Clasic Sri Lanka Tour

This is the most popular tour plan to view sri lanka. Thousands of visitors prefer to visit this beautiful land with this type of itinerary. They can feel the nature, wildlife, climate changes, sri Lankan culture, values. Finally, they can stay leisurely on beach area, to be relaxed.

Expectations of this itinerary ?

Sri lanka is the only one country in this world, which has written history. So with this tour plan we have tried to give a very good idea about our culture and tradition, after visit cultural sites, they can improve the knowledge abut traditional technologies and remarkable constrictions and creations. With this itinerary, we have added many activities, to feel the nature. Two safaris with sri Lankan largest and second largest national parks, not only that, it’s including river safari at Madu river also. Clients can attend to the world famous train journey from Nanuoya station to Ella station. That is the most famous train journey in sri lanka.

Location Covered
  • Anuradhapura
  • Sigiriya
  • Dambulla
  • Kandy
  • Nuwara Eliya
  • Ella
  • Yala National park
  • Galle

Full Details of Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrival and Transfer to Negombo

When you land to the island, you will get a higher welcome by our views lanka representative and will get a comfortable car or van with an experienced chauffer guide for your whole tour. According to this tour plan you will transfer to Negombo beach area. It’s about 15 Km away from Airport and it will take 30 minutes. According to your arrive time, if you prefer we can arrange a Negombo city tour, Negombo is located approximately 37 km north of the commercial capital of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It is located at the mouth of the Negombo lagoon. The major beach resort in the West Coast is Negombo. The wide sandy beaches and the safe sea are the main attractions of Negombo and it is perfectly located within 15 km from the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, Sri Lanka. Negombo has a small port, and its economy is mainly based on tourism and its centuries-old fishing industry. Negombo is a traditional fishing town in Sri Lanka, and no wonder the town is a gourmet food lover’s paradise with seafood available in plenty. Negombo also produces spices, ceramics and brassware. The town has a majority of Roman Catholics along with Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims while it has been given the name “Little Rome” due to the highly ornate Portuguese-era Roman Catholic churches found within the township. The town has several buildings that date back to the Dutch and Portuguese colonial era. Attractions in the city include the old Dutch fort gate built in 1672 now a part of the prison, the Dutch Canal which was then a supply route to the Dutch administration, old churches and fishing villages. The 100km long canal running through the town is still being used and is an attraction for those who want to see the country from a different perspective. Overnight you will satay at Negomo

Day 02 - Anuradhapura

After breakfast, you will Transfer From Negombo to Wilpattu is around 115 km journey and it will take two and half hours. You can take your lunch from leopard restaurant at wilpattu junction. After lunch, around 2.00 clock you can start the safai at Wilpattu National park. Wilpattu national park is the biggest national park in the sri lanka, The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Willus" (Natural lakes) - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka. The park is 1,317 square kilometers (131, 693 hectares) and ranges from 0 to 152 meters above sea level. Nearly sixty lakes (Willu) and tanks are found spread throughout Wilpattu. Wilpattu is the largest and one of the oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu is among the top national parks world-renowned for its leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) population. A remote camera survey was conducted in Wilpattu from July to October 2015 by the Wilderness & Wildlife Conservation Trust. A sample of forty nine individual leopards were photo-captured in the surveyed area and the core area density was between that of Yala National Park's Block I and Horton Plains National Park. varying natural habitats; coastal belt, natural lakes (villus), rocky outcrops, scrublands, open grasslands and dense forest provide for numerous species of animals. Among the species are 31 mammals. The biggest draws in Wilpattu are Leopards (Panthera pardus kotiya) and Sloth bears (Melursus ursinus). Apart from those two mammals are Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus), Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, jackals, sambhur, barking deer, mouse deer Wild Pig, Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and Mugger Crocodiles After safari, you will transfer to Anuradhapura area and in evening hours you can stay leisurely with hotel swimming pool. Overnight at Anuradhapura

Day 03 - Anuradhapura

After breakfast, around 8.30 AM will start the tour to visit Anuradhapura world heritage site. Renowned as one of the oldest inhabited cities of the world, Anuradhapura was founded in the year 380 BC and was the island’s first ancient capital. The ancient Sinhala civilisation’s irrigation and architectural expertise was the reason behind the thriving history of this kingdom while it was one of the foremost sacred cities of Buddhism making it an important UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is known for the “Atamasthana” which is venerated by many devotees throughout the year. The Eight Great Places of Veneration in Anuradhapura include the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Jetawanarama, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Mirisaveti Stupa and Lankarama. There are many more structures such as the Queen’s Palace, Isurumuniya, Kuttam Pokuna etc which depict the greatness of the ancient Kingdom and its honour for Buddhism. To visit the whole site it will take at least seven hours. So during the visit you can get your lunch from simple local rice and curry restaurant. To visit this grate site you can go by your van Overnight stay at Anuradhapura

