Explore some of the arts and crafts that are made around Kandy, being able to visit some of the small rural communities, far away from other tourists. This is possibly the best place to see ‘local life’ in Sri Lanka. See drum making in Kurugala, mat-weaving in Dumbara before seeing the silver, brass and wood carving in Gadaladeniya. Back in Kandy, have the option of seeing the Botanical Gardens and Commonwealth War Cemetary followed by heading to Upper Lake Drive, from where you will have an amazing view of Kandy from above. Continue down into the town to walk through the local markets before visiting the Temple of the Tooth, home to the Buddha’s Tooth and known locally as the Dalada Maligawa, best visited in the early evening when they have an interesting pooja ceremony taking place.
Most people think Sri Lanka is just a winter-sun destination, but much of the north and east of the county is perfect in the summer months.
Sri Lanka has it all; amazing luxury boutique hotels, fantastic experiences, breath-taking scenery, sumptuous cuisine and you can even hop around in a private helicopter.
Delve into Sri Lanka’s colonial past, exploring the Portuguese, Dutch and British influences that have helped shape modern Sri Lanka.
Think Sri Lanka, and think of wild elephants, jungles, tea plantations, spices and palm-fringed beaches. All of which makes for a wonderful family adventure, designed to not involve too much driving which can always be a downside to travelling with children in Sri Lanka.
For those wanting a quick introduction to Sri Lanka, then this suggested private tour might well be your answer. Explore the Ancient Cities, the Tea Country and end on the south coast beaches.
Sri Lanka and the Maldives is one of the best twin-centre holidays you can experience, a blend of culture, adventure and beach that makes for such a wonderful journey.
This classic private tour of Sri Lanka takes in all the major highlights from the stunning cultural heritage of the north, the tea country, wildlife and laid-back beaches in the south.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.