An interesting and exciting odyssey through the best sights, cultural and wildlife experiences of this tear drop island. You explore the cultural triangle, the hill county and the wildlife. Your journey starts in the cultural triangle exploring the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura, Polannaruwa and the Sigiriya. As you proceed, you explore the famous Kandy and the hill county. Go on a leopard safari in Yala National Park. Teaming with birdlife and healthy population of leopards, sloth bears and elephants, Yala is with good reason, Sri Lanka’s most popular national park. Explore historic Galle and Colombo sharing with you centuries of histories and an interesting local life.
Board your flight to Colombo. We will work out most efficient routings for you.
On your arrival at Colombo airport, you will be met by our authorised representative for transfer to your hotel in your private car with driver. Rest of the day is free to relax to recover from flight. Depending on your preference and budget, we can arrange for your stay in city or beach side hotel or a boutique plantation stay. Overnight stay in Colombo.
After a leisurely breakfast, you will drive to Sigiriya in your private car and driver. Evening at leisure. First of three nights here.
Day excursion to Anuradhapura and famous cave temples of Dambulla with earliest works dating from the 1st C. BC. See the stunning frescoes and numerous fascinating Buddha statues.
Early morning climb the impressive Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, a 6th century massive granite outcrop soaring 600 ft above the plains. The fortress is home to famous ‘Sigiriya Maidens’ frescoes. Afternoon visit to Polonnaruwa, the fascinating ruins of the 11th C. Capital of Sri Lanka.
Drive to Kandy enroute visit the famous Cave Temples of Dambulla, the Spice Garden and a Batik fabric dyeing factory. Afternoon visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. First of two nights in Kandy.
Morning explore Kandy Town and the Temple of the Tooth. Later take a scenic train journey to Nuwara Eliya or opt to drive in your chauffer car. First of two nights in Nuwara Eliya.
Take an early morning visit to Horton Plains. Adventure seekers can go hiking at an altitude of 2,134m to the ‘World’s End’ – a sheer 1,000 feet vertical escarpment, a unique feature of Horton Plains. Rest of the day at leisure.
Drive to Yala. Afternoon game drive. Evening at leisure. First of two nights here.
Morning and afternoon game drives.
Drive to Galle. First of two nights here.
Day to explore the Galle Fort at your pace.
Fly back home.