Sri Lanka Classic 12 Day Tour

WELCOME TO THE PEARL OF THE SOUTH SEAS – SRI LANKA! Arrive in Colombo any time on Day 1. Your local guide or someone from our transport company will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel. In the evening you and all the other guests will have a fantastic Sri Lankan Welcome Meal to introduce you to their delicious cuisine!

DAY 2 – TODAY THE ADVENTURE REALLY BEGINS! Today the journey really begins! We drive to Dambulla and stop by the famous Dambulla Cave Temple to marvel at ancient carvings and statues before heading to a local restaurant to sample the best food Sri Lanka has to offer & then check into our hotel. Have a quick dip in the pool before heading off to Pidurangala Buddhist Monastery for unparalleled 360 degree views of the local area and Sigiriya at sunset.

DAY 3 – SIGIRIYA ROCK Start the morning by climbing Sigiriya, considered by locals to be the eighth wonder of the world. Over 1500 years of history in one place! We'll then stop for a fantastic Sri Lankan lunch with a local family. The rest of the day is yours to relax by the pool, book a massage or opt for an elephant safari!

DAY 4 – LETS TRAVEL SOUTH – KANDY AND COOKING CLASS Today you have a day to yourself in the wonderful mountainous town of Ella! Try out many optional activities including hiking Ella Rock or Diyaluma Falls. Treat yourself to a massage or just using the downtime to chill out by the pool!

DAY 5 – TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH & TRAIN INTO THE MOUNTAINS Start the day by making our way to the tea country! Tour a working Tea estate, pick tea and taste the finest Ceylon After lunch, jump on the train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella – voted one of the world's most scenic train rides in the world!

DAY 6 – FREE DAY IN ELLA Today you have a day to yourself in the wonderful mountainous town of Ella! Try out many optional activities including hiking Ella Rock or Diyaluma Falls. Treat yourself to a massage or just using the downtime to chill out by the pool!

DAY 7 – Udawalawe: Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arch Bridge & Elephant Safari Hike Little Adam's Peak and visit the world famous Nine Arch Bridge in the morning. Afterwards, we journey out of the mountains and grab lunch on the way to Udawalawe National Park to get up close and personal with the elephants! Please bring an overnight bag with you for this night!

DAY 8 – IT'S TIME FOR THE BEACH Leave the campsite and head down to the beach in Mirissa! You have a free afternoon to rent a surf board, or sit back and catch some rays before heading over to coconut tree hill for sunset!

DAY 9 – Free Time Today is your day to savor and indulge in the beauty of Mirissa. If you booked Whale Watching: Today we wake up early and head to the beautiful golden sand beach. We jump on board one of THE best boats in the area to view the largest animals in the world. Watch as blue whales, jump, swim and dive around you and be blown away by their size. After a morning on the boat, we head back to relax for a while before heading to our accommodation in Mirissa.

DAY 10 – Mirissa: Galle Bike Tour with Local School Visit & Galle Fort Start the day with a 12km cycle through the lush southern Paddy Fields, stopping at a local school en-route. In the afternoon, walk around the old Dutch Fort in Galle, buy some souvenirs and taste some of the best ice cream in Sri Lanka! You will also have the opportunity to visit the Dog Care Clinic at Unawatuna. This dog clinic is one of the only self-funding rescue centres for dogs in Sri Lanka. This is an optional extra as to enter you need to make a small donation.

DAY 11 – Mirissa: Tsunami Memorial & Turtle Sanctuary Spend the morning on the beach before heading to the memorial for the 2004 Tsunami. Afterwards, head over to the Turtle Sanctuary to see some super cute and freshly hatched turtles! We then drive to Colombo for our final night.

DAY 12 – TIME TO SAY GOODBYE! Today is where we say goodbye! Your tour guide can help you arrange your onward travel if you'd like the assistance. All the best for your onward journey!