Named serendib more than a millenia and a half ago, Sri Lanka is a beautiful and varied land. In our journey to this tiny island nation, we’ll stroll through peaceful spice gardens and tea plantations, visit ancient temples, and sample some of the most fiery and alive street food north of the equator. We’ll also explore some of the country’s conservation efforts, getting up close and personal with baby orphan elephants and visiting a local turtle conservatory.
Overview
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10 days | 9 nights | 2-3 cities
12-15 travellers
Fly into / out of Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
16 meals - 8 breakfasts | 4 lunches | 4 dinners
8-10 activities
3 seperate hotel stays with double or single occupancy rooms
Local guide and tour manager
Arrival and Return airport transfers
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Inclusions
- 9 night’s accommodation
- 2 nights riverside glamping experience
- Morning safari tour through Udawalawe National Park
- Guided tour of the Temple of the ToothTickets to a performance of Kandyan Dance
- Spice Garden visit
- Tea plantation tour and tea tasting in Ella
- Visit the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home and get up close and personal with baby elephant orphans
- Balsa wood mask painting workshop with a local artisan.
- Guided walking tour of Colombo
- Visit to Kosgoda Turtle Conservation & Project and learn about the work they do
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Exclusions
- Flights to and from tour destination
- Travel insurance
- Entry visas
- Additional meals & alcohol (not in itinerary)
- Any tips and porterages
Itinerary
10 days | 9 nights
DAY 1
> SMILE, you’ve made it to Sri Lanka
> GET TO KNOW the sleep coastal town of Negombo, taking a walk along its dutch-style canal system and exploring its fish markets
> MEET the crew and learn about one another over a hearty seafood welcome dinner
DAY 2
> TOUR the magisterial Temple of the Tooth, home to, well, the tooth of Buddha
> BREATHE IN and inhale the heady scent of spices as your stroll through a peaceful spice garden
> ENLIVEN the senses as you watch the explosive movement and captivating colour of a traditional Kandyan filk dance
> TASTE the fiery flavours of Sri Lankan food in a unique street food experience
DAY 3
> JOURNEY via train further into the mountains, passing verdant hills and flowing waterfalls
> ARRIVE in Nuwara Elia, a famous colonial town and home to the famous Ceylon tea industry
> TOUR a tea plantation and sample the world’s most popular drink
> DINE on hot curries and test your spice tolerance for your evening meal
DAY 4
> MEANDER through the quiet town of Ella, exploring its thriving tea plantations and historic streets
> STRETCH out to the end of the world at ‘World’s End’, in Horton Plains National Park
> SNAP a photo at Ella Gap, famous for its gushing waterfalls and local residents - the adorable Langur Monkeys
DAY 5
> COO over adorable baby elephants at Uduwalawe Elephant Transit Home where orphans are cared for and rehabilitated before being released back into the wild
> WATCH the baby elephants at feeding time and learn about the sanctuary's conservation efforts
> GLAMP by the river, surrounded by the vibrancy and life of the Sri Lankan Jungle
DAY 6
> SAFARI deep into the Sri Lankan Jungle in search of wild elephants, water buffalo, and rainbow coloured native birds
> SNAP photos of the wildlife from the Jeep as the green of the jungle races past you
> CYCLE through the jungle in the afternoon for a more laidback experience of nature
> DOZE in your riverside tent, rocked to sleep by the quiet hum of the jungle and babble of the river
DAY 7
> TOUR the historic fort city of Galle, photographing its architecture that represents the town’s complex colonial history
> STEP back in time as you visit the Portuguese Franciscan Chapel and the British Queen Victoria Jubilee Tower
> COOK up a storm in a Sri Lankan cooking class
> FEAST on the fruits of your labour and share stories from the day with your fellow travellers
DAY 8
> CHASE whales in at Marissa, one of the best spots in the world for sightings of the majestic blue whale, as well as the sperm whale and dolphins
> LAZE by the palm-lined beaches of this Sri Lankan coastal town
> SURF its pristine waters, or simple take a leisurely dip in the afternoon
> SIP a cocktail or two from your beachside accommodation
DAY 9
> CRAFT and learn about the traditional art of balsa wood mask making
> LEARN about marine biology and get up close and personal with sea life at the Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Centre
> PLUNGE headfirst into the hustle and bustle of Colombo, getting lost in its labyrinth bazaars and marvelling at its incredible mosques
> PARTY the night away as you enjoy some of the city’s best rooftop bars and bid farewell to the amazing country you’ve experience