A journey through Sri Lanka makes for a wonderful holiday. Explore ancient cities, lost temples, travel through the stunning mountain scenery and tea estates and end by kicking back on the palm-fringed beaches of the south coast. This suggested itinerary doesn’t aim to do it all (although we can add in any destination in Sri Lanka you want), but showcases the absolute highlights which is perfect if this is your first-time trip to Sri Lanka. You’ll have a private driver/guide as you travel, being able to stop off at points of interest you might come across in your guidebook or make a detour to some more off-the-beaten track highlights. That might mean stopping in a rural village to see Sri Lanka away from the tourist trail. Your private guide will be there to showcase the main sights, and we love to see these in innovative ways. If you want, you can cycle around the ancient city of Polonnaruwa for instance. All in all, this itinerary is relaxing and immersive, showcasing the amazing highlights of this wonderful country.
| £1755 | - | £2980 |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | Gold |
| Days | Location | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Negombo | Horathapola Estate The Wallawwa |
| Day 2-4 | Cultural Triangle | Wildgrass Vil Uyana |
| Day 5-6 | Hill Country | Taylor’s Hill Ceylon Tea Trails |
| Day 7-9 | Galle | The Frangipani Tree The Fortress |
| Day 10 | Fly home |
Arrive into Colombo Airport and spend the night close-by so that you don’t need to take a long car journey when you arrive.
Your driver/guide will drive you to the Cultural Triangle. In the late afternoon, climb Sigiriya Rock, offering spectacular views over the countryside and superb murals in the caves half way up.
Today, head to the ancient city of Anuradhapura and also visit the birthplace of Buddhism in Mihitale. You’ll also stop at a rural Sri Lankan village to wander through and see the local life.
Explore Polonnaruwa, best seen on bikes, but we can of course do this in a vehicle. You’ll then head to Minneriya National Park to see the Asiatic elephant in the wild.
Drive south via the Buddhist caves at Dambulla and the city of Kandy where you can see the Temple of the Tooth and head to the Hill Country.
Explore a working Tea Factory before taking a short walk through the countryside.
Fly to Galle, and transfer to the beach. Whilst your there, take a walking tour of Galle, and have the option of taking an immersive cycle ride through the paddy-fields, villages and plantations surrounding Galle.
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.
This journey to Sri Lanka combines the tea country with a stay on Sri Lanka’s south coast, more of a relaxing holiday than immersive tour, a way to sit-back and relax and simply enjoy the destination.
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.