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Journey
A beautifully varied journey across Sri Lanka — beginning beside the Indian Ocean, continuing through the island’s wild southern landscapes and misty highlands, before ending among the ancient kingdoms of the Cultural Triangle.
Journey overview
Overview
Coast • Wildlife • Highlands • Culture • Heritage
A beautifully varied journey across Sri Lanka — beginning beside the Indian Ocean, continuing through the island’s wild southern landscapes and misty highlands, before ending among the ancient kingdoms of the Cultural Triangle.
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and travel to Colombo for the beginning of your Sri Lankan journey. Settle into the city, unwind after your travels and enjoy your first evening in Ceylon.
Discover Colombo’s fascinating blend of colonial heritage, contemporary city life and local character. Explore the city’s historic quarters, enjoy time for shopping and dining, and experience Colombo at your own pace.
Leave the city behind and follow the coastline south towards Bentota. Settle into your coastal retreat and enjoy the first taste of Sri Lanka’s golden beaches and tropical surroundings.
A relaxed day beside the Indian Ocean. Enjoy your resort, the beach and the surrounding coastal landscape, with time to swim, explore or simply slow down and enjoy the tropical atmosphere.
Continue along Sri Lanka’s beautiful southern coastline towards Galle and beyond. Discover the character of the coast, with its fishing villages, tropical landscapes and historic surroundings, before settling into your next coastal retreat.
Explore the southern coast at a leisurely pace, with time to discover historic Galle Fort, wander through its atmospheric streets and enjoy the meeting of colonial heritage and the Indian Ocean.
A final unhurried day on the southern coast. Relax by the ocean, enjoy your surroundings or discover more of the local coastline before heading inland towards Sri Lanka’s wild country.
Leave the coast behind and travel towards Yala National Park, entering a landscape of forests, lagoons and open plains. Enjoy a wildlife experience in one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated natural environments before settling into your safari stay.
Continue through Sri Lanka’s southern wilderness towards Udawalawe. With its open landscapes and rich wildlife, the region offers a different perspective on the island’s natural beauty. Settle into your surroundings and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the park country.
The landscape transforms as you climb from the lowlands into Sri Lanka’s spectacular hill country. Arrive in Ella, surrounded by mountains, tea country and dramatic valleys, and settle into the relaxed rhythm of the highlands.
Discover Ella and its surrounding landscapes, with time to enjoy the mountain views, tea plantations and iconic sights such as Nine Arches Bridge and Ravana Falls. A day to experience the beauty of the highlands at your own pace.
Journey through the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country, passing mist-covered mountains, waterfalls and endless tea estates. Continue through Nuwara Eliya before descending towards Kandy, the island’s last royal capital.
Discover Kandy, its beautiful lake and historic surroundings, including the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Experience the traditions and cultural character of Sri Lanka’s hill capital.
Leave the hills behind and travel towards Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Explore the ancient landscapes around Dambulla and Sigiriya, with time to settle into your surroundings and discover the heritage of this remarkable region.
Discover the extraordinary heritage of the Cultural Triangle. Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, with its ancient gardens, frescoes and sweeping views, and experience the remarkable history preserved across this ancient landscape.
Travel from your Dambulla/Sigiriya base for a day exploring Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka’s most important ancient capitals. Discover sacred sites, monumental stupas and the remnants of a civilisation that shaped the island’s history before returning to your base.
Another journey into Sri Lanka’s ancient past, this time to Polonnaruwa. Explore its remarkable ruins, temples and stone monuments before returning to Dambulla/Sigiriya for your final evening in the Cultural Triangle.
Begin the final stage of your journey and travel towards Negombo. Settle into your hotel near the coast and enjoy a relaxed final evening before your departure.
Your journey comes to an end. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward journey, taking with you the memories, encounters and landscapes that made your time in Sri Lanka uniquely yours.
Colombo — Colonial heritage, contemporary culture & city life
Southern Coast — Bentota, Galle & the golden shores of the Indian Ocean
Wild Sri Lanka — Yala & Udawalawe National Parks
Ella — Mountain landscapes, tea country & Nine Arches Bridge
Tea Country — Nuwara Eliya, plantations & misty highlands
Kandy — The last royal kingdom, Temple of the Sacred Tooth & living traditions
Ancient Ceylon — Dambulla, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa
Private Travel — Thoughtfully arranged accommodation, transportation & experiences