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Slow Travel Through the Highlands
10 Nights

Sri Lanka

Slow Travel Through the Highlands

Experience a relaxing journey through Sri Lanka’s scenic highlands, visiting Kandy, Hatton, Haputale, and Ella. Discover cultural landmarks, tea plantations, waterfalls, mountain views, and iconic attractions like Temple of the Tooth Relic, Lipton's Seat, and Nine Arches Bridge while enjoying a slow-paced and peaceful hill country escape.

Tea Country & HighlandsKandy
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USD 1,000

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East Coast Easy Luxury
20 Nights

Sri Lanka

East Coast Easy Luxury

Experience the ultimate Sri Lankan luxury journey combining culture, scenic hill country, wildlife, wellness, and pristine east coast beaches. Travel through ancient kingdoms, tea plantations, breathtaking train-country landscapes, exclusive safari destinations, and secluded luxury resorts while enjoying personalized service, premium accommodations, and unforgettable experiences.

Ultra Luxury JourneysColombo
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USD 6,500

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Sri Lanka Hiking Expedition
16 Nights

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Hiking Expedition

Embark on an unforgettable hiking and wellness journey through Sri Lanka's most scenic landscapes. Begin in the coastal town of Negombo before heading into the misty tea-covered highlands of Hatton, home to some of the country's most iconic trekking routes. Continue to Ella, where breathtaking mountain trails, waterfalls, and panoramic viewpoints await. Unwind on the tranquil southern beaches of Tangalle with Ayurveda treatments and wellness experiences before concluding your expedition in Colombo. This carefully curated itinerary combines adventure, nature, relaxation, and holistic wellness for a truly rejuvenating Sri Lankan escape.

Wellness & Ayurveda RetreatsNegombo
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USD 2,000

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Scenic Train & Wellness Escape
8 Nights

Sri Lanka

Scenic Train & Wellness Escape

A relaxing wellness-focused Sri Lanka experience combining cultural heritage, scenic hill country train rides, tea plantations, waterfalls, and coastal leisure.

Scenic Train JourneysColombo
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USD 1,100

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Hidden Luxury of Sri lanka
11 Nights

Sri Lanka

Hidden Luxury of Sri lanka

Begin with a relaxing coastal arrival in Negombo before exploring the Cultural Triangle and Sigiriya. Continue into the pristine wilderness of Gal Oya for exclusive wildlife experiences and nature encounters. Journey onward to Riverston’s hidden mountain landscapes before discovering Kandy’s cultural charm and the elegance of tea country in Nuwara Eliya. Explore Ella’s spectacular scenery and conclude with two nights of tropical luxury in Mirissa, one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful beach destinations.

Ultra Luxury JourneysNegombo
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USD 4,000

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Adventure East & Highlands
17 Nights

Sri Lanka

Adventure East & Highlands

Embark on an epic adventure across Sri Lanka's most spectacular landscapes. From white-water rafting in Kitulgala and trekking through the Knuckles Mountain Range to exploring misty tea-covered highlands, waterfalls, and wildlife-rich forests, this journey is designed for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Continue to the East Coast for surfing, lagoon excursions, snorkeling, and pristine beaches before concluding with the ancient wonders of Sigiriya. A perfect blend of adventure, nature, culture, and relaxation.

Adventure & Nature JourneysColombo
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USD 2,200

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Big Five Sri Lanka Safari
14 Nights

Sri Lanka

Big Five Sri Lanka Safari

Experience Sri Lanka's ultimate wildlife journey covering the country's most iconic national parks and biodiversity hotspots. This carefully curated safari expedition combines leopard tracking, elephant encounters, sloth bear sightings, whale watching opportunities, birdwatching, and cultural experiences. Explore the heart of Sri Lanka's wilderness while enjoying comfortable accommodations and scenic landscapes from the dry zone jungles to the misty hill country and southern coastline.

Wildlife & SafarisNegombo
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USD 1,500

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UNESCO Heritage Expedition
16 Nights

Sri Lanka

UNESCO Heritage Expedition

Discover Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage, colonial history, scenic hill country, and beautiful southern coastline on this 17-day UNESCO Heritage Expedition. Beginning in Colombo and Negombo, explore historic landmarks and cultural traditions before travelling into the misty tea plantations of Hatton and the spectacular mountain landscapes of Ella. Continue south to Tangalle's tranquil beaches and coastal heritage sites before concluding your journey in Colombo. This carefully curated tour combines heritage, nature, history, and authentic local experiences, offering a memorable introduction to Sri Lanka's unique cultural identity.

