Signature: Sri Lanka’s Highlands, Yala & Galle

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

Your opportunity to meet your Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Your opportunity to meet your Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Explore Colombo by tuk tuk and on foot through the historic Fort and Pettah districts with a local historian. Discover colonial landmarks and bustling markets before enjoying a traditional Sri Lankan lunch at the iconic Dutch Hospital.

Explore Colombo by tuk tuk and on foot through the historic Fort and Pettah districts with a local historian. Discover colonial landmarks and bustling markets before enjoying a traditional Sri Lankan lunch at the iconic Dutch Hospital.

Explore Colombo in beautifully restored vintage cars, stopping at two iconic landmarks as your local guide shares stories of the city's colonial heritage, culture, and history.

Explore Colombo in beautifully restored vintage cars, stopping at two iconic landmarks as your local guide shares stories of the city's colonial heritage, culture, and history.

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

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.

Choose between two ways to experience the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress: climb to the summit for breathtaking views and a closer look at the ancient royal citadel, or enjoy a scenic guided visit around the base without the climb. Both groups reunite afterward before continuing together to a G for Good project.

Choose between two ways to experience the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress: climb to the summit for breathtaking views and a closer look at the ancient royal citadel, or enjoy a scenic guided visit around the base without the climb. Both groups reunite afterward before continuing together to the G for Good project.

Explore the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Polonnaruwa by tuk tuk, visiting impressive royal palaces, temples, and iconic statues of the Lord Buddha. Discover the rich history, Buddhist heritage, and remarkable engineering of Sri Lanka's medieval capital.

Explore the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Polonnaruwa by tuk tuk, visiting impressive royal palaces, temples, and iconic statues of the Lord Buddha. Discover the rich history, Buddhist heritage, and remarkable engineering of Sri Lanka's medieval capital.

Visit a women-led reed weaving project in a local village to learn about traditional craftsmanship and the role it plays in supporting local livelihoods. Meet the artisans, try your hand at weaving, and enjoy homemade Sri Lankan sweets and herbal tea.

Visit a women-led reed weaving project in a local village to learn about traditional craftsmanship and the role it plays in supporting local livelihoods. Meet the artisans, try your hand at weaving, and enjoy homemade Sri Lankan sweets and herbal tea.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience at Pedro Tea Estate, where a tea specialist guides you through the journey of world-renowned Ceylon tea. Stroll through the tea fields, try traditional tea plucking, explore the historic factory, and conclude with a private tea tasting featuring premium estate-grown teas, served with freshly baked cake.

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience at Pedro Tea Estate, where a tea specialist guides you through the journey of world-renowned Ceylon tea. Stroll through the tea fields, try traditional tea plucking, explore the historic factory, and conclude with a private tea tasting featuring premium estate-grown teas, served with freshly baked cake.

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

Travel through Sri Lanka's breathtaking Hill Country aboard one of the world's most scenic rail journeys, with reserved first-class seating. Admire sweeping tea plantations, cascading waterfalls, lush forests, and dramatic mountain landscapes during this unforgettable ride.

Travel through Sri Lanka's breathtaking Hill Country aboard one of the world's most scenic rail journeys, with reserved first-class seating. Admire sweeping tea plantations, cascading waterfalls, lush forests, and dramatic mountain landscapes during this unforgettable ride.

Experience morning and afternoon safaris through Yala National Park with a local ranger. Explore the park by off-road vehicle in search of Sri Lanka’s remarkable wildlife, including elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and the elusive leopard, with lunch included between safari drives.

Experience morning and afternoon safaris through Yala National Park with a local ranger. Explore the park by off-road vehicle in search of Sri Lanka’s remarkable wildlife, including elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and the elusive leopard, with lunch included between safari drives.

Set out on a privately guided morning safari through Yala National Park with a local ranger. Travel in off-road safari vehicles in search of Sri Lanka's incredible wildlife, including elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and the elusive leopard.

Set out on a privately guided morning safari through Yala National Park with a local ranger. Travel in off-road safari vehicles in search of Sri Lanka's incredible wildlife, including elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and the elusive leopard.

Travel by tuk tuk to a private cinnamon estate for an immersive experience celebrating Sri Lanka’s renowned spice heritage. Enjoy a traditional estate lunch and a demonstration showcasing the art of cinnamon harvesting.

Travel by tuk tuk to a private cinnamon estate for an immersive experience celebrating Sri Lanka’s renowned spice heritage. Enjoy a traditional estate lunch and a demonstration showcasing the art of cinnamon harvesting.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort on a guided walking tour through its historic streets, colonial landmarks, and centuries-old trading heritage. Discover highlights including the Lighthouse, Clock Tower, Dutch Hospital, and key religious sites while learning about ongoing conservation efforts. Guests can continue exploring Galle Fort at leisure afterward or return to the hotel.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort on a guided walking tour through its historic streets, colonial landmarks, and centuries-old trading heritage. Discover highlights including the Lighthouse, Clock Tower, Dutch Hospital, and key religious sites while learning about ongoing conservation efforts. Guests can continue exploring Galle Fort at leisure afterward or return to the hotel.

Visit Yatagala Temple for a serene candlelit blessing ceremony featuring traditional chants, offerings to local monks, and the symbolic pirit string ritual.

Visit Yatagala Temple for a serene candlelit blessing ceremony featuring traditional chants, offerings to local monks, and the symbolic pirit string ritual.

Set sail aboard the Ceycat yacht for a private ocean experience featuring expert insights from a marine biologist and National Geographic Explorer. Learn about marine conservation efforts, the local ecosystem, and ongoing research projects while enjoying breakfast and lunch onboard. Please note: the featured marine biologist may vary based on availability and may not always be a National Geographic Explorer.

Set sail aboard the Ceycat yacht for a private ocean experience featuring expert insights from a marine biologist and National Geographic Explorer. Learn about marine conservation efforts, the local ecosystem, and ongoing research projects while enjoying breakfast and lunch onboard. Please note: the featured marine biologist may vary based on availability and may not always be a National Geographic Explorer.

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