14 days / 13 nights
Classic Sri Lanka Tour
The essential first chapter
Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Best Season
November – April
From
£1,588 /person
The Journey
Why you'll love this tour
Sri Lanka's tropical beauty really does live up to the hype, and this 14-day trip is the must-do island experience. Track leopards on safari in Wilpattu, climb the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, explore the UNESCO Cave Temple of Dambulla and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, ride the world-famous hill country train through tea plantations to Ella, then unwind with four nights on Mirissa's golden southern coast.
Full-day jeep safari tracking leopards and elephants in Wilpattu
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress — frescoes, Mirror Wall and summit panoramas
Explore Dambulla's UNESCO Cave Temple and its 150 Buddha statues
Visit Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a Kandyan dance show
Ride the famous hill country train from Kandy to Ella through tea country
Hike Little Adam's Peak and try tea processing at Halpe Tea Factory
Four blissful days on Mirissa's golden crescent bay
At a glance
Tour overview
Trip Type
Private · Chauffeur-driven
Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Starts
Negombo
Ends
Colombo Airport
Best Season
November – April
Travellers
Private Journey
Airport Transfers
Arrival & departure included
Tour Guide
English-speaking private chauffeur guide
Meals
Half board — daily breakfast & dinner
Route
Negombo → Wilpattu → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → Mirissa → Colombo
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Itinerary
Day by day
Ayubowan! Welcome to Sri Lanka. Your Ceylon Insider guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the charming coastal town of Negombo, just a short drive from the airport. Settle into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure — take a stroll along the golden beach, watch the colourful outrigger fishing boats return with the day's catch at the Dutch Canal, or simply relax by the pool after your journey.
Exclusions
What's not included
Where You'll Stay
Your handpicked stays
A friendly boutique hotel on the Negombo coast, offering comfortable rooms, a garden pool, and easy access to the beach and the lively fishing village atmosphere.
Visit Hotel WebsiteA nature lodge on the outskirts of Wilpattu National Park, designed for safari enthusiasts. Comfortable rooms surrounded by wilderness, with expert naturalist guides on hand.
Visit Hotel WebsiteModern floating villas set on a tranquil lake near Sigiriya, offering unique over-water accommodation with views of the surrounding Cultural Triangle landscape and Sigiriya Rock.
Visit Hotel WebsiteA premier hotel in the heart of Kandy, offering deluxe rooms and suites with private balconies and mountain or city views. Ideally positioned for visiting the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, and the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Visit Hotel WebsiteA hillside hotel in Ella with sweeping valley views, surrounded by tea plantations and mountain peaks. A comfortable base for hiking Little Adam's Peak and visiting the Nine Arch Bridge.
Visit Hotel WebsiteA laid-back beachfront resort in Mirissa, set on a crescent bay known for whale watching and golden sunsets. Pool, spa, and fresh seafood right on the shore.
Visit Hotel WebsiteColombo's most iconic heritage hotel, established in 1864. Grand colonial architecture, ocean-facing rooms overlooking the Galle Face Green promenade, and a storied legacy of hosting world leaders and royalty.
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