Our special places
We design holidays tailored to your priorities. Please contact us to discuss any destination.
With its rich cultural heritage, fantastic wildlife reserves, activities ranging from kayaking to mountain biking and of course its beautiful beaches, Sri Lanka has something for everyone, keeping parents and children happy.
We particularly recommend travelling to Sri Lanka in August to catch the annual Kandy Perahera, Sri Lanka's largest and most colourful festival. The week long celebrations and parades are always a huge success with our clients.
Day 1 Upon arrival into Colombo you will be met by our representatives. Transfer to Horathapola Estate for an overnight stay at this homestay property.
Day 2 Early departure from Colombo for your 5 hour drive to the Cultural Triangle. Can visit Dambulla Cave Temples en route with optional evening rainforest safari to spot elephants near the paddy fields.
Stay 3 nights at The Deer Park.
Day 3 After breakfast travel the 20 minutes to the ancient Buddhist city of Polonnaruwa with its ruined monasteries and palaces as well as exquisite statues of Buddha, possibly hire bicycles and cycle around the site.
Day 4 Today journey through Wasgamuwa National Park, home to elephants and other big game, although bear and leopard are pretty elusive.
Day 5 After breakfast leave hotel to travel towards Kandy - stopping off en route to visit the great rock fortress of Sigiryia – serious climb to the top if you want!
Continue by road to Kandy and stay 2 nights at Villa Rosa on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day 6 While in the old capital of historic Kandy visit the holy Buddhist Temple of the Tooth, best in the early evening when the religious ceremonies are at their most colourful and energetic. Half day visit to the popular but awfully cute Pinawella Elephant Orphanage an hour's drive from Kandy.
Day 7 Continue up into the hill country of former colonial tea plantations to stay 2 nights near Bandarawela at Kirchhayn Bungalow, an original 1920's planter house on a working tea estate.
Day 8 Numerous activities ranging from leisurely croquet to challenging walks.
Day 9 Early breakfast before long drive to the south west for five nights at leisure on the beach at the luxurious Lighthouse Hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean a mile east of Galle’s historic fort and city. Visit Galle and nearby beaches.
Days 10-13 Days at leisure, sunbathing, tennis, fishing trips etc.
Day 14 Early check out and depart by road in good time to reach Colombo Airport for flight home.