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Highlights
- Discover beautiful Sri Lanka on a journey through fascinating cultural highlights
- 4WD Yala National Park jeep safari in search of leopard, elephant and birdlife
- Stay in our Upgraded Range of hand-picked Premium hotels along the way
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Itinerary

Our tour starts today in Negombo. Nestled on Sri Lanka's west coast, Negombo is a lively town known for its golden sand beaches, bustling fish markets and vibrant mix of cultures. With its Dutch colonial architecture, flavourful seafood, and proximity to the capital, ...
For those interested we recommend rising early to accompany the tour leader for a pre-breakfast walk around the lively fish market to see the wide array of fresh fish and seafood on offer. If you prefer a slower start that's fine as we plan to depart the hotel at 10am...
The Dambulla Cave Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising five cave temples adorned with many Buddha statues, Hindu Gods and vibrant frescoes dating back over two millennia. It's still an important place of pilgrimage and, perched atop a rocky hill, offers p...
We have an early start this morning as we plan to climb Sigiriya ahead of the crowds and while it's still relatively cool. Rising dramatically from the central plains, the UNESCO-protected ruins of this 5th-century 'Sky Fortress' are one of Sri Lanka's major attractio...
Today we leave the north-central plains behind and journey south to the capital of the highlands. The drive should take around three and a half hours, including a visit to a spice and herb garden en route. Sitting at 500 metres above sea level and 112 kilometres north...
Leaving Kandy this morning, we'll stop just out of town for a guided visit at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, renowned for its stunning collection of orchids, palms and exotic flora from around the world. Established during the British colonial era, the gar...
Horton Plains National Park is a unique and beautiful plateau of wild grassland and thick forest, famous for its biodiversity - home to diverse wildlife including sambar deer, purple-faced langurs and a variety of bird species. We rise very early for the best conditio...
Bidding farewell to Nuwara Eliya this morning we'll have our last day exploring the highlands. After a two-hour scenic drive we reach the lively town of Ella. It's here that we'll hike along a section of the long-distance footpath - the Pekoe Trail. Our hike will take...
Yala National Park, situated in the southeast of Sri Lanka, is renowned for its diverse wildlife and rugged landscapes. It's the country's most-visited national park, known for its population of leopards, which are best spotted during early morning and evening safaris...
After a relaxed start to the day, or a return visit to Galle Fort, we'll proceed on our journey in the late morning. We plan to break this drive with a stop for lunch and a visit to the Brief Garden in Beruwala - one of Sri Lanka's finest landscape gardens. The ma...
Today has been left free to relax and reflect on the journey so far through beautiful Sri Lanka. Our tour leader will be able to assist with any questions about possible activities such as a visit to Beruwala Lighthouse, water sports or a boat excursion on Madu Ganga ...
This morning we'll journey to Colombo for our last night. There is some free time after checking in around lunchtime. In the late afternoon we\ ve included a sightseeing tour of the capital with a difference, in open air jeeps that give you great visibility while taki...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Colombo. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Colombo at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. A transfer to C...
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Traditional Sri Lankan cuisine is excellent, and although it can be very spicy there are many dishes that feature cooling coconut milk or have a spicy sambar on the side to allow you to adjust the meal to your taste. There isn't a culture of eating out in Sri Lanka, most locals will eat at home, and as such there are very few restaurants around, and those that exist tend to be in hotels. As tourism develops a few independent restaurants are beginning to appear, mainly in Colombo but also in Kandy, Galle and in the coastal resorts. During the tour we will endeavour to eat out at local restaurants wherever possible but for many nights, at this point in time, the hotel restaurants are the only option available.
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- Lunch : 2
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