About this trip
Eleven days across Sri Lanka, taking in ancient ruins, wild landscapes, hill country and the coast, with a guide who fills in the history and stories behind what you're seeing.
Expect a mix of temples and old kingdoms, a wildlife safari, cool highland scenery and time by the sea, with nights spent in handpicked resorts rather than basic guesthouses.
This is the deluxe version of the route, aimed at comfort as much as content — a rounded introduction to the island's history, nature and coastline in one trip.
What you'll do
- Explore ancient ruins and sacred temples
- Go on a wildlife safari to spot elephants
- Travel up into the cool highland tea country
- Wind down on the coast
- Stay in handpicked resorts each night
- Travel with a guide who explains the history as you go
- A full itinerary mixing history, wildlife and coast, so expect a fair amount of moving around
- Geared toward comfort, with upgraded resort stays rather than budget accommodation
- Suits families and travellers who want a well-rounded first look at Sri Lanka
Worth it if you value personalised guiding and smooth logistics. Think twice if you dislike frequent hotel changes or need flexibility post-booking.
- Guides consistently proactive: arrange scuba diving, safaris, elephant encounters, and unscheduled stops on the fly.
- Hotels spotless, food excellent with breakfast and dinner included; guide secures lunch at varied local and international buffets.
- Staying in a different hotel almost every day is tiring; one couple wished for longer stays to enjoy each location properly.
- Travel documents delayed on booking; trip runs 10-11 days with heavy schedule, suit energetic travellers who want to see lots.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Colombo · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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