Classic Sri Lanka Highlights

Fly overnight from the UK to Colombo.

On arrival you will be met by your driver/guide and transferred in your private vehicle a short distance towards Negombo where you will spend 1 night at the Wallawwa, a stunning boutique retreat which is a fantastic start to any Sri Lanka holiday with its beautiful grounds, relaxed atmosphere, lovely little spa and excellent Asian-fusion cuisine.

Today your adventure really starts as you head into the Cultural Triangle region of the country to explore the incredible Dambulla Cave Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest temple cave complex in Sri Lanka.

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You will then head to stay for 2 nights at Roo Mansala, a unique hotel in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle that offers mesmerising views of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and fantastic hospitality, all in an eco-friendly setting. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool this afternoon!

This morning you will be collected by your guide and driven to the iconic Rock Fortress of Sigiriya where 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 Roo Mansala for a well-earned relax by the pool, or you may want to explore the local area!

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 head to Villa Rosa, where you will spend the next 2 nights. With stunning views of the Mahaweli River, you can also expect to enjoy tucking into some delicious Sri Lankan cuisine! Settle in this afternoon with a dip in the infinity pool as you soak up the stunning views.

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

The next day you will head to the southwest of the island where you will spend a relaxing 3 nights at JH Villa. This former Portuguese colonial estate, turned into a boutique villa in Galle, is nestled atop a picturesque hill, just a short five-minute stroll away from the captivating Indian Ocean, and delivering a personalized boutique hotel experience. Enjoy a dip in the pool this afternoon.

You will have two full days to enjoy some time by the beach. Head out exploring in the morning and then spend your afternoons relaxing by the pool (or the beach!) You are in one of the best whale and dolphin watching regions in Sri Lanka, so you could head out on a catermaran trip, the perfect opportunity to make some life time memories.

Tea is Sri Lanka’s most famous export, so you could visit to Virgin White Tea Factory. Learn about how the famous tea is plucked, and then made into one of the best teas in the world. Enjoy a tasting session and a slice of cake at the end!

This morning you be transferred north to Bentota Beach to end with 2 nights at Rock Villa, a 170 year old heritage house which has been transferred by its owner, the famous Sri Lankan designer Taru, into a stylish beach retreat with beautiful gardens, lots of hammocks and only 60 metres from the beach.

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A final day to relax. Bentota beach offer lots of water-sports if you are feeling active but for this final day you may want to relax by the pool with a good book.

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

Welcome home!