Central Kandy is one of Sri Lanka’s most significant religious sites, being home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – a tooth from Buddha himself.

The golden-roofed temple is actually part of the Royal Palace complex, which includes several museums and temples. Look out for the annual perahera festival, when the tooth is paraded around the city by 65 decorated elephants.

Sri Lanka undiscovered

An essential guide to seeing Sri Lanka's non-touristy side

From ancient ruins to a vibrant and welcoming contemporary culture; from lazy afternoons on glorious beaches, to hikes through the rolling hills of tea country and wild elephant spotting in untouched national parks; Sri Lanka is a destination that truly has it all. Despite having its hard-won stability rocked by the tragic events of Easter 2019, Sri Lanka's tourism infrastructure is developing in leaps and bounds. Hospitality is warm and abundant, transport is convenient, and accommodation – particularly in the independent boutique sector – is world-class...read more

Sri Lanka undiscovered

An essential guide to seeing Sri Lanka's non-touristy side

By Vidya Balachander

16 days

Complete Sri Lanka

Ancient temples and endless beaches

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14 days

Slow travel Sri Lanka

Culture, countryside and beaches

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16 days

Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle and Maldives beaches

Luxury Sri Lanka and Maldives adventure

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Highlights of Sri Lanka Luxury Tour

14 day luxury tour visiting the highlights of Sri Lanka

14 daysFrom £3,175

	Yala National Park, Kandy, Minneriya National Park
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, History

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Destinations	Yala National Park, Kandy, Minneriya National Park
Activity	Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, History
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour

Sri Lanka has it all: fabulous cuisine, ancient and historic cities, towering mountains and beautiful beaches. Throw in some wild elephants and leopard sightings and you have the ingredients for a perfect holiday in Sri Lanka. This trip gives you the best of a classic Sri Lankan travel route staying at a selection of the best in handpicked luxury accommodation along the way. We’ve included all the key sites you need to see and do on a visit through Sri Lanka like the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Temple of the Tooth, longs walks through the tea country and thrilling game drives through the island’s southern National Park Yala. Lazy days by beach for some final R&R are thrown in at the end.

Off the Beaten Track Sri Lanka Tour

17 day tour exploring the Sri Lankan outskirts

daysFrom $3,275

	Kandy, Gal Oya National Park, Anuradhapura, Ella
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Walking, Cycling, Culinary, Food

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Destinations	Kandy, Gal Oya National Park, Anuradhapura, Ella
Activity	Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Walking, Cycling, Culinary, Food
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Moderate

For those wanting to seek out Sri Lanka’s less chartered territory, this itinerary stitches together amazing experiences, especially for outdoor enthusiasts who really want to get underneath the skin of Sri Lanka, while enjoying wildlife experiences and hiking trails in some of the island’s most beautiful countryside. In 17 days, you will be able to zig-zag your way across the island’s west coast, into the northern cultural triangle winding your way down through tea country into forests and rivers, waterfalls and ancient cities in the plains. See wild elephants in Gal Oya National Park on a boating safari, traverse the iconic Nine Arches Bridge in Ella, discover little visited rural enclaves where life maintains its traditional village is little changed. This is a chance to experience some of the best off beat hidden gems that Sri Lanka has to offer.

Sri Lankan Family Summer Holiday

16 day family friendly tour across Sri Lanka

16 daysFrom £2,180

	Colombo, Kandy, Wilpattu National Park, Dambulla, Minneriya National Park, Negombo, Sigiriya
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	Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks

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Destinations	Colombo, Kandy, Wilpattu National Park, Dambulla, Minneriya National Park, Negombo, Sigiriya
Activity	Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Mild

This summer season specific family friendly itinerary is perfect for those who want to explore the island’s gorgeous central, hill and eastern destinations. The journey ties in coastal, ancient towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites, game drives in Wilpattu for a less touristic, visually stunning lush landscape, secluded waterfalls and beautiful treks amidst untouched forest in Koslanda, lounging on one of Sri Lanka’s most brilliant beaches that open out to turquoise waters and sampling the island’s freshest seafood in Passikudah. Drive times may be a little longer, but are well worth the time spent on the road taking in equally beautiful scenery. The summer season in Sri Lanka is full of surprises, with the East Coast at its best, and sites each have their own amazing experiences in store.

Sri Lanka Ultimate Honeymoon

15 day Sri Lankan luxury honeymoon tour

15 daysFrom £4,335

	Yala National Park, Kandy, Minneriya National Park
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Culinary, Food

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Destinations	Yala National Park, Kandy, Minneriya National Park
Activity	Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Culinary, Food
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Easy

Sri Lanka’s rich natural beauty alone has long been an attractive draw for honeymooners; picture postcard sunsets, secluded beaches and misty mountains blanketed in tea make the perfect setting for a the ultimate romantic holiday. This romantic journey brings out the best of a classic Sri Lankan travel route. We’ve handpicked some of the most beautiful and intimate luxury accommodation along the way, including stays in some of the most romantic suites, perfect for that once in a lifetime trip. Visit incredible UNESCO World Heritage sites, enjoy the thrill of luxury tented camping in the wild, secluded beaches and waterfalls, romantic walks in the hill country and plenty of time to simply relax in one another’s company.

Family Summer Holiday Sri Lanka Tour

14 day family friendly summer holiday tour in Sri Lanka

14 daysFrom £2,900

	Tangalle, Kandy, Gal Oya National Park, Arugam Bay
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	Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, Indigenous Tourism

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Destinations	Tangalle, Kandy, Gal Oya National Park, Arugam Bay
Activity	Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, Indigenous Tourism
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Mild

A family holiday in Sri Lanka means that the response to the inevitable question of ‘what are we doing today?’ is met with excited eyes. Our Family Holiday to Sri Lanka itinerary combines safari and beach along with a number of super-fun child focused activities for the whole family to enjoy. Trekking up Mini Adam’s Peak, cycling through villages and paddy fields and we even manage to get a little culture in to broaden your little darlings’ horizons. And of of this, of course, with a carefully selected experiential hotels that cater for youngsters.

Treasure Island

23 day Sri Lanka luxury tour

23 daysFrom £4,200

	Yala National Park, Kandy, Anuradhapura
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Cities, History, Culinary, Food

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Destinations	Yala National Park, Kandy, Anuradhapura
Activity	Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Cities, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Mild

This Sri Lanka luxury holiday odyssey is an experiential masterpiece, even if we do say so ourselves. To the uninitiated, the dizzying diversity of a tour of Sri Lanka can be overwhelming; this itinerary takes all the confusion away, while covering a lot of jaw-dropping ground by planes, trains and automobiles.

Explore the Tamil heartlands in the far north of Sri Lanka, marvel at the treasures of the Cultural Triangle, relax in Kandy and Tea Country before visiting two great safari parks. Then an exquisite beach beckons before, finally, you sample SL’s buzzing capital.

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Yonder

Tailor-made luxury holidays to Asia

	South Asia, Southeast Asia
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	Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual

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Experience Travel Group

Boutique holidays for curious travellers

	South Asia, Southeast Asia
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Culture

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Bespoke India Travel

Making India incredible!

	South Asia
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	Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Festivals, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food, Wine