Classical Sri Lanka (7 Day Guided Round Tour)
Overview
“Classical Sri Lanka Tour is probably the oldest and most travelled tour…but is still one of the most popular tours of many travellers to Sri Lanka. The JourneyScapes Classical Tour is an extremely interesting journey following the less-trodden paths and includes the essence of our island's attractions
• Ancient Cities
• Cultural Sites
• Scenic Routes
• Wildlife.
This together with an extension stay on our beautiful beaches will give you a great Sri Lankan holiday.
We promise to show you 25% more of Sri Lanka on this tour driving through off-the-beaten tracks to show you the real Sri Lanka.
• Ancient Cities
• Cultural Sites
• Scenic Routes
• Wildlife.
This together with an extension stay on our beautiful beaches will give you a great Sri Lankan holiday.
We promise to show you 25% more of Sri Lanka on this tour driving through off-the-beaten tracks to show you the real Sri Lanka.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees of all excursions
- 02 mineral water bottles per person per day
- Highway Toll where applicable
- 6x Breakfast
- 6x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 6 nights
- Entry/Admission - Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
- Entry/Admission - Royal Botanical Gardens
- Entry/Admission - Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
- Entry/Admission - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Entry/Admission - Sri Maha Boodhi Temple
- Entry/Admission - Isurumuniya Temple
- Entry/Admission - Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: AIRPORT – NEGOMBO/CHILAW
Pass By: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
Upon arrival at Colombo International Airport, our representative will greet you at the airport and take you to the hotel at Negombo/Chilaw. (Approximately 1/2 hour drive to Negombo and 1-hour drive to Chilaw. Check-in, relax and have dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at - Goldi Sands Hotel or Similar.
Day 2: NEGOMBO TO SIGIRIYA VIA ANURADHAPURA
Stop At: Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
Anuradhapura is one of the greatest ancient cities in Sri Lanka. The proud history of Sri Lankans can be still viewed by Anuradhapura city’s ruins. Historical capital, Anuradhapura, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. A huge irrigation lake, Tisa Wewa built by Devanampiya Tissa in the 3rd century BC and the twin reservoir complex, Kala Wewa, built by King Datusena in the 5th Century are also some of the main attractions.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sri Maha Boodhi Temple, Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
Sri Maha Bodiya is situated very near the Anuradhapura city area and it is a sacred bo tree that is grown from a branch of the original sacred bo tree under which Lord Buddha attained Nibbana.It is 2, 300-year-old sacred fig or bo tree (Ficus religiosa) which is known to be the oldest tree known to have been planted by a human rather than by natural seeding. It was planted there in 288 BC.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Isurumuniya Temple, At Royal Pleasure Gardens, Anuradhapura 50000 Sri Lanka
Isurumuniya Vihara: Decorated by various rock carvings it is built by king Dewanampiya Tissa who is an important king for Buddhism.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at - Kasyapa Lion Rock or Similar
Day 3: SIGIRIYA TO POLONNARUWA AND BACK
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
After breakfast climb to Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Sigiriya rock fortress, which was called Sinhagiriya (Lion’s Rock) in the past was built by Sinhalese ancient king Kashyapa (477-495 AD). This magnificent rock fortress is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and considered an ecological wonder. Ancient architects of Sri Lanka have done a wonderful job in doing this kingdom. The Staircase (from the ground to Sigiriya mountain top) built by stone is remaining even today. The most renowned Sigiri Apsaras (Rock Paintings or ‘Frescoes of Sigiri Damsels) show the talent of Sri Lankan artists. Sigiriya has one of the most wonderful architectural designs in ancient times.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province
Afternoon visit medieval capital of Polonnaruwa.Polonnaruwa is the second largest and the main town of the Polonnaruwa District in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. Declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms. The majestic city stands tall today as one of the best planned archaeological relic cities in the country, a testimony to the greatness and the architectural genius of the kingdom’s ancient rulers.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at - Kasyapa Lion Rock or Similar
Day 4: SIGIRIYA to KANDY
Stop At: Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple, Kandy - Jaffna Hwy, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
After breakfast leisurely proceed to Kandy En route visit the Dambulla Rock Cave Temple. Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, it was declared as an UNESCO heritage site in 1991. Dating back to the First Century BC, the Golden Temple of Dambulla has been the center of pilgrimage for Buddhists and Hindus alike for 22 centuries. It is Sri Lanka’s most popular historic site. The Cave monastery, home to Buddhist monks is covered with exquisite 2, 000-year-old murals depicting the life and times of the Lord Buddha. The shrines also house a collection of 157 statues of Buddha in various sizes and poses, including a 15 meter long reclining Buddha and vividly colored frescoes on the walls and ceiling, making this the largest antique painted surface in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Evening visit Temple of the tooth. The sacred Temple of Tooth in Sri Lanka in the historic city of Kandy houses one of Buddhism’s most sacred relics and draws followers of the Buddhist faith from all over the world. The Royal Complex situated around the Temple of the Tooth and Kandy Lake – comprising of the King’s Palace, the Queen’s Palace, the Audience Hall, the Royal Boathouse and the Royal Summer House, represent the zenith of ancient Sri Lankan architecture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at - Hotel Topaz or Similar
