Sri Lanka Odyssey: Colombo | Dambulla | Kandy | Nuwara Eliya | Yala | Bentota

Nine days across Sri Lanka's south-west and hill country, moving from the city energy of Colombo through ancient rock fortresses and tea country to the wildlife of Yala. It's a private, flexible itinerary, so the pace can be shaped around you.

You'll cover a lot of ground: colonial-era streets and temples in Colombo, the cultural heartland around Dambulla and Kandy, cool highland scenery in Nuwara Eliya, and safari drives in Yala, before winding down on the coast at Bentota.

Good for families or small private groups who want the classic Sri Lanka highlights without a fixed group schedule, with Christmas and New Year departures available.

What you'll do

• Wander Pettah Market and the Gangarama Temple in Colombo
• Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• Look for elephants gathering at Minneriya National Park
• Explore Kandy's cultural sites and surrounding hills
• Walk through tea plantation villages near Nuwara Eliya
• Go on safari in Yala National Park