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The teardrop-shaped island of Sri Lanka contains a wealth of cultural, archaeological and natural treasures. This comprehensive tour visits both popular and lesser-known sites in the north, centre and south of the country. Highlights include the jungle-bound fortress of Sigiriya, wildlife-rich Yala National Park, and the cave temples of Dambulla.
Signature Experiences
Visit the impressive Dambulla caves & Sigiriya rock fortress
Witness a Puja ceremony at the Temple of the Tooth
Stay in an authentic converted tea factory
Journey by train through scenic tea country
Inclusions
Small group size - average 14 people (max 18)
4- & 5-star accommodation
Experienced local tour manager
11 breakfasts & 3 dinners
Welcome & farewell dinners
Wildlife safari & national park entrance fees
Porterage at hotels
Upgrade to half-board in Dambulla, Kandy & Ahungalla available
Pricing based on 11 November 2026 departure and correct as of 1 July 2026.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive Colombo
Arrive in Colombo, and check into the Cinnamon Lakeside for 1 night. Enjoy a welcome dinner. Our travel specialists will be delighted to assist with flight arrangements if required.
Day 2 | Dambulla
In the morning, transfer to Dambulla, home to Asia’s most impressive cave temples. Stay 3 nights at the Heritance Kandalama.
Day 3 | Anuradhapura - Mihintale
Drive to ancient Anuradhapura. This city was Sri Lanka’s capital for 1,400 years and contains fabulous Buddhist shrines and relics. Afternoon visit to Mihintale, the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
Day 4 | Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa
Morning visit to the rock-fortress town of Sigiriya. Continue to the 11th-century capital of Polonnaruwa.
Day 5 | Kandy
Continue to the beautiful hill station of Kandy and stay 2 nights at the Earl’s Regency. This evening, watch a traditional Kandyan dance performance and visit the Temple of the Tooth for the evening puja.
Day 6 | Kandy
Kandy is set on the shores of a beautiful man-made lake and the area abounds with rich and varied plant life. Morning visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 7 | Nuwara Eliya
Board the train to Nanu Oya, winding through picturesque landscapes. Visit a tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya, a town set at an elevation of 1,880 metres above sea level. Stay at the Heritance Tea Factory for 2 nights.
Day 8 | Horton Plains
Early morning visit to Horton Plains, situated on Sri Lanka’s highest plateau, including a 2.5-hour walk. Horton Plains is inhabited by large populations of monkeys and sambar deer. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 9 | Yala National Park
Visit the Rawana Ella Falls and impressive Buduruwagala statues. Then drive to Yala and stay for 2 nights at Cinnamon Wild.
Day 10 | Yala National Park
Morning wildlife safari in Yala National Park. Covering 1,300 sq km, the park encompasses a diversity of jungle habitats, including scrub, brackish lagoons and riverside locations. Creatures that may be seen include elephants, leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, sambar deer, wild pigs, jackals, marsh crocodiles and a great variety of birdlife. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner.
Day 11 | Galle - Ahungalla
Drive to Ahungalla, stopping for a tour of Galle Fort before continuing to the Elephant Transit Home. Stay 2 nights at Heritance Ahungalla or upgrade to the Cinnamon Bentota Beach Resort & Spa by speaking to one of our travel specialists.
Day 12 | Ahungalla
A day at leisure.
Day 13 | Depart
Transfer to Colombo airport, where your tour ends.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
