Classic Sri Lanka Highlights

Touch down at Bandaranaike International Airport, where our representative greets you with a warm welcome. Travel inland towards the Cultural Triangle, stopping at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to observe rescued elephants in their natural riverine habitat. As evening descends, check into your nature resort in Sigiriya.

Rise early to beat the heat and begin your climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where ancient frescoes and mirror walls await halfway up. After a hearty breakfast, journey to Kandy, the cultural capital. Spend the afternoon visiting the Temple of the Tooth Relic before enjoying a traditional Kandyan cultural dance show in the evening.

Set off after breakfast on a scenic highland drive through tea estates and waterfalls. Stop at a working tea factory for a tasting session, then pause for photographs at the Ramboda Falls. Arrive in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s ‘Little England’, for a lakeside evening stroll by Gregory Lake, before sitting down to a romantic hillside candlelight dinner with panoramic views.

Descend from the highlands through changing vegetation zones towards the tropical rainforest town of Kitulgala, famously the filming location of Bridge on the River Kwai. The afternoon is dedicated to an adrenaline-charged white-water rafting experience on the Kelani River, followed by a guided jungle walk to discover rare endemic birds and towering jungle flora.

Enjoy a peaceful riverside breakfast before taking a scenic drive through rubber and cinnamon estates to Bentota. Check into a beachfront resort along the golden stretch of the Bentota lagoon and coast. The afternoon is at your leisure, whether you choose to dip into the warm Indian Ocean, try banana boating or jet skiing, or simply lounge under swaying palms.

Spend a relaxed final morning at the beach before transferring north to vibrant Colombo. Explore the upscale One Galle Face Mall for premium Sri Lankan and international brands, then contrast it with the energetic Pettah Market, a sensory explosion of spices, textiles and local street food. As dusk falls, gather at the iconic Galle Face Green promenade for a stunning ocean sunset before checking into your city hotel for a final overnight.

Enjoy your final breakfast at leisure, then take a last-minute shopping run if time permits. Your dedicated driver will transfer you to Bandaranaike International Airport in comfort and on schedule. Our team bids you farewell with heartfelt wishes, and we hope to welcome you back soon for your next adventure across the beautiful island of Sri Lanka.