Classic Lanka Excursion

6 Nights / 7 Days

Sigiriya via Pinnawala - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Yala - Bentota - Colombo

Tour Overview

Sri Lanka’s most celebrated highlights in six nights – Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Kandy’s sacred temple, the highland tea estates, a Yala morning safari with picnic brunch and a Bentota beach finale with water sports and premium Colombo shopping.

 

Tour Highlights

  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage morning visit
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress morning climb
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and optional cultural show, Kandy
  • Tea plantation and factory visit with Ramboda Falls stop
  • Hill-view candlelight dinner, Nuwara Eliya
  • Yala morning safari with picnic brunch in the bush
  • One Galle Face Mall premium shopping and Pettah Market, Colombo

Your Daily Path

Day 01 - Sigiriya - Arrival via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport. Warm meet and greet. Drive toward the Cultural Triangle. En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Continue to Sigiriya. Evening pool leisure in a nature resort. Overnight in Sigiriya.

Day 02 - Sigiriya to Kandy - Rock Fortress and Sacred Temple

Morning climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Drive to Kandy. Afternoon visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Evening optional cultural dance show. Overnight in Kandy.

Day 03 - Kandy to Nuwara Eliya - Tea Country and Candlelight

Scenic hill country drive. Tea plantation and factory visit. Stop at Ramboda Falls. Evening by Gregory Lake. Hill-view candlelight dinner. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 04 - Nuwara Eliya to Yala - Highland to Wildlife Country

After breakfast descend toward the south. Arrive in Yala. Evening bonfire dinner at the lodge. Overnight in Yala.

Day 05 - Yala to Bentota - Morning Safari and Beach Arrival

Morning safari with picnic brunch in the bush. Late afternoon drive to Bentota. Check in at beach resort. Overnight in Bentota.

Day 06 - Bentota to Colombo - Water Sports, Shopping and City

Relaxed morning by the beach. Optional water sports or beach games. Transfer to Colombo. Explore premium shopping at One Galle Face Mall and Pettah Market. Sunset by Galle Face Green or Lotus Tower. Overnight in Colombo.

Day 07 - Colombo - Departure

Breakfast. Optional last-minute shopping. Transfer to airport and departure.

INCLUSIONS

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
  • Experienced English-speaking chauffeur-guide
  • All entrance fees for listed attractions
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers
  • Bottled water throughout the journey
  • Yala safari jeep and park entrance fees

EXCLUSIONS

  • International and domestic flights
  • Accommodation (bookable separately or through Luxury Lanka Holidays)
  • Meals unless specified in daily notes
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Gratuities for guide and hotel staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities marked within the itinerary
  • Visa fees
  • Water sports at Bentota (optional, payable locally)
  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (optional, payable locally)