Known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has a wealth of cultural and natural treasures. This tour covers many of them, from the ancient city of Anuradhapura in the north to the fortified city of Galle built by the Portuguese in the south, and passing by Sri Lanka’s stunning highlands. Staying in small and intimate luxury properties where you will often be treated as family, this itinerary offers one of the best ways to explore the island.
15 Days & 13 Nights
Day 1: Fly to Colombo (N)
Day 2: Colombo
Afternoon arrival and transfer to The Wallawwa hotel for 1 night. (N)
Day 3: Anuradhapura
Morning transfer to Ulagalla Resort for 2 nights, a short drive from the ancient city of Anuradhapura. Remainder of day at leisure. (B)
Day 4: Anuradhapura
Drive to the ancient city of Anuradhapura. For 1,400 years this was Sri Lanka’s capital and contains fabulous Buddhist shrines and relics. (B)
Day 5: Sigiriya • Kandy
Early morning drive to the ruined city of Sigiriya with its impressive palace-fortress high up on a protruding column of rock. Continue to Kandy and stay 3 nights at Bougainvillea Retreat. (B)
Day 6: Kandy
Morning visit to the Temple of the Tooth, a Buddhist temple which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. Afternoon visit to the Peradeniya botanical gardens. (B)
Day 7: Kandy
Spend a day at leisure either relaxing at your hotel or exploring Kandy. (B)
Day 8: Koslanda
Early morning drive to Koslanda via a tea plantation. Stay at Living Heritage Koslanda, featuring its own tea plantation, for 2 nights. (B)
Day 9: Koslanda
Day at leisure to relax or take part in some of the experiences on offer at the hotel including cooking classes, hikes to the nearby waterfall and other walks through the forest. (B)
Day 10: Tangalle
Drive to Tangalle on the southern coast and stay for 2 nights at The Last House or Coco Tangalle. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 11: Tangalle
Day at leisure. You may wish to relax on the beach or book yourself a spa treatment. (B)
Day 12: Galle
Drive to the fortress city of Galle and stay for 2 nights at Why House or Kahanda Kanda. Afternoon guided tour of Galle, including the fort. (B)
Day 13: Galle
At leisure to explore the streets of Galle and the many boutique shops, cafes and Dutch colonial-inspired buildings, or relax at your hotel. (B)
Day 14: Colombo
Transfer to Colombo and stay for 1 night at The Residence. Afternoon guided walking tour of Colombo, a fascinating experience that shows how far this city has come in the last few years. (B)
Day 15: Fly home (B)
July 26, 2025