Ancient Kingdoms, Misty Peaks And Coastal Calm
A nine-day journey linking Sri Lanka’s most iconic highlights from the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and the cultural heart of Kandy to the dramatic cliffside vistas of World’s End, an elephant safari at Udawalawe, and relaxed beach days in coastal Ahangama.
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Ancient Kingdoms, Misty Peaks And Coastal Calm
A nine-day journey linking Sri Lanka’s most iconic highlights from the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and the cultural heart of Kandy to the dramatic cliffside vistas of World’s End, an elephant safari at Udawalawe, and relaxed beach days in coastal Ahangama.
Accompanied by a dedicated private chauffeur-guide, you will travel seamlessly between boutique stays. Featured experiences include authentic local village interactions, the sacred Temple of the Tooth, tea plantation visits, high-altitude trekking in Horton Plains, an open-top safari, and sun-soaked downtime on the southern shore.
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Itinerary
Arrival in Colombo
Your chauffeur-guide meets you at arrivals for the short transfer into Colombo, where you rest and settle in for your first night on the island.
- Airport meet & greet
- Overnight in Colombo
Overnight in Colombo
The Lion Rock
Head north into the Cultural Triangle to Sigiriya, spending time with the local community before the iconic climb up the 5th-century rock fortress.
- Sigiriya community experience
- Sigiriya Rock climb
Overnight in Sigiriya
Caves to hill capital
Visit the golden cave temples of Dambulla en route to Kandy, where a colourful cultural dance is followed by the lake and a wander through town.
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Kandyan cultural dance
- Kandy Lake & town
Overnight in Kandy
Temple & tea country
Start at the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, then climb to Nuwara Eliya with a tea-factory visit, and explore the town and Gregory Lake.
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Tea factory visit
- Nuwara Eliya town & Gregory Lake
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
World's End & Ella
Set out early for the sheer cliff-edge viewpoint of World's End on Horton Plains, then continue down to the hill town of Ella for the night.
- World's End (Horton Plains)
Overnight in Ella
Ella city tour
A full day to explore Ella - the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and the town's easy-going cafés and viewpoints.
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak
Overnight in Ella
Safari to the coast
Descend to the plains for a wild jeep safari at Udawalawe, then carry on to the surf town of Ahangama on the south coast.
- Udawalawe jeep safari
- Ahangama beach
Overnight in Ahangama
Beach day
A whole day at leisure on the south coast - swim, surf or simply relax on the sand at Ahangama.
- Free beach day
Overnight in Ahangama
Farewell
One last seaside morning before your coastal-expressway transfer to the airport and your flight home.
- Departure transfer
Experiences on this route
Urban Culture & Coastal Energy
- 01Gangaramaya Temple
- 02Galle Face Green
- 03Lotus Tower
- 04Colombo National Museum
- 05Independence Square
- 06Old Dutch Hospital Precinct
- 07Colombo Port City
- 08Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar)
- 09Viharamahadevi Park
- 10Pettah Market
Colombo