The Classic Island Tour includes the best that Sri Lanka can offer ancient cities, tea growing hills, wildlife parks Ocean beaches and the finest hotels. This tour does not lock you Into large group on a pre-arranged coach tour. You can explore the island at your own pace, in a car or minivan, with your personal driver-cum-guide.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL

Boutique villa housed in a refurbished colonial bungalow just 15 minutes from the international airport. Relax and unwind after your flight.

DAY 2, 3 & 4: CULTURAL TRIANGLE

Wander the famous heritage sites of Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and Dambulla. Consider a safari at Minneriya or an elephant safari at Habarana. Stay in the acclaimed Jetwing Vil Uyana.

DAY 5 & 6: KANDY

Switch to the lakeside hill country capital of Kandy, where the tooth relic of the Buddha has pride of place in the Temple of the Tooth. Stay at Ellerton, a plantation bungalow on the outskirts of Kandy.

DAY 7 & 8: HILL COUNTRY

Nowhere in the Sri Lankan highlands is more acclaimed than Tea Trails, a collection of tea planters bungalows offering sumptuous standards. If you can bear to depart from this blissful setting, trek, kayak and go cycling around the reservoirs of Castlereagh and Maskeliya.

DAY 9 & 10: YALA NATIONAL PARK

Explore the jungle of Yala in search of elephants and the elusive leopard. En route visit the tallest rock-cut Buddha statue at Buduruvagala. Stay at Chaaya Wild bordering the national park.

DAY 11, 12, 13 & 14: GALLE COAST

Experience the beautiful southern beaches and scattering of fishing villages from your boutique- hotel base at the Fortress. Head to the airport directly from Galle.