CLASSIC TOUR (11 DAYS 10 NIGHTS)

After breakfast, depart for Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's first ancient kingdom's capital (approximately 4-hour drive).

Dedicate this day to further exploring Anuradhapura's rich history and cultural heritage.
Visit the fascinating Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum, which houses artifacts and exhibits showcasing the city's glorious past.
In the afternoon, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Polonnaruwa, showcasing the remains of a medieval kingdom. Marvel at the Gal Vihara rock-cut statues, the ruins of the Royal Palace, and the impressive irrigation systems.

After breakfast, depart for Kandy (approximately 3-hour drive). En route, consider stopping at a spice garden to learn about Sri Lanka's diverse spices and their uses in cuisine and traditional medicine.

In the afternoon, explore Kandy, Sri Lanka's hill capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses a tooth relic of the Buddha.

Dedicate this day to further exploring Kandy and its surroundings.
In the morning, visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, renowned for its diverse flora and fauna. Explore various gardens with orchid collections, spice plants, and giant trees.

Dedicate this day to further exploring Kandy and its surroundings.
In the morning, visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, renowned for its diverse flora and fauna. Explore various gardens with orchid collections, spice plants, and giant trees.

After breakfast, embark on a scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, enjoying breathtaking views of the mountains and tea plantations. This train journey is considered one of the most scenic in the world.

Spend the day exploring Nuwara Eliya, a scenic hill station known for its cool climate and lush tea plantations.
Visit a tea factory and learn about the process of making Ceylon tea, a world-renowned variety. Witness the various stages of tea production, from leaf plucking to final packaging.

After breakfast, depart for Ella (approximately 1.5-hour drive). En route, stop at the Ravana Ella waterfall, a cascading beauty surrounded by lush greenery.

After breakfast, depart for Yala National Park (approximately 4-hour drive).
Check in to your lodge near the park and relax for the afternoon.
In the late afternoon, embark on an exciting jeep safari with a naturalist guide in Yala National Park, a renowned wildlife sanctuary. Search for elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, and diverse bird species.

After an early morning safari in Yala National Park, depart for Bentota (approximately 4-hour drive).
Check in to your beachside hotel in Bentota and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Relax on the beach, swim in the turquoise waters, or try your hand at water sports like kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or surfing.

Relax at the beach until your departure if your flight is later in the evening.