South & East Coast
Beaches
Long stretches of warm sand from Bentota to Arugam Bay, whale watching off Mirissa, and quiet coves for slow mornings.
Where to go
Unawatuna · Mirissa · Tangalle · Arugam Bay
Five landscapes, one small
island
Sri Lanka is about the size of Ireland, so a two-week trip can genuinely combine jungle, mountains and coast. Here is what each region is actually like — and which tours go there.
Experiences
Ella & Nuwara Eliya
Hill Country
Cool mountain air, waterfalls, the Kandy to Ella train, and viewpoints you reach before sunrise.
Where to go
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Horton Plains
Yala, Udawalawe & Wilpattu
Wildlife
Leopards, sloth bears and wild elephants in national parks, with early morning and late afternoon game drives.
Where to go
Yala · Udawalawe · Wilpattu · Minneriya
The Cultural Triangle
Heritage & Culture
Two thousand years of temples, rock fortresses and royal cities, from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya and Kandy.
Where to go
Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Anuradhapura · Kandy
Plantation Country
Tea Trails
Estate walks, factory visits and tastings with the people who pick and process Ceylon tea.
Where to go
Nuwara Eliya · Haputale · Dickoya · Hatton
Activities
Add any of these to a tour, or tell us which one is the reason for the trip and we will build around it. Seasons matter here too: the two monsoons mean the good coast moves through the year.
Travel services
Accommodation and transport are included in every tour. If you only need one of them, ask us, we quote these individually for travellers who are otherwise self-organised.
Accommodation
Boutique stays
Restored villas, plantation bungalows and small owner-run hotels. 8 to 20 rooms.
4-star hotels
Reliable comfort with pools and air conditioning — the standard on most of our tours.
5-star and resorts
Beach resorts and luxury tented camps, available as an upgrade on any round tour.
Guesthouses
Simple, clean, family-run places in the hill country and surf towns.
Transportation
Private car
Sedan with a chauffeur guide, comfortable for two travellers with normal luggage.
Private van
High-roof van for 3 to 6 travellers, with space for surfboards or child seats.
Airport transfers
Meet and greet inside arrivals at any hour, including 2am landings.
Train reservations
Reserved seats on the hill country lines, booked the day they open.