Day 06
Yala National Park
Leopards, elephants and sloth bears by open jeep.
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A curated island journey
Sri LankaWildlife, tea hills and the southern coast
From ancient temples and tea-covered hills to wild leopards and blue whales, this route shows you the very best of the island in just over a week.
Your route
The Island Explorer8 nights, 9 days
A ready-made plan we tailor to your dates and group. Flights, stays, guides and transfers are all arranged by our team.
- Day 01Arrive in Colombo
Meet and greet at the airport, private transfer to your hotel. Sunset on Galle Face Green.
- Day 02Colombo
Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Pettah market and views from the Lotus Tower.
- Day 03Colombo to Kandy
Drive into the hills. Evening ceremony at the Temple of the Tooth and a Kandyan dance show.
- Day 04Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, then a tea estate and factory visit and Gregory Lake.
- Day 05The Heritage Train to Ella
Ride one of the world's most scenic railways from Nanu Oya to Ella. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge.
- Day 06Ella, Yala & on to Mirissa
Sunrise hike up Little Adam's Peak, then a jeep safari in Yala National Park before continuing to Mirissa.
- Day 07Mirissa
Early morning whale watching, then Coconut Tree Hill and a lazy beach afternoon.
- Day 08Galle & Unawatuna
Walk the ramparts of Galle Fort, then a backwater river safari near Unawatuna.
- Day 09Departure
Drive to Colombo airport on the Southern Expressway for your onward journey.
Signature experiences
The highlightsincluded in your journey
These are the moments the route is built around.
Day 07
Whale watching in Mirissa
Blue whales and dolphins, November to April.
Day 05
The Heritage Train in Ella
Past waterfalls and emerald tea estates.
Day 08
Backwater river safari
Mangrove tunnels and islands near Unawatuna.
Where you stay
Destinationsalong the way
What to see and do in each stop on the route.
1 nightKandy
The sacred hill capital- Temple of the Tooth evening puja and Kandyan dance
- Kandy Lake and the Royal Botanic Gardens
- Spice gardens cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg
2 nightsNuwara Eliya & Ella
Tea country and the hill train- Tea estate and factory tasting
- Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak
- Gregory Lake and Ravana Falls
3 nightsMirissa & the south
Whales, waves and Galle- Galle Fort the UNESCO-listed Dutch fort
- Coconut Tree Hill and the stilt fishermen
- Beaches of Mirissa and Unawatuna
What we do
All taken care ofyou travel, we handle the rest
One team for your whole journey. We are an inbound travel company, so every booking, guide and transfer is arranged on the ground by people who know India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Flights
International and domestic flights booked at the best fares, connections planned around your tour.
Expeditions
Himalayan treks, jungle and wildlife safaris, river rafting and adventure trips.
Spanish-speaking guides
Licensed local guides in Spanish and English who bring every monument to life.
All tours
Heritage, culture, spiritual, wellness, wildlife and beach holidays, fully arranged.
Transport
Private air-conditioned cars, coaches, train tickets and every airport transfer.
Experiences
Cooking classes, block printing, festivals, village visits and evenings you won't forget.
Stays
Handpicked hotels, from boutique heritage havelis and palaces to luxury resorts.
FITs & groups
Private journeys for couples and families, small groups and large groups.
24/7 support
Our team is with you from the moment you land until you fly home.
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