14 day / 13 night tour from
$3544
per person share twinFlights are additional
Classic Lanka
This small-group tour combines culture and relaxation, taking in some of Sri Lanka's finest historical, archaeological and natural treasures while not forgetting the pleasure of a few days by the sea.
Deal Includes
✔ 13 nights deluxe accommodation
✔ Meals as specified
✔ Group assistance and transfers
✔ Air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Local English speaking tour guide
✔ Monument entrance fees
✔ Jeep Safari at Minneriya & Yala National Park
✔ Cultural Dance show in Kandy
✔ Turtle hatchery
✔ Tea Tour
✔ Village experience
✔ Bottled water while travelling
✔ Current collectable taxes
Flights are additional
Classic Lanka 14 Days/13 Nights
From $3544 per person share twin
Travel: Based on set departures of 01 Dec 24
From $3878 per person share twin
Travel: Based on set departure of 06 Apr 25
From $3914 per person share twin
Travel: Based on set departure of 12 Mar 25
Tour has other departure dates available, please enquire for alternative dates and pricing.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Colombo
On arrival at the airport, meet your tour manager at the arrival lounge who will assist you to transfer to the Negombo hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Negombo - Dambulla
After a brief outline of the tour, travel to Dambulla, the hub of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle. The remainder of the afternoon is free to relax or explore this small town. Stay four nights at Dambulla. (B, D)
Day 3: Excursion to Anuradhapura
Today enjoy an excursion to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the ruins and monuments, an engineering marvel, embellished with handsome stone carvings or sculptures, pleasure gardens, beautifully executed stone baths and ponds and a superb irrigation system of reservoirs and canals dated back to the 2nd Century BC. (B, D)
Day 4: Hiriwadunna Village and Sigiriya
In the morning visit the 5th Century Sigiriya rock fortress. An afternoon bullock drawn cart ride will take you through the village of Hiriwadunna. Cross a scenic reservoir by Oruwa (traditional boat), its long, narrow shape gliding effortlessly on the water, to visit a Chena cultivation, wherefrom the shade of a treehouse made of mud and thatched palm leaves, the village of Hiriwadunna can be surveyed. Mix and mingle with locals over a cup of Ceylon Tea before a home-cooked lunch is served by a local family.
(B, L, D)
Day 5: Polonnaruwa & Minneriya
Take an excursion to Polonnaruwa, another World Heritage Site, and visit monuments built by the South Indian Cholas dynasty in the 11th and 12th centuries. Later visit Minneriya National Park to watch a big family of elephants come to bathe and graze, as well as the variety of birds that come to fish in the shallow waters. (B, D)
Day 6: Dambulla - Kandy
Leave after breakfast for Kandy, stopping en-route in Matale, spice growing region, for a special insight into some unique Sri Lankan agriculture. In the evening enjoy a drum and dance cultural show before concluding the day. Stay two nights stay in Kandy. (B, D)
Day 7: Kandy
Morning visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden and the Temple of the Tooth Relic. In the evening explore the town and bazaar for local handicrafts and visit a gem museum. (B, D)
Day 8: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya and enjoy the scenic ride to the tea state. See lush green land filled with miles of tea plantations. Stay two nights in Nuwara Eliya. (B, D)
Day 9: Nuwara Eliya (Tea Tour)
Wake up to the freshness of the tea garden, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and get ready for a tea garden tour. The tea industry in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) is over 150 years old. It is a traditional industry commenced by the British when Ceylon was a colony. Vestiges of the colonial heritage are still evident, particularly in the tea-growing regions. Meet tea experts and scientists at the Tea Research Institute and learn about the latest scientific discoveries. Sharpen your tea-tasting skills with experts. The remainder of the day is free to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. (B, D)
Day 10: Nuwara Eliya - Yala
Travel to Yala, famous for its national park, enjoy a scenic ride through small towns, and arrive late afternoon. In the evening you are free to explore and then stay overnight at Yala. (B, D)
Day 11: Yala - Beach Stay
After breakfast take a morning jeep safari to Yala National Park to Spot varieties of wild animals, birds and reptiles. Later travel to your next destination and enjoy three nights at the beach resort. (B, D)
Day 12: Day Excursion
After breakfast enjoy a day excursion and visit the Mask Factory Museum at Ambalangoda, then to Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, operated by the Wildlife Protection Society of Sri Lanka to protect endangered turtle species from extinction. Before returning we explore Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,D)
Day 13: Beach Resort
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then the day is free to relax on the beach. (B,D)
Day 14: Colombo Departure
Today travel to Colombo and enjoy Colombo and enjoy a Colombo Tuk- Tuk Ride followed by some last minute shopping. Your tour finishes with a direct transfer to Colombo airport. (B)
(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
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Terms and Conditions
Valid for new bookings only. Valid for travel as specified and for sales until sold out. Prices are per person based on twin share in New Zealand dollars. • Prices are correct as at 12 Jun 24. • Prices are thereafter subject to change without notice until time of confirmation. Prices may vary due to a number of factors including tax and surcharge increases, exchange rate movements and availability. • $500 deposit per person is required at time of booking. Please check with your House of Travel agent when full payment is required, however, it will be no later than 45 days prior to departure. • All travel must be commenced and completed as specified. Any additional accommodation is at customers own expense • Some surcharges, closeouts, routing and accommodation restrictions apply. Bedding configurations may vary on twin share options. Twin share is based on two adults sharing a room & using existing bedding. Packages are subject to availability. Departures become guaranteed with a minimum of four passengers. Cancellation and amendment fees apply. Flights are additional. Visa, travel insurance, departure taxes, gratuities and any other personal expenses are at passenger’s own expense. For full terms and conditions please contact your House of Travel agent. • Packages are subject to availability • Product is supplied by reputable suppliers with their own terms and conditions • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details. Supplier Code: THO
