12 Days / 11 Nights Trip to Sri Lanka

Discover Sri Lanka

Soak in the enchantment of Sri Lanka on this unforgettable journey. Refresh your spirit at the unusual Golden Temple of Dambulla, stroll spice gardens and tea plantations, and ride through Wilpattu National Park in search of elephants and leopards. Come away with an understanding of why Arab traders called the island “Serendib”—a name that gave English speakers the word “serendipity.” Read more

Together, you’ll enjoy a holiday that is like the perfect Sri Lankan curry: colourful, full of flavour and remarkably good for you. Explore charming cities and revered temples, shop in local markets, eat lots of curry, and enjoy the company of your new friends throughout.

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DAY 1

Colombo

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

Hotel: None

DAY 2

Colombo/Wilpattu National Park

Depart early and visit a coconut plantation, learning about farming and popular coconut-based products. Continue north to Wilpattu National Park, known for its leopard population. Explore the park on a 4x4 and meet with a local expert to hear about conservation efforts and the issues of human encroachment on wildlife reserves. Overnight at a safari camp, located just outside the National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 3

Wilpattu National Park/Anuradhapura

Travel to the sacred city of Anuradhapura — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the ruins and discover ancient Buddhist monasteries and temples. Enjoy some free time this afternoon and opt to rent a bike.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 4

Anuradhapura/Dambulla

Enjoy a walk through Habarana, a rural farming village, and learn about daily life. Relax with a canoe trip on the lake, ride on a bull cart, taste a local lunch, and venture out into the rice and vegetable fields. Later, continue on to Dambulla for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,

Hotel: None

DAY 5

Dambulla

Head to Sigiriya (Lion) rock fortress and climb the steps to the top of this captivating site to discover UNESCO-listed ruins and take in stellar views. After, enjoy some free time to explore Dambulla.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 6

Dambulla/Kandy

Tour the impressive Dambulla Cave Temple and admire ancient Buddhist murals and statues then visit a spice garden in Matale to learn about the theraputic uses of local spices. Continue on to Kandy and enjoy a tour of the Temple of the Tooth, which houses an important relic — a tooth of Lord Buddha kept in a well-preserved golden casket. This evening, listen to some traditional music at a cultural show.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 7

Kandy

Today, visit the impressive Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, considered a national asset. Enjoy the lush surroundings, pavilions, conservancy, orchid house, and stunning Javan fig tree. After, visit Sthree Craft Shop and Café, a G for Good-supported social enterprise that helps local women and youth. Here, we view a handicraft demonstration, listen to a lecture lecture, and enjoy afternoon high tea. Taste local teas, scones, clotted cream, jam, and an assortment of sweet cakes and pastries. Later, enjoy some free time to walk through the city and around Kandy Lake.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 8

Kandy/Nuwara Eliya

Travel through scenic mountains to the tea-producing town of Nuwara Eliya, stopping at a traditional tea plantation in the central highlands to gain insight into the process of growing tea and its effect on the Ceylon region. Enjoy a cup of perfectly blended pure Ceylon tea then continue exploring the English countryside atmosphere which was once governed by English and Scottish planters. Walk through the green grass and lanes, enjoying stunning views of this countryside hamlet. Opt to enjoy high tea at the Grand Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 9

Nuwara Eliya/Udawalawe

Enjoy a picnic breakfast and hike through the highlands in Horton Plains National Park. Continue on to our tented camp on the border of Udawalawe National Park. This evening, enjoy a cooking demonstration by the camp chef to learn about local specialties.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 10

Udawalawe

Enjoy a wildlife safari drive into the park to observe elephants who are in abundance here. After, visit and enjoy a lecture at the Elephant Transit Home, a haven for orphaned elephants who are rehabilitated then released back into the wild, many directly into Udawalawe National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 11

Udawalawe/Negombo

Drive to Negombo and enjoy free time to explore the city and check out the beautiful Portuguese and Dutch architecture.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 12

Negombo

Depart at any time.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

Inclusions

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Wilpattu Safari and Conservation Talk, Wilpattu National Park Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Agricultural Village Experience, Habarana Your Journeys Highlight Moment: High Tea and Handicrafts, Kandy Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Elephant Rehabilitation Centre, Udawalawe Your G for Good Moment: Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy Your Hands-On Moment: Visit a Coconut Plantation, Colombo Your Foodie Moment: Sri Lankan Cooking Demonstration, Udawalawe

Arrival transfer

Tour of Anuradhapura ruins

Tour the Sigiriya rock fortress

Dambulla cave temple visit

Visit a Matale spice garden

Tour the Temple of the Tooth

Cultural show

Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens

Tour Nuwara Eliya area and a Ceylon tea plantation

Hike in Horton Plains National Park

Safari drive in Udawalawe National Park

All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Not Included

Additional 5% GST

International Flights and VISA fees

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12 Days / 11 Nights Trip to Sri Lanka

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Explore Colombo

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Everywhere you look in Nuwara Eliya is scenic splendour

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