Early morningDambulla · Sigiriya
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
Drift silently over jungle, reservoirs and the Lion Rock as the sun rises, followed by a champagne breakfast on landing.
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Half daySigiriya · Habarana
Village Culture, Catamaran & Cooking
Ride a bullock cart through paddy fields, glide across a lotus lake on a traditional catamaran and cook a feast of rice and curry in clay pots with a village family.
- Bullock cart ride
- Lotus lake catamaran
- Clay-pot cooking lesson
AfternoonMinneriya National Park
Luxury Minneriya Safari
A private open-top jeep with a naturalist, chilled refreshments and a sundowner as hundreds of elephants gather on the shores of the ancient reservoir.
- Private jeep & naturalist
- The Elephant Gathering
- Sundowner in the park
EveningHabarana · Sigiriya
Night Safari & Fireflies
After dark, the jungle comes alive. Walk with a naturalist by torchlight to spot lorises, owls and civets while fireflies flicker through the trees.
- Slender loris spotting
- Firefly forest
- Expert naturalist
Full dayAnuradhapura
Anuradhapura Sacred City
Cycle between monumental stupas, ancient bathing pools and the 2,300-year-old sacred Bodhi tree, guided by an archaeologist.
- Archaeologist guide
- Sri Maha Bodhi
- Sunset at Ruwanwelisaya
Full dayKandy → Ella
Kandy to Ella Train Experience
Reserved observation seats on the legendary hill country railway, with your chauffeur meeting you on arrival and a picnic of Ceylon tea and short eats.
- Reserved observation seats
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Gourmet tea picnic
EveningGalle
Galle Fort Twilight Walk
A heritage walk through the Dutch fort’s lanes and ramparts as the light turns gold, ending with cocktails overlooking the Indian Ocean.
- Heritage historian
- Lighthouse at dusk
- Rampart cocktails
Early morningKoggala
Stilt Fishermen at Sunrise
Meet the stilt fishermen of Koggala at dawn and learn the story of this vanishing tradition over a fresh coconut on the beach.
- Sunrise photography
- Meet the fishermen
- Beach breakfast
Half dayNuwara Eliya · Hatton
Tea Master’s Tasting
Pluck leaves alongside estate workers, tour a heritage factory and taste rare single-estate teas with a master taster.
- Leaf plucking
- Factory tour
- Private tasting
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Early morningSigiriya
Pidurangala Rock Sunrise Hike
A short scramble past an ancient cave temple to a summit facing the Lion Rock — the finest sunrise view in the Cultural Triangle.
Add to My JourneyHalf dayDambulla
Dambulla Cave Temple with a Monk
Explore the five painted caves with a resident monk who explains the murals, the statues and two thousand years of devotion.
Add to My JourneyHalf dayPolonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa by Bicycle
Pedal between the palace, audience hall and the granite Buddhas of Gal Vihara on quiet paths shaded by giant trees.
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Half dayRitigala
Ritigala Forest Monastery Walk
Walk through the mossy ruins of a hidden forest monastery on the slopes of a mountain wrapped in legend.
Add to My JourneyHalf dayMihintale
Mihintale Pilgrim Climb
Climb the ancient granite steps where Buddhism first arrived in Sri Lanka, and watch the sunset from the summit stupa.
Add to My JourneyAfternoonKaudulla National Park
Kaudulla Elephant Safari
A private jeep safari to the reservoir where herds of elephants gather in the dry season, often with far fewer visitors.
Add to My JourneyAfternoonHabarana
Hurulu Eco Park Safari
A quieter forest reserve ideal for elephant sightings when the herds move away from Minneriya.
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Full dayKandy · Bentota
Ayurveda Wellness Day
A consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor, herbal oil treatments and a nourishing lunch prepared to suit your constitution.
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EveningKandy
Kandy Esala Perahera Seats
Reserved seats for the island’s greatest festival — dancers, drummers and dozens of decorated elephants parading by torchlight.
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Temple of the Tooth Evening Puja
Join the evening ceremony of drums and offerings at the temple housing the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha.
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Kandyan Dance Performance
An hour of fire-walking, acrobatics and traditional drumming by Kandy’s most celebrated dance troupe.
Add to My JourneyHalf dayPeradeniya
Royal Botanical Gardens Walk
Wander beneath giant Java fig trees and through orchid houses with a botanist in the island’s most beautiful gardens.
Add to My JourneyHalf dayMatale
Spice Garden & Cooking Class
Learn how cinnamon, cardamom and pepper are grown, then cook a spiced curry using what you have picked.
Add to My JourneyFull dayKnuckles Mountain Range
Knuckles Range Trek
A guided trek through cloud forest, remote villages and waterfalls in a UNESCO-listed wilderness.
Add to My JourneyEarly morningHorton Plains
Horton Plains & World’s End
Walk across misty grasslands to a sheer cliff with views to the coast, returning via Baker’s Falls.
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Little Adam’s Peak Sunrise
A gentle hike through tea bushes to a summit with sweeping views of Ella Gap at first light.
