Highlights of Sri Lanka

Explore the best of Sri Lanka on this two-week itinerary that takes in the bustling capital of Colombo before swapping city sights for the Cultural Triangle, with its tranquil paddy fields and ancient kingdoms, before ending up with some rest and rejuvenation time on the south coast's beautiful sandy beaches.



Your adventure begins in Colombo, where you can visit traditional temples and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city. From here you will venture north to the Cultural Triangle where you can climb the Sigiriya Fortress in time for sunset, before exploring the Polonnaruwa ancient kingdom, Dambulla cave temple and the extensive ancient city of Anuradhapura. Dive into Sri Lankan culture in Kandy with a visit to the Temple of the Tooth so catch a glimpse of one of Buddha’s teeth. From here, head into the tea hills where you can immerse yourself in local tea culture and watch as the tea leaves are picked. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s most famous park, is your next stop. Head out on game drives, keeping your eyes peeled for elusive leopards, groups of elephants and hot-tempered sloth bears, as well as hundreds of species of birds, before heading to the south coast for a few days of relaxation.
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