A classic group tour of Sri Lanka is a way to see the country. It takes you to culture rolling green hills and tropical beaches. This tour is usually ten to fourteen days long. You start in the town of Negombo. Then you go to the Cultural Triangle. In the Cultural Triangle you can climb the Sigiriya Lion Rock and explore the historic Dambulla Cave Temples.

From there you go to the city of Kandy. In Kandy you can visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and watch cultural dance performances. After that you take the train to the cool tea country of Nuwara Eliya and Ella. You can walk along the Nine Arch Bridge and hike through the emerald plantations.

The tour then goes to the lowlands. You can go on a thrilling top jeep safari in Yala or Udawalawe National Park. You can look for elephants and leopards. Finally you go to the coast. You can take a walking tour through the colonial Galle Fort and relax on the sandy shores of Mirissa.

When you want to book this tour you have an options. Some people like group adventure tours. These tours focus on culture and use public transit. You also get to stay in homestays. Other people like premium group packages. These packages have transport and high-end hotels. You also get to have dining experiences.

Some people like to hire a local operator. This gives you the structure of a group tour and the flexibility of a tour. You get a micro-van and an English-speaking driver-guide.

To plan your trip you need to think about the weather. Sri Lanka has two monsoons. You should go between December and March if you want to see the coast and the central highlands. You also need to get a travel authorization online before you arrive. You should pack clothing for the coast and warm layers for the mountains.

You need to dress to enter the temples. You should cover your shoulders and knees. You also need to carry some cash to tip your tour guides and drivers.