Itinerary
Sri Lanka: Culture, Tea & Wild Coast 13 days
13 days
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka packs an extraordinary variety of experiences into one 13 day journey, moving from ancient cities and tea country to wildlife and the southern coast. Explore the Cultural Triangle and Kandy before travelling into the hills, where tea plantations, scenic journeys and Sri Lankan food offer a slower rhythm. From here, the focus shifts to Yala National Park, with time to explore the reserve in search of leopards, elephants and other wildlife. The final days unfold on the coast around Tangalle, with four nights to enjoy the beach or explore the surrounding countryside and waters. It’s a journey that captures several very different sides of Sri Lanka.
Start planning your tailor-made holiday to Sri Lanka or speak to a specialist 0203 930 3998
Step by step
Journey Route
DAYS 1-4
Colombo
Travel from Colombo to Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, climbing Sigiriya Rock Fortress and exploring ancient Anuradhapura by bicycle. Visit Monkey Kingdom in Polonnaruwa before discovering the ruins of the former capital, then continue to Kandy for a private visit to the Temple of the Tooth.
DAYS 5-7
Tea Country
Take the scenic train through the hills to Sri Lanka's tea country, arriving in Hatton. Enjoy a breakfast cruise on Castlereagh Lake, tour the Dunkeld Tea Factory and trek through the tea fields before learning to prepare authentic Sri Lankan dishes during a private cooking class.
DAYS 8-9
Yala National Park
Fly from Castlereagh Lake towards Yala National Park, settling into your lodge before heading out on morning and afternoon game drives with expert rangers. Search for leopards, bears and elephants.
DAYS 10-13
Tangalle
Continue along the south coast to Tangalle for four nights beside the beach. Spend your days relaxing by the sea or surfing, mountain biking through the surrounding countryside, or heading out on a whale and dolphin watching excursion.
