We love —
- Exploring Sri Lanka’s former royal capitals, from the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya to the cave temples of Dambulla and the sacred city of Kandy.
- Setting out on safari in Minneriya and Yala National Parks, encountering elephants and Sri Lanka’s remarkable wildlife.
- Slowing the pace on the golden sands of Dickwella, enjoying a few blissful days by the Indian Ocean.
Customer reviews —
I immerse myself in the soul of Sri Lanka, discovering ancient UNESCO treasures like Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandy, while also enjoying the peaceful beauty of the Peradeniya botanical gardens. I experience the thrill of wildlife safaris in Minneriya and Yala National Parks, encountering elephants and diverse fauna, before slowing down by the shores of Dickwella. There, I unwind by the ocean, letting the journey blend culture, nature and relaxation into a truly enriching experience.
Your itinerary in brief —
DURATION: 8, 10, 11 or 12 nights
BEST FOR: Once in a lifetime
PACE: Active
Explore Sri Lanka
Let yourself be enchanted by a sensory journey through ancient Ceylon, where lush green mountains, ancient cities and unspoilt beaches come together. Discover the fortress of Sigiriya, the sacred temples of Kandy and the mist-shrouded tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya, watch elephants in their natural habitat and immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, before ending your adventure with a peaceful beach break on the shores of Dickwella.
8-night itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo → Dambulla → Habarana
Day 2: Habarana → Sigiriya → Minneriya National Park → Habarana
Day 3: Habarana → Matale → Kandy
Day 4: Kandy
Day 5: Kandy → Nuwara Eliy
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya → Ambewela → Bandarawela → Haputale
Day 7: Haputale → Beragala → Tissamaharama ⇄ Yala National Park
Day 8: Tissamaharama → Galle → Negombo
Day 9: Negombo → Departure from Colombo
10-night tour:
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo → Dambulla → Habarana
Day 2: Habarana → Sigiriya → Minneriya National Park → Habarana
Day 3: Habarana → Matale → Kandy
Day 4: Kandy
Day 5: Kandy → Nuwara Eliy
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya → Ambewela → Bandarawela → Haputale
Day 7: Haputale → Beragala → Tissamaharama ⇄ Yala National Park
Day 8: Tissamaharama → Dickwella
Day 9: Dickwella
Day 10: Dickwella → Galle → Negombo
Day 11: Negombo – Departure from Colombo
11-night tour:
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo → Dambulla → Habarana
Day 2: Habarana → Sigiriya → Minneriya National Park → Habarana
Day 3: Habarana → Matale → Kandy
Day 4: Kandy
Day 5: Kandy → Nuwara Eliy
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya → Ambewela → Bandarawela → Haputale
Day 7: Haputale → Beragala → Tissamaharama ⇄ Yala National Park
Day 8: Tissamaharama → Dickwella
Day 9: Dickwella
Day 10: Dickwella
Day 11: Dickwella → Galle → Negombo
Day 12: Negombo → Depature from Colombo
12-night tour:
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo → Dambulla → Habarana
Day 2: Habarana → Sigiriya → Minneriya National Park → Habarana
Day 3: Habarana → Matale → Kandy
Day 4: Kandy
Day 5: Kandy → Nuwara Eliy
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya → Ambewela → Bandarawela → Haputale
Day 7: Haputale → Beragala → Tissamaharama ⇄ Yala National Park
Day 8: Tissamaharama → Dickwella
Day 9: Dickwella
Day 10: Dickwella
Day 11: Dickwella
Day 12: Dickwella → Galle → Negombo
Day 13: Negombo → Departure from Colombo
Please note: your itinerary may have minor adjustments, but your overall trip experience will remain the same.
