Sri Lankan Splendours in a week

  • Visit the sacred ‘Temple of the Tooth’ - one of Sri Lanka’s most important religious monuments

    Visit the sacred ‘Temple of the Tooth’ - one of Sri Lanka’s most important religious monuments

  • Head off to Horton Plains National Park

    Head off to Horton Plains National Park

  • Sip tea in the plantations of Nuwara Eliya

    Nuwara Eliya is set in the heart of tea country

  • Relax on the glorious beaches of Negombo

    Relax on the glorious beaches of Negombo

  • You've got a great chance of spotting a leopard at Yala National Park

    You've got a great chance of spotting a leopard at Yala National Park

  • Trek through the Knuckles Mountain Ranges

    Trek through the Knuckles Mountain Ranges

  • Accommodation in this category includes Amaya Hills, Kandy

    Accommodation in this category includes Amaya Hills, Kandy

  • Stay at Cinammon Wild in Yala National Park

    Stay at Cinammon Wild in Yala National Park

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Duration(in days): 8

From: Colombo

To: Negombo

From

£980

Exc. International flights (per person, based on 2 sharing)

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With the comfort of your own private driver, this 8 day Sri Lankan Splendour itinerary is designed to introduce you to some of the most beautiful regions of Sri Lanka.

Your trip begins in the cultural capital, Kandy, home to the sacred ‘Temple of the Tooth’. Next you'll enjoy a short 4km trek through the Central Highlands, where you'll witness the stunning Knuckles Mountain Range, visit a tea plantation and the beautiful town of Nuwara Eliya. From tea country to leopard country, your next stops are Horton Plains and Yala National Park - where you'll have the opportunity to spot a buffalo, sloth and even the elusive leopard if you’re lucky!  

You'll remember...

  • Explore Sri Lanka with the comfort of a private driver
  • Enjoy a cultural show at the Kandyan Arts & Cultural Centre
  • Complete the ‘horse shoe’ trek in the Knuckles Valley
  • Watch the manufacture of tea on a working tea plantation
  • Spy the ocean through the stunning Ella Gap
  • Spot wildlife on a jeep safari through Yala National Park

Itinerary in brief:

  • 2 nights Sigirya
  • 2 nights Kandy
  • 2 nights Ella 
  • 2 nights Weligama

Day 1: Arrive Sri Lanka

On arrival in Sri Lanka, you'll be met at the airport by your private driver and driven to your hotel in Sigirya, about 3 hours away. Enjoy watching local life as you drive north before arriving and checking in for two nights. 

Day 2: Sigirya & Minneriya National Park

This morning, you’ll travel to the rock fortress of Sigiriya, a 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky”. The ‘Lion rock’ of Sigirya is a citadel of immense beauty rising out of the jungle. At the base of the rock you’ll find a moat and extensive water gardens before climbing the steep stairs to the top, for unparalleled views over the surrounding forests. The majestic lion’s paw guards the stairway to the palace on the summit next to the frescoes of maidens that have survived in a sheltered area of the rock.

In the afternoon, you will head to Minneriya National Park where you will get to take a jeep safari. Minneriya is home to many animals including deer, sambar, leopards, sloth bear and elephants. 

Day 3: Travel to Kandy

 

Tonight you will get to enjoy a Kandyan Cultural Show at the Kandyan Arts & Cultural Centre, featuring dancers, drummers and fire walkers.

Day 4: Kandy

 

Day 5: Train to Ella 

 

Day 6: Ella

 

Day 7: Travel to Weligama

 

Day 8: Weligama & Galle

 

Day 9: Depart Sri Lanka

 

High season in Sri Lanka runs from December to March and is when the Hill Country and West/South coast beaches are busiest and driest. The Maha monsoon season keeps the East, North and ancient cities wet at this time. April and September are the best option for those travelling countrywide with these months enjoying the best weather overall, New Year’s celebrations in mid-April can cause transport in particular to be busy so keep this in mind. Low season brings rain to the South and West coasts plus the Hill Country, weather is best at this time for travel to the North & East.

All of our itineraries are tailor-made to give you an idea of just some of what is possible; this means we can adjust as necessary to completely suit your needs!  Let your travel consultant know how long you plan to spend away, what you like to do, what properties you like to stay in and an idea of your budget and we will do the rest!

What's included
  • Meeting and assistance on arrival and departure
  • B&B accommodation in mentioned hotels or similar standard
  • Transportation in an air conditioned car with private driver
  • Entrance tickets to all the sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Jeep safari in the Yala National Park
  • Return van transfer up to Horton Plains NP entrance
  • Mountain bike ride to Ellewala waterfall
  • All taxes 
Not included
  • Visa processing
  • Lunch & dinners
  • Video/camera fees at sites
  • Items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, tipping etc