Sri Lanka in Slow Motion

Arrive and check in to the Maniumpathy Hotel. (N)

Explore the hidden charm of the bustling capital in the company of an avid historian and photographer. Travel to Rambukkana on the evening train and transfer to Rosyth Estate House for a 3-night stay. (B)

Relax by the pool, enjoy the stunning views or take a walk to the nearby tea factory for a guided tour. Mid-morning cooking class, followed by a lunch of the dishes you have prepared. Afternoon guided walk of the tea estate. (B, L, D)

After breakfast proceed to Kandy for 3 nights at Kings Pavilion. Enjoy an evening cultural show. (B)

Witness the early morning Puja ceremony at the sacred Temple of the Tooth, then continue to the Royal Botanical Gardens. At leisure. (B)

After breakfast, proceed to Gal Oya for 2 nights at Gal Oya Lodge . (B, L, D)

Enjoy a boat safari on Senanayake Samudraya to observe the local wildlife including crocodiles, deer, elephants and many rare and endemic species of birds. Afternoon at leisure with opportunities for additional activities such as meeting the indigenous Veddah tribes, taking a jeep safari or nature walk, or enjoying a guided bicycle ride to the beautiful Namal Oya reservoir. (B, L, D)

After breakfast proceed to Passikudah for 3 nights relaxing at Uga Bay Passikudah. (B)

Travel to Sigiriya visiting the impressive Buddhist architectural gem of Polonnaruwa and the monkey rehabilitation centre en route. Spend 3 nights at Water Garden, Sigiriya. (B)

Climb the fifth-century Sigiriya rock fortress before marveling at the hillside cave temples at Dambulla. (B)

Travel back to Colombo by road for an overnight stay at the Maniumpathy Hotel. Or opt for a domestic flight with Cinnamon Air. (B)