Sri Lanka: Leopard Safaris, Tea Highlands & Ancient Temples

You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

This is an opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers while learning more about the journey ahead. Please check the notice in the hotel lobby, or speak with reception, for the confirmed time and location of the welcome meeting. Following the briefing, join the group for a welcome dinner and the chance to get acquainted before the adventure begins.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Embark on an Madu River boat ride, cruising through tranquil mangroves, traditional villages, and coir rope-making communities.

Visit the Tukkawadu Traditional Masks & Dance Conservation Center to discover the rich history and cultural significance of Sri Lanka’s iconic masks. Then, take part in a hands-on mask painting experience, creating your own unique piece inspired by this centuries-old artistic tradition.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Visit the Galle Fort, a 16th-century fort first built by the Portuguese, and later occupied by the Dutch. The ramparts are still standing even after being battered by Mother Nature, including the 2004 tsunami.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Enjoyan authentic cooking demonstration with a local Sri Lankan family, followed by a traditional lunch. Discover regional ingredients, local cooking techniques, and the rich culinary heritage of southern Sri Lanka.

Enjoy a visit to this pilgrimage town and temple. People of varying religions visit Kataragama to pay their respects. Usually, you can spot men covered in ash and chanting sacred vows, and hear the music of drums and brass flutes.

Option 1 – Embark on an exciting wildlife safari through Sri Lanka’s most famous national park. Option 2 – Enjoy a guided nature walk around the scenic Debarawewa Lake, combining birdwatching, village interactions, and a short tuk-tuk ride through the local countryside, offering a glimpse into rural Sri Lankan life.

Head out on a safari in Yala National Park. Keep an eye out for leopards, elephants, jackals, sloth bears, sambars, spotted deer, crocodiles, and more than 200 bird species. Learn about its diverse wildlife and the history of the park.

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The iconic Nine Arch Bridge made of stone and cement is a viaduct connecting Ella and Demodara train stations. Don't look down, this 100 year old bridge, also referred to as the "Nine Skies Bridge", can be found almost 3100 feet above sea level. With train service still operating, check the train schedule and be sure to catch a glimpse of the bridge in action!

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Get close to nature and stunning scenery on this Horton Plains Trek. Hike 9km (6 mi) into the Horton Plains and walk through the clouds to discover a majestic drop that provides amazing views over the plains into the sea.

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The town of Nuwara Eliya produces the finest Orange Pekoe Ceylon tea, and is inhabited mainly by tea planters and plantation workers. Pay a visit to one of the factories to learn all about tea production.

Stop for a delicious traditional Sri Lankan lunch prepared by Sthree Craft Shop and Café. This social enterprise offers opportunities for local women and youth living with disabilities, through handicraft and hospitality training.

Enjoy a tour of the Temple of the Tooth, which houses an important relic – a tooth of Lord Buddha kept in a well-preserved golden casket. Learn about the importance of this site from local guides.

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Arrive in Naula Village for an exclusive visit with a local family to explore Sri Lanka’s traditional coconut-based industries. Watch demonstrations of coir-making, toddy tapping, and coconut product processing, and gain insight into the cultural importance of the “Tree of Life” in rural life.

Arrive in Naula Village for an exclusive visit with a local family to explore Sri Lanka’s traditional coconut-based industries. Watch demonstrations of coir-making, toddy tapping, and coconut product processing, and gain insight into the cultural importance of the “Tree of Life” in rural life.

Be mesmerized by this rock fortress, which captivates every visitor with its well-laid out gardens, caves, monasteries, and palaces adorned with beautiful wall motifs. Start at the water gardens and climb more than 1,200 steps to reach the top. Pass caves with frescoes and boulders to find the ruins of a palace on the flat surface of the old volcanic magma rock. The rock rests 370m (1,213 ft) above sea level with a shear drop on all sides.

Set out on a guided village cycling tour through the scenic countryside of Dambulla. Cycle past traditional villages, lush farmland, and rural landscapes while experiencing the authentic charm of local Sri Lankan life.

Visit the ancient Dambulla cave temples at one of the most well-preserved temple and cave sites in Sri Lanka. See Buddhist mural paintings that line the walls of the seventh-century caves as well as a collection of hundreds of statues of Buddha in different poses.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Interact with local artisans while learning about the cultural significance of reed weaving and its role in supporting sustainable livelihoods.

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.