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Classical Sri Lanka (Classic)

10 days
Start and end in Colombo
4.5
777 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner and drinks with fellow travellers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Taj Samudra, Colombo)
  2. Day 2

    Colombo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Taj Samudra, Colombo)

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely walking tour of Colombo with Mark Forbes
    • Visit Pettah Market
    • Explore Colombo's oldest neighbourhoods by tuk-tuk

    Optional Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of Colombo including main sights
    Landmarks
    Pettah Market
  3. Day 3

    Colombo to Wilpattu National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mahoora Safari Camp, Wilpattu National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Evening jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
    Landmarks
    Wilpattu National Park
  4. Day 4

    Wilpattu National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mahoora Safari Camp, Wilpattu National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Morning jeep safari
    • Afternoon jeep safari
    Landmarks
    Wilpattu National Park
  5. Day 5

    Wilpattu National Park to Sigiriya

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Aliya Resort & Spa, Sigiriya)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anuradhapura temple complex
    • Guided walking tour of Ritigala Jungle with practicing Buddhist
    • Ascent through Ritigala forest paths and carved stairs
    Landmarks
    Anuradhapura Temple Complex
    Ritigala Jungle Reserve
  6. Day 6

    Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Aliya Resort & Spa, Sigiriya)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Sigiriya Botanical Gardens OR Climb Sigiriya Rock
    • Explore Polonnaruwa ancient remains by tuk-tuk
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock
    Sigiriya Botanical Gardens
    Polonnaruwa Archaeological Park
  7. Day 7

    Polonnaruwa to Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Your mouth-watering dinner features the best of Sri Lankan cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mahaweli Reach, Kandy)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dambulla Caves (Raja Maha Vihara)
    • Cultural evening of drums and dance performance
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Caves (Raja Maha Vihara)
  8. Day 8

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand, Nuwara Eliya)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sacred Tooth Relic Temple
    • Private viewing at Rahju's Contemporary Art Gallery with tea
    • Drum making experience (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
    • Cooking demonstration with local chef
    Landmarks
    Sacred Tooth Relic Temple
    Seetha Amman Temple
    Galway's Land National Park
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  9. Day 9

    Nuwara Eliya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand, Nuwara Eliya)

    Included Activities

    • Trek to World's End at Horton Plains
    • Visit to tea plantation and garden with tea plucking experience
    • Tea tasting session with expert
    Landmarks
    Horton Plains National Park
    World's End
  10. Day 10

    Nuwara Eliya to Colombo

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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Rating
4.5(777 reviews)
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
72%
Cancellation policy

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    February 22nd, 2019
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Tour ID: 177370

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Insight Vacations. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

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