Sri Lanka: Sigiriya, Tea Country, Safari & Beach

Sri Lanka's variety is what makes it such an incredible place, and this multi-stop trip has something for everyone and is the perfect option for travellers seeking a blend of adventure and beachside bliss. Winding its way North to South, this journey ticks off the best bits of this wonderful little island.

📍 Cultural Triangle > Kandy > Tea Country > Yala National Park > Sri Lanka's South Coast

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“Perfect for travellers undecided on their desired level of adventure, here one of you can surf or trek all day and the other can kick back on the beach with a cocktail, it’s easy. This trip will take you through the highlights of the Isle of Ceylon, you'll chat with monks in the north and explore the Cultural Triangle before taking a toy train south through rolling tea plantations and historic towns, ending the trip with a tranquil beach-side stay. Your private chauffeur guide will be with you up until the beach to make sure you experience the very best of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka’s experiences are possible year-round, so it’ll be ready and waiting whenever you’re looking to travel.”

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Transfer from your port of entry to Cultural Triangle included.

Destination

01 Dec - 04 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


Wild Grass Nature Resort

Fri, 1st Dec 15:00
Mon, 4th Dec 11:00

Deluxe Villa

£231 per night

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Aliya Resort & Spa

from £97 p/p

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Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana

from £114 p/p

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Heritance Kandalama

from £197 p/p

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Jetwing Vil Uyana

from £330 p/p

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Ulagalla

from £400 p/p

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Wild Grass Nature Resort

from £231 p/p

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Experiences in Cultural Triangle

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Visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress

£82 p/p

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Dambulla Cave Temple

£41 p/p

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Half day to Polonnaruwa

£37 p/p

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Elephant Game Drive

£49 p/p

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Visit to local village with lunch

£41 p/p

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Hot Air Balloon Ride

£204 p/p

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Cycle through UNESCO Anuradhapura

£81 p/p

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Discover Ritigala Monastery

£48 p/p

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Polonnaruwa by bicycle

£70 p/p

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Transfer to Kandy included.

Destination

04 Dec - 06 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.

Accommodation


Ellerton

Mon, 4th Dec 15:00
Wed, 6th Dec 11:00

Main House (or Valley House)

£203 per night

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Aarunya Nature Resort & Spa

from £206 p/p

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Bougainvillea Retreat

from £152 p/p

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Ellerton

from £203 p/p

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Kandy House

from £241 p/p

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Kings Pavilion

from £338 p/p

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Santani

from £165 p/p

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Stone House

from £173 p/p

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The Elephant Stables

from £172 p/p

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Theva Residency

from £148 p/p

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Experiences in Kandy

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Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Included)

£0 p/p

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Peradeniya Botanical Gardens (Included)

£0 p/p

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Three Temple Loop

£46 p/p

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Udawattakele forest walk

£46 p/p

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Kandy Food Trail

£58 p/p

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Meet the Buddhist Nuns

£46 p/p

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Traditional Drum Lesson

£58 p/p

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Full Day Trek in the Knuckles Mountain Range

£86 p/p

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Visit a local artists home

£59 p/p

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Private Yoga Lesson

£84 p/p

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Transfer to Tea Country included.

Destination

06 Dec - 08 Dec

Tea Country

Home to Sri Lanka's most famous export - tea. The rolling tea fields are simply stunning and in our opinion, not to be missed. Best visited by a wonderful train ride that winds its way through the hills, it's a great place to spend two or three nights wandering the plantations and soaking up the area's beautiful scenery.

Accommodation


Camellia Hills

Wed, 6th Dec 15:00:00
Fri, 8th Dec 10:00:00

Lakeview Bedroom

£305 per night

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Other selections in Tea Country

98 Acres Resort & Spa

from £99 p/p

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Camellia Hills

from £276 p/p

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Ceylon Tea Trails

from £480 p/p

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Goatfell

from £173 p/p

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Living Heritage Koslanda

from £114 p/p

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Nine Skies

from £173 p/p

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Oliphant Boutique Villa

from £157 p/p

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Thotalagala

from £165 p/p

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Experiences in Tea Country

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Visit to a local tea factory (Included)

£0 p/p

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Half or Full Day Hike

£0 p/p

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Coffee and Chocolates at a local farm

£54 p/p

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Kayak on the lake

£25 p/p

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Little Adam's Peak Trek

£21 p/p

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Ella City Tour

£21 p/p

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Transfer to Yala National Park included.

Destination

08 Dec - 10 Dec

Yala National Park

The best place in Sri Lanka for leopard sightings, Yala is the most popular national park in the country - with a wide selection of hotels and a huge area to be explored on your game drives. Here you can also regularly see elephants, sloth bears, and a huge variety of birdlife. We recommend two nights and to visit Yala between the hills and the South Coast.

Accommodation


Jetwing Yala

Fri, 8th Dec 15:00
Sun, 10th Dec 11:00

Superior Room

£231 per night

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Chena Huts

from £761 p/p

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Cinnamon Wild

from £140 p/p

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Jetwing Safari Camp

from £305 p/p

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Jetwing Yala

from £231 p/p

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Leopard Safari's

from £282 p/p

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Leopard Trails Yala

from £470 p/p

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Wild Coast Tented Lodge

from £563 p/p

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Experiences in Yala National Park

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Morning and Afternoon Game Drive (Included)

£58 p/p

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Extra game drive

£99 p/p

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Transfer to Sri Lanka's South Coast included.

Destination

10 Dec - 14 Dec

Sri Lanka's South Coast

With stunning beaches, awesome surfing, whale watching and some of the best hotels in the country, it's easy to see why this is the most popular stretch of coast on the island.

Accommodation


Sri Sharavi Beach Villas

Sun, 10th Dec 15:00
Thu, 14th Dec 11:00

Ocean Signature Suite

£296 per night

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Other selections in Sri Lanka's South Coast

Aditya

from £274 p/p

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Amanwella

from £429 p/p

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Cape Weligama

from £330 p/p

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Kaju Green

from £82 p/p

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KK Beach

from £124 p/p

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Kumu Beach

from £143 p/p

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Malabar Hill

from £190 p/p

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Mosvold Villa

from £168 p/p

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Owl and Pussycat

from £126 p/p

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Parangi Weligama Bay

from £74 p/p

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Parrotfish Bay

from £127 p/p

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Reverie Ahu Bay

from £103 p/p

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Reverie Kayaam House

from £286 p/p

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Sri Sharavi Beach Villas

from £124 p/p

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Suite Lanka

from £45 p/p

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The Last House

from £122 p/p

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The Sandhya

from £82 p/p

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Tri Lanka

from £140 p/p

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Villa Bentota

from £115 p/p

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Experiences in Sri Lanka's South Coast

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Scenic bike ride

£37 p/p

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Galle Fort walk with a local

£46 p/p

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Whale and Dolphin Watching

£49 p/p

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Whale wathching by Air

£144 p/p

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Private Surf Lesson

£29 p/p

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Deep sea fishing

£276 p/p

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Cook Biryani with a local Galle resident

£59 p/p

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Kanneliya rainforest trek

£59 p/p

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Traditional mask making workshop

£70 p/p

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Transfer from Sri Lanka's South Coast to the airport included.

13 NIGHT TRIP

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Total price of trip

£10,536

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Epic destinations

We recommend 3 days

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.


Added to this trip
We recommend 2 days

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.


Added to this trip
We recommend 2 days

Tea Country

Home to Sri Lanka's most famous export - tea. The rolling tea fields are simply stunning and in our opinion, not to be missed. Best visited by a wonderful train ride that winds its way through the hills, it's a great place to spend two or three nights wandering the plantations and soaking up the area's beautiful scenery.


Added to this trip
We recommend 2 days

Yala National Park

The best place in Sri Lanka for leopard sightings, Yala is the most popular national park in the country - with a wide selection of hotels and a huge area to be explored on your game drives. Here you can also regularly see elephants, sloth bears, and a huge variety of birdlife. We recommend two nights and to visit Yala between the hills and the South Coast.


Added to this trip
We recommend 4 days

Sri Lanka's South Coast

With stunning beaches, awesome surfing, whale watching and some of the best hotels in the country, it's easy to see why this is the most popular stretch of coast on the island.


Added to this trip
We recommend 3 days

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.


Available on request
We recommend 2 days

Galle

A Unesco World Heritage Site, this beautiful colonial town is a lovely stop for anyone visiting Sri Lanka's South Coast. Walk the ramparts at sunset, shop in one of the many boutiques, and enjoy a cocktail in one of the stylish bars and restaurants. There are some lovely boutique hotels to enjoy and plenty of activities to keep you busy for a few nights.


Available on request
We recommend 1 days

Negombo

Although there are some good beaches and great hotels in the area, Negombo is often used as an entry or exit point due to its proximity to the airport. It's also a good option if you prefer to have a more leisurely start or end to your itinerary.


Available on request
We recommend 3 days

North West Sri Lanka

A remote area of jungle, wildlife, and unique properties - North West Sri Lanka is perfect for getting off the beaten track. Our favorite hotel here is the eco property The Mud House, a brilliant place to escape everyday life and get off the grid. We recommend two or three nights to really settle into the area.


Available on request
We recommend 2 days

Wilpattu National Park

This wild, sprawling national park on the West Coast is the perfect place to escape the crowds and have Sri Lanka's wildlife all to yourself. With less promise of spotting the elusive leopard, it's a great option for wildlife lovers who enjoy the overall wildlife experience. There are several camps to choose from and two nights is usually perfect.


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We recommend 3 days

Ella

Home to Sri Lanka's most famous export - tea. The rolling tea fields are simply stunning and in our opinion, not to be missed. Best visited by a wonderful train ride that winds its way through the hills, it's a great place to spend two or three nights wandering the plantations and soaking up the area's beautiful scenery.


Available on request
We recommend 7 days

Maldives

A country of unparalleled natural beauty, island escapes doesn't get much better than this. Days here are spent diving or snorkelling, wondering perfect white sandy beaches, and switching off from the world.


Available on request
We recommend 4 days

Second stop along the south coast

With stunning beaches, awesome surfing, whale watching and some of the best hotels in the country, it's easy to see why this is the most popular stretch of coast on the island.


Available on request
We recommend 4 days

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.


Available on request
We recommend 3 days

Second stop in Tea Country

Home to Sri Lanka's most famous export - tea. The rolling tea fields are simply stunning and in our opinion, not to be missed. Best visited by a wonderful train ride that winds its way through the hills, it's a great place to spend two or three nights wandering the plantations and soaking up the area's beautiful scenery.


Available on request
We recommend 4 days

Third stop along the south coast

With stunning beaches, awesome surfing, whale watching and some of the best hotels in the country, it's easy to see why this is the most popular stretch of coast on the island.


Available on request
We recommend 2 days

Delhi

Lots of people simply disregard Delhi, but we would recommend spending a few days embracing the chaos of India's capital. Spend time enjoying the contrasts of Old and New Delhi, the impressive architecture, markets, and a whole host of unique activities we've collated. Delhi also makes sense logistically for any international and domestic flights.


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We recommend 1 days

Agra

Home to the greatest testament to love - The Taj Mahal. We would generally recommend just one night in Agra to see the Taj, Agra Fort, and to maybe enjoy a morning yoga class in front of the world-famous monument. Agra is best reached by train from Delhi and by road to Ranthambhore and Jaipur.


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We recommend 3 days

Jaipur

The famed Pink City of Jaipur is bursting with colour, culture, and life. Considered to be the gateway to Rajasthan, it's a wonderful place to spend three nights exploring the City Palace, Amber Fort, beautiful markets and take part in some unique activities. Simply not to be missed if you are in the area.


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