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Journey
A thoughtfully paced journey from the cultural heart of the hills through misty tea country and dramatic mountain landscapes, before slowing down beside Sri Lanka’s southern coast.
Journey overview
Overview
Highlands • Tea Country • Scenic Landscapes • Coast • Slow Travel
A thoughtfully paced journey from the cultural heart of the hills through misty tea country and dramatic mountain landscapes, before slowing down beside Sri Lanka’s southern coast.
Begin your journey with a warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport before travelling directly into Sri Lanka’s hill country. Arrive in Kandy, settle into your surroundings and ease into the slower rhythm of the island.
Discover Kandy, Sri Lanka’s last royal capital, with its beautiful lake, historic streets and living cultural traditions. Visit the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and experience the character of this remarkable hill city.
Leave Kandy behind and journey deeper into the highlands, passing endless tea-covered slopes, waterfalls and misty mountain scenery. Visit a tea plantation and factory before arriving in cool and elegant Nuwara Eliya.
Take time to experience the peaceful beauty of the highlands. Explore Nuwara Eliya, Gregory Lake and the surrounding tea country, with a slower day to enjoy the fresh mountain air and distinctive atmosphere of Ceylon’s tea country.
Continue south through some of Sri Lanka’s most spectacular mountain landscapes towards Ella. The journey unfolds through rolling tea estates, forests and dramatic valleys before arriving at this much-loved highland retreat.
A relaxed day to discover Ella at your own pace. Take in the surrounding mountain scenery, visit Nine Arches Bridge and Ravana Falls, or simply enjoy the views and peaceful atmosphere of this beautiful corner of the highlands.
Descend from the mountains towards Sri Lanka’s tropical south. As the landscape changes from cool highlands to lush lowlands and palm-fringed shores, arrive on the southern coast and settle into a slower seaside rhythm.
A day to simply enjoy the Indian Ocean. Relax at your resort, spend time beside the beach or discover the surrounding coastline at an unhurried pace.
Explore the character of Sri Lanka’s southern coast with time in historic Galle. Wander through the atmospheric streets of Galle Fort, discover its colonial architecture and enjoy the unique meeting of heritage and ocean.
Another unhurried day beside the ocean. Enjoy the freedom to swim, relax, explore the coastline or simply take time for yourself, with the day shaped around your own pace.
Make the most of your final full day on the coast. From quiet beach time and leisurely meals to discovering local life and beautiful coastal surroundings, enjoy Sri Lanka without the need to rush.
Travel towards Colombo and experience the contrast between Sri Lanka’s tropical coast and its lively commercial capital. Discover a blend of colonial heritage, contemporary city life, shopping and dining before your final evening in Ceylon.
Your journey comes to an end. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward journey, taking with you the landscapes, encounters and moments that made your time in Sri Lanka uniquely yours.
Kandy — The last royal kingdom, Temple of the Sacred Tooth & living culture
Tea Country — Nuwara Eliya, misty mountains, tea estates & plantation experience
Scenic Highlands — Ella, Nine Arches Bridge, Ravana Falls & dramatic mountain landscapes
Southern Coast — Galle, historic Galle Fort & the Indian Ocean
Slow Travel — Time to pause, explore and enjoy Sri Lanka at your own pace
Private Journey — Thoughtfully arranged transportation, accommodation & experiences
It is about experiencing Ceylon in a way that stays with you.