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LESS TAXI · CLASSIC CIRCLE

10 Day Sri Lanka TourClassic Circle

From ancient Anuradhapura and Sigiriya to Kandy's temples, tea-covered hills, Yala and the beaches of Kalutara.

10 days / 9 nightsNegombo · Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Yala · Kalutara · Colombo

Starting from · twin share

USD 1,125

Sri Lanka's west coast near Negombo1 / 10

THE CLASSIC ISLAND JOURNEY

Ten days around Sri Lanka.

Culture, wildlife & beach

Begin on the west coast in Negombo and travel through Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Kandy. Continue into the lush tea hills of Nuwara Eliya, journey past Ella towards Yala and enjoy two nights by the sea in Kalutara before your final stop in Colombo. Ten days of discovery, from ancient heritage to quiet coastlines.

DAY 01

Negombo

Airport welcome & coastline

DAY 02

Anuradhapura

Ancient city; optional safari

DAY 03

Sigiriya

Rock views & village life

DAY 04

Dambulla → Kandy

Cave temples & sacred heritage

DAY 05

Nuwara Eliya

Waterfalls & Ceylon tea

DAY 06

Ella → Yala

Green valleys; optional safari

DAY 07

Kalutara

Coastal journey

DAY 08

Kalutara

A day to enjoy the beach

DAY 09

Colombo

City sights & farewell evening

DAY 10

Departure

Airport transfer

Trip highlights

Negombo coast and ancient Anuradhapura
Sigiriya or Pidurangala and a village experience
Dambulla cave temples and Kandy's Temple of the Tooth
Nuwara Eliya tea estates and factory visit
Ella scenery and optional Yala wildlife safari
Kalutara beach break and a Colombo city tour

Journey style

CultureWildlifeTea CountryBeach

Places you'll visit

Negombo · Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Dambulla · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Yala · Kalutara · Colombo

Highlights describe the planned itinerary; your quote confirms what is included in the price.

DAY BY DAY

Ancient wonders, tea hills and the coast.

Tap a day to see sightseeing, the route and where you'll stay.

Your Classic Circle begins on Sri Lanka's west coast. Meet your driver-guide on arrival and take the short journey to Negombo, leaving time to rest, enjoy the beach at sunset and sample fresh local seafood if you wish.

Arrive in Sri Lanka, Negombo on the Classic Circle tour

Your day, planned simply

  1. 1Meet your driver-guide at the airport and transfer to Negombo.
  2. 2Settle in at your accommodation and unwind after your flight.
  3. 3Take an easy walk on the beach at sunset.
  4. 4Enjoy fresh seafood for dinner, according to your meal arrangements.

Highlights along the way

Negombo coastal scenery
Negombo coast
Overnight
Negombo
Journey
Airport → Negombo
Experience
Coastal welcome and relaxed evening

YOUR ROUTE

The Classic Circle, day by day.

The journey from Negombo through historic cities and tea country to Yala, Kalutara and Colombo.

  1. DAY 01

    Airport → Negombo

    Welcome by the sea

  2. DAY 02

    Negombo → Anuradhapura

    Ancient royal city; optional Wilpattu

  3. DAY 03

    Anuradhapura → Sigiriya

    Rock viewpoint and village food

  4. DAY 04

    Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy

    Cave temples and sacred heritage

  5. DAY 05

    Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

    Waterfalls and tea country

  6. DAY 06

    Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala

    Green valleys; optional wildlife safari

  7. DAY 07

    Yala → Kalutara

    Scenic south-west coastal journey

  8. DAY 08

    Kalutara beach day

    Relaxation or optional river boat trip

  9. DAY 09

    Kalutara → Colombo

    City landmarks and markets

  10. DAY 10

    Colombo → Airport

    Departure transfer

Route overview only. Exact stops and times depend on your confirmed itinerary.

Package details

  • Airport welcome and the planned transfer to Negombo
  • Ten-day sightseeing itinerary through Sri Lanka's classic cultural and coastal destinations
  • Planned visits to Anuradhapura's ancient sites, Sigiriya-area viewpoints and Dambulla caves
  • Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the scenic journey into tea country
  • Planned tea factory visit and travel via Ella towards Yala
  • Two planned beach nights in Kalutara and a Colombo city sightseeing day
  • Return airport transfer on Day 10, according to your confirmed quotation
  • Nine planned overnights: Negombo, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Kalutara (2) and Colombo

Package details are indicative. Your confirmed quotation will specify exactly what is included and excluded.

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Places on this itinerary

Historical landscapes of AnuradhapuraSigiriya Rock Fortress rising above the jungleHistoric Dambulla cave temple complex

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10 days · 9 nightsSri Lanka

10 Day Sri Lanka Tour: Classic Circle

USD 1,125

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