The Classic Island Journey

Tour overview

Culture, tea country, scenic rail and wildlife in one journey.

Explore this 7-day route from our original tour programme. The itinerary can be tailored to your holiday, interests and preferred pace.

Your journey, day by day.

DAY 1

Dambulla · Sigiriya

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• Welcome at the airport and drive to Sigiriya.
• Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
• Climb Sigiriya Rock
• Overnight stay at Sigiriya

DAY 2

Polonnaruwa · Matale · Kandy

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• After breakfast visit Polonnaruwa ancient city
• Visit Matale Hindu Temple
• Continue to Kandy and enjoy an evening cultural show.
• Overnight stay at Kandy.

DAY 3

Pinnawala · Kandy

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• After breakfast visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
• Visit Tooth Temple
• Visit Peradeniya Garden and City tour
• Overnight stay at Kandy.

DAY 4

Nuwara Eliya

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• Visit Tea Factory
• Visit Ramboda waterfall
• Nuwara Eliya City tour
• Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 5

Ella

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• Enjoy a scenic train journey, subject to ticket availability.
• Explore the sights and landscapes of Ella.
• Overnight stay at Ella.

DAY 6

Yala

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• Visit Ella Waterfalls
• Travel to Yala
• Safari at Yala National Park
• Overnight stay at Tissamaharama.

DAY 7

Galle · Kosgoda · Colombo

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• Visit Galle Fort
• Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
• Colombo or Airport drop.

The route is adapted from our published programme. Timing, accommodation, rail tickets and activities are confirmed in your personalised quotation.