Classic Holidays - Option I - Winter

Classic Holidays - Option I - Winter

Sri Lanka is a nation with a uniquely rich cultural tapestry which is reflected by its’ history, art, and craft, architecture, culinary, and moreover by people. All their rituals, beliefs, behaviour patterns, art forms, and thoughts influenced the collective culture of the country and those influences can be seen in its heritage.

This tour programme is planned to give you a  touch and feel understanding about unique Sri Lankan cultural heritage together with the experience in beach stay, wildlife safari, and nature excursion. 

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DAY 1 Negombo
DAY 2 & 3Wilpattu
DAY 4 Anuradhapura
DAY 5, 6 & 7 Sigiriya
DAY 8 Kandy
DAY 9 & 10 Nuwara Eliya
DAY 11 & 12Hatton
DAY 13 & 14  Tangalle
DAY 15Colombo

from USD 2,225

Per person on double sharing basis

Tour Map

Key Highlights

  • Visit Negombo - Wilpattu – Anuradhapura - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla – Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains – Ella - Mirissa
  • Wildlife safari, Wilpattu national park.
  • Explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Yapahuwa rock fortress, Avukana, and Sesseruwa Buddha statue 
  • Ritigala, mountain hike
  • Visit Dambulla cave temple
  • Cycling tour at the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
  • Elephants watching in Minneriya national park 
  • Village tour in Hiriwadunna village
  • Explore the ancient city of Sigiriya
  • Visit spice gardens, Matale
  • Visit Sri Dalada Maligaya
  • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Pinnawala Zoo 
  • Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden.
  • A train journey from Kandy to Nanuoya.
  • Walking tour in Nuwara Eliya town 
  • Trekking tour Horton Plains national park
  • Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden.
  • Tuk-tuk tour to Dambetenna Tea factory, Lipton’s Seat, Adisham Bungalow
  • Whales watching in Mirissa.
  • Explore Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications

What's included

  • Accommodation for 15 Nights.
  • 15 Nights’ accommodation sharing Double Room on BB basis as per itinerary. 
  • Services of TLJ’s English speaking accredited chauffeur-guide accompanied throughout the tour.
  • Travel in a late model mid-sized air-conditioned car.
  • Local transfers
  • Government tax and service charges
  • Entrance and activity charges are directly paid at the site as per the itinerary 

What's Not included

  • All activities not detailed in inclusions are Pay As You Go. 
  • International airfares.
  • Lunch, snacks & beverages.
  • Personal travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guide / driver / assistant
  • Visa fees
  • Expenses of a personal nature.
  • Video camera and still camera fees
  • Permits at some locations
  • Welcome to Sri Lanka. Transfer you to Negombo
  • Explore the natural beauty and life of the fishing community in the area by boat ride in the Dutch Canal
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  • At the arrival lounge of Colombo Airport, you will be received by your chauffeur guide who will take care of you for the next 16 Days and transfer you to Negombo – approximately 20 min. drive
  • Relaxing few hours
  • In the afternoon explore the natural beauty and life of the fishing community in the area by boat ride in the Dutch canal.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Jetwing Thalahena Villas, Negombo
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Jetwing Thalahena Villas

Jetwing Thalahena Villas

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hive 68 - Hotel and Resorts

Hive 68 - Hotel and Resorts

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Pledge Scape

Pledge Scape

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Villa Hundira

Villa Hundira

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Jetwing Lagoon

Jetwing Lagoon

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Heritance Negambo

Heritance Negambo

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night


  • Transfer you to Wilpattu
  • En-route visit archaeological sites of Yapahuwa rock fortress, Reswehera temple and Avukana Buddha statues.
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Wilpattu. Approximately 3 and half hours' drive if you drive directly
  • En-route visit archaeological sites of Yapahuwa rock fortress, Reswehera temple, Arankele ancient monastery,  and Avukana Buddha statues.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge in Wilpattu
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The Backwaters Lodge

The Backwaters Lodge

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Wilpattu Safari Camp

Wilpattu Safari Camp

US$ 231 + per night


  • Full day safari in Wilpattu National Park for wildlife and to explore hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city.
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  • Full day safari in Wilpattu National Park for wildlife and to explore hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city. 
  • You will be picked up from the hotel at 5 am for the full day safari in Wilpattu National Park with all picnic meals and refreshments. Wilpattu National Park, world-renowned for Leopard watching, is featured with 42 natural lakes believed to be formed by the fallen meteor.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu
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The Backwaters Lodge

