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Sri Lanka Classic Highlights

β˜€ 7 Days / 6 NightsπŸ“ Airport – Sigiriya – Dambulla – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala – Galle – Bentota – Airport

A balanced first-time itinerary mixing Sri Lanka’s signature culture, scenery, wildlife and coast.

Day by Day Itinerary

Private, flexible and designed around a comfortable travel pace.

Day 01

Welcome and journey inland

Airport β†’ Sigiriya

Welcome to Sri Lanka. After meeting your Sheema Travels representative, begin the private journey along Airport to Sigiriya. Enjoy Airport meet & greet, Scenic transfer, and Relax in Sigiriya at an easy pace, then settle in for the night in Sigiriya.

  • Airport meet & greet
  • Scenic transfer
  • Relax in Sigiriya
πŸ› Overnight in Sigiriya🍴 Breakfast
Day 02

Sigiriya sunrise feel and Kandy culture

Sigiriya β†’ Dambulla β†’ Kandy

After breakfast, continue along Sigiriya to Dambulla to Kandy. Today’s experiences include Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, and Kandy evening. There is time for photo stops and comfortable breaks before the evening in Kandy.

  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Kandy evening
πŸ› Overnight in Kandy🍴 Breakfast
Day 03

Waterfalls and tea country

Kandy β†’ Ramboda β†’ Nuwara Eliya

Today blends scenery, culture and local experiences as you travel Kandy to Ramboda to Nuwara Eliya. Highlights include Kandy cultural stop, Ramboda Falls, and Tea factory & estate. End the day at a comfortable pace in Nuwara Eliya.

  • Kandy cultural stop
  • Ramboda Falls
  • Tea factory & estate
πŸ› Overnight in Nuwara Eliya🍴 Breakfast
Day 04

Sri Lanka’s iconic hill-country train day

Nuwara Eliya β†’ Ella

Travel Nuwara Eliya to Ella with your private chauffeur, stopping for Nuwara Eliya morning, Scenic train subject to seat availability, and Ella evening walk. The schedule remains flexible enough for rest stops and spontaneous photo opportunities before overnighting in Ella.

  • Nuwara Eliya morning
  • Scenic train subject to seat availability
  • Ella evening walk
πŸ› Overnight in Ella🍴 Breakfast
Day 05

Ella viewpoints and wildlife country

Ella β†’ Yala/Tissamaharama

A rewarding day awaits on the route Ella to Yala/Tissamaharama. Explore Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls viewpoint, and Transfer to Yala region, then continue to Tissamaharama for a relaxed evening.

  • Nine Arch Bridge
  • Ravana Falls viewpoint
  • Transfer to Yala region
πŸ› Overnight in Tissamaharama🍴 Breakfast
Day 06

Safari morning and south-coast heritage

Yala β†’ Galle β†’ Bentota

After breakfast, continue along Yala to Galle to Bentota. Today’s experiences include Yala safari, Galle Fort, and South-coast drive. There is time for photo stops and comfortable breaks before the evening in Bentota.

  • Yala safari
  • Galle Fort
  • South-coast drive
πŸ› Overnight in Bentota🍴 Breakfast
Day 07

Beach morning and departure

Bentota β†’ Colombo/Airport

Enjoy a relaxed final day along Bentota to Colombo/Airport, with Bentota beach, Optional Colombo stop, and Airport transfer. Your private chauffeur will keep the timing flexible around your onward plans and airport transfer.

  • Bentota beach
  • Optional Colombo stop
  • Airport transfer
✈ Departure transfer🍴 Breakfast

Tour Highlights

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Sigiriya
Kandy
Tea Country
Scenic Train
Yala Safari
Bentota Beach

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