India's neighbour is much more than a sunny beach destination (although both can be found in a country which boasts 833 miles of coastline). It pays to step away from the sand to find other highlights: the Portuguese and Dutch colonial heritage which shapes the south-westerly city of Galle; the serenity of Kandy, with its vast Buddhist temple; the swirl of the capital Colombo; the British yesterday of Nuwara Eliya, a hill station framed by tea plantations. Despite a difficult recent past, Sri Lanka’s future beckons.
Must see: I climbed Sigiriya – a 660ft (200m) stand-alone monolith almost at the heart of Sri Lanka – on a blazing day. It was tough going, but the route up, sometimes along rusty stairs hammered into the rock, took me past frescoes which date back to the fifth century – and delivered me to a flat-top summit which once hosted a royal palace. Truly amazing.
An action packed holiday perfect for adventurous families with teenage children. An exciting mix of serious adventure; think animal safari and water fun with a hint of luxury! This trip is ideal for families who enjoy a busy holiday, who like to get off the beaten tourist trail, and who would like to experience something of the ‘real’ Sri Lanka.
Explore Sri Lanka, a country with 2,500 years of rich history and 8 World Heritage Sites. Visit ancient kingdoms and pay homage at the cradle of Buddhist civilisation. Wander through tea plantations, see an extraordinary range of wildlife at National Parks before extending your holiday on one of the world class beaches of Sri Lanka.
This tour covers the well-known highlights of Sri Lanka with a few little twists. It's an ideal itinerary for first-time visitors who want to feel immersed in the destination and have fun along the way.
Walk the most scenic and culturally interesting sections of the new long-distance Pekoe Trail through the enchanting hill country and tea estates of Sri Lanka.
Off the beaten track in Sri Lanka
Experience the traditional lifestyles of the rural paddy farmers, coastal fisherman, tea pluckers of the central hills and Sri Lanka’s indigenous inhabitants: the Veddas or Wanniya-laeto (forest-dwellers).
Sri Lanka Ayurvedic, Yoga and Meditation
Rejuvenate yourself with the ancient secrets of Ayurvedic healing. This is an easy-paced journey that combines Sri Lanka’s ancient cultural heritage with a two-week intense wellness retreat at the Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort in the coastal village of Weligama.
This 18 day holiday covers the northern portion of Sri Lanka in detail, taking in wildlife, culture and beaches. It is the perfect trip for those who have perhaps visited the island before, or for those with an adventurous streak who want to explore something many others don't even know about.
This fantastic 2 week holiday takes in some of the best of Sri Lanka, with a short and relaxing stay in the Maldives at the end. Featuring some of our best signature boutique and character hotels, this trip includes some of the highlights of Sri Lanka - from the cultural triangle, to the tea estates around Kandy.
A unique itinerary to Northern Sri Lanka featuring wildlife safaris, cultural insights and glorious beaches. Spend lazy days experiencing true Sri Lankan hospitality at the unique Mudhouse in Anamaduwa, go on a safari at Wilpattu National Park, see the highlights of Jaffna and go island hopping to the remote easterly islands.
Wild Sri Lanka gives you the opportunity to see the wildlife highlights of the country whilst taking in the major cultural sites. It takes you to some of the least visited wildlife spotting locations giving you magical moments with leopards, elephants and or sloth bears on safari. We can tailormake your perfect itinerary.
