Classic tour of Sri Lanka

This tour itinerary of ours gives you a chance to make great travel memories that allow you to visit historical and heritage sites, flourishing green tea regions, thrilling wildlife excursions and breathtakingly beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka.

Day 1

Negombo

Your personal chauffeur, Zoom Lanka representative, will take you from Colombo International Airport to your hotel in Negombo in a luxury car.

Day

2, 3

Dambulla

After breakfast on the way to Dambulla, at Pinnawala, orphaned elephants can be seen in their natural habitat and the orphanage provides care for the calves and functions as a breeding ground and home for elephants in need of special care. Reach there by 09:00 am so as not to miss the milking time.

Climb Sigiriya, an archeological treasure of South Asia and see the ruins of the buildings and temples of Polonnaruwa, an old royal city of the fifth century. You will spend the next day in Dambulla. You will also have the opportunity to go on a safari to see herds of elephants congregate near the giant reservoir in Minneriya National Park.

Day

4

Kandy

After breakfast at the hotel, on the way to Kandy, visit the Dambulu Cave Temple with a spectacular interior full of Buddha statues, also known as the best preserved cave temple complex in the island. Later, you can visit a spice garden and learn about the spice industry. After arrival in Kandy, in the evening you will have the opportunity to visit the Temple of the Tooth and in the evening you will have the opportunity to watch traditional upcountry dances and drumming performed by dance troupes dressed in exquisite traditional costumes for you to enjoy your evening in Kandy.

Day

5

Nuwara Eliya

On your way from Kandy to the hills, to Nuwara Eliya also known as ‘Little England’ with tea plantations, waterfalls and beautiful colonial buildings scattered throughout the area, you will feel like you are in an English town.

In a working tea garden and factory, you will have the opportunity to observe the art of Ceylon tea making, see the packing of tea stock and remember to taste a cup of fresh Ceylon tea. Capturing the beautiful scenery and natural beauty of Nuwara Eliya, taking in the fresh air and walking around Gregory Lake in the evening will be a pleasant experience to remember.

Day

6

Yala

After breakfast at the hotel, do not forget to visit the Ravana Falls along the road from the mountains to Yala and take a photo of yourself in the background of the falls.

Join an expert naturalist for an afternoon safari through Yala National Park. You will be able to see the endangered Sri Lankan leopard as well as other wildlife such as elephants, wild boars and birdlife. In the evening, expect a sumptuous BBQ dinner.

Day

7, 8

Galle

After relaxing in the wild, proceed to Galle with an impressive Dutch fort listed as a World Heritage Site.In the evening you can wander around the dutch fort of Asia built by Europeans mixing European architectural styles with South Asian styles and watch the sunset from the top of the fort.

Day

9

Arrival at the airport

On this final day, you will be escorted to the Colombo International Airport for a safe journey with a leisurely Sri Lankan memory. We ask you to rate this itinerary the accommodation arrangements and experiences we offer and we are ready to listen to you to find out what is best for you.