Classic Sri Lanka Journey – Classic Sri Lanka Dream
Hill Country Tours
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16 Day(s) / 15 Night(s)
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10 People
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Negombo, Sigiriya and 8 more
Style
Private Guided Tour
Hotel Category
3 to 4-Star + Boutique Beach Stays
Pace
Comfortable, with mostly 2-night stays
Ideal For
Couples, small groups, solo travellers (especially from Australia)
Trip Highlights
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Explore Ancient Cities
- Experience Sri Lankan Village Life
- Wildlife Safaris
- Scenic Train Ride
- Tea Country Charm
- Adventure in Kitulgala
- Galle Fort Exploration
- Relax on the Best Beaches
- Private Guided Tour
Inclusion
- 15 nights in 3 to 4-star accommodation (Twin/Double sharing)
- Daily breakfast (15)
- 5 dinners and 1 village-style lunch
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
- Entrance fees to all scheduled attractions (Sigiriya Rock Fortress,Dambulla Cave Temple,Temple of the Tooth,Polonnaruwa Ancient City,Yala and Minneriya National Parks,Peradeniya Botanical Garden,Tea Factory)
- Scenic train ride (Peradeniya to Nanu Oya – 2nd class reserved)
- Village experience with cooking demonstration
- Jeep safaris at Yala and Minneriya/Kaudulla
- Bottled water during travel
- Government taxes and service charges
Exclusion
- International flights
- Sri Lanka visa (approx. AUD $65 – apply online)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips for guides, drivers, porters, and hotel staff
- Optional excursions (rafting, spa, diving, surfing, etc.)
- Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
- Optional farewell dinner in Colombo
Highlights
- Pickup at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
- Short transfer to Negombo hotel (~30 mins)
- Relax by the beach or explore Dutch canals and the fishing village
Destinations
- Negombo
- Light Meal
•
Visit
Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO)
•
Continue
to Sigiriya and check in
Highlights
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO)
- Continue to Sigiriya and check in
Destinations
- Sigiriya
- Breakfast, Dinner
- ~4.5 hrs
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Early
morning climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress
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Village
cooking demo with bullock cart and canoe ride, traditional lunch
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Visit
organic farm
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Afternoon
jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla
Highlights
- Early morning climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Village cooking demo with bullock cart and canoe ride, traditional lunch
- Visit organic farm
- Afternoon jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla
Destinations
- Sigiriya
- Same as above
- Breakfast
- ~1.5 hrs each way
Highlights
- Explore ancient city ruins by bicycle or tuk-tuk
- Visit buffalo curd farm on return for tasting
Destinations
- Polonnaruwa
- Same as above
- Breakfast
- ~1.5 hrs each way
•
Stop
at Aluvihara Temple and Matale Spice Garden
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Traditional
Kandyan cooking class
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Evening
visit to Temple of the Tooth
Highlights
- Stop at Aluvihara Temple and Matale Spice Garden
- Traditional Kandyan cooking class
- Evening visit to Temple of the Tooth
Destinations
- Kandy
- Breakfast, Dinner
- ~3.5 hrs
Highlights
- Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden
- Scenic train ride from Peradeniya to Nanu Oya (~4 hrs)
- Visit tea factory and Gregory Lake
Destinations
- Nuwara Eliya
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Drive through tea plantations and waterfalls
- Stop at Ramboda Falls
Destinations
- Ella
- Breakfast
- ~2.5 hrs
Highlights
- Drive from Ella to Kitulgala (~3.5–4 hrs)
- Optional activities: white-water rafting or rainforest walk
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Scenic descent from hills to lowlands
- Arrive at Yala and relax
Destinations
- Yala National Park
- Breakfast, Dinner
- ~4.5 hrs
Highlights
- Early morning jeep safari in Yala National Park
- Afternoon free at leisure or optional beach visit
Destinations
- Yala National Park
- Same as above
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Scenic drive along the south coast
- Arrive and relax at beachside hotel
- Breakfast
- ~3.5 hrs
Highlights
- Morning guided tour of Galle Fort
- Optional beach time or snorkeling at Jungle or Dalawella Beach
Destinations
- Galle
- Same as above
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Drive up the coast with optional stops at turtle hatchery
- Beach time or water sports
Destinations
- Bentota Beach
- Breakfast
- ~2 hrs
Highlights
- Full day at leisure: water sports, river cruise, or Ayurveda spa
Destinations
- Bentota Beach
- Same as above
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Scenic drive to Colombo via expressway
- Half-day city tour: Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, Old Parliament, Dutch Hospital
Destinations
- Colombo
- Breakfast
- ~2 hrs
Highlights
- Morning free for shopping or relaxing
- Transfer to Bandaranaike Airport (CMB)
Destinations
- Colombo
- Breakfast
- ~45–60 mins
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