Luxury Classic & Beach Tour
Day 1
On arrival in Sri Lanka, please clear immigration, collect your luggage then proceed through the customs green channel to the arrival lobby. You will then be escorted to the car park for your transfer to Colombo.
On arrival in Colombo check into your hotel
Rest of the day at leisure
Dinner and overnight at The Mount Lavinia Hotel 4* (BAY WING)
Day 2
After breakfast this morning proceed to Sigiriya.
En route visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.
Afterwards continue on your journey to Sigiriya
On arrival in Sigiriya check into your hotel
Rest of the day at leisure
Dinner and overnight at The Elephant Corridor (All suite super luxury boutique resort) Sigiriya
Day 3
After breakfast this morning visit Anuradhapura which was the 1st chronicled capital of ancient Ceylon. Sri Lanka's first capital is situated in the dry zone. It is one of Sri Lanka's premier ancient cities.
After visiting Anuradhapura return to your hotel
En route visiting Mihintale, which is considered to be the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
Arrival at Elephant Corridor
Rest of the day at leisure
Dinner and overnight at The Elephant Corridor
Day 4
After an early breakfast you will be driven to Polonnaruwa the ruined city which displays the influences of both Indian and Sinhalese cultures.
Return to your hotel
Rest of the day at leisure
Dinner and overnight at The Elephant Corridor
Day 5
Early morning at 0630 hours, proceed to climb the famous Sigiriya Rock fortress. Considered the 8th wonder of the world, Sigiriya was built in 5 AD by patricide King Kasyappa.
Return to Elephant Corridor for a late breakfast.
This morning after breakfast you will be collected and driven up into the hills and tea growing areas which surround Kandy.
En route you will leave to Dambulla cave temples.
Continue on your journey to Kandy. En route visit a wood carving factory spice garden & a Batik factory.
The drive will take approximately 2 1/2 hours and the road to Kandy is a beautiful one, as you eventually begin the climb up to the delightful hill station.. Girdled by hills, Kandy is a peaceful haven to retire to and enjoy the cool of the climate.
Evening : participate in "Evening pooja at Dalada Maligawa"
Dinner and overnight at The Kandy House (luxury boutique hotel) Kandy
Day 6
After breakfast this morning proceed to the Kandy town for more sightseeing.
Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
After visiting Peradeniya return to your hotel
Rest of the day at leisure
Dinner and overnight at The Kandy House (luxury boutique hotel) Kandy
Day 7
After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
The scenery is breathtaking as you drive on mountainous roads amidst tea gardens and cascading waterfalls. Visit a working tea factory en route and watch the process of complete tea making.
Proceed to your hotel
Rest of the day at leisure
Dinner and overnight at The Tea Factory Hotel 4* Kandapola, Nuwara Eliya
Day 8
After breakfast this morning more sightseeing of the beautiful little town of Nuwara Eliya
Optional visit to Horton Plains
Return to your hotel
Dinner and overnight at The Tea Factory Hotel 4* Kandapola, Nuwara Eliya
Day 9
After breakfast this morning leave for the South Eastern Part of Sri Lanka
Proceed to Kataragama
On arrival check in at your hotel
Late afternoon sightseeing of the town of Kataragama
Return to your hotel
Dinner and overnight at MANDARA Rosen Hotel (formerly known as The Rosen Renaissance Hotel 4*) Kataragama
Day 10
Early morning Jeep safari to Yala National park where you can see Sri Lankan wild animals in their natural state.
Return to the hotel for breakfast
After breakfast, you will begin your trip to Galle, the southern capital of Sri Lanka. Sightseeing tour of Galle...
Check into your hotel
Dinner and overnight at The Lighthouse Hotel and Spa Galle
Day 11
After breakfast this morning leave for Induruwa, further up the coast...
En route, visit the turtle hatchery where turtle eggs are hatched and baby turtles nurtured until they are released into the ocean. If the possibility exists, release a few baby turtles into the sea.
On arrival in Induruwa, check into your resort
Rest of the day at leisure on the beautiful beaches of Induruwa
Dinner and overnight at The Saman Villas (all suite super luxury resort) Induruwa
Day 12
Breakfast
Day at leisure on the beach
Dinner and overnight at The Saman Villas
Day 13
Breakfast
Day at leisure on the beach
Dinner and overnight at The Saman Villas
Day 14
After breakfast this morning leave for the Airport.
The end of a memorable tour!