Sri Lanka is exceptionally diverse, and each day will allow you to experience something new and profoundly interesting. This suggested tour comes with your own private driver/guide throughout, giving you an element of flexibility to see some of the hidden gems that lie off the main tourist trail. It goes without saying that Sri Lanka is packed with lovely boutique hotels, many of them in beautiful locations offering stunning views. We love to jazz up the experience, such as seeing some of the Ancient Cities on bikes rather than in a car, visiting local villages to see the rural way of life, maybe learning Sri Lankan cookery in Galle or taking breathtaking walks through verdant green tea plantations. In fact, any element of the day-to-day schedule can be tailored around exactly what you want, as we know some people love delving into historical sites, whilst others just like to dip in and out. A private tour of Sri Lanka is simply a magical, varied and stunning experience.
| £2595 | - | £4135 |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | Gold |
| Days | Location | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Negombo | Horathapola Estate The Wallawwa |
| Day 2-4 | Cultural Triangle | Vil Uyana Ulagalla |
| Day 5-6 | Kandy | Elephant Stables Kandy House |
| Day 7-8 | Tea Country | Mandira Bungalows Ceylon Tea Trails |
| Day 9 | Yala National Park | Cinnamon Wild Chena Huts |
| Day 10-11 | Galle | The Fort Bazaar Amangalla |
| Day 12-13 | South Coast | Aditya Rock Villa |
Arrive in Sri Lanka and transfer and stay nearby so you can full recover after your long flight. The drives in Sri Lanka can be quite long, so its definitely worth settling in slowly.
You are driven up to the Cultural Triangle, a drive of about four hours. In the evening climb Sigiriya rock-fortress, dating from the 5th century AD and offering amazing views of the surrounding countryside from the top.
Explore the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura, the oldest of the ancient cities in the Cultural Triangle and famous for the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree, said to be grown from a sapling from Bodhgaya in India under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. Amble around the many stupas and monasteries before visiting Mihitale, noted as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
Today, set off and visit Polonnaruwa, another wonderful ancient city, and best explored on bikes (although we can of course do this in the car). In the afternoon, explore Minneriya National Park, famous for wild elephant in their natural environment.
Drive to Kandy via the superb Buddhist caves at Dambulla. The drive takes about three hours, with the option of also stopping off at the Millennium Elephant Foundation en route.
Today, explore Kandy, seeing the local villages surrounding the town showcasing traditional arts and crafts before heading up above Kandy to see the town from above. Finish at the evening pooja at the Temple of the Tooth.
Board the train from Kandy (in the 1st Class Observation Car at the back for the best views), and wind your way through tea plantations and rolling hills.
Explore a local tea factory, and take a short walk through the countryside.
Drive down to the Yala, via the stunning Ella Gap and drive of about five hours. In the evening head off on a safari in the park, hopefully seeing leopard and wild elephant.
In the morning, set off again for a wildlife safari in Yala National Park before driving to Galle, a drive of three hours.
Take a walking tour with your guide through the historic alleyways of Galle Fort before having the afternoon at leisure. Alternatively, we can arrange for a leisurely cycle through the countryside around Galle, seeing local villages and plantations as you pass through.
Drive the short distance for your two-night beach stay. Kick-back and put your feet up on the palm-fringed Sri Lankan coast.
Drive the short distance back to Colombo Airport and fly home.
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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.