An immersive introduction to the adventurous East Coast of Sri Lanka. You’ll be exploring ancient citadels, delving into Theravada Buddhist heritage, snorkelling pristine coral reefs, tracking leopards and swimming elephants in the wilderness and revelling in Silk Road cuisine.
This sample itinerary shows how you can combine discovering historical and cultural heritage with pristine tropical beaches and wildlife-rich national parks within a two-week trip.
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You’ll be met by your private driver at Colombo airport who’ll take you to your hotel. The drive is a fabulous introduction to the island, passing coconut plantations and rice paddies with glimpses of water buffalo, egrets and clusters of colourful tuk-tuks.
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Uga Ulagalla
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Entering through giant rock-carved lion’s paws you’ll spend time exploring the 5th century fortress citadel of Sigiriya today. Pristine gardens adorn symmetrically stepped terraces, winding stone pathways link ancient carved stairways, and ornate pools surround walls bedecked with frescoes.
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Guided tour of Sigiriya
The first ancient capital of Sri Lanka, the beating heart of Sinhalese civilization and the spiritual centre for Theravada Buddhism, Anuradhapura is an immense site, both in importance and size. Your private guide will take you off-the-beaten track, following serene paths among its temples and ponds.
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Guided tour of Anuradhapura
Today you’re driving to the tranquil coastal village of Passikudah. Powder-white sands, crystalline waters and kaleidoscopic coral reefs make this one of Sri Lanka’s best kept secrets. You have the chance to relax and explore here for a couple of days.
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The Bay an Uga Experience
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Split your swims between the hotel’s stunning infinity pool and some of Sri Lanka’s calmest coastal waters. You could snorkel or scuba-dive the pristine reefs, walk the crescent of the bay or indulge in a treatment at the underground spa.
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From one picture-perfect beach to another, today you’re heading to Arugam Bay, a laid-back town that blends bohemian surf culture with traditional heritage. Renowned for its consistent swells, it attracts a globe-trotting surf crowd but is also a wildlife hub with wild elephants frequenting its shores.
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Jetwing Surf
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Soak into the serenity of your hotel, which has been built to reflect the local architecture, with handcrafted cabanas scattered across its palm-strewn grounds. Indulge in the exceptional food, head out for a surf or simply relax by the oceanfront pool.
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You’re leaving the turquoise seas behind you today, driving past coconut groves, rice paddies, rural villages and wandering elephants. This evening you’ll have a guided night walk through Gal Oya with a naturalist guide, seeking everything from owls to pangolin.
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Gal Oya Lodge
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Jungle night walk
Start the day with a boat safari, drifting across the serene waters to spot the unique swimming elephants, dozing crocodiles and a huge variety of birdlife. Then you’re taking a guided safari cycle ride among water buffalo, deer and mongoose.
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Gal Oya Lodge
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Boat safari, cycle ride with a naturalist
You’ll drive to Yala National Park today, famed for its beautifully diverse ecosystems of dense forests, grasslands and wetlands. Your evening jeep safari will track the park’s plentiful leopards, elephants, sloth bears, deer and monkeys together with multitudes of birds.
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Evening jeep safari
Another chance to explore the wealth of biodiversity in the park today with a morning safari drive. You’ll criss-cross the park, passing Buddhist ruins and the Sithulpawwa Rock Temple while tracking, spotting and observing the vast range of wildlife.
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Morning jeep safari
This morning you’re heading to Galle Dutch Fort where your local guide will bring the cultural heritage alive with a focus on the Silk Road influenced street food. As you wander the narrow streets, you’ll taste everything from Sinhalese sweets to hot hoppers.
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Fort Bazaar
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Guided tour of Galle Dutch Fort, gastronomic street food tour, Meeran Jumma Mosque visit, Galle Services Club
You’ll be driven to Bandaranaike airport in Colombo this morning for your flight home. A last journey along Sri Lanka’s scenic southwestern coastline past lush landscapes, historic towns and tropical ocean views.
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