A Journey through Ceylon
18 days from £4500 per person

An intoxicating blend of cultures, this small tear-drop shaped island at the base of India is a tropical paradise home to colonial forts, lush tea plantations and a 2,500 year old Buddhist tradition. Based on staying in some of the finest small, luxury, boutique hotels in Sri Lanka, your journey starts in Kandanegedara before heading north, via the elephant orphanage of Pinnawela, to Sigiriya, the famed Cultural Triangle and Minneriya National Park. From here continue to Kandy, the tea estates of Hatton, Yala National Park and historic Galle before ending on the beach at the luxurious Reef Villa.
Route: Colombo – Makandura – Sigiriya – Kandy – Castlereagh Reservoir – Yala National Park – Galle – Wadduwa – Colombo
Itinerary Highlights
The 1,100 year old temple complex at Dambulla is a protected world heritage site. Consisting of a series of caves, the temples are decorated with religious frescoes and Buddhist sculpture.
Settled by the Dutch, Portuguese and British, the charming old town of Galle is one of the best examples of a fortified city built by Europeans in Asia and has been sympathetically maintained.
In the southeast of the country, Yala National Park is known for its variety of animals and ecosystems. It is important for the conservation of elephants, leopards and aquatic birds.
Itinerary: A Journey through Ceylon
Accommodation in Makandura: The Notary's House
Upgrade option: Horathapola Estate
Accommodation in Sigiriya: Jetwing Vil Uyana (or similar)
Accommodation in Thirappane: Ulagalla Resort (or similar)
Accommodation in Sigiriya: Jetwing Vil Uyana (or similar)
Accommodation in Thirappane: Ulagalla Resort (or similar)
Accommodation in Kandy: The Kandy House (or similar)
Accommodation in Kandy: The Kandy House (or similar)
Accommodation in Castlereagh Reservoir: Tea Trails bungalows (or similar)
Accommodation in Castlereagh Reservoir: Tea Trails bungalows (or similar)
Accommodation in Yala National Park: Cinnamon Wild Resort (or similar)
Accommodation in Yala National Park: Cinnamon Wild Resort (or similar)
Accommodation in Galle: Deco on 44 Hotel (or similar)
Upgrade option: Amangalla Hotel (or similar)
Accommodation in Galle: Deco on 44 Hotel (or similar)
Upgrade option: Amangalla Hotel (or similar)
Accommodation in Balapitiya: Kumu Beach Hotel
Accommodation in Balapitiya: Kumu Beach Hotel
What's included
- International flights from the UK
- Train travel as specified
- Private car with English speaking driver-guide
- Wildlife viewing with local naturalist
- Hotel accommodation and taxes
What's not included
- Cost of visas
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature
Guide to Price
The above price is based on two people travelling together and sharing accommodation in low season. The price is only a guide and can vary according to selected airlines, hotels and date of travel. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we will be very happy to assist you with your arrangements.