Your itinerary in detail —
8-night itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN COLOMBO → DAMBULLA → HABARANA
Welcome to Sri Lanka. Meet and greet on arrival at Colombo Airport (CMB), followed by an immediate transfer (private vehicle – 4 hours) to Habarana via Kurunegala. Depending on your arrival time, check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Included:
- Dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Sungreen Resort & Spa 4* or Tropical Life Resort & Spa 4*
DAY 2: HABARANA → SIGIRIYA → MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK → HABARANA
After breakfast, visit the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress, famed for its ancient ruins, royal gardens and striking frescoes. Continue with a traditional village experience, including a bullock-cart ride, catamaran trip and Sri Lankan cooking demonstration with lunch. In the afternoon, head to Minneriya National Park for a wildlife safari, with the chance to spot herds of wild Asian elephants before returning to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Sungreen Resort & Spa 4* or Tropical Life Resort & Spa 4*
DAY 3: HABARANA → MATALE → KANDY
After breakfast, explore Dambulla’s vibrant local market before visiting the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, home to impressive Buddha statues and ancient murals. Continue to Kandy via Matale, stopping at a spice garden to discover the island’s aromatic traditions and their uses. Arrive in Kandy and visit the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya before transferring to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Hotel Topaz 4* or Thilanka Hotel 4*
DAY 4: KANDY
After breakfast, visit Kandy’s sacred Temple of the Tooth, home to one of Buddhism’s most revered relics. Take a peaceful walk through the lush Udawattakele Forest Reserve, then discover the art of gemstone cutting and polishing at a local lapidary. End the day with a vibrant Kandyan traditional dance performance before returning to your hotel.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Hotel Topaz 4* or Thilanka Hotel 4*
DAY 5: KANDY → NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through Sri Lanka’s lush tea country to Nuwara Eliya, stopping at a tea factory to discover the production process and sample freshly brewed Ceylon tea. On arrival, explore the charming colonial town, known as ‘Little England’, with its elegant country houses, manicured gardens and picturesque golf course, before transferring to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Lynden Grove 4*, Montagna Luxury Hotel 4* or Galway Heights 4*
DAY 6: NUWARA ELIYA → AMBEWELA → BANDARAWELA → HAPUTALE
After breakfast, board a scenic train through Sri Lanka’s breathtaking hill country, passing lush tea plantations, remote villages and cascading waterfalls. On arrival in Bandarawela, enjoy a Tuk Tuk safari through the tea plantations, meet local tea pluckers and visit the spectacular Lipton’s Seat viewpoint, before continuing to your hotel in Haputale for an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Akway Beragala 4*
DAY 7: HAPUTALE → BERAGALA → TISSAMAHARAMA ⇄ YALA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, travel through misty mountains and tea-covered hills towards Yala, stopping at the spectacular Diyaluma Falls, Sri Lanka’s second-highest waterfall. Continue to Yala National Park for a thrilling jeep safari, with the chance to spot leopards, elephants, deer and an abundance of birdlife, before transferring to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Chaarya Resort & Spa 4*
DAY 8: TISSAMAHARAMA → GALLE → NEGOMBO
After breakfast, travel from Tissamaharama to Galle, passing tranquil lagoons, rice paddies and rural villages before reaching the palm-fringed southern coast. Explore Galle’s UNESCO-listed Dutch Fort, with its historic ramparts, colonial streets and ocean views, before continuing to the vibrant coastal city of Negombo for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Sea Horse Hotel & Spa 4*
DAY 9: NEGOMBO → DEPARTURE FROM COLOMBO
Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Colombo Airport (CMB) for your departure, marking the end of your Sri Lankan adventure.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Private transfer
10-night itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN COLOMBO → DAMBULLA → HABARANA
Welcome to Sri Lanka. Meet and greet on arrival at Colombo Airport (CMB), followed by an immediate transfer (private vehicle – 4 hours) to Habarana via Kurunegala. Depending on your arrival time, check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Included:
- Dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Sungreen Resort & Spa 4* or Tropical Life Resort & Spa 4*