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Ella Rock Hike
Follow the railway line and forest paths to one of the hill country’s great viewpoints.
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Ravana Falls & Cave
Visit the dramatic waterfall and the cave linked to the Ramayana legend with a local storyteller.
Add to My JourneyEarly morningHaputale
Lipton’s Seat Tea Walk
Drive through the Dambatenne estate to the viewpoint where Sir Thomas Lipton surveyed his empire.
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Adam’s Peak Pilgrimage
Climb the sacred mountain overnight with pilgrims to watch the sunrise and the peak’s famous triangular shadow.
Add to My JourneyAfternoonHatton
Planter’s Bungalow High Tea
A colonial-style high tea of scones, sandwiches and estate teas on the lawn of a historic planter’s bungalow.
Add to My JourneyAfternoonNuwara Eliya
Gregory Lake Boating
A relaxed afternoon on the lake at the heart of “Little England”, with pony rides and Victorian architecture nearby.
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Full dayYala National Park
Yala Leopard Safari
A full day in a private jeep with an expert tracker in the park with the world’s highest density of leopards.
Add to My JourneyHalf dayUdawalawe National Park
Udawalawe Elephant Safari
Open grasslands make Udawalawe one of the best places in Asia to see wild elephants up close.
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Elephant Transit Home Visit
Watch orphaned baby elephants being fed before their return to the wild at this conservation centre.
Add to My JourneyFull dayWilpattu National Park
Wilpattu Wilderness Safari
Explore the island’s largest national park and its natural lakes, searching for leopards and sloth bears.
Add to My JourneyMorningBundala National Park
Bundala Birdwatching
Lagoons and salt pans alive with flamingos, pelicans and migratory birds, with a specialist ornithologist.
Add to My JourneyFull dayKumana National Park
Kumana Wetland Safari
A remote eastern park of mangroves and lagoons, famous for its nesting waterbirds and quiet trails.
Add to My JourneyFull daySinharaja Forest Reserve
Sinharaja Rainforest Walk
Walk through the island’s last primary rainforest with a naturalist, spotting endemic birds and lizards.
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MorningMirissa
Blue Whale Watching
A private boat out to the deep waters off Mirissa, one of the best places on Earth to see blue whales.
Add to My JourneyHalf dayWeligama
Surf Lessons in Weligama
Gentle waves and patient instructors make Weligama Bay the perfect place to learn to surf.
Add to My JourneyMorningKosgoda
Turtle Hatchery Visit
Learn how volunteers protect sea turtle eggs and, in season, watch hatchlings released to the ocean.
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Half dayBalapitiya
Madu River Boat Safari
Glide through mangrove tunnels to island temples and a cinnamon farm on this peaceful river estuary.
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Bentota River Kayaking
Paddle a quiet river past monitor lizards, kingfishers and village life with a local guide.
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Lunuganga Garden Tour
Explore the country estate of architect Geoffrey Bawa, a masterpiece of tropical landscape design.
Add to My JourneyHalf dayGalle
Galle Cooking & Market Tour
Shop for spices and seafood at the local market, then cook a coastal feast with a home chef.
Add to My JourneyFull dayDikwella
Hiriketiya Beach Day
A private day at a horseshoe-shaped bay loved for gentle surf, beach cafés and laid-back charm.
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Half dayNilaveli
Pigeon Island Snorkelling
Snorkel among reef sharks, turtles and coral gardens in a marine national park off the east coast.
Add to My JourneyMorningTrincomalee
Trincomalee Whale & Dolphin Cruise
Seasonal cruises into one of the world’s deepest natural harbours, home to sperm whales and spinner dolphins.
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Koneswaram Temple at Dusk
Visit the clifftop Hindu temple above Swami Rock as the evening puja begins and the sea turns gold.
Add to My JourneyMorningPasikudah
Pasikudah Lagoon Paddleboard
Paddle across one of the calmest, shallowest bays in Asia, perfect for beginners and families.
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EveningJaffna
Jaffna Food Trail
Taste crab curry, odiyal kool and palmyra treats on an evening walk with a local food writer.
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Nallur Kovil Ceremony
Witness the colourful rituals of the grandest Hindu temple in the north with a knowledgeable guide.
Add to My JourneyFull dayDelft
Delft Island Ferry Trip
Take a ferry to a windswept island of wild ponies, coral walls and baobab trees.
Add to My JourneyMorningMannar
Mannar Flamingo Safari
Visit the lagoons of Vankalai where thousands of migratory flamingos gather between November and March.
Add to My JourneyMorningNegombo
Negombo Lagoon & Fish Market
Watch fishermen land their catch at dawn, then cruise the lagoon and old Dutch canal by outrigger boat.
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Colombo Tuk-Tuk Food Tour
Zip through the city by tuk-tuk to taste kottu, hoppers and isso vadai at local favourites.
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Colombo Architecture Walk
Discover colonial landmarks and Geoffrey Bawa’s modernist buildings with an architect guide.
Add to My JourneyEveningAnywhere on the island
Private Villa Chef’s Dinner
A private chef prepares a multi-course Sri Lankan tasting menu by candlelight at your villa.
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