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With a focus on our most indulgent properties and authentic experiences, this trip will see you exploring ancient sites by tuk-tuk, tasting traditional cuisine amidst paddy fields, riding the scenic mountain railway, tracking leopards and relaxing on pristine beaches.
This itinerary is a luxurious introduction to the Sri Lankan magic, offering a perfect special occasion sojourn, with personalised stays in carefully curated high-end hotels.
Inspired? Tell us what you most want to see or do, and we’ll design a bespoke itinerary built around your own highlights.
Your private driver will meet you at the airport and you’ll head for your first hotel, in Anuradhapura. The journey there takes you into Sri Lanka’s cultural and ecological heart, swapping coastal bustle for the ancient soul of the island.
Stay at
Uga Ulagalla
You’ll avoid the tourist crowds by exploring Anuradhapura by tuk-tuk with a private guide, gaining a profound insight into the sacred jungle-strewn temples, monasteries, soaring stupas and bathing ponds. This afternoon, you’re driving off-the-beaten-track around Nachchaduwa Lake Reservoir spotting buffalo, elephants and birds.
Stay at
Uga Ulagalla
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- Tuk-tuk tour of Anuradhapura, safari drive around Nachchaduwa Lake Reservoir
Start the day with a sunrise picnic on Pidurangala Rock, watching golden light bathe neighbouring Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the jungle below. This afternoon, experience the true taste of Sri Lanka with an authentic Kamatha meal, served in the centre of a paddy field.
Stay at
Uga Ulagalla
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- Sunrise at Pidurangala Rock, Kamatha meal experience
Journey through tea and spice plantations to Dambulla Cave Temple’s opulent, ancient murals and golden Buddha. Explore Kandy by tuk-tuk, winding along vibrant streets, visiting cultural highlights and bustling markets. This evening, you’re heading to the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Stay at
Kandy House
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- Dambulla Cave Temple, Kandy by tuk-tuk, Temple of the Tooth Relic
A journey partly by car and partly via the scenic bridges and tunnels of the iconic mountain train line, passing emerald tea terraces, cascading waterfalls and mist-shrouded valleys. You’ll stop for a plantation tour and tasting, before this evening’s hands-on Sri Lankan cooking course.
Stay at
Ceylon Tea Trails Summerville
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- Mountain train ride, plantation tour and tasting, Sri Lankan cooking experience
A resident tea-planter will escort your around the Dunkeld Tea Factory today, infusing you with a deep knowledge and passion for tea, from plucking to packaging you’ll learn about its history, cultural roots, manufacturing process and taste.
Stay at
Ceylon Tea Trails Summerville
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- Dunkeld Tea Factory experience
Leave tea country aboard a seaplane, soaring over tea-cloaked highlands, misty valleys and forested terrain before descending over the southern coast beaches. This afternoon, you have a jeep safari in Yala National Park, tracking leopards, elephants and exotic birds among its diverse ecosystems.
Stay at
Wild Coast Tented Lodge
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- Seaplane trip, afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park
You’ll have another safari drive this morning in the company of a local ranger, seeking crocodiles, sloth bears and over 200 species of birds, as you drive through lush forests, golden grasslands and wetlands brimming with life.
Stay at
Wild Coast Tented Lodge
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- Seaplane trip, afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park
You’re leaving the wilderness behind for the tranquil, untouched coastline of Tangalle. Embrace the laid-back atmosphere, secluded beaches and cultural charm. Drift around the mangroves of Tangalle Lagoon by kayak. Or simply wander along the two-kilometre beach keeping an eye out for turtles.
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- Rekawa Turtle Watch visit
Soak up Tangalle’s relaxed vibe today. You may choose to wander the tranquil town, visit Mulkirigala rock temple or simply sway over the sands in a palm-strung hammock. This evening, you’re heading for Rekawa to watch sea-turtles laying their eggs in the sands.
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- Rekawa Turtle Watch visit
Picture a relaxing day in Tangalle, breakfast overlooking the ocean and a nature walk around Rekawa Lagoon, a traditional Ayurvedic spa treatment, relaxing poolside in the shade of the palms and a private candlelit dinner on the beach.
Discover the timeless elegance of Galle Dutch Fort with your private guide, wandering past colonial facades, sea-breeze ramparts and artisan boutiques. Trace Silk Road heritage, then savour the vibrant street food scene — egg roti, hot hoppers and exotic cocktails await.
Stay at
Fort Bazaar
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- Street Eats of Galle tour
Begin your day with a scenic boat ride through Galle’s cinnamon-scented waterways, spotting exotic wildlife. Then cycle through rice fields and rural villages to a rustic mud hut for herbal tea and fresh hoppers cooked over an open fire.
Stay at
Fort Bazaar
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- Boats, bikes and bites tour
Your driver will take you to the airport today for your flight home. You’ll have time to soak in the last views of the island as you pass coconut palms, brightly painted Buddhist temples, roadside shrines, lush deep forest and slow-moving rivers.
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Come home feeling absolutely inspired and wonderfully restored. And when you're ready for your next adventure? We'll be here, probably already bursting with ideas for you.
Cherylle, Travel Consultant
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