Southern Seas, Highland Peaks And Ancient Kingdoms
A comprehensive fourteen-day journey across the ultimate tapestry of Sri Lanka. Tracing a scenic loop from the southern coast's historic fortresses and surf-lined bays through the secluded gem country of Sabaragamuwa, up into misty cloud forests and tea-draped valleys, and concluding amidst the UNESCO-listed royal capitals of the Cultural Triangle.
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Southern Seas, Highland Peaks And Ancient Kingdoms
A comprehensive fourteen-day journey across the ultimate tapestry of Sri Lanka. Tracing a scenic loop from the southern coast's historic fortresses and surf-lined bays through the secluded gem country of Sabaragamuwa, up into misty cloud forests and tea-draped valleys, and concluding amidst the UNESCO-listed royal capitals of the Cultural Triangle.
Guided throughout by a dedicated private chauffeur, you will travel seamlessly between curated accommodations. Unforgettable moments are built into every leg: walking the historic ramparts of Galle Fort, safari game drives in Udawalawe, an in-depth two-day gem and tea experience in Balangoda, mountain ridge hikes in Ella and Horton Plains (World's End), spiritual heritage in sacred Kandy, and the ancient rock citadel of Sigiriya.
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Itinerary
Down to the south coast
Met at arrivals, you take the coastal expressway to the old fort town of Galle for your first night on the island.
- Airport meet & greet
- Overnight in Galle
Overnight in Galle
Beach & fort
A relaxed coastal day - swim at Hikkaduwa and wander the ramparts and lanes of Galle Fort at golden hour.
- Hikkaduwa beach
- Galle Fort walking tour
Overnight in Galle
Hidden bay
Move east to the horseshoe bay of Hiriketiya for a day of swimming and slow beach time on the south coast.
- Hiriketiya bay
- Beach day
Overnight in Hiriketiya
Towards the wild
Head inland to Udawalawe, settling into your lodge near the park gates ready for the morning safari.
- Overnight near Udawalawe
Overnight in Udawalawe
Elephant safari
A morning jeep safari at Udawalawe among its famous elephant herds, then continue up to Balangoda in the hills.
- Udawalawe jeep safari
- Elephant herds
Overnight in Balangoda
Gems & tea
A full day getting hands-on with Balangoda's trades - a working gem operation and a hillside tea plantation.
- Gem mining experience
- Tea plantation visit
Overnight in Balangoda
More gem country
A second unhurried day in the hills to go deeper into the gem and tea traditions of the region.
- Gem & tea experience
Overnight in Balangoda
Into Ella
Move to the hill town of Ella with a city tour - the Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak - before an evening in the mountains.
- Ella city tour
- Nine Arch Bridge
Overnight in Ella
Colonial hills
Continue to Nuwara Eliya, 'Little England', with time to explore the cool colonial town and Gregory Lake.
- Nuwara Eliya town
- Gregory Lake
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
World's End hike
An early start for the hike across Horton Plains to the sheer cliff-edge viewpoint of World's End, back to Nuwara Eliya for the night.
- World's End (Horton Plains)
- Baker's Falls
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
The hill capital
Descend to Kandy for the lake and town, ending at the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic as the evening drums begin.
- Kandy Lake & town
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
Overnight in Kandy
Caves & the Cultural Triangle
Visit the golden cave temples of Dambulla en route to Sigiriya, settling in near the Lion Rock for two nights.
- Dambulla Cave Temple
Overnight in Sigiriya
The Lion Rock & village
Climb the 5th-century rock fortress in the cool morning, then spend time with the local community on a Sigiriya village experience.
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Sigiriya village experience
Overnight in Sigiriya
Farewell
A final drive back to the coast and the airport, two weeks of memories banked.
- 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