Day 04 - Habarana

After breakfast you will transfer from Anuradhapura to Habarana area. On the way to Habarana you can get a unforgettable life experience. That’s to visit Ritigala. it is an ancient Buddhist monastery and mountain in Sri Lanka. The ruins and rock inscriptions of the monastery date back to 1st century BCE. It is located 43 km (30 mi) away from the ancient monastic city of Anuradhapura. At 766 m (2,513 ft) above sea level, and 600 m (2,000 ft) above the surrounding plains, Ritigala is the highest mountain in northern Sri Lanka. The modern name Ritigala is derived from the ancient name Ariáč­áč­ha Pabbata (Dreadful Mountain), mentioned in the Mahavamsa Its elevation is higher than the other main tourist attractions of the north central plains, namely Sigiriya, Dambulla and Mihintale. The significance of this topographical feature lies in the abrupt sheerness of the massif, its wooded slopes and wet microclimate at the summit. During the North East monsoon (December to February), Ritigala experiences the highest rainfall (125 cm) of entire dry zone The ruins of Ritigala monastery are located on the eastern side of the mountain at the foot of the gorge which separates the main peak from the northern ridge of the range. The ruins cover an area of 24 hectares (59 acres). The monastery precinct begins at the office of the on-site branch of Department of Archeology of Sri Lanka close to the foot of the reservoir named Banda Pokuna. The ancient man-made reservoir is a feat of engineering with a bund of polygonal plan completing a circumference of 366 meters.[8] The construction of the reservoir is credited to King Pandukabhaya (437 -367 BC). The reservoir possibly served a ritual bathing purpose, with visitors bathing there before entering the monastery. The edge of the reservoir is followed in a clockwise direction to arrive at the other bank, and cross the bed of the stream feeding the reservoir. The steep steps here onwards lead up to a beautifully constructed pavement, a stone path 1.5 meters wide that meander upwards through the forest, linking the major buildings of the monastery. The stone cut path is laid with interlocking four-sided slabs of hewn stone. Three large circular platforms at intervals along the pavement allow for rest. After lunch, you can go to see wonderful Asian Elephants with Minneriya National park. Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in third century AD. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee districts. Along with Kaudulla and Girithale, Minneriya forms one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) of Sri Lanka. Being part of the elephant corridor which joins up with Kaudulla and Wasgomuwa parks, Minneriya National Park gives the opportunity to see herds of Elephants throughout the year.May to October is the best period to visit Minneriya National Park in view of the famous Gathering of the wild elephants. It is the largest known meeting place of Asian Elephants in the world. During this period herds up to 300 elephants are seen at the 8,890 hectare park within a few square kilometers of the Minneriya Reservoir. In August and September each year during the dry season, wild elephants from the surrounding wilderness in search of food and water, makes their way to the shores of the Minneriya Reservoir adjoining the Minneriya National Park. Huge herd of elephants, sometimes numbering up to 300, converge together within a few square kilometers of the lake. Overnight you will stay at Habarana

Day 05 - Habarana

Early morning, around 7.00 Clock, you can climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, then you can get some nice photos around the area with sun rise on eastern sky. Famed as the Lion Rock, Sigiriya is located in the Matale District. This structure is a natural yet massive column of rock which is close to 200 meters in height. The site which was chosen by King Kasyapa (447 – 495 CE) now consists of the remains of his palace on the top of the rock while halfway up the rock is the gateway to higher ground through a structure depicting an enormous lion. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya is considered to be one of the best preserved examples for ancient urban planning. The Lion Rock is well known for its frescoes, the mirror wall, the Gardens (the water gardens, the boulder gardens and the terraced gardens) and its overall magnificence which is quite visible to the surrounding areas miles away. After come down from rock, you can attend to a village tour, to get a idea about sri Lankan traditional life and their life related with agricultural farming. With a farmer’s house you can get your lunch. with this activity you can go on a bull carta and boat ride on a lake and visit a vegetable gardens and rice fades. In evening you can get a hearable body massage from a most famous Ayurveda spa center, after that you ill feel more relax and late evening, you an satay leisurely at swimming pool in your hotel. Overnight you will stay at Habarana.

