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Sri Lanka Unplugged: A Path Less Travelled
Seeking a long-haul summer trip? We’ve curated this adventure for curious travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-track experience to Sri Lanka’s lesser-explored lands.
📍 Kandy > Gal Oya National Park > East Coast Sri Lanka > Cultural Triangle
Why we love it
“Step off the beaten track with this far-flung adventure, perfect for the curious traveller. With few long-haul options available in the UK's summer, this is the ultimate getaway for those craving an adventurous escape. We've handpicked hotels in the lesser-explored corners of Sri Lanka, where the crowds are yet to descend, showcasing the country's remote beauty. Begin your journey in the lush, undulating landscape of Kandy, where Santani offers a regrounding experience with days spent trekking in the Knuckles and meditation workshops. Your next stop is the Gal Oya Lodge, nestled in the National Park wilderness, where elephants swim between lagoons and the Vedda's tribal leader will guide you through foraging. The trip's second half is a Robinson Crusoe-style escape on the virtually private Jungle Beach, followed by a Cultural Triangle immersion with a private chauffeur guide. Add in our curated experiences to turn the adventure up and down as you go, or simply kick back and soak in the views!”
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Choose from our curated range of unique accommodation and experiences
Transfer from your port of entry to Kandy included.
Destination
01 Dec - 04 Dec
Kandy
Home to the 'Temple of the Tooth', Kandy is a bustling city surrounded by misty hills in the center of the island. A convenient place to stop for a night or two, there are some great boutique hotel and local experiences to enjoy. We recommend sightseeing with your chauffeur guide (included) and sampling the local delicacies on a food tour.
Experiences in Kandy
Book things to see and do
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Included)
£0 p/p
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens (Included)
£0 p/p
Three Temple Loop
£46 p/p
Udawattakele forest walk
£46 p/p
Kandy Food Trail
£58 p/p
Meet the Buddhist Nuns
£46 p/p
Traditional Drum Lesson
£58 p/p
Full Day Trek in the Knuckles Mountain Range
£86 p/p
Visit a local artists home
£59 p/p
Private Yoga Lesson
£84 p/p
Transfer to Gal Oya National Park included.
Destination
04 Dec - 07 Dec
Gal Oya National Park
Remote, untouched wilderness with some fantastic scenery to explore. Here you can expect to see few other tourists as you go boating on the lake, walk through remote villages, and try to spot Elephants swimming between the islands. There's one place to stay here, Gal Oya Lodge, best included between the hills and South coast.
Experiences in Gal Oya National Park
Book things to see and do
Boat Safari on the Lake
£58 p/p
Jungle Drive and Walk
£45 p/p
Jeep Safari and Picnic in the National Park
£70 p/p
Discovery Walk with Chief Veddha
£25 p/p
Sri Lankan Cookery Lesson
£25 p/p
Transfer to East Coast Sri Lanka included.
Destination
07 Dec - 11 Dec
East Coast Sri Lanka
Seafood curries and white sandy beaches characterise this stretch of coastline. The perfect spot to end a trip or add whenever you want some relaxation, we've selected a range of hotels for you to choose from. It's best visited from May to September, and if included at the end of an itinerary we will include a domestic flight back to Colombo.
Accommodation
Other selections in East Coast Sri Lanka
Amaya Beach
from £48 p/p
Jungle Beach
from £144 p/p
Karpaha Sands
from £165 p/p
Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
from £79 p/p
Uga Bay
from £129 p/p
Transfer to Cultural Triangle included.
Destination
11 Dec - 15 Dec
Cultural Triangle
As the name suggests, you will find many of the ancient cultural highlights of the island in this area, including Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Dambulla Caves, and Anuradhapura. There are some excellent hotels to enjoy and all sorts of activities, from hiking to spotting elephants in national parks. If you are into your history and culture, it's not to be missed.
Accommodation
Other selections in Cultural Triangle
Aliya Resort & Spa
from £97 p/p
Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana
from £114 p/p
Heritance Kandalama
from £197 p/p
Jetwing Vil Uyana
from £330 p/p
Ulagalla
from £400 p/p
Wild Grass Nature Resort
from £231 p/p
Experiences in Cultural Triangle
Book things to see and do
Visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress
£82 p/p
Dambulla Cave Temple
£41 p/p
Half day to Polonnaruwa
£37 p/p
Elephant Game Drive
£49 p/p
Visit to local village with lunch
£41 p/p
Hot Air Balloon Ride
£204 p/p
Cycle through UNESCO Anuradhapura
£81 p/p
Discover Ritigala Monastery
£48 p/p
Polonnaruwa by bicycle
£70 p/p
Pidurangala for picnic breakfast
£58 p/p
Transfer from Cultural Triangle to the airport included.
14 NIGHT TRIP
We add a 5% service fee to piece your trip together, plus exclusive access to our post-booking concierge.
Total price of trip
£13,176
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