Sri Lanka’s longest signature journey – a thirteen-day expedition that covers the island’s full range from Negombo’s colonial lagoon town through the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, the tea highlands and Ella into Yala’s leopard country before emerging on the south coast for surf beaches, whale watching and Galle Fort. For travellers with the time to see everything.
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo’s colonial lagoon town. Evening beach relaxation and a first taste of Sri Lanka’s west coast seafood. Overnight in Negombo.
Journey to the Cultural Triangle. Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the afternoon light. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Morning safari in Minneriya National Park observing elephants and wildlife in natural habitats. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Continue to Kandy and explore the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Overnight in Kandy.
Scenic journey through tea plantations to Sri Lanka’s highland interior. Overnight in the tea region.
Board the scenic hill country train and descend to Ella – mountain viewpoints and waterfall scenery throughout the journey. Overnight in Ella.
Drive through southern landscapes to Yala. Afternoon safari experience with private guides. Overnight near Yala.
Continue to Sri Lanka’s southern beaches. Arrival at the relaxed surf coast near Tangalle or Hiriketiya. Overnight on the South Coast.
A full leisure day by the ocean with optional surfing, snorkeling or kayaking. Overnight on the South Coast.
Travel west along the coastline to Mirissa – Sri Lanka’s whale watching capital and a perfectly pitched beach town. Overnight in Mirissa.
Early morning whale watching excursion followed by beach relaxation and an afternoon of Indian Ocean swimming. Overnight in Mirissa.
Continue to historic Galle Fort for coastal exploration, boutique cafes and sunset views from the ocean ramparts. Overnight in Galle.
Return to Colombo for airport departure.