Day 5: HILL COUNTRY
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
After Breakfast visit the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. Royal Botanic Gardens is situated in Peradeniya, about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy at an altitude 460 meters above sea level in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The longest river in Sri Lanka, Mahaweli is found near the Botanic Gardens. The garden houses more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees with the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka’’ attached to it. The total area of the garden is 147 acres. Today approximately 2 million visitors visit this garden every year.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Involve in sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya and visit a tea plantation and a tea factory.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at - Heaven Seven or Similar
Day 6: NUWARA ELIYA TO TISSAMAHARAMA
Stop At: Ella, Ella, Uva Province
After breakfast transfer to Yala through Ella. Ella is blessed with some of the most beautiful views, you could find in Sri Lanka. The Ella Gap is no secret destination for many.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Yala National Park, Yala National Park
Afternoon set on an Exclusive private jeep safari at the Yala National Park. This is the most famous national park out of 22 national parks in Sri Lanka. Situated in the South East of Sri Lanka most of the area of the park is closed to the public but the area allowed to the public can offer fascinating sights of elephants, leopards, sloth bears, wild boars, herds of deer and many beautiful birds. .
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at - Hotel Chandrika or Similar
Day 7: BEACH/DEPARTURE
Pass By: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
After breakfast leave for Beach Stay or Airport to connect with your departure flight.En route set on a sightseeing tour of the Galle Fort and ramparts enclosing a perfectly preserved old heritage town. A walk round the ramparts and bastions is the customary method of appreciating the magnificence of its structure, and of gaining a perspective of the town it encloses. Admire the Dutch houses, the Dutch Reformed Church and the restored Dutch gate. Drop off at the Airport or Extend your beach
Stop At: Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
En route visit Galle fort and Dutch town. (depends on the departure flight time)
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: AIRPORT – NEGOMBO/CHILAW
Pass By: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
Upon arrival at Colombo International Airport, our representative will greet you at the airport and take you to the hotel at Negombo/Chilaw. (Approximately 1/2 hour drive to Negombo and 1-hour drive to Chilaw. Check-in, relax and have dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at - Goldi Sands Hotel or Similar.
Day 2: NEGOMBO TO SIGIRIYA VIA ANURADHAPURA
Stop At: Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
Anuradhapura is one of the greatest ancient cities in Sri Lanka. The proud history of Sri Lankans can be still viewed by Anuradhapura city’s ruins. Historical capital, Anuradhapura, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. A huge irrigation lake, Tisa Wewa built by Devanampiya Tissa in the 3rd century BC and the twin reservoir complex, Kala Wewa, built by King Datusena in the 5th Century are also some of the main attractions.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sri Maha Boodhi Temple, Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
Sri Maha Bodiya is situated very near the Anuradhapura city area and it is a sacred bo tree that is grown from a branch of the original sacred bo tree under which Lord Buddha attained Nibbana.It is 2, 300-year-old sacred fig or bo tree (Ficus religiosa) which is known to be the oldest tree known to have been planted by a human rather than by natural seeding. It was planted there in 288 BC.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Isurumuniya Temple, At Royal Pleasure Gardens, Anuradhapura 50000 Sri Lanka
Isurumuniya Vihara: Decorated by various rock carvings it is built by king Dewanampiya Tissa who is an important king for Buddhism.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at - Kasyapa Lion Rock or Similar
Day 3: SIGIRIYA TO POLONNARUWA AND BACK
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
After breakfast climb to Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Sigiriya rock fortress, which was called Sinhagiriya (Lion’s Rock) in the past was built by Sinhalese ancient king Kashyapa (477-495 AD). This magnificent rock fortress is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and considered an ecological wonder. Ancient architects of Sri Lanka have done a wonderful job in doing this kingdom. The Staircase (from the ground to Sigiriya mountain top) built by stone is remaining even today. The most renowned Sigiri Apsaras (Rock Paintings or ‘Frescoes of Sigiri Damsels) show the talent of Sri Lankan artists. Sigiriya has one of the most wonderful architectural designs in ancient times.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province