Cultural & Heritage ToursColombo
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USD 1,900

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Hidden Highlands of Sri Lanka
8 Nights

Sri Lanka

Hidden Highlands of Sri Lanka

Discover Sri Lanka's hidden mountain paradise through Knuckles, Haputale, and Ella. Trek through mist-covered forests, enjoy panoramic tea-country landscapes, ride one of the world's most scenic train routes, and explore charming hill towns. Combining nature, adventure, cultural heritage, and luxurious mountain retreats, this itinerary offers an unforgettable journey through Sri Lanka's spectacular highland scenery.

Tea Country & HighlandsKandy
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USD 800

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Classic Sri Lanka Budget Escape
6 Nights

Sri Lanka

Classic Sri Lanka Budget Escape

Discover Sri Lanka’s most iconic highlights on this 7-day budget-friendly circuit designed for travelers who want maximum experiences at minimal cost. Travel through ancient kingdoms, misty highlands, scenic train routes, and golden beaches—all in one seamless itinerary. This curated journey is ideal for backpackers, couples, and small groups looking to explore Sri Lanka’s culture, nature, and landscapes without luxury pricing. Experience Sigiriya’s heritage, Kandy’s cultural charm, Ella’s mountain beauty, and Bentota’s coastal relaxation in one complete adventure.

Budget Friendly JourneysSigiriya
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USD 400

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Ultimate Family Adventure
14 Nights

Sri Lanka

Ultimate Family Adventure

This 15-day family adventure showcases the best of Sri Lanka, combining culture, wildlife, scenic landscapes, and coastal experiences. Starting in Colombo and Negombo, the journey continues to Sigiriya for ancient wonders and exciting safari experiences, followed by cultural discoveries in Kandy and breathtaking hill-country scenery in Ella. Enjoy an unforgettable wildlife safari in Yala National Park before ending your holiday in the historic coastal city of Galle. With comfortable family-friendly accommodations and memorable experiences, this itinerary offers the perfect blend of relaxation, exploration, and adventure for all ages.

Family HolidaysColombo
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USD 1,800

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Boutique Honeymoon Journey
18 Nights

Sri Lanka

Boutique Honeymoon Journey

This 19-day luxury honeymoon journey showcases the best of Sri Lanka, beginning in Colombo and continuing to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya for cultural experiences and scenic hill country beauty. The route then moves to Ella for romantic mountain landscapes, followed by Arugam Bay for a relaxed east coast beach escape. The journey concludes in Galle, where colonial charm and coastal elegance create a perfect finale before returning to Colombo for departure. The itinerary blends culture, nature, adventure, and luxury boutique stays, offering couples a complete and unforgettable romantic experience across Sri Lanka.

Honeymoon EscapesColombo
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USD 2,000

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East Coast Scenic Rail Tour
16 Nights

Sri Lanka

East Coast Scenic Rail Tour

Experience one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful rail and coastal journeys, combining misty mountains, tea plantations, charming hill towns, and the pristine beaches of the East Coast. Travel through breathtaking landscapes aboard Sri Lanka’s iconic hill-country trains before exploring the cultural heritage and tropical coastline of Batticaloa, Pasikuda, and Trincomalee. This carefully curated itinerary blends scenic rail travel, relaxation, culture, and authentic local experiences.

Scenic Train JourneysCMB Airport
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USD 2,000

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East Coast Small Group Route
15 Nights

Sri Lanka

East Coast Small Group Route

Discover Sri Lanka's cultural heritage, wildlife, northern traditions, pristine east coast beaches, hill country scenery, and charming highland towns on this budget-friendly small group adventure. Travel from Colombo to Wilpattu, the ancient kingdoms of Anuradhapura, vibrant Jaffna, the beaches of Trincomalee and Pasikudah, the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, cultural Kandy, scenic Ella, and back to Colombo.

Budget Friendly JourneysColombo
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USD 1,200

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Luxury Couple Retreat
16 Nights

Sri Lanka

Luxury Couple Retreat

This 17-day luxury honeymoon journey explores the best of Sri Lanka, starting in Colombo and continuing to Negombo’s beaches, Hatton’s tea country, and Ella’s scenic mountains. The trip then moves to Tangalle for a relaxing coastal escape before returning to Colombo for departure. The itinerary combines romance, nature, adventure, and luxury stays, offering a perfect balance of city life, hill country beauty, and tropical beach relaxation.

