rateRates may increase or decrease according to travel dates, hotel availability, room category, meal plan and inclusions. We check contracted and special promotional rates for your dates before preparing your written quotation. Terms and conditions apply.

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.

The classic island circuit with an extra ancient capital.

BEST SUITED TO

Couples and families seeking the classic Sri Lanka route with a strong balance of discovery and relaxation.

EXPERIENCE PROFILE

Know what makes
this route different.

PACEActive but balancedTRAVEL STYLECulture · Wildlife · Coast

✓ UNESCO heritage✓ Polonnaruwa✓ Scenic train option✓ Yala National Park✓ Beach stay✓ Local culture

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.

Sri Lankan elephants in their natural landscape

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.

Local interactionPrivate transfer

Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle

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.

UNESCO heritage

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.

UNESCO heritageLocal interaction

Sri Lanka's green tea country and central highlands

Day 04

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Discover Kandy, then travel through tea estates, cool mountain scenery and Ramboda Falls to Nuwara Eliya.

Tea country

Sri Lankan leopard in Yala National Park

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.

National park / safariHike or nature trailScenic train option

Day 06

Yala to Bentota

Begin with a wildlife safari in Yala, then tour Galle Fort and continue to your chosen Bentota beach stay.

UNESCO heritageNational park / safariBeach stay

Day 07

Bentota at leisure

A flexible beach day with optional Madu River, responsible turtle conservation and water-sport experiences.

Beach stay

Day 08

Bentota to Colombo

Travel to Colombo and explore the city’s key cultural, historic and modern districts with your chauffeur.

Beach stayCity discovery

Colombo and the final stage of a Sri Lanka journey

Day 09

Departure

Private airport transfer for your departure flight.

Private transfer

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.

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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

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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 seasonal pricing note

Rates may increase or decrease according to travel dates, hotel availability, room category, meal plan and inclusions. We check contracted and special promotional rates for your dates before preparing your written quotation. Terms and conditions apply.

TAILOR THIS ITINERARY

Make this journey yours.

Tell us your dates, preferred hotel level, number of travellers and interests. A Sri Lanka specialist will adjust the route and prepare a written quotation around the way you want to travel.

Contact us for today’s best available rate. Rates may increase or decrease according to travel dates, hotel availability, room category, meal plan and inclusions. We check contracted and special promotional rates for your dates before preparing your written quotation. Terms and conditions apply.

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