Ideal Sri Lanka

Cultural Triangle

Day 1-3

The legend of King Kasyapa: An insightful guided visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka’s most impresive UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bike around local villages and lakes filled with lotus flowers in the afternoon. Explore the medieval captial of Polonnaruwa and in the afternoon experience the “elephant gathering” in Mineriya National Park.

Kandy

Day 3-5

Discover ancient cave temples, enjoy a traditional village lunch and then head to Kandy, the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka. Wander around the Royal Botanical Gardens, get lost in Kandy’s streets and markets and join the pilgrims as they worship the tooth relic of Buddha at the sacred Temple of the Tooth.

Tea Country

Day 5-7

Take the train to the central highlands of Sri Lanka and enjoy lunch and tea in a tea planter’s home. In the afternoon go for a hike around the plantation. Take a tuk tuk to one of the oldest tea factories in Sri Lanka. Swim in one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic and impressive lakes.

Galle

Day 7-10

Follow the palm fringed coastline to Galle, Sri Lanka’s jewel of the south. Get lost within the ramparts of the 17th century Galle Fort, the largest living fort in Asia. Go kayaking, explore local villages by bike or spend the afternoon on the beach.

Bentota

Day 10-12

Visit a turtle conservation centre. Spend the morning on the beach, try your hand at windsurfing or waterskiing and in the afternoon visit Lunuganga, the late Geoffrey Bawa’s house and gardens.

Colombo

Day 12-13

You will spend your final night in Colombo, the urban capital of Sri Lanka. Enjoy some last minute shopping and sightseeing before settling down for sunset drinks on the famous Galle Face Hotel terrace.

Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel.

Service of a qualified local guide (English speaking or choice of your language) during the whole trip.

All meals as mentioned in the itinerary.

Arrival, Departure and all sightseeing by transport.

All Sightseeing Entrance Fees as per Itinerary.

Medical and Personal Insurance

Tips, laundry, telephone bills, portage and Beverages.

Meals unless specified.

Entrances to Monuments and other specified destination.

Movie / video camera fee at monuments.

Domestic or International airfare unless specified.

Medical or baggage insurance.

Airport Departure taxes, Visa Charges.

Tips and gratuities.

Any other service that has not been specified

Your game safaris in the National Parks unless specified above.

New Year, Christmas, festivals & Events Period (supplements to be advised, if required)