Honeymoon EscapesColombo
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USD 1,900

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Scenic Highlands & Rail Escape
5 Nights

Sri Lanka

Scenic Highlands & Rail Escape

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Sri Lanka’s hill country and southern coastline on this unforgettable journey through misty mountains, lush tea plantations, scenic railways, and golden beaches. Beginning in the cultural capital of Kandy, continue into the cool highlands of Nuwara Eliya before experiencing one of the world's most scenic train journeys to Ella. Explore spectacular viewpoints, waterfalls, and tea estates before concluding your holiday on the relaxing beaches of Bentota. This itinerary perfectly combines culture, nature, adventure, and coastal relaxation.

Tea Country & HighlandsPinnawala
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USD 500

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Luxury Adventure & Glamping Escape
8 Nights

Sri Lanka

Luxury Adventure & Glamping Escape

This curated journey blends Sri Lanka’s most dramatic landscapes into a seamless luxury experience, combining misty mountain wilderness, authentic village encounters, world-class safari adventure, and pristine southern beaches. The concept is designed for travelers who want more than sightseeing — it is a slow, immersive journey through nature and comfort, where each destination transitions into a completely different ecosystem. You begin in the central highlands of Knuckles, a UNESCO-listed biodiversity hotspot, where luxury glamping places you inside untouched rainforest and cloud forest terrain. The experience focuses on trekking, river walks, and cultural village life, offering a raw yet comfortable connection with nature. The journey continues through Kandy and Ella, where cultural heritage meets scenic hill-country beauty. Tea plantations, waterfalls, and panoramic train journeys create a cinematic travel experience. From the highlands, the route descends into the wild plains of Yala National Park, home to Sri Lanka’s most iconic wildlife including leopards and elephants. Here, luxury safari lodges elevate the wilderness experience with comfort and exclusivity. Finally, the journey concludes on the golden coastline of Tangalle, where secluded beaches and luxury resorts provide complete relaxation and ocean serenity — the perfect contrast to the adventure-filled days before. Overall, this itinerary is crafted as a premium eco-luxury circuit, balancing adventure, wildlife, culture, and coastal leisure in one continuous narrative of discovery.

Adventure & Nature JourneysNegombo
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USD 1,000

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Signature Sri Lanka Elite Journey
19 Nights

Sri Lanka

Signature Sri Lanka Elite Journey

Experience Sri Lanka’s most refined ultra-luxury circuit, combining coastal serenity, ancient kingdoms, misty highlands, wildlife safaris and colonial elegance. This elite journey is designed for seamless comfort, privacy and curated high-end experiences. Travel with a private chauffeur through handpicked luxury stays, UNESCO heritage sites, scenic train or helicopter options and world-class beach resorts delivering the ultimate Sri Lankan luxury escape.

Ultra Luxury JourneysNegombo Beach
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USD 6,500

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22-Day Northern & Eastern Sri Lanka Grand Tour
21 Nights

Sri Lanka

22-Day Northern & Eastern Sri Lanka Grand Tour

Discover the rich diversity of Sri Lanka on this 22-day grand circuit covering the island's ancient kingdoms, northern heritage, eastern beaches, scenic hill country, and cultural landmarks. From wildlife encounters in Wilpattu and sacred sites in Anuradhapura to the unique Tamil culture of Jaffna, pristine beaches of Pasikuda, and the misty mountains of Ella, this journey offers an immersive exploration of Sri Lanka's history, nature, and landscapes.

Tea Country & HighlandsColombo
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USD 2,000

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Affordable Sri Lanka Highlights Tour
7 Nights

Sri Lanka

Affordable Sri Lanka Highlights Tour

This 8-day affordable Sri Lanka Highlights Tour is a budget-friendly way to explore the island’s most famous attractions without compromising on experience. The journey covers the Cultural Triangle with ancient cities and UNESCO heritage sites, continues into the scenic hill country known for its tea plantations and cool climate, and ends on the relaxing southern beaches. Along the way, you’ll enjoy iconic experiences like scenic train rides, wildlife encounters, cultural temples, and beautiful viewpoints. Designed for backpackers, couples, and cultural travelers, this itinerary offers a perfect mix of history, nature, and beach time in a simple and well-paced travel plan.

