Your private driver will meet you at the airport and whisk you off to Negombo. Tooting tuk-tuks, Buddhist shrines, colourful flags and roadside stalls give way to coconut and banana plantations, canals and glimpses of golden sands as you head to the coast.






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Villa Hundira




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You’re driving northeast today, leaving the coast behind and heading into the wilds of jungle-strewn, rocky hills. Passing emerald rice paddies and bustling local markets, you’ll stop at Dambulla to visit the Buddhist pilgrimage site with its 2,000-year-old statues and murals






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Roo Mansala




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Dambulla Cave Temple visit

Vast temples, gleaming stupas, towering statues and impressive reservoirs, Polonnaruwa awaits today — an ancient, vine-clad capital preserved within the jungle. You’ll explore the site with a local guide, gaining a fabulous insight into the city’s cultural heritage and importance.






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Roo Mansala




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Guided morning visit to Polonnaruwa

A day of 5th century fortresses, frescoes and a reservoir encircled by elephants. Starting with a morning wander through carved lion’s paws to explore the vibrant wall-art, ornate pools and carved stairways of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, you’ll leave for an afternoon safari watching wild elephants.






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Roo Mansala




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Morning visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, afternoon safari drive in Minneriya National Park

Driving south, you’ll pass through the heart of the Cultural Triangle and into the central highlands, leaving dry forests and lakes for cool, misty hills. You’ll have a private afternoon tour of the Temple of the Tooth before meandering through the animated streets of Kandy.






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Theva Residency




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Guided tour of Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth.

Be prepared for one of the most scenic and iconic railway journeys in the world. You’ll travel from the misty hills of central Sri Lanka deep into the tea country through forests, waterfalls, tea plantations, colonial-era towns and mountain ridges.






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Jetwing Kaduruketha




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Train ride from Peradeniya to Ella

A day to relax and explore. You might like to walk the surrounding villages, visit the wetlands near Kirindi Oya River or hike to Diyaluma Falls, the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka, maybe swimming in its pools as the sun sets.






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Jetwing Kaduruketha




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Driving across to Galle Fort, you’ll be met by your host, a passionate resident of the city who’s keen to share insights into its fascinating heritage and enticing modern culture. Explore with him to delve into the history and hear the stories behind its celebrated architecture.






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Landesi




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Guided history and architecture tour of Galle Fort

You’re hugging the southwest coastline of Sri Lanka today, travelling alongside the palm-fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean on route to Bentota. You’ll pass traditional stilt fishermen, colourful boats alongside fish drying racks, and roadside stalls selling king coconuts or buffalo curd mixed with treacle.






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Villa Bentota by KK Collection




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A day to indulge yourself, relaxing in the beauty of your beachside setting. Take a swim under the coconut palms in the hotel’s pool, tap into the Sri Lankan wellness heritage with a treatment in the spa or snorkel alongside green turtles in the crystalline sea.






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Villa Bentota by KK Collection




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You’ll be transported to the airport with plenty of time to check in before your homeward flight. Time to revel in the memories and share pictures with your family and friends.