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Sri Lanka Classic in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka · Discovery tour

Sri Lanka Classic

13 nights · 14 days*Indicative price £1,210 ppColombo to Bentota

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Sample itinerary, we tailor it to you

About this Sri Lanka itinerary

Discover Sri Lanka in depth with this 13 night 14 Day tour that will you a real taste of the islands many diverse and stunning highlights. Experience the many charms of Colombo, the many wonders of Sri Lanka including the ancient historical sites, tea hills and factories, wildlife sanctuaries, cave temples, historical port towns, fishing villages. The tour also includes few nights stay in a beach resort.

Everything below is a sample. Our Colombo team will stretch it, shorten it, change the hotels up or down a level and build the days around what you want to do.

Trip highlights

  • Visit the magnificent Sigiriya fortress.
  • Visit the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha while in Kandy.
  • Visit a Tea factory.
  • Visit Horton Plains while in Nuwera Eliya.
  • Stay in a beautiful beach resort while in Bentota.
Route & map

Where the Sri Lanka Classic route takes you

  1. Colombo

    3 nights

  2. Dambulla

    1 night

  3. Kandy

    4 nights

  4. Nuwara Eliya

    2 nights

  5. Yala

    1 night

  6. Bentota

    2 nights

Where you'll visit

Colombo is the bustling capital city located on the island's west coast. It serves as the economic and cultural hub of the country, blending colonial heritage with modern urban development. The city is known for its vibrant street markets, such as Pettah Market, and key landmarks like the Colombo National Museum, which houses a rich collection of historical artifacts. Colombo's waterfront area, including Galle Face Green, offers scenic views and recreational spaces. The city is also home to historic sites like the Dutch Reformed Church and the Old Parliament Building. Colombo's diverse culture, lively atmosphere, and blend of old and new make it a dynamic destination for travelers.

Day by day

Your itinerary, day by day

Greeted by Globe Travel Centre representative at the Bandaranaike International Airport and transferred to Negombo where you will check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to relax and unwind. Overnight at the hotel. (Vehicle for the transfer)

Driving · 12 km · 20 mins

Where you'll stay

Choose your comfort level

The route stays exactly the same, you are only choosing the level of hotel. Prices vary by category and your expert confirms the exact quote for the level you pick. Any individual stay can also be swapped.

Jetwing CMB7 in Sri Lanka

Colombo · 3 nights

Jetwing Colombo 7

Amba Yaalu in Dambulla, Sri Lanka

Dambulla · 1 night

Amba Yaalu

Fox Resorts in Kandy, Sri Lanka

Kandy · 4 nights

Fox Resorts

Galway Heights NEliya in Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya · 2 nights

Galway Heights

Koragaha Lodge in Yala, Sri Lanka

Yala · 1 night

Koragaha Lodge

Taj Bentota in Sri Lanka

Bentota · 2 nights

Taj Bentota Resort & Spa

When to go

The best time to visit Sri Lanka

Jan

31°C

60mm

Feb

31°C

70mm

Mar

32°C

130mm

Apr

32°C

250mm

May

31°C

380mm

Jun

30°C

220mm

Jul

30°C

130mm

Aug

30°C

110mm

Sep

30°C

160mm

Oct

30°C

350mm

Nov

30°C

320mm

Dec

30°C

170mm

31°C

Avg temperature

196mm

Avg rainfall

  • Best
  • Good
  • Monsoon

December to April, the sweet spot

Sri Lanka has two monsoons that hit different coasts, which is why the island works all year. The south-west monsoon brings rain to the west and south from May to September, while the north-east monsoon soaks the east from November to February. For the classic route through the Cultural Triangle, hill country and southern beaches, December to April is the sweet spot.

Good to know

What's included

Included

  • B&B or half board as specified in the itinerary
  • Chauffeur driven air-conditioned car with an English speaking driver
  • All entrance fees for the sites listed
  • Guide charges where a guide is included
  • Assisted airport transfers on arrival and departure

Not included

  • International flights (quoted separately)
  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Tips and personal expenses
Pricing

Indicative price

*Indicative price

£1,210

per person, twin share

Excluding international flights

Prices exclude international flights. Includes accommodation, private transport, sightseeing and activities as described. This is a private tour, fully customisable. Adjust hotels, add destinations, change the pace. Final price varies with group size, season and hotel choice. Share your preferred dates and we will send a personalised itinerary and an accurate quote.

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A glimpse of the journey

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Make this trip yours

Our Sri Lanka team will reshape every day of this itinerary around you, then price it properly.

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13 nights · *Indicative price £1,210 pp

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