Budget Friendly JourneysSigiriya
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USD 500

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Adventure & Surf Combination
8 Nights

Sri Lanka

Adventure & Surf Combination

Experience the perfect blend of adventure, surfing, wildlife, and tropical beaches across Sri Lanka. Hike through Ella's breathtaking mountain scenery, ride the legendary waves of Arugam Bay, encounter wildlife in Yala National Park, and unwind along the stunning South Coast. Combining outdoor adventure, surfing culture, luxury beachfront stays, and cultural discoveries, this journey promises unforgettable memories and excitement.

Adventure & Nature JourneysElla
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USD 1,000

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19-Day Sri Lanka Photography & Nature Tour
16 Nights

Sri Lanka

19-Day Sri Lanka Photography & Nature Tour

Discover Sri Lanka through a photographer’s lens, traveling from ancient cultural landmarks and misty hill country landscapes to the untouched beauty of the east coast. Capture dramatic rock fortresses, heritage sites, tea plantations, waterfalls and scenic train journeys that showcase the island’s incredible diversity. This journey combines cultural exploration, breathtaking rail experiences, wildlife opportunities and coastal beauty. From sunrise photography in Sigiriya to golden beaches in Arugam Bay and Trincomalee, every destination offers unique perspectives and unforgettable images.

Scenic Train JourneysColombo
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USD 2,000

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Tea Country Photography Journey
6 Nights

Sri Lanka

Tea Country Photography Journey

Embark on an unforgettable photography journey through Sri Lanka’s breathtaking tea country, where mist-covered mountains, rolling tea plantations, cascading waterfalls, and scenic railway landscapes create endless opportunities for spectacular photographs. From the cultural charm of Kandy to the colonial elegance of Nuwara Eliya and the dramatic viewpoints of Ella, this carefully crafted itinerary is designed for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts alike. Capture stunning sunrises, picturesque train journeys, emerald-green tea estates, and iconic landmarks before concluding your adventure in the vibrant city of Colombo.

Tea Country & HighlandsPinnawala
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USD 600

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Extreme Nature Escape
18 Nights

Sri Lanka

Extreme Nature Escape

Discover Sri Lanka's most spectacular natural landscapes on this 19-day adventure from the lush hill country to the wild east coast and the historic southern shoreline. Begin in Colombo before heading to the cultural city of Kandy, surrounded by misty mountains and tropical forests. Continue through the tea-covered highlands of Nuwara Eliya and the breathtaking scenery of Ella, where waterfalls, hiking trails, and panoramic viewpoints await. Travel east to Arugam Bay for surfing, lagoons, and wildlife encounters before exploring the colonial charm of Galle and the stunning southern coastline. The journey concludes in Colombo, blending adventure, nature, culture, and relaxation into one unforgettable Sri Lankan experience.

Adventure & Nature JourneysColombo
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USD 2,200

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Sri Lanka Scenic Nature & Rail Journey – 7 Days
6 Nights

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Scenic Nature & Rail Journey – 7 Days

This 7-day relaxing hill country journey begins with your arrival in Sri Lanka and a smooth transfer to the cultural city of Kandy, where you will spend two peaceful nights surrounded by lush greenery, lakes, and sacred heritage sites. In Kandy, you will explore highlights such as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, and the Royal Botanical Gardens, while enjoying the calm atmosphere of the central highlands. From Kandy, the journey continues towards Nuwara Eliya, also known as “Little England,” where you will spend two nights in a cool-climate hill station surrounded by tea plantations, waterfalls, and misty landscapes. En route, you can enjoy scenic stops such as tea estates and waterfalls. In Nuwara Eliya, experiences include tea factory visits, Gregory Lake, Hakgala Botanical Garden, and optional excursions to Horton Plains for breathtaking views. The highlight of the trip comes on Day 5, when you board the world-famous scenic train from Ambewala to Ella. This unforgettable rail journey passes through rolling tea fields, mountain tunnels, and dramatic valleys, offering one of the most beautiful train rides in the world. Upon arrival in Ella, you will spend two nights enjoying the relaxed mountain village atmosphere. In Ella, the final leg of your journey includes iconic nature experiences such as the Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak hike, Ravana Falls, and panoramic sunset viewpoints. After enjoying the beauty of Ella, the tour concludes with a comfortable transfer back to Colombo or the airport for your departure.

Adventure & Nature JourneysPinnawala
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USD 700

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