Discover Sri Lanka on offbeat locations and less travelled paths. This Private tour takes you through a variety of location through Central Sri Lanka to remote west coast that are most ideal for Post Covid travel. Enjoy laidback serenity of rural Sri Lanka, bask in the sun on a quiet beach on the west coast and visit some of Sri Lanka’s iconic heritage sites including Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa Medieval Kingdom all carefully crafted to suit safe travel
First time visitors to Sri Lanka who like a mix of culture and a touch of adventure in mostly rural settings.
Welcome to Colombo. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your accommodation in Makandura, a journey of an hour. Your accommodation is a small boutique hotel designed with a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture set amidst a large garden amidst rural Sri Lanka
Depart to Doluwa in the hill country on a journey of around 3 hours. Upon arrival check in to your accommodation, Ellerton Bungalow, located in the hills 18kms to the south of Kandy – originally built for the manager of a large tea estate, now loving restored to a quaint boutique accommodation. Remainder of your day at leisure
Full day at leisure. Your vehicle and driver guide are available should you wish to explore the area. There are number of interesting activities offered by your accommodation including gentle hikes, visit to an organic tea estate and a factory. These can be organised directly with the hotel.
Full day at leisure today to explore Kandy with your vehicle and driver guide. Kandy, the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings is also known as the hill capital. It belongs to the fabric of legends. While Sri Lanka was under Portuguese and Dutch rule, the Kings of Kandy remained defiant and independent. It was much later during the British rule that the city finally fell to the biggest Empire in the world. Today Kandy still retains touches of its colonial history in buildings along with its lovely centrepiece, the Kandy Lake. On arrival in the city you will visit the Temple of Tooth, a UNESCO World Heritage listed Buddhist temple located in the royal palace complex before departing to your accommodation in the outskirts of the city.
Depart to your accommodation, in Sigiriya in the Cultural Triangle, a private hideaway set in a peaceful rural area surrounded by wilderness and paddy fields where wild elephants, elusive civet cats and peacocks roam free on a journey of around 3 hours. Enroute visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the ‘Golden Temple of Dambulla’, one of Sri Lanka’s eight UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is considered to be the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in the country, with an enviable collection of statues, stupas, carvings and paintings all packed together in a small space
Rise early this morning to visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO Heritage site. This colossal Rock Fortress, also known as ‘Lion Rock’, is possibly Sri Lanka’s best-known attraction and one of its biggest drawcards. Remainder of your day is at leisure.
Today discover Sri Lanka’s picturesque rural landscapes on bicycles in Polonnaruwa. The alluring rural backdrop is great for cycling to discover village life and meet friendly local people.
Depart to Wilpattu National Park on a journey of around two and a half hours to discover wildlife on an afternoon safari with a naturalist. This is the largest and the oldest national park in Sri Lanka, popular due to the high prevalence of Sri Lankan leopards. Its unique setting with sand-rimmed natural lakes and diverse wildlife makes it furthermore attractive. Your stay here will be at a modest accommodation located close to Wilpattu National Park.
Today explore Wilpattu National Park on a full day safari with a naturalist. There is a lot to see on full day safari. Wilpattu National Park extends inland towards the ancient city of Anuradhapura in the heart of the Cultural Triangle. The park is a moderately thick dry zone forest interspersed with a number of flood plain lakes banked with delicate white sands. It has an impressive variety of flora in huge expanses of forest with varied wildlife – great for sightings as well as for photography.
Early this morning is another game drive into Wilpattu National park. Thereafter depart to Kalpitiya on the west coast of Sri Lanka on a journey of around two hours to enjoy a few days of sun and sand. Kalpitiya is scenically located between the Indian Ocean and the vast Puttlam Lagoon. The biodiversity of mangroves, marshes, saltpans, golden beaches, sand dunes, wild dense jungles and scenic beauty combined with tropical weather makes Kalpitiya an ideal destination for relaxation, nature lovers and adventure sport enthusiasts. The eco-friendly Bar Reef Resort is set within private enclosures amidst beautiful natural surroundings and the sea. With an infinity pool, individually landscaped accommodation with open-air bathrooms ensuring you feel ‘at one with nature’.
Full day at leisure to enjoy the sun and sea. Your vehicle and driver guide are available should you wish to explore the area
Full day at leisure to enjoy the sun and sea. Your vehicle and driver guide are available should you wish to explore the area
Depart to Colombo’s International airport for your departure flight on a journey of around three and a half hours.
From the first enquiries about the trip, to the trip arrangements and the actual trip, we could not have been happier with the choice we made. Then on the ground, travel arrangements and representatives, drivers and guides were very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.
Prices are indicative only & subject to change.
Prices are indicative only & subject to change.
Additional inclusions may vary from private tour to private tour. A full list of inclusions and exclusions will be provided with each individual enquiry/quote.