Day 06 - Kandy

Ater breakfast, You will transfer from Habarana to Kandy On the way to Kandy as first activity, you can visit Dambulla whole sale vegetable market, you can get a good knowledge about sri Lankan vegetables and fruits. Visit herbal spices garden, Sri lanka has always been renowned for its spices. Over 15 different spices call sri lanka, home and many of them are traded in the international spice market. Cinnamon especially is endemic to sri lanka and highest quality ‘true cinnamon’ can be obtained here. Visiting Sri lanka which is a land of spices, without seeing those spices being grown would indeed be a pity too. So you can visit a spice plantations and buy the best spices be done at the same time. You can get your lunch at New Ranweli restaurant in matale spice garden with sri Lankan traditional food buffet. Number of verities of food items and dessert items After checking to the hotel with a little break you can get a body wash and change, then you can be relax with a world famous cultural dance show in kandy. Overnight will stay at Kandy

Day 07 - Kandy

After breakfast, you can visit wonderful and most beautiful place in kandy. We recommend to dress white color or lite color to visit kandy tooth relic temple and also you should dress formally and ladies should cover their shoulders and nee level Among the most picturesque cities in the island, the importance of Kandy is mainly due to the Dalada Maligawa which houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha. Here visitors can observe the ancient traditions of drumming and sacred chanting in honor of the Tooth relic, being performed several times each day. The present Temple was constructed mainly under the Kandyan Kings from 1687 to 1707, and 1747-82. It is an imposing structure, surrounded by a deep moat. One of the most spectacular sections of this temple; the Pattirippuwa or the Octagon, was added by king Sri Wickrema Rajasingha in the early 19th Century. He also built the Kandy Lake. You can do a romantic boat safari at Kandy lake, Don’t forget to take some nice photographs. Then you can visit Royal botanical garden. You can walk with your partner through beautiful flower garden. Views Lanka team will arrange a picnic lunch for you and you can spend half a day with this royal beautiful place. Royal Botanic Gardens attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli river (the longest in Sri Lanka). It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. The origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near the Mahaweli river. This was followed by King Kirti Sri and King Rajadhi Rajasinghe. A temple was built on this location by King Wimala Dharma, but it was destroyed by the British when they were given control over the Kingdom of Kandy. Thereafter, the groundwork for a botanical garden was formed by Alexandar Moon in 1821. He used the garden for coffee and cinnamon plants.[3] The Botanical Garden at Peradeniya was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden, Slave Island, Colombo, and the Kalutara Garden in Kalutara. The Royal Botanic Garden, Peradeniya was made more independent and expanded under George Gardner as superintendent in 1844. Overnight you will stay kandy

Day 08 - Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, you will transfer to Nuwara Eliya. This famous upcountry town is situated 1868 meters (6128 feet) above sea level and is in the Nuwara Eliya District. Due to its high altitude, it has a Sub Tropical Highland climate . The average annual temperature varies between 11-20 C° and the recorded lowest temperature is 0.4 C° and the recorded highest temperature is 27.7 C°. Monthly rainfall varies between 70-225 mm and has an average annual rainfall figure or precipitation of 1900 mm. The maximum rainfall is generally in October and the minimum rainfall is in March. During the year it has a relative humidity between 65%-87%. Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala with a height of 2,527 m (8,292 ft) is very close to this town and can be seen prominently. The distance to the mountain is about 5 Km as the crow flies. During the British period this mountain was called as Mount Pedro. Horton Plains situated south of Nuwara Eliya is a unique Ecological zone of Wet Patana Grassland with a Cloud Forest. The extend of Nuwara Eliya district is 1741 sq. Km. Nuwara Eliya district is famous for Tea Plantation and the cool and moist climate are factors for the Tea leaves to thrive on. Areas such as Hatton, Talawakele, Maskeliya are around Nuwara Eliya and tea grown in this region has a high market and is in good demand worldwide. Famous waterfalls such as Devon and St.Clair falls are situated close to Nuwara Eliya and the Lake Gregory in the heart of the city is a much sought out tourist attraction. On the way to hill area you can visit what a beautiful Ramboda water fall. In rainy season its very rich and proud. As second activity of the day, you can visit world famous Ceylon tea plantations and a tea factory. For our clients, we have arranged a tea factory visit in Damro Tea factory. World peoples talked about this place earlier as mackwood tea plantation and Labukele Tea plantation. After change of management and owner ship, now it’s better and well maintained. After visit the tea factory, you will get a chance to free world famous Ceylon tea taste. Overnight you will feel you are in England

