Two unhurried weeks linking Trincomalee, ancient cities, tea country, wildlife and beaches.
The experience
Best for travelers who want an island circuit with a proper east-coast stay. Two weeks provide time for Trincomalee, the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, the highlands, an Udawalawe safari and the south coast without turning every day into a transfer day.
Day by day
Day 1
Receive an airport welcome and enjoy a relaxed first night near the coast.
Day 2
Travel north and explore the ancient city's stupas, monasteries and sacred sites.
Day 3
Travel east. Visