Vivacious Sri Lanka

Your friendly tour guide keenly awaits your arrival to take you on a journey of a lifetime.

Check in and drop off your luggage at your hotel and explore the cosmopolitan Colombo.

Take it slow, hire a tuk tuk or a bike and ride along the broad expanses and seaside promenade of Galle Face Green; take a stroll in the lavishly restored Dutch Hospital and enjoy a cold drink in one of the chic cafes.

Head back to the hotel and have a relaxing evening & a night in the luxury of your hotel

After an early continental breakfast your driver will meet & start your journey

During the first leg of the tour visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in time to see bottle feeding elephants before heading for their river bath at 10:00am/2:00pm

Lunch at a local restaurant and explore Dambulla Royal Rock Temple – stretch your legs and hike up to the temple complex to explore the five caves with over 150 stunning Buddha statues and wall paintings created over 2000 yrs ago.

Enjoy the superb views of the countryside and have a relaxing evening and the night in your hotel.

Start the day early and set off to Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress with a packed breakfast and a sun hat in hand.

Stand witness to the dramatic sight of the enigmatic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya; climb past astonishing frescoes and mirror wall that demonstrate age-old appreciation of art and beauty.

Wild elephants up-close?  Afternoon excursion to Minneriya National Park for which is known as ‘the Gathering,’ – wild elephants, which can number 200 or more, come to feed and bathe in Minneriya Lake.

Enjoy a leisurely evening and a flavorsome dinner at the Lake Resort to complete the day

Proceed to Kandy after an early breakfast

En route visit one of the roadside Spice Gardens in Matale – get a feel of the pungent and aromatic spices that create a rich and flavorful culinary culture around the world.

Arrive in Kandy – The cultural capital of Sri Lanka and a UNESCO World Heritage City.

Have a leisurely stroll in the afternoon clad in white and pay homage at the Temple of the Scared Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha; walk barefoot on the rugged but cool stone floor; inhale the floral scents of the lit incense sticks; be captivated by the dancing flames of the clay lamps swaying in the gentle breeze; be enthralled by the sublime interior and listen to the drum beating from a distance.

Pay a visit to the century old St. Paul’s Church and walk down to the City Centre for a cup of freshly brewed coffee and pickup few collectibles from antique shops or visit a Gem Museum and explore local fascinating artistry – Wood Carvings, Drum Making, Batik & Silk shops flanked along the roadside.

Experience a Kandyan Cultural Dance performance in the evening before retire to your hotel for the night

Get ready for an upward whirl to ‘Little England’ – the picturesque Nuwara Eliya; relish the drive up to verdant tea plantations while the mist swirling through the mountains; enjoy a steaming cup of delightfully fragrant tea sitting at the edge of panoramic surrounding countryside.

Pass by and listen to the roar of Ramboda waterfall and let the icy cold water sprinkle on you.

After a warm and hearty meal, take a walk in Gregory Park or make it adventurous by adding a boat ride in the beautiful lake hidden behind a veil of mist.

Play a round of golf and enjoy the beautiful English countryside weather or a round of billiards at the convivial wood-lined club bar and unwind with a drink.

Treat yourself to a night in one of the colonial hotels to end the perfect day.

If you are an early riser, morning safari to the endless horizons of Horton Plains & World’s End must kindle an interest in you; to walk down the rugged paths through the wilderness so green and the territory of the gentle elks; to cross stunning silver streams and to discover hidden waterfalls; stand at the edge and wonder at the natural phenomenon of World’s End.

St. Clair Falls is on your way and that striking beauty placed in the middle of 180° panoramic view across a misty mountain range will take your breath away.

Bounce through the turbulent white-waters and let your adrenaline rise as you whirl through the foamy rapids on a raft and slide down the thrilling slopes in an unforgettable experience at Kitulgala forest adventure park.

Sit back and relish a sedative journey towards the sunny beach through scenic ocean views for the night at your beach resort.

Option 01:

Between November to April mobs of whales and pods of dolphins arrive in Sri Lanka and roam in the southern oceans of the island.  Blue whales, humpback whales, whale sharks, killer whales and chatty flippers can be spotted in the early mornings within few kilometers from the shores.  Sign up for a 4:30am safari cruise and interact with these gentle giants up-close at Mirissa seas.

Option 02 : 

Day of rejuvenation and adrenaline pumping – adventure water sports in Bentota beach and river.   How does speed boat and jet ski sound like or wind surfing, kitesurfing, wave surfing, diving, waterskiing or boogie boarding in the sunny and brilliant blue ocean; a leisurely ride on a banana boat for the family and kids?

End your day with a hearty meal at your hotel and turn in for the night

Proceed to the South shoreline city of Sri Lanka and UNESCO World Heritage Site – Galle.

Catch the phenomenon of daybreak in its brilliance standing on the Galle Fort walls while the lapping waves below hypnotizes you;  Explore the exotic old trading city on foot and be seduced by Galle’s ambience; walk down the byways passing imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, modish cafes, ancient churches, grand mansions, quirky boutiques and restored hotels.

En route stop by at Kosgoda turtle hatchery located on a pristine beach. Look for wrinkly & smiley turtles come ashore to greet the visitors, help release three day old hatchlings into the ocean in the evening.

Head back to the hotel and spend a relaxing evening on the sandy beach prior to retire for the night

All good things must come to an end – after the breakfast the driver will be standby to drop you off at the airport completing your hideaway days in paradise.