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Goatfell Bungalow, Nuwara Eliya

Classic Tour Of Sri Lanka

The Most Popular Tour Of Sri Lanka 

Who Should Do This Tour?

A tried and tested tour itinerary that remains overwhelmingly popular with visitors to Sri Lanka. Two nights at each of the main locations allows for relaxed travel between the major sites of interest.

  • 1 night stay at Colombo on arrival.
  • 2 nights exploring the ancient cities and lost in the jungle temples of the Cultural Triangle.
  • 2 night stay at the old Royal capital of Kandy, Sri Lanka’s prettiest town.
  • Travel on the world famous Hill Country Train Journey disembarking at the legendary old British Hill Station of Nuwara Eliya for a 1 night stay.
  • Drive through spectacular landscapes of the tea covered Hill Country to end up at a beach resort of your choice.

Day 1 - Colombo

Travel Time: Within 30 Minutes


  • Relax By The Pool And Unwind On Arrival At Your Hotel.



  • Sample Colombo’s Fabulous Fine Dining With Some Of Asia’s Finest Restaurants Such As Ministry Of Crab, Nihonbashi, Ceylon Curry Club And Upali’s.

Day 2 - Sigiriya

Travel Time: Within 3 Hours


  • Walk And Bathe With Rescued Elephants At The Millennium Elephant Foundation Or Visit The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • The Golden Cave Temple At Dambulla, Sri Lanka's Artistic Masterpiece.

Day 3 – Sigiriya

Local Sightseeing

  • A Curated Tour Of The Awe Inspiring Sigiriya Rock Fortress, One Of The Great Wonders Of The Ancient World With A Knowledge Guide.


  • Observe Wild Elephants At Minneriya Or Kaudulla National Parks. During ‘The Gathering’ Of Elephants (Jul-Oct) Up To 300 Elephants Can Be Seen Feeding By The Waters Edge.

Day 4 – Kandy

Travel Time: Within 2 Hours

  • Explore the Old Royal Capital Of Kandy With Its Pretty Lake, Colonial Heritage Quarter And The Amazing Kandy View Point
  • Witness The Evening Pooja At The Temple Of The Buddha’s Tooth To The Sound Of Hypnotic Kandyan Drummers With A Walk Around The 4 Temples Courtyard – The Most Atmospheric Experience In Sri Lanka.

Day 5 – Kandy

Local Sightseeing

  • Visit The Orchid House And Palm Lined Avenues At Peradeniya Gardens Housing One Of The World's Best Tropical Plant Collections Electric Buggies Available For Hire.
  • Enjoy Unique And Authentic Sri Lankan Dinner At The Elephant Stables Made By Master Chef Indika, One Of The Finest Local Chefs in Sri Lanka

Day 6 – Nuwara Eliya

Travel Time: Approx 4 Hour By Train

  • The World's Most Beautiful Train Journey Through Sri Lanka's Magnificent Hill Country.
  • (1 st Class Luxury Carriage)
    DEP KANDY: 08:45 I ARR NANU OYA: 12:40
    A Journey Of Approx 3.5 Hours
  • Drive Around The Legendary Old British Hill Station Of Nuwara Eliya With Gregory's Lake, The Hill Club And Old Post Office
  • Enjoy Lunch In The Conservatory Of The Grand Hotel (1889)

Day 7 – To Your Beach Hotel

Travel Time : Approx 5 hours

  • Visit The Pedro or Labookellie Tea Factory For A Guided Tour And A Cup of Ceylon Tea!
  • Journey To The Lowlands Via The Tea Estates Of The Great Western Range, With Devon And St Clair’s Falls By The Roadside.
  • Enjoy Lunch Or Snacks At The Mlesna Tea Castle Overlooking Devon Falls With Exclusive Designer Teas Available For Purchase.

MAKE AN ENQUIRY

Our Featured Tour Hotels

Shangri La - Colombo
Luxury hotel of the world famous hotel chain with an unsurpassed location overlooking the Indian Ocean and the Galle Face Green.
Jetwing Lake - Dambulla
Mid - size luxury hotel in lush tropical lakeside surrounding with a lovely relaxed feel and well- appointed rooms
The Elephant Stables - Kandy
The former residence of the island’s most aristocratic family now one of the island’s premier boutique hotels with chic interiors and amazing views.
The Elephant Stables - Kandy
W15 Lake Gregory - Nuwara Eliya
Delightful luxury colinial bunglow with heated indoor pool and views of the charming Lake Gregory

Our Featured Beach Hotels

Radisson Blu
GalleA large 175 room contemporary 4 star resort hotel on an idyllic beach just outside the old town of Galle.
Galle
Cinnamon Beach
BentotaA brand new resort hotel re-built in the style of architect Geoffrey Bawa’s original masterpiece between lagoon and sea.
Bentota
Saman Villas
BentotaSri lanka’s classic boutique beach villas on a spectacular promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean now lovingly renovated and upgraded.
Bentota
Anantara Peace Haven Resort
TangalleDeluxe rooms, suites and villas in international South East Asian style in one of the most impressive beach locations in Sri Lanka.
Tangalle
Amanwella
TangalleA chic and stylish jetsetter beach escape from Aman hotels on a hillock overlooking a crescent shaped beach near Tangalle.
Tangalle

Some Activities Possible From Your Beach Hotel

Carnivorous Pitcher Plant At Sinharaja

  • A Curated Walk Around The Galle Fort And Ramparts With A Local English Speaking Guide Through A Perfectly Preserved Old Town That Is Straight Out Of The Pirates Of The Caribbean!
  • Explore The Mighty And Misty Sinharaja Rainforest Along The Waterfalls Trail – One Of Asia’s Great Bio Diversity Hot Spots.
  • The World’s Best Whale Watching In A High Speed Navy Cruiser (Galle Harbour - Weekends Only) Or By Speedboat (Mirissa).

Ayurveda Massage

  • Enjoy A Personalised Surfing Lesson At Borderlands Adventure Centre, Weligama Bay. Safe And Ideal For Beginners.
  • Cookery Class At Paddy Island In A Delightful Setting In The Middle Of Verdant Rice Fields. Go With Chef To Buy Food And Spices From A Local Market And Learn To Cook The Islands Tasty Cuisine Followed By A Meal.
  • Signature Treatments, Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Beauty Treatments And Traditional Ayurvedic Massage At The Deluxe Sahana Spa At Saman Villas.

SUP Boarding At Hikka

  • Safe Watersports On The Shallow Bentota Lagoon At The Cinnamon Beach Watersports Centre.
  • Arrack Tasting Experience At Galle With Shehan. Fun Stories, Huge Laughs With An Enjoyable Array Of Local Drinks And Cocktails.
  • 3 Hour Sunset Cruise With Sail Lanka Aboard Ceycat 53 Catamaran From Mirissa Harbour.
  • Travel To Hikka To Observe The Friendly Giant Turtles On The Near Shore Reef Followed By A Scrumptious Roti Meal At The Famous Roti Shop.

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You Can Do This Tour Year Round. From May To October There Is An Option Of An Anti- Clockwise Tour With An East Coast Beach Stay Which Is The Coast ‘In Season’ During The Summer Months With Some Of The Most Beautiful Beaches In The Whole Of Asia!

Pricing

Example: 12 Night Holiday – 6N Tour and 6N Beach Stay At Sheraton Kosgoda including Flights From LHR

Winter 2026

From £3368 Per Person

Summer 2026

From £3028 Per Person

Flights Available From All Major UK Airports

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