14 Days – Grand Sri Lanka

Meet our team upon arrival and enjoy a private transfer to the beautiful coastal town of Bentota. Settle into your beachside accommodation to rest, unwind, and acclimate to the tropical weather.

Ease into your holiday with a gentle day. Enjoy an optional boat safari along the biodiverse Madu River, passing through mangrove tunnels, followed by a brief visit to a conservation-focused turtle project.

Ease into your holiday with a gentle day. Enjoy an optional boat safari along the biodiverse Madu River, passing through mangrove tunnels, followed by a brief visit to a conservation-focused turtle project.

Drive to the iconic city of Galle for a guided heritage walk through the 17th-century Dutch Fort. Explore quaint boutiques and cafes, concluding with a magnificent sunset view from the historic fort ramparts.

Take a scenic drive along the southern coastline to reach the wilderness of Yala. In the afternoon, embark on an exciting jeep safari with a naturalist guide to search for leopards and elephants.

Head out for an early dawn safari to catch the best wildlife sightings. Afterwards, travel up into the misty Hill Country to the town of Ella, stopping to visit the magnificent Nine Arch Bridge.

Embrace "slow travel" with a relaxed day in Ella. Take a scenic hike up Little Adam’s Peak, and then choose between an optional spa treatment or an authentic cooking class with a local family.

Secure reserved seats on one of the most scenic train routes in the world. After the ride, dive into Sri Lanka's colonial past with a tour of a working tea estate and a tasting session in Nuwara Eliya or Hatton.

For nature lovers, an optional early morning trek to the dramatic "World’s End" drop-off at Horton Plains is available. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxed day wandering Nuwara Eliya's town gardens and colonial architecture.

Drive from the high tea country down to the spiritual city of Kandy. In the evening, visit the highly revered Temple of the Tooth and enjoy a vibrant traditional cultural performance.

Transfer to the Cultural Triangle. Explore the ancient Buddhist murals of the Dambulla Cave Temples, then head to Pidurangala Rock for a stunning sunset hike offering panoramic views of Sigiriya.

Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the cool morning air. In the afternoon, opt for an exciting elephant gathering safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park, highly recommended between July and September.

Embark on a highly engaging, guided cycling tour through the ancient ruins and vast reservoirs of Polonnaruwa. We utilize headsets for clear commentary as you pedal through this vast archaeological wonder.

Drive to Anuradhapura for a guided exploration of its sacred stupas and monasteries. If time permits in the afternoon, embark on an exciting safari in Wilpattu National Park, known for its dense forests and leopard population.

Your grand tour concludes with a drive back to Bentota for one final afternoon by the beach, or a direct transfer to the airport for your journey home. (For May–Sep travels, we shift this to Trincomalee/Nilaveli for optimal weather) .