Afternoon visit medieval capital of Polonnaruwa.Polonnaruwa is the second largest and the main town of the Polonnaruwa District in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. Declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms. The majestic city stands tall today as one of the best planned archaeological relic cities in the country, a testimony to the greatness and the architectural genius of the kingdom’s ancient rulers.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at - Kasyapa Lion Rock or Similar
Day 4: SIGIRIYA to KANDY
Stop At: Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple, Kandy - Jaffna Hwy, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
After breakfast leisurely proceed to Kandy En route visit the Dambulla Rock Cave Temple. Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, it was declared as an UNESCO heritage site in 1991. Dating back to the First Century BC, the Golden Temple of Dambulla has been the center of pilgrimage for Buddhists and Hindus alike for 22 centuries. It is Sri Lanka’s most popular historic site. The Cave monastery, home to Buddhist monks is covered with exquisite 2, 000-year-old murals depicting the life and times of the Lord Buddha. The shrines also house a collection of 157 statues of Buddha in various sizes and poses, including a 15 meter long reclining Buddha and vividly colored frescoes on the walls and ceiling, making this the largest antique painted surface in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Evening visit Temple of the tooth. The sacred Temple of Tooth in Sri Lanka in the historic city of Kandy houses one of Buddhism’s most sacred relics and draws followers of the Buddhist faith from all over the world. The Royal Complex situated around the Temple of the Tooth and Kandy Lake – comprising of the King’s Palace, the Queen’s Palace, the Audience Hall, the Royal Boathouse and the Royal Summer House, represent the zenith of ancient Sri Lankan architecture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at - Hotel Topaz or Similar
Day 5: HILL COUNTRY
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
After Breakfast visit the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. Royal Botanic Gardens is situated in Peradeniya, about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy at an altitude 460 meters above sea level in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The longest river in Sri Lanka, Mahaweli is found near the Botanic Gardens. The garden houses more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees with the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka’’ attached to it. The total area of the garden is 147 acres. Today approximately 2 million visitors visit this garden every year.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Involve in sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya and visit a tea plantation and a tea factory.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at - Heaven Seven or Similar
Day 6: NUWARA ELIYA TO TISSAMAHARAMA
Stop At: Ella, Ella, Uva Province
After breakfast transfer to Yala through Ella. Ella is blessed with some of the most beautiful views, you could find in Sri Lanka. The Ella Gap is no secret destination for many.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Yala National Park, Yala National Park
Afternoon set on an Exclusive private jeep safari at the Yala National Park. This is the most famous national park out of 22 national parks in Sri Lanka. Situated in the South East of Sri Lanka most of the area of the park is closed to the public but the area allowed to the public can offer fascinating sights of elephants, leopards, sloth bears, wild boars, herds of deer and many beautiful birds. .
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at - Hotel Chandrika or Similar
Day 7: BEACH/DEPARTURE
Pass By: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
After breakfast leave for Beach Stay or Airport to connect with your departure flight.En route set on a sightseeing tour of the Galle Fort and ramparts enclosing a perfectly preserved old heritage town. A walk round the ramparts and bastions is the customary method of appreciating the magnificence of its structure, and of gaining a perspective of the town it encloses. Admire the Dutch houses, the Dutch Reformed Church and the restored Dutch gate. Drop off at the Airport or Extend your beach
Stop At: Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
En route visit Galle fort and Dutch town. (depends on the departure flight time)
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
axel0013
February 2020
Igen en velorganiseret rundtur med mr. Wijetunga som kompetent chauffør. Gav god orientering på politiske, kulturelle og historiske forhold. Han viste stor omsorg for os og prioriterede vores sikkerhed. Vores bil var næsten ny og komfortabel. Firmaet kan anbefales.
Igen en velorganiseret rundtur med mr. Wijetunga som kompetent chauffør. Gav god orientering på politiske, kulturelle og historiske forhold. Han viste stor omsorg for os og prioriterede vores sikkerhed. Vores bil var næsten ny og komfortabel. Firmaet kan anbefales.jccoffey
June 2019
We have just come back from a fabulous 15 day tour of Sri Lanka with TravelScapes, the local company used by Webjet. Many people had pulled out, due to concern about the recent troubles, which was such a pity. People who rely on tourism are really struggling. We felt perfectly safe the whole time...