Day 09 - Ella

Around 10.00 clock in the morning; you will get a great opportunity to go world famous train journey from Nanuoya railway station to Ella station. Views Lanka team will make reservation for train tickets for you in a second class carriage. This train powers up through Sri Lanka's southern hill country, through the tea plantations, into the clouds and then weaves in and out of the many mountain tunnels as it descends to reach Ella. Your tour guide will meet you again from Ella railway station, and then you can get your lunch from famous restaurant in Ella town. After that you will transfer to the hotel. Overnight you will stay at Ella

Day 10 - Visit Ella and Transfer to Thissamaharama

After breakfast, you can go to climb little Adam’s peak. “Punchi Sri Pada” is another name for this peak. It is 1141 m in height. Little Adam’s Peak attracts many travelers who come to Sri Lanka. Gradually with an easy hike up to the mountain of Little Adams Peak you can consummation a worth panoramic view. You have to walk through lush green tea plantations, waterfalls and paddy fields while enjoying the sceneries. If you like to see Sun rise from top of the mountain, we can arrange this activity early morning around 5.00clock, it will be a grate memory in your life and you can get lot of nice photographs. Today lunch from famous one of Ella restaurant. After lunch you can visit Ella gap. Later will go to visit nine arch bridge. It has Built at 3100m above sea level, among the craggy peaks of the Central Highlands; the Nine Arches forms a viaduct between the Demodara and Ella Railway stations. Built entirely out of brick, rock and cement; without a single piece of steel; the bridge has stood solid from 1921, its time of creation. According to history, the bridge was built by the locals using such materials; when the construction came to a standstill from the lack of steel caused by World War I. But, in addition to this history; lore abounds the creation of the bridge. After visit Nine arch bridge, you will transfer to Thissamaharama area. The journey about 90 Km and it will take two hours. Overnight you will stay at Thissmaharamaya

Day 11 - Yala National park and Transfer to Galle

Early morning around 5.00 clock you have to leave from your hotel to start the safari at Yala national park, hotel will prepared your breakfast as take a way. Views lanka team will arrange a well experienced safari jeep driver and 4 X4 jeep for the safari. Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, The park covers 979 square kilometres. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. There are six national parks and three wildlife sanctuaries in the vicinity of Yala. Among the largest is Lunugamvehera National Park. The park is situated in the dry semi-arid climatic region and rain is received mainly during the northeast monsoon. Yala hosts a variety of ecosystems ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. It is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Sri Lanka. Yala harbours 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka. The number of mammals that has been recorded from the park is 44, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world. After safari, you can checkout from your hotel and you will transfer to Galle beach area Overnight you will stay at Galle

Day 12 / 13 - Galle

You can get a new beach hotel experience, when you transfer to the new place. After checking to the hotel you can visit another world heritage site. That is world famous Galle Dutch fort. Spend a few interesting hours exploring beautiful Galle a coast city situated in the southwestern tip of the island. It boasts of being an important historical landmark with its fortified city, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later developed in the 17th century, during the Dutch Colonial period. The Dutch Fort in Galle is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. Take an exciting walk through this heritage site that boasts of a colorful history. Observe the many sites such as the Old Gate with the British Coat-of-Arms inscribed on it, the Old Dutch Hospital, the ramparts that run around the fortress with its excellent view of the ocean, the clock tower built in 1882, the light house built in 1939,the many bastions - each made for a specific purpose, Dutch colonial style houses with gables and verandahs, the Dutch Reformed Church built in 1640, the New Oriental Hotel, originally built in 1694, the National Maritime Museum and more. Next trek to the Galle Vegetable and Fish Market situated in the city center where vegetables of different shapes, sizes and colors, most native to Sri Lanka like the Banana Blossom, Breadfruit, Jak, Egg Plant, Drumsticks and Snake Gourd, a wide range of exotic fruits, along with plenty of native greens, herbs, spices all enticingly laid out in rows. Remember to talk to the vendors if you want to know more about the produce and learn the rule of thumb in choosing ‘just the right’ fruit or vegetable. Stop for a fresh drink at the King Coconut stand and buy some local sweetmeats to snack on the way. Next it’s the central fish market situated almost on the beach itself and if it’s an early morning expedition, then you can witness the fresh catch being brought in. Be awed by the vast variety of fish, crabs, lobsters, shrimp and even shark. Take your pick in any quantity you want, cleaned and sliced for convenience. During the visit you can get your lunch from famous restaurant in Galle fort , and after lunch you can enjoy with secret jungle beach, Swim, lay down on white sandy beach and sun bathing. Overnight you will stay at galle beach area

Day 14 - Colombo

According to your Flight time, you will transfer to the Bandaranayake international Airport, the journey will take 3 hours and it’s about 150 km, but we can go through southern express way.

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