8 Days 7 Nights
A Glimpse of Sri Lanka
Spot elephants, birdlife and, if you’re lucky, a leopard, in Yala National Park. Take a traditional mask-making class and compare your skills with those sold in the boutiques of Dutch-colonial Galle.
Itinerary Detail
A Glimpse
of Sri Lanka
Tour highlights
- Explore Sri Lanka’s heritage.
- Search for wild Indian elephants.
- Find out where your tea comes from.
- Pamper yourself in a stunning resort.
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Itinerary idea in detail
While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Sri Journeys trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.
Day 1
Day 1
Airport-Sigiriya, 5 Hours
Upon arrival at the Colombo International Airport, you will be met by your driver.
A constantly changing slice of Sri Lankan life unfolds before you as you journey to the amazing temple complex at Dambulla. From Dambulla you will continue to Vil Uyana, your home in the heart of the Cultural Triangle.
Accommodation: Vil Uyana
Day 2
Day 2
Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa-Sigiriya, 3 Hours
Awake in the shadow of the glorious Rock Fortress of Sigiriya.
Explore the ancient city of the Polonnaruwa, Sri lanka’s second ancient capital between 11th and 13th Century. Built alongside an artificial lake, Polonnaruwa has well preserved ruins of palaces, bath pools, architecture and statues of Lord Buddha. Sophisticated irrigation structures and civilisations are evident from the remains of the site. One of the many highlights of the site are the 4 large rock cut Buddha’s statutes depicting the four significant poses of Buddha.
Accommodation: Vil Uyana
Day 3
Day 3
Sigiriya-Kandy, 3 Hours
An early morning climb of Sigiriya, avoiding the heat and crowds, before heading to Kandy Sri Lanka’s religious heart.
Accommodation: The Kandy House
Day 4
Day 4
Kandy – Bogawantalawa Valley, 3 Hours
A morning visit Dalada Maligawa (home to the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha) to see the daily ceremony and local worshippers and then a beautiful drive through the Hill Country to Tea Trails.
Accommodation: Tea Trails
Day 5
Day 5
Tea Trails
You will be absorbed into life on a working tea estate, whilst revelling in five-star luxury. Tea Trails will teach you everything you need to know about the perfect brew.
Accommodation: Tea Trails
Day 6
Day 6
Tea Trails – Bentota, 6 Hours
After a delicious breakfast wind your way through the tea plantations to reach the beach.
Accommodation: The Villa Bentota
Day 7
Day 7
Bentota
A water lovers’ paradise, do as little or as much as you like.
Accommodation: The Villa Bentota
Day 8
Day 8
Bentota – Airport, 2 Hours
Follow the coast back to Colombo for your return home.