SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka - Discover an island of rich cultural heritage, iconic ancient sites, abundant wildlife, stunning scenery, breathtaking beaches and lush tea plantations. An island that is the essence of a paradise. Explore a land filled with natural wonders beyond all expectations.
Sri Lanka - An island nation famed for serene smiles, happy greetings, and golden beaches awash with aquamarine waves and eternal sunshine. Search for elephants and elusive leopards, walk through ancient ruins and lost kingdoms that were alive thousands of years ago and encounter authentic experiences with locals and discover their passions.
This is Sri Lanka: Wonder of Asia
history and culture
Sri Lanka has an ancient culture and history dating back thousands of years with links back to the kings of India and the rise of Buddhism.
Explore the island’s 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including ancient ruined temples in Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, the ancient palace of Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Sinharajah Forest Reserve and the colonial past of the Portuguese, Dutch and British who once ruled this tiny island.
Beaches
Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the island of Sri Lanka is privileged to have some beautiful sandy beaches along its palm-fringed coastline. With golden sandy beaches along the south-coast studded with hotels and beach resorts to suit every budget and where marine life is in abundance; to the tranquil waters of the east coast where life is a little quieter and relaxed.
wildlife
Blessed with lush jungles, rainforests and dry savannahs, Sri Lanka is home to many animals, birds, reptiles and butterflies, many endemic to the island. Asian elephants roam the forests and gather annually in large herds while elusive leopeards are masters of evading being seen. Water buffalo, deer, bear, and crocodile also add to the mix, while sperm whale and blue whale visit the warm waters of Sri Lanka annually.
Sri Lanka's 26 national parks cover nearly 6,000sqkm, that's almost 9% the island's total area set aside as a protected space for wildlife.
Experience the thrill of spotting leopard or herds of wild elephants with our expert safari guides.
cuisine
Sri Lanka has a variety of food which are all savoured by locals and visitors. Rice and curry is a daily staple in every home. Curries are unique with coconut milk being a main ingredient in most curries along with spices and chillies bringing an explosion of flavour and heat.
Indulge in cooking classes including a visit to local markets or embark on a quirky bar tour with a local host.
traditional and loast arts
For those travellers who have a passion for the arts and local crafts or the lost arts, allow us to include these into your personally tailored itinerary.
Sri Lanka is a fast developing nation and with modern living comes the loss of many handicrafts and local arts.
We have some wonderful excursions to small communities who continue the traditions of crafts such as tatting, handlooms, drum making and lacquerware which continue to be practised.
tea country
Ceylon tea has long been acknowledged as the premium tea of the world.
Enjoy the cooler climes, majestic waterfalls, hillsides covered in tea and wonderful walks among the tea bushes. The newly opened Pekoe Trail offers a 300km trail hike that can be walked across the peaks of the Central Highlands.
