Serene Southern Sri Lanka

12 Days / 11 Nights from £2975/ $3868 per person

Meander through tropical southern Sri Lanka on this relaxing private tour that combines lazy days by the Indian Ocean, with time to unwind amongst verdant mist-covered hills of tea, and the thrill of wildlife safaris in search of leopard in Yala National Park. While in southern Sri Lanka you will be able to sit back and experience the leisured life-style of the colonial tea planters; explore a spice plantation to see how Cinnamon quills are produced; amble through the historic lanes of Galle Fort; glide slowly across the tranquil waters of Koggala Lake; and enjoy scenic drives through the stunning southern highlands which are characterised by their picture-postcard tea estates and rolling hills punctuated with cascading waterfalls. Importantly, there will also be time to enjoy the intimate boutique hotels and colonial bungalows in which you will be staying; as well as the enviable opportunity to swim leisurely lengths in the pool, stroll along miles of palm fringed beaches, and enjoy glorious sunsets over the Indian Ocean. Southern Sri Lanka truly is a serene land!

Itinerary at a Glance

Day	Location/Route	Overnight	Sapphire Hotels	Diamond Hotels
Day 1	Arrive Colombo Airport. VIP meet and greet, Sri Lanka.	3 nights Koggala	Kahanda Kanda	Kahanda Kanda
Day 2	Morning bicycle ride through surrounding countryside. Afternoon visit to Galle Fort.
Day 3	Boat ride on Koggala Lake including visit to spice island.
Day 4	Arrive Yala. Afternoon private jeep safari.	2 nights Yala National Park	Cinnamon Wild	Ruhunu Safari Camp
Day 5	Morning and afternoon wildlife safari.
Day 6	Morning wildlife safari. Arrive Hill Country.	3 nights The Hill Country	Ceylon Tea Bungalows	Thotalagala Plantation House
Day 7	Trek to Lipton’s Seat and visit Dambatenne tea factory. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 8	Scenic walk with a picnic lunch.
Day 9	Arrive Indian Ocean.	3 nights Nr Galle	Lantern Boutique Hotel	Kumu Beach
Day 10	At leisure.
Day 11	At leisure.
Day 12	Farewell to Sri Lanka.

Day 1

Location/Route :

Arrive Colombo Airport. VIP meet and greet, Sri Lanka.

Overnight :

3 nights Koggala

Sapphire Hotel :

Kahanda Kanda

Diamond Hotel :

Kahanda Kanda

Day 2

Location/Route :

Morning bicycle ride through surrounding countryside. Afternoon visit to Galle Fort.

Day 3

Location/Route :

Boat ride on Koggala Lake including visit to spice island.

Day 4

Location/Route :

Arrive Yala. Afternoon private jeep safari.

Overnight :

2 nights Yala National Park

Sapphire Hotel :

Cinnamon Wild

Diamond Hotel :

Ruhunu Safari Camp

Day 5

Location/Route :

Morning and afternoon wildlife safari.

Day 6

Location/Route :

Morning wildlife safari. Arrive Hill Country.

Overnight :

3 nights The Hill Country

Sapphire Hotel :

Ceylon Tea Bungalows

Diamond Hotel :

Thotalagala Plantation House

Day 7

Location/Route :

Trek to Lipton’s Seat and visit Dambatenne tea factory. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 8

Location/Route :

Scenic walk with a picnic lunch.

Day 9

Location/Route :

Arrive Indian Ocean.

Overnight :

3 nights Nr Galle

Sapphire Hotel :

Lantern Boutique Hotel

Diamond Hotel :

Kumu Beach

Day 10

Location/Route :

At leisure.

Day 11

Location/Route :

At leisure.

Day 12

Location/Route :

Farewell to Sri Lanka.

Tour Highlights

Explore the historic Galle Fort on foot
Cycle through beautiful countryside near Galle and gain an insight into rural lifestyle
Spend 3 nights at a charming planter’s bungalow in the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country
Explore the historic Galle Fort on foot
Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Koggala Lake and visit a spice island
Trek to Lipton’s Seat and take in the glorious views of the Hill Country
Search for leopard and sloth bear at Yala, Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife reserve
Relax in a delightful beach-front resort before returning home
VIP meet and greet on arrival at Colombo airport

Route Map - Serene Southern Sri Lanka

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