DAY 2: HABARANA → SIGIRIYA → MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK → HABARANA
After breakfast, visit the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress, famed for its ancient ruins, royal gardens and striking frescoes. Continue with a traditional village experience, including a bullock-cart ride, catamaran trip and Sri Lankan cooking demonstration with lunch. In the afternoon, head to Minneriya National Park for a wildlife safari, with the chance to spot herds of wild Asian elephants before returning to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Sungreen Resort & Spa 4* or Tropical Life Resort & Spa 4*
DAY 3: HABARANA → MATALE → KANDY
After breakfast, explore Dambulla’s vibrant local market before visiting the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, home to impressive Buddha statues and ancient murals. Continue to Kandy via Matale, stopping at a spice garden to discover the island’s aromatic traditions and their uses. Arrive in Kandy and visit the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya before transferring to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Hotel Topaz 4* or Thilanka Hotel 4*
DAY 4: KANDY
After breakfast, visit Kandy’s sacred Temple of the Tooth, home to one of Buddhism’s most revered relics. Take a peaceful walk through the lush Udawattakele Forest Reserve, then discover the art of gemstone cutting and polishing at a local lapidary. End the day with a vibrant Kandyan traditional dance performance before returning to your hotel.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Hotel Topaz 4* or Thilanka Hotel 4*
DAY 5: KANDY → NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through Sri Lanka’s lush tea country to Nuwara Eliya, stopping at a tea factory to discover the production process and sample freshly brewed Ceylon tea. On arrival, explore the charming colonial town, known as ‘Little England’, with its elegant country houses, manicured gardens and picturesque golf course, before transferring to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Lynden Grove 4*, Montagna Luxury Hotel 4* or Galway Heights 4*
DAY 6: NUWARA ELIYA → AMBEWELA → BANDARAWELA → HAPUTALE
After breakfast, board a scenic train through Sri Lanka’s breathtaking hill country, passing lush tea plantations, remote villages and cascading waterfalls. On arrival in Bandarawela, enjoy a Tuk Tuk safari through the tea plantations, meet local tea pluckers and visit the spectacular Lipton’s Seat viewpoint, before continuing to your hotel in Haputale for an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Akway Beragala 4*
DAY 7: HAPUTALE → BERAGALA → TISSAMAHARAMA ⇄ YALA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, travel through misty mountains and tea-covered hills towards Yala, stopping at the spectacular Diyaluma Falls, Sri Lanka’s second-highest waterfall. Continue to Yala National Park for a thrilling jeep safari, with the chance to spot leopards, elephants, deer and an abundance of birdlife, before transferring to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Chaarya Resort & Spa 4*
DAY 8: TISSAMAHARAMA → DICKWELLA
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from Tissamaharama to Dickwella, passing through the lush southern countryside before reaching the coast. Arrive in Dickwella, a laid-back beach town with a wide sandy bay and calm waters, perfect for unwinding after your journey. Check into your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Dickwella Resort & Spa 4*
DAY 9: DICKWELLA
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing day at leisure in Dickwella. Unwind on the sandy beach, take a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters or simply relax by the pool surrounded by tropical scenery.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Dickwella Resort & Spa 4*
Optional:
- Whale-Watching Excursion - Mirissa (available at the next stage of the booking process)
DAY 10: DICKWELLA → GALLE → NEGOMBO
After breakfast, travel to Galle and explore its UNESCO-listed Dutch Fort, a beautifully preserved historic landmark blending European architecture with Sri Lankan heritage. Stroll along its atmospheric cobbled streets and ancient ramparts before continuing to Negombo for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Sea Horse Hotel & Spa 4*
DAY 11: NEGOMBO → DEPARTURE FROM COLOMBO
Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Colombo Airport (CMB) for your departure, marking the end of your Sri Lankan adventure.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Private transfer
11-night itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN COLOMBO → DAMBULLA → HABARANA
Welcome to Sri Lanka. Meet and greet on arrival at Colombo Airport (CMB), followed by an immediate transfer (private vehicle – 4 hours) to Habarana via Kurunegala. Depending on your arrival time, check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Included:
- Dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Sungreen Resort & Spa 4* or Tropical Life Resort & Spa 4*
DAY 2: HABARANA → SIGIRIYA → MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK → HABARANA
After breakfast, visit the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress, famed for its ancient ruins, royal gardens and striking frescoes. Continue with a traditional village experience, including a bullock-cart ride, catamaran trip and Sri Lankan cooking demonstration with lunch. In the afternoon, head to Minneriya National Park for a wildlife safari, with the chance to spot herds of wild Asian elephants before returning to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Sungreen Resort & Spa 4* or Tropical Life Resort & Spa 4*
DAY 3: HABARANA → MATALE → KANDY
After breakfast, explore Dambulla’s vibrant local market before visiting the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, home to impressive Buddha statues and ancient murals. Continue to Kandy via Matale, stopping at a spice garden to discover the island’s aromatic traditions and their uses. Arrive in Kandy and visit the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya before transferring to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Hotel Topaz 4* or Thilanka Hotel 4*
DAY 4: KANDY
After breakfast, visit Kandy’s sacred Temple of the Tooth, home to one of Buddhism’s most revered relics. Take a peaceful walk through the lush Udawattakele Forest Reserve, then discover the art of gemstone cutting and polishing at a local lapidary. End the day with a vibrant Kandyan traditional dance performance before returning to your hotel.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Hotel Topaz 4* or Thilanka Hotel 4*
DAY 5: KANDY → NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through Sri Lanka’s lush tea country to Nuwara Eliya, stopping at a tea factory to discover the production process and sample freshly brewed Ceylon tea. On arrival, explore the charming colonial town, known as ‘Little England’, with its elegant country houses, manicured gardens and picturesque golf course, before transferring to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Lynden Grove 4*, Montagna Luxury Hotel 4* or Galway Heights 4*
DAY 6: NUWARA ELIYA → AMBEWELA → BANDARAWELA → HAPUTALE
After breakfast, board a scenic train through Sri Lanka’s breathtaking hill country, passing lush tea plantations, remote villages and cascading waterfalls. On arrival in Bandarawela, enjoy a Tuk Tuk safari through the tea plantations, meet local tea pluckers and visit the spectacular Lipton’s Seat viewpoint, before continuing to your hotel in Haputale for an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Akway Beragala 4*
DAY 7: HAPUTALE → BERAGALA → TISSAMAHARAMA ⇄ YALA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, travel through misty mountains and tea-covered hills towards Yala, stopping at the spectacular Diyaluma Falls, Sri Lanka’s second-highest waterfall. Continue to Yala National Park for a thrilling jeep safari, with the chance to spot leopards, elephants, deer and an abundance of birdlife, before transferring to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Chaarya Resort & Spa 4*
DAY 8: TISSAMAHARAMA → DICKWELLA
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from Tissamaharama to Dickwella, passing through the lush southern countryside before reaching the coast. Arrive in Dickwella, a laid-back beach town with a wide sandy bay and calm waters, perfect for unwinding after your journey. Check into your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Dickwella Resort & Spa 4*
DAYS 9 & 10: DICKWELLA
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing day at leisure in Dickwella. Unwind on the sandy beach, take a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters or simply relax by the pool surrounded by tropical scenery.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Dickwella Resort & Spa 4*
Optional:
- Whale-Watching Excursion - Mirissa (available at the next stage of the booking process)
DAY 11: DICKWELLA → GALLE → NEGOMBO
After breakfast, travel to Galle and explore its UNESCO-listed Dutch Fort, a beautifully preserved historic landmark blending European architecture with Sri Lankan heritage. Stroll along its atmospheric cobbled streets and ancient ramparts before continuing to Negombo for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Sea Horse Hotel & Spa 4*
DAY 12: NEGOMBO → DEPARTURE FROM COLOMBO
Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Colombo Airport (CMB) for your departure, marking the end of your Sri Lankan adventure.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Private transfer