We have just come back from a fabulous 15 day tour of Sri Lanka with TravelScapes, the local company used by Webjet. Many people had pulled out, due to concern about the recent troubles, which was such a pity. People who rely on tourism are really struggling. We felt perfectly safe the whole time, and the extra security was a reassurance. The itinerary was varied and interesting, including safaris in 2 National parks, where we saw many wild animals, including over a hundred elephants, and a leopard which walked in front of our jeep, for at least 10 minutes. We visited temples, a tea plantation and climbed to the top of Lions Rock at Sigiriya! Hotels were of a high standard, especially the beautiful colonial Mount Lavinia and Heritance Ahungalla, where we enjoyed a relaxing beach stay. We had delicious included breakfasts and dinners every day. Our guide/ driver, Weji, was very knowledgeable, and took excellent care if us during our tour. He kept us very entertained with his anecdotes and stories! He also organised excellent guides for Minneriya, Yala and Sigiriya Rock. A trip to remember!Judy12343
January 2019
We've just returned from a 2 week trip to Sri Lanka, organised by JourneyScapes. Samadi put the itinerary together for us so that it included everything we wanted to see, and paid attention to what we were looking for in the way of things like accommodation (we prefer places with personality). Ou...
We've just returned from a 2 week trip to Sri Lanka, organised by JourneyScapes. Samadi put the itinerary together for us so that it included everything we wanted to see, and paid attention to what we were looking for in the way of things like accommodation (we prefer places with personality). Our driver, Mr Milton, was fantastic. He speaks excellent English and is a very confident driver. He was also happy to not take us to places like shops. The accommodation was excellent, and everything worked out fine. It was never going to be an inexpensive trip (I've noticed people on the forums saying how much cheaper you can 'do' Sri Lanka by yourself), but we didn't want that kind of trip. If we'd planned this same holiday ourselves, it would have been considerably more expensive than it was when booked by a local agent, and in that way was very good value for us. I'd happily use JourneyScapes again, and have no problem recommending them as a good inbound agent.CMischo
December 2018
We had a wonderfull week in Sri Lanka wit our Guide Wije from journeyscapes. We visited the south of Sri Lanka (Kandy, tea plantation, Yala national park, Gale, ...). The tour was perfectly organized with very good Hotels and many different experiences. Our driver Wije speaks a very good english,...
We had a wonderfull week in Sri Lanka wit our Guide Wije from journeyscapes. We visited the south of Sri Lanka (Kandy, tea plantation, Yala national park, Gale, ...). The tour was perfectly organized with very good Hotels and many different experiences. Our driver Wije speaks a very good english, explained a lot of things about Sri Lanka but gave us also enough private time - it was a wounderful time with Wije. He gave us many good tips, organized the best jeep driver in Yala national park and made our trirp very comfortable. Thanks for this week!neil18642018
June 2018
We had a wonderfully enjoyable holiday in Sri Lanka with a deal from Webjet Exclusives. The 8 night /9 day tour took in mostly the inland areas of the island. We visited historical sites, including climb up to Sigirya Rock, tea plantations, national parks (Elephant Safari), etc. Our local agent,...
We had a wonderfully enjoyable holiday in Sri Lanka with a deal from Webjet Exclusives. The 8 night /9 day tour took in mostly the inland areas of the island. We visited historical sites, including climb up to Sigirya Rock, tea plantations, national parks (Elephant Safari), etc. Our local agent, Journey Scapes provided our Guide, Janaka, a comfortable minibus and a relaxed itinerary to enjoy the different locations. We had time to sit back at our exceptional 4 star hotels and sip on a cocktail. Janaka was so knowledgeable about his island, cultural sites and local wildlife and flora. Friendly and relaxed, nothing was a bother if we wanted to go or see something different. We would definitely ask for Janaka again. I would highly recommend a trip to Sri Lanka, you'll have a memorable time.TorbenN664
October 2023
En dejlig rundtur hvor vi fik set skøn natur og indblik i kultur og historie. Vi anbefaler på det varmeste Deva, vores unikke guide og chauffør. Han var på forkant og vidende om landet og meget hjælpende.
En dejlig rundtur hvor vi fik set skøn natur og indblik i kultur og historie. Vi anbefaler på det varmeste Deva, vores unikke guide og chauffør. Han var på forkant og vidende om landet og meget hjælpende.