Can I combine a Sri Lanka and Maldives trip?

Yes — this is one of our most popular combinations. Colombo has direct flights to Male, making a Sri Lanka cultural tour followed by Maldives relaxation a very natural pairing. We handle all logistics across both destinations.

Is Sri Lanka safe to visit?

Yes. Sri Lanka is a well-established tourist destination and is safe for international visitors. We monitor conditions and work with trusted local partners throughout the country.

What wildlife can I see in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka has exceptional wildlife — wild elephants at Minneriya and Udawalawe, leopards at Yala National Park, blue whales off Mirissa, and endemic bird species throughout. We can build a wildlife-focused itinerary on request.

How long do I need for Sri Lanka?

A minimum of 10 days allows you to experience the Cultural Triangle, the Hill Country, and the coast. Two weeks is ideal and allows a more relaxed pace. We can design itineraries from 7 to 21 days.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

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Sri Lanka Classic Circuit

Starting From

$950

Sri Lanka Classic Circuit

From$950

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Duration

11 Nights

12 Days

Group Size

Max 10

Difficulty

Easy

Accommodation

Heritage Hotels & Boutique

Meals

Breakfast + 4 dinners

Destination

Sri Lanka

Highlights & Inclusions

Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Highlights

Trip highlights

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, climb 1,200 steps to a 5th century palace in the sky
Kandy to Ella on the most scenic train journey in Asia
Yala National Park, leopard safari at dawn with expert tracker
Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy, daily ceremony at dusk
Whale watching off Mirissa, blue whales, the largest animals on Earth
Galle Fort Dutch colonial heritage walk at sunset
Cooking class in a village home, rice, curry, coconut, and more curry

Inclusions

What's included

Eleven nights heritage and boutique accommodation
Daily breakfast and 4 specially selected dinners
All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
Sigiriya entry tickets and guide
Yala safari in private jeep with expert naturalist
Mirissa whale watching excursion
First-class Kandy–Ella train tickets

01Days 1–3

Colombo & The Cultural Triangle

Arrive Colombo. Drive north to the Cultural Triangle, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura. Ancient kingdoms, sacred elephants, and rock fortresses rising from jungle.

02Days 4–6

Kandy & Tea Country

The cultural capital. Temple of the Tooth. Then south through tea plantations, the air changes as you climb into the hills of Nuwara Eliya. Ella is as beautiful as people say.

03Days 7–8

Yala, Big Cat Country

Sri Lanka has the highest density of leopards of any national park on Earth. Your naturalist guide has tracked these animals for 20 years. Dawn game drives in a private jeep.

04Days 9–11

Southern Coast & Galle

Mirissa whale watching at dawn (blue whales pass from December to April). Lazy beach days. Galle Fort at sunset, the most romantic place in Sri Lanka. Fly home from Colombo.

Where You'll Stay

Your Accommodations

3 nights

Heritance Kandalama

5★ · Dambulla

Geoffrey Bawa's masterpiece of architecture, a hotel built into a rock face above a lake, with jungle growing through it. One of Asia's greatest buildings.

2 nights

98 Acres Resort

5★ · Ella

Perched above a tea estate with views of Ella Rock and Little Adam's Peak. The sunrise from your terrace is the finest in Sri Lanka.

3 nights

Cape Weligama

5★ · South Coast

A clifftop resort above the Indian Ocean. Infinity pool over the sea, whale watching from the terrace, and a direct path to Weligama beach below.

See It For Yourself

Property Gallery

Sri Lanka Reviews

Solo · January 2026

"The leopard. I will never forget the leopard."

Twenty minutes into the first dawn drive in Yala, our guide stopped the jeep and pointed. A female leopard with a cub, walking across the track 10 metres ahead of us. I barely breathed.

Nadia R.

London, UK

Couple · February 2026

"Kandy to Ella is the most beautiful train journey on Earth."

Four hours through tea estates, waterfalls, and tunnels through cloud. The train rocks you gently. The window is open. You hang your head out and watch Sri Lanka roll past.

Bilal & Rani

Karachi, Pakistan

Couple · December 2025

"We saw a blue whale. An actual blue whale."

The largest animal ever to have lived on Earth, 30 metres long, breaching 50 metres from our boat off Mirissa. We were both in tears. Nothing prepares you for the scale of it.

James & Sarah

London, UK

Common Questions

Tour FAQs

Sri Lanka has two monsoon seasons affecting different coasts. December to March is ideal for the south and east, Yala, Galle, Mirissa. April to September suits the north and cultural triangle. We design your itinerary around current weather patterns.

Yes, Sri Lanka is a welcoming, safe destination for tourists. Our researcher Priya has lived in Colombo and knows the country intimately. Petty crime is low and violent crime against tourists is extremely rare.

Yes, this is one of Sri Lanka's extraordinary qualities. Yala (leopards) and Mirissa (blue whales) are in the same southern region, easily combined in a single itinerary. Between December and April this double wildlife experience is very reliable.

Yes, we book first-class Expo Rail carriages well in advance. These are the premium seats with large windows and observation platforms. Observation car tickets sell out months ahead during peak season; we handle this as part of your booking.

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