12-night itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN COLOMBO → DAMBULLA → HABARANA
Welcome to Sri Lanka. Meet and greet on arrival at Colombo Airport (CMB), followed by an immediate transfer (private vehicle – 4 hours) to Habarana via Kurunegala. Depending on your arrival time, check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Included:
- Dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Sungreen Resort & Spa 4* or Tropical Life Resort & Spa 4*
DAY 2: HABARANA → SIGIRIYA → MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK → HABARANA
After breakfast, visit the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress, famed for its ancient ruins, royal gardens and striking frescoes. Continue with a traditional village experience, including a bullock-cart ride, catamaran trip and Sri Lankan cooking demonstration with lunch. In the afternoon, head to Minneriya National Park for a wildlife safari, with the chance to spot herds of wild Asian elephants before returning to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Sungreen Resort & Spa 4* or Tropical Life Resort & Spa 4*
DAY 3: HABARANA → MATALE → KANDY
After breakfast, explore Dambulla’s vibrant local market before visiting the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, home to impressive Buddha statues and ancient murals. Continue to Kandy via Matale, stopping at a spice garden to discover the island’s aromatic traditions and their uses. Arrive in Kandy and visit the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya before transferring to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Hotel Topaz 4* or Thilanka Hotel 4*
DAY 4: KANDY
After breakfast, visit Kandy’s sacred Temple of the Tooth, home to one of Buddhism’s most revered relics. Take a peaceful walk through the lush Udawattakele Forest Reserve, then discover the art of gemstone cutting and polishing at a local lapidary. End the day with a vibrant Kandyan traditional dance performance before returning to your hotel.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Hotel Topaz 4* or Thilanka Hotel 4*
DAY 5: KANDY → NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through Sri Lanka’s lush tea country to Nuwara Eliya, stopping at a tea factory to discover the production process and sample freshly brewed Ceylon tea. On arrival, explore the charming colonial town, known as ‘Little England’, with its elegant country houses, manicured gardens and picturesque golf course, before transferring to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Lynden Grove 4*, Montagna Luxury Hotel 4* or Galway Heights 4*
DAY 6: NUWARA ELIYA → AMBEWELA → BANDARAWELA → HAPUTALE
After breakfast, board a scenic train through Sri Lanka’s breathtaking hill country, passing lush tea plantations, remote villages and cascading waterfalls. On arrival in Bandarawela, enjoy a Tuk Tuk safari through the tea plantations, meet local tea pluckers and visit the spectacular Lipton’s Seat viewpoint, before continuing to your hotel in Haputale for an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Akway Beragala 4*
DAY 7: HAPUTALE → BERAGALA → TISSAMAHARAMA ⇄ YALA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, travel through misty mountains and tea-covered hills towards Yala, stopping at the spectacular Diyaluma Falls, Sri Lanka’s second-highest waterfall. Continue to Yala National Park for a thrilling jeep safari, with the chance to spot leopards, elephants, deer and an abundance of birdlife, before transferring to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Chaarya Resort & Spa 4*
DAY 8: TISSAMAHARAMA → DICKWELLA
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from Tissamaharama to Dickwella, passing through the lush southern countryside before reaching the coast. Arrive in Dickwella, a laid-back beach town with a wide sandy bay and calm waters, perfect for unwinding after your journey. Check into your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Dickwella Resort & Spa 4*
DAYS 9-11: DICKWELLA
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing day at leisure in Dickwella. Unwind on the sandy beach, take a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters or simply relax by the pool surrounded by tropical scenery.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Dickwella Resort & Spa 4*
Optional:
- Whale-Watching Excursion - Mirissa (available at the next stage of the booking process)
DAY 12: DICKWELLA → GALLE → NEGOMBO
After breakfast, travel to Galle and explore its UNESCO-listed Dutch Fort, a beautifully preserved historic landmark blending European architecture with Sri Lankan heritage. Stroll along its atmospheric cobbled streets and ancient ramparts before continuing to Negombo for dinner and an overnight stay.
