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From $ 3,540
per person
Sri Lanka for Teens (November to April)
Sri Lanka
14 days
(13 nights)
White-water rafting along jungle-lined rivers, hiking to panoramic chasms, riding tuk-tuks, cycling sacred sites, tracking leopards, watching elephants and surfing undiscovered breaks, this itinerary is carefully curated to entertain and inspire teenage travellers, enveloping you together in a cultural adventure.
Not just visiting, this is experiencing, you’re planting the seed for immersive travel and will watch it bloom as you explore this magical island together.
Inspired? Tell us what you most want to see or do, and we’ll design a bespoke itinerary built around your own highlights.
You’ll be met at the airport by your private driver before heading northwest to Sigiriya. Paddy fields, coconut groves and colourful tuk-tuks give way to lush forest and dramatic rock formations, giving you an immediate immersion in the Sri Lankan vibe.
Stay at
Water Garden
Walk between the giant, rock-carved, lion’s paws into 5th century Sigiriya Rock Fortress to wander the winding stone pathways, view vibrant frescoes and marvel at the 1,000-year-old graffiti. This afternoon, you’re cycling off-the-beaten-track around the vast sacred remains of Anuradhapura with a Buddhist guide.
Stay at
Water Garden
See
- Guided tour of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Cycling tour of Anuradhapura
A pre-dawn climb up Pidurangala Rock is rewarded by a picnic breakfast listening to the jungle slowly stirring beneath you. Watch the play of sunrise light on neighbouring Sigiriya and across the panoramic forest canopy. This afternoon, relax and recharge.
Stay at
Water Garden
See
- Guided climb up Pidurangala Rock
Wild adventures await today within Kitulgala-Kelani Forest Reserve. You’ll kayak 6.5km along the River Kelani, from gentle, jungle-fringed beginnings to tackling challenging white-water rapids. Follow this with canyoning the river valley, hiking through jungle, jumping into crystalline pools and sliding down natural waterslides.
Stay at
Borderlands
See
- Rafting and Canyoning in Kelani River
A journey partly by car and partly by rail along a section of arguably the most scenic train ride in the world. Passing emerald tea terraces, densely forested hills and a series of tunnels linking mist-shrouded valleys of traditional villages.
Stay at
Goatfell
Leave your vertigo at home, today you’re hiking to World’s End, a chasm of 1,000m that punctuates the highland plateau of Horton Plains with early-morning, breathtaking views. If you’re up for a steep scramble, continue to witness the thunderous power of Baker’s Falls.
Stay at
Goatfell
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- Guided visit to Horton Plains, World’s End chasm and Baker’s Falls
You’re leaving hill country behind and descending through the central highlands to the eastern plains. Rolling tea estates, dense forest and waterfalls give way to rice paddies, dry woods and arid grasslands. Get your first view of Gal Oya with an afternoon climb up Monkey Mountain.
Stay at
Gal Oya Lodge
See
- Guided hike up Monkey Mountain
As the sun sets today, you have a boat safari on Senanayaka Reservoir, tracking the notorious wild elephants that swim between islands here, using their trunks for snorkels. You’ll also see multitudes of crocodiles, water buffalo, monkeys, birds and deer
Stay at
Gal Oya Lodge
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- Senanayaka Reservoir boat safari
Seven gigantic, rock-carved Buddhist figures will break up your drive between Gal Oya and Yala today, as you visit Buduruwagala. Towering up to 15.5 metres above you, the statues are an impressive sight, sculpted out of a sheer rock face
Stay at
Uga Chena Huts
See
- Guided tour of Buduruwagala
You have a safari drive this morning with a specialist ranger, exploring the forests, grasslands and wetlands of Yala National Park. Keep an eye out for the park’s plethora of leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles and elephants plus over 200 bird species as you meander through.
Stay at
Uga Chena Huts
See
- Safari drive through Yala National Park
Leaving the wilderness behind, you’re heading for the boho surf culture at Ahangama. A laid-back hotspot of hidden surf breaks, palm-lined beaches, yoga retreats, creative cafes and artisanal boutiques. Time to dust off your surfing skills or wander the beach past traditional stilt fishermen.
Stay at
Mosvold Villa
You’re spending the day exploring Galle Dutch Fort today with a local resident guide whose family have lived in the city for generations. Exploring by tuk-tuk, you’ll learn about the varied colonial influences, visiting heritage landmarks, artisan eateries, boutique shops and vibrant markets.
Stay at
Mosvold Villa
See
- Tuk-tuk guided tour of Galle Dutch Fort
Your day starts serenely with a boat trip through rural Galle’s rubber and cinnamon plantations, looking out for exotic birds and reptiles. Then, hop on a bike and cycle through paddy fields and remote hamlets to a traditional mud hut where open-fire-toasted hoppers and herbal teas await.
Stay at
Mosvold Villa
See
- Guided tour of rural Galle by boat and bike
You’ll be taken to the airport to board your flight home. Edit your photos and hit the socials, it’s time to share your experiences with family and friends.
Does this sound like the ideal adventure for you?
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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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