The Backwaters Lodge

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Wilpattu Safari Camp

Wilpattu Safari Camp

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Anuradhapura
  • Explore Sacred city of Anuradhapura, World Heritage site 
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Anuradhapura. Approximately 2 hours' Drive
  • Visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura Cultural World Heritage Site.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura
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Rajarata Hotel

Rajarata Hotel

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hotel Heladiv

Hotel Heladiv

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Kubura Resort

Kubura Resort

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hotel White House

Hotel White House

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Ulagalla by Uga Escapes

Ulagalla by Uga Escapes

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Sigiriya. 
  • En-route hike to Ritigala mountain and visit Dambulla cave temple, world heritage site
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Sigiriya. Approximately 2 and a half hours’ drive if you drive directly.
  • En-route visit Ritigala Forest Reserve which is also an archaeological site and Dambulla cave temple, UNESCO cultural world heritage site
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Fresco Water Villa, Sigiriya
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Fresco Water Villa

Fresco Water Villa

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Sigiriya Village

Sigiriya Village

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Kaveri Ayurveda Resort

Kaveri Ayurveda Resort

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Aliya Resort and Spa

Aliya Resort and Spa

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Sigiriya King's Resort

Sigiriya King's Resort

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Jetwing Vil Uyana

Jetwing Vil Uyana

US$ 231 + per night


  • Cycling tour inside the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, World heritage site.
  • Afternoon visit to see elephants in Minneriya national park 
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  • Early breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Polonnaruwa. Approximately 1 hours’ drive
  • You will be cycling inside the ancient city of Polonnaruwa the Cultural World Heritage site and explore the ruins at the period of 12th century AD.
  • Afternoon visit Minneriya national park to see the largest heard of Asian elephants in the world 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Fresco Water Villa, Sigiriya
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Fresco Water Villa

Fresco Water Villa

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Sigiriya Village

Sigiriya Village

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Kaveri Ayurveda Resort

Kaveri Ayurveda Resort

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Aliya Resort and Spa

Aliya Resort and Spa

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Sigiriya King's Resort

Sigiriya King's Resort

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Jetwing Vil Uyana

Jetwing Vil Uyana

US$ 231 + per night


  • Village tour in Hiriwadunna village
  • Climb rock fortress Sigiriya to explore the ancient city of Sigiriya
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit Village tour, a 3-hour program designed to experience the real traditional Sri Lankan rural village style. You will be travel in a bullock cart to a rural village through a lush green paddy field where you will be served tea with jaggery along with the lunch made in authentic Sri Lankan style cooked by traditional cooking method. You also visit a paddy field to see how the local farmers protect their crops from wild animals and a traditional canoe ride in a lake.
  • Afternoon visits the ancient city of Sigiriya, world-famous rock fortress, and the Cultural World Heritage Site.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Fresco Water Villa, Sigiriya.
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Fresco Water Villa

Fresco Water Villa

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Sigiriya Village

Sigiriya Village

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Kaveri Ayurveda Resort

Kaveri Ayurveda Resort

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Aliya Resort and Spa

Aliya Resort and Spa

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Sigiriya King's Resort

Sigiriya King's Resort

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Jetwing Vil Uyana

Jetwing Vil Uyana

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Kandy.
  • En-route visit  Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
  • Visit the secret city of Kandy, a world heritage site
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to Kandy – approximately 3 and half hours’ drive
  • Enroute visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
  • Afternoon visits the Dalada Maligawa, the temple where the two surviving Relic of Tooth of Lord Buddha is placed and an object of veneration for Buddhist 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Regency, Kandy.
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Oak Ray Heritage

Oak Ray Heritage

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Oak Ray Regency

Oak Ray Regency

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

390 VILLA VISTA

390 VILLA VISTA

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Queens Hotel Kandy

Queens Hotel Kandy

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Amaya Hills

Amaya Hills

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Tea Heights

Tea Heights

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Ellerton Bungalow

Ellerton Bungalow

US$ 231 + per night

Santani Resort & Spa

Santani Resort & Spa

US$ 231 + per night


  • The train journey from Kandy to Nanuoya.
  • Visit Galway’s Land national park famous for bird watching
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to Kandy Railway Station for the train journey “Railway to the Moon”. The journey between Kandy and Nanuoya through Sri Lanka’s central highlands gets the elevation from 465m to 1,613 m through the tea plantation really you feel, ride to the moon. 

      Entrain at 8.42 am from Kandy Railway Station

      Detrain at 12.45 pm from Nanuoya Railway Station

  • You will be picked up by your Chauffeur guide at the Nanuoya Railway Station.
  • Afternoon visit Galway’s Land national park near the Nuwara Eliya city. It is a most significant birding site which harbours 20 rare migrant birds and 30 residence species.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze, Nuwara Eliya.
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The Tea Garden

The Tea Garden

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze

Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Lakeside Cottages

Lakeside Cottages

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Lakeside Cottages

Lakeside Cottages

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Heritance Tea Factory

Heritance Tea Factory

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

US$ 231 + per night

Little England by Celeste

Little England by Celeste

US$ 231 + per night


  • Early morning visit to Horton Plains national park, a world heritage site for a fantastic trek around the park. You will be able to explore the Mini world’s end, World’s end, and Baker’s falls in Horton Plains national park 
  • Afternoon visit Hakgala botanical garden 
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  • Transfer to Horton Plains national park at around 5 am – approximately 1 and half hours’ drive.
  • Trekking along a circular route covering Bakers’ Fall Mini World’s End and World’s End that takes 3-4 hours. 
  • Picnic breakfast will be provided before starting the trek.
  • Afternoon visit Hakgala Botanical Garden that is believed to has a relation with Ramayana epic.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze, Nuwara Eliya
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The Tea Garden

The Tea Garden

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze

Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Lakeside Cottages

Lakeside Cottages

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Lakeside Cottages

Lakeside Cottages

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Heritance Tea Factory

Heritance Tea Factory

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

US$ 231 + per night

Little England by Celeste

Little England by Celeste

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Hatton
  • En-route visit Devon  and St. Clair Waterfall
  • Visit Tea Factory
  • Hike to Adam’s Peak. The hike started at around 1 am-midnight.
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer you to Hatton. Approximately 2 hours' drive
  • En-route explore Devon  and St. Clair Waterfall
  • Visit Tea factory. Experienced tea planter will brief about the history of tea in Sri Lanka, he will take you to see tea plucking in action then you will take into the factory, where you will understand how the World's finest Sri Lankan tea comes to your table. Finally, your guide will teach you the techniques for a traditional tea tasting.
  • Early dinner and sleep because you have to get up around 1 am in the midnight to start the hike to Adam's Peak 2,243m height conical mountain. That is a sacred place of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam all over the world. It is approximately 3 hours hike.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at The Argyle Hotel, Hatton
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The Argyle

The Argyle

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Witnessing stunning sunrise at the top of Adam’s Peak.
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  • The next day before the sunrise you will be at the top of the peak. Sunrise through the front mountains creates stunning scenery you never ever capture.
  • Return to the hotel and get a refresh.
  • Relax at the hotel  
  • Dinner and overnight stay at The Argyle Hotel, Hatton
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The Argyle

The Argyle

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Transfer you to Tangalle
  • Relax at the Tangalle beach
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  • Breakfast at the hotel 
  • Transfer you to Tangalle. Approximately 5 hours’ drive
  • Relax at the Tangalle beach
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Turtle Bay, Tangalle
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Nuga Eden

Nuga Eden

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Aga Surf View

Aga Surf View

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Villa Blu

Villa Blu

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

US$ 231 + per night

Amanwella

Amanwella

US$ 231 + per night


  • Early morning transfer to Mirissa harbour for Whales watching, Mirissa
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  • Early morning transfer to Mirissa harbour for Whales watching, Mirissa.
  • During the months of December to April, a large number of Sperm and Blue Whales and pods of Dolphins are common a few kilometers from the Mirissa beach. 
  • Tour will take 4-5 hours.
  • Afternoon relax at the hotel
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Turtle Bay. Tangalle
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Nuga Eden

Nuga Eden

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Aga Surf View

Aga Surf View

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Villa Blu

Villa Blu

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

US$ 231 + per night

Amanwella

Amanwella

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Colombo
  • En-route visit Port city of Galle, UNESCO World heritage site
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer you to Colombo. Approximately 4 hours' drive
  • En-route visit Port city of Galle, UNESCO World heritage site
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Cinnamon Red, Colombo
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Fair View Hotel Colombo

Fair View Hotel Colombo

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Cinnamon Red

Cinnamon Red

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Shangri-La Hotel Colombo

Shangri-La Hotel Colombo

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night


  • Transfer you to Airport to say goodbye to Sri Lanka.
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  • Breakfast at the hotel 
  • Transfer you to Airport for the departure. Approximately 40min. drive
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