Included:
- Breakfast & dinner
- Private transfer
- Night at Sea Horse Hotel & Spa 4*
DAY 13: NEGOMBO → DEPARTURE FROM COLOMBO
Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Colombo Airport (CMB) for your departure, marking the end of your Sri Lankan adventure.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Private transfer
Important information about your tour and visits:
The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary.
Your hotels —
Just for you:
Hand-picked just for you
At each of your stops, you will be staying in Deluxe Room in thoughtfully selected 4* hotels (or similar).
- Habarana: Sungreen Resort & Spa or Tropical Life Resort & Spa
- Kandy: Hotel Topaz or Thilanka Hotel
- Nuwara Eliya: Lynden Grove, Montagna Luxury Hotel or Galway Heights
- Haputale: Akway Beragala
- Tissamaharama: Chaarya Resort & Spa
- Negombo: Sea Horse Hotel & Spa
- Dickwella (10-, 11- & 12-night tours): Dickwella Resort & Spa
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
Your dining choices
Make the most of every moment of your stay with our half board package (excluding drinks), from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the day of departure.
Your included extras —
English-speaking driver-guide
Enjoy the support of an English-speaking driver-guide throughout your Sri Lankan journey.
3 GB of mobile data included per adult traveller
Every adult traveller receives 3 GB of mobile data via an included eSIM. Once activated, you can enjoy internet access wherever you are and share your connection with your loved ones, without the risk of exceeding your data allowance.
Please note: 3 GB of mobile data is equivalent to approximately 30 hours of web browsing or audio streaming, or 3 to 4 hours of video streaming, social media use or video calls.
Your optional excursion —
Whale-watching excursion – Mirissa (from 10-night & minimum 2 people)
Set sail aboard a comfortable catamaran for an unforgettable encounter with the giants of the Indian Ocean. Departing from Mirissa, this exclusive excursion offers a more spacious and relaxed whale- and dolphin-watching experience than standard trips.
Your journey to Sri Lanka —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking, in either Economy, Premium, or Business class, depending on the destination and carrier. This flight may include one or more stopovers. Please review your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ, in order to offer the best price.
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destination —
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, a small island nation with a 2,000-year-old culture, is a treasure trove of natural beauty and ancient heritage. Home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the country offers a fascinating blend of history, wildlife, and culture. Often overlooked by travellers heading to India or Asia, Sri Lanka remains one of the region's best-kept secrets.
Must-sees:
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress: A UNESCO-listed ancient citadel, offering dramatic views, frescoes, and rich historical significance.
- Ella: A hill town surrounded by lush tea plantations, ideal for scenic hikes like Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arches Bridge.
- Yala National Park: A wildlife haven, where safaris offer opportunities to see leopards, elephants, and diverse birdlife.
Culinary culture:
Sri Lankan cuisine is a vibrant tapestry of bold flavours and fresh ingredients. Rice and curry, with its spiced vegetable, meat, or fish options, is a staple of the local diet. Hoppers, crispy rice pancakes, are a beloved dish, served with eggs or sweetened. Coastal areas excel in fresh seafood, with delicacies such as fish ambul thiyal (tangy fish curry) and crab curries. Street food like kottu roti, a stir-fry of flatbread with vegetables and meat, is a must-try, while desserts such as watalappam and tropical fruits like Mangosteen offer a refreshing finish.
Dive deeper:
Beyond the famous attractions, Sri Lanka’s charm lies in its lesser-known gems. Galle Fort is a colonial-era city filled with boutiques, cafes, and history. A scenic train ride from Kandy to Ella is considered one of the world’s most picturesque journeys. For a more unique experience, visit Jaffna in the north, where you’ll encounter Tamil culture and peaceful, untouched beaches.
Good to know:
The official currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). The ideal time to visit varies by region - the south and west coasts are ideal from November to April, while the east coast is preferable from May to September. Tuk-tuks are great for short trips, while scenic train routes and private drivers offer flexibility for exploring.
