Classical Experience

Day 01

• Meet and assist on arrival at Airport by Simplify Sri Lanka Representative.
• Transfer from Airport to Negombo (Approx. 25 Mins drive)
• Check in at Jetwing Sea. Rest of the day at leisure.
• On completion of the boat ride and return to hotel.
• Dinner and Overnight Stay at Jetwing Sea (Deluxe Room)

Day 02

• Breakfast at Jetwing Sea
• After breakfast transfer from Waikkala to Dambulla (Approx. 4 Hrs drive)
• Visit Dambulla Cave Temple Dambulla is part of the cultural triangle and is home to the world famous Dambulla cave temples. The cave temples complex that lies atop a massive hill on the edge of the town is one of the eight UNESCO world heritage sites in the country and is renowned for its unique mural paintings and sculptures. If you are not a history-buff, fret not, because there is more to Dambulla.
• On completion of the visit, proceed to Tropical Life Resort (Approx. 30 Mins)
• Rest of the evening at leisure.
• Dinner and Overnight Stay at Tropical Life Resort (Standard Rooms)

Day 03

• Breakfast at Tropical Life Resort.
• After breakfast proceed to Sigiriya (Approx. 30 Mins Drive)
• Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The marvellous rock fortress of Sigiriya is a rare jewel among the many treasures in Sri Lanka. The site was the domain of King Kashyapa whose aim was to build an impregnable fortress and within it, a heavenly abode. The skeletal layout of the ancient city within the fortress marvels its observers with the grandeur and complexity of 5th century urban-planning of Sri Lanka. On the way to the top one can observe the famous Sigiriya frescoes of the buxom, wasp-waisted maidens bearing flowers, amidst the wilderness and ancient ruins. The smoothly glazed ‘Mirror Wall’ located a few steps away has sealed the expressions of ancient visitors, inspired by the vibrant frescoes.
• On completion of the visit, return to hotel.
• Late in the afternoon, do a safari of Minneriya National Park. Located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997. Located in the centre of the cultural triangle, Minneriya is a good alternative to the busier parks in the south and it’s easy to weave in a day here between visiting the ancient cities. The dry season, preferably from June to September, is the best time to visit the park when the ancient tank, the lake that dominates the area, dries out and the grasses and shoots push through. During this time, it is possible to see herds of up to 150 elephants feeding and washing, as well as toque macaques, sambar deer and leopards.
• Dinner and Overnight Stay at Tropical Life Resort

Day 04

• Breakfast at Tropical Life Resort
• Late in the morning transfer to Kandy (Approx. 3 H 30 Mins Drive)
• En route STOP for traditional Sri Lankan lunch at a spice Garden. Lunch will be served at a “Kamatha “(Rice / Paddy trashing ground), learn about spices, how they grow, get some tips on cooking with spices …
• On completion of the lunch, proceed to Kandy & Check in at Cinnamon Citadel.
• Free time till evening.
• In the evening visit to The Temple of the Tooth Relic. “Wear White Sarongs / Rap rounds & Carry some Lotus Flowers “to the Temple of the Tooth Relic. On completion, witness a Sri Lankan cultural show
• On completion of the visit, return to hotel.
• Dinner and Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Citadel (Superior Room)

Day 05

• Breakfast at Cinnamon Citadel.
• In the morning transfer from Kandy to Haputale. (Approx. 6 Hours Drive)
• This will be a scenic drive through hill country covered with lush green tea plantations & some panoramic water falls.
• Enroute visit a Tea plantation & a factory to learn about world famous “Ceylon Tea“
• Proceed to Haputale & Check in at Melheim Resort. Rest of the evening at leisure.
• Dinner and Overnight Stay at Melheim Resort (Standard Room)

Day 06

• Breakfast at Melheim Resort
• Full day is free to discover waterfalls, to do nature walks, hikes
• OR
• Simply to relax in serene hilly atmosphere.
• Dinner and Overnight Stay at Melheim Resort

Day 07

• Breakfast at Melheim Resort
• A day to experience Sri Lankan rail roads…
• Board a train bound to Colombo from Haputale, this will be Eight-hour train journey, however if needed you could travel for few hours & get in to your touring car as well.
• Once arrived at Colombo, you will be transferred to Cinnamon lakeside Hotel.
• Rest of the day at leisure.
• Dinner and Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Lakeside (Superior Room)

Day 08

• Breakfast at the hotel and leave for Bandaranayke International
• Airport for departure. (Approx. 2 Hours drive)

Day 09

After exploring Sri Lanka … it’s time to relax by sunny beaches, you could always travel to Southern Beaches of Sri Lanka OR to Maldives … Please select and let us know your preferred beach resorts from our selection with number of nights If it is Maldives, we could get your Air Tickets get done too…