Discover Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean.
Encounter a country that radiates warmth – from its glorious sunshine to its scorching cuisine and incredibly kind people. This 14-day Premium adventure through Sri Lanka will take you straight to the heart of the country’s wealth of cultural riches. Explore the ancient ruins of past civilizations, search for rare and beautiful animals, relax on palm-fringed beaches and receive a welcoming embrace from the locals. A shining gem in the Indian ocean, the teardrop isle will bring nothing but smiles.
Why you’ll love this trip
PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION
Our best accommodation and highest level of service.
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES
Unusual, exceptional and authentic on-trip experiences.
PREMIUM KNOWLEDGE
Led by our most experienced and highest rated local leaders.
- Learn about the country’s colonial past first-hand during your Feature Stay at the gorgeous Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya – first established in 1891, this historic hotel has a modern outlook on sustainable practices.
- Discover the breadth of Sri Lanka’s food scene during Exclusive Experiences, including a cooking class in Galle, a tea plantation tour and a sophisticated high tea in Nuwara Eliya, and barbecue dinner in Dambulla.
- Search for crocodiles, elephants, monkeys and the ever-elusive leopards under the cover of darkness on an evening safari through the wild grasslands of Yala National Park.
- Uncover ancient treasures in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle as you explore the temples, ruins and stupas of Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy with the expert guidance of your local leader.
- Enjoy Exclusive Experiences in Kandy – dine at the Hela Bojun restaurant which is focused on empowering and employing local women, and enjoy a private cultural dance performance.
Itinerary
Day 1: Negombo
Day 2: Dambulla / Sigiriya
Day 3: Dambulla / Anuradhapura
Day 4: Dambulla / Polonnaruwa
Day 5: Kandy
Day 6: Kandy
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya
Day 8: Nuwara Eliya
Day 9: Yala National Park
Day 10: Yala National Park
Day 11: Galle
Day 12: Galle
Day 13: Colombo
Day 14: Colombo
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Images Courtesy of Intrepid Group