DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: UK to Colombo
Fly overnight from the UK to Colombo.

Day 2: Colombo
On arrival you will be met by your driver/guide and transferred approx. 1 hr in your private vehicle into the bustling capital where you will spend 1 night at the elegant Taru Lake Lodge – a centrally located, 10 room boutique hotel offering the ideal retreat away from the lively city, but being close enough so you can still enjoy everything it has to offer! 

This afternoon you have the option to explore Colombo with your guide. There is plenty to see in the city and we highly recommend a walking tour of the Fort to soak up the fascinating architecture and bustling Pettah Market, followed by a sundowner at the Galle Face Hotel!

Days 3: Cultural Triangle
Today your adventure really starts as you head into the Cultural Triangle region of the country, starting with a stop at the incredible Dambulla Cave Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest temple cave complex in Sri Lanka. Remember, this is just a starting point idea to give you a flavour of what we can do. All our holidays are designed for each individual. Contact us on 01273 923100 to start designing yours.

After a fantastic day you will head to Kumbukgaha Villa to spend 2 nights in this peaceful rustic hideaway, surrounded by wilderness and paddy fields. Settle in to your jungle oasis this afternoon! 

Day 4: Cultural Triangle
This morning you will be collected by your guide and driven to the iconic Rock Fortress of Sigiriya. Definitely a great opportunity to burn off that lovely breakfast at Arika you will enjoy a guided tour of this fascinating UNESCO complex and a hike to the top to enjoy the stunning scenery.

You will then return to Arika Villa for a well-earned relax by the pool. Want to stay an extra day or two in the Cultural Triangle & see Polonnaruwa? Contact us on 01273 923100 to design a holiday tailored to you or to get more ideas.

Day 5: Cultural Triangle to Kandy
This morning you will be driven south to the scenic city of Kandy, heading to the UNESCO Temple of the Tooth and Royal Palace, where you will enjoy a guided tour and walk by Kandy Lake. You will then continue to Hanthana Boutique to spend 2 nights at this boutique villa in a dreamy hillside location, with luxurious and cosy accommodation! 

Day 6: Kandy
This morning your guide will collect you for a tour of Kandy Royal Botanical Gardens. You will then return to Villa Rosa for a relaxing afternoon or you can explore Kandy under your steam and simply get a tuk-tuk back to the house.

Day 7: Kandy to Tea Country
Today will be driven to the train station, where you will board the train south through the stunning tea plantations and many local villages to the hill station of Nuwara Eliya. On arrival, you will be taken to Oliphant, where you will spend then next 2 nights at this luxury villa surrounded by lush tea estates, beautifully kept gardens, and a backdrop of stunning mountains. 

Day 8: Tea Country
Full day to explore this beautiful region with your guide and vehicle at your disposal. No trip is complete to this region without a visit to a tea factory and if you are feeling active we definitely recommend a nature hike in the Horton Plains National Park to the “Worlds End”!

Days 9: Tea Country to Galle Fort
A long but beautiful drive today will take you from the heart of the Tea Country to the stunning southwest coast where you will end your adventure with 2 nights staying within the walls of the UNESCO Galle Fort at Mango House, a stylish boutique guesthouse with bags of character and a great location in the heart of the fort.

Day 10: Galle
This morning you will be collected on foot by your guide for morning walk tour of Galle Fort. You will then be free to explore narrow streets with a great selection of shops, cafes and restaurants. Alternatively you can hop in a tuk-tuk and head to one of the many beautiful beaches of Galle – ask us for some suggestions. Or add-on a few nights at the beach. Bentota Beach is an hour away and perfect for a relaxing end to your holiday.

Day 11: Colombo to UK
Following a final breakfast in the fort you will be transferred north to Colombo Airport for your flight back to the UK.

Welcome Home (with endless adventures in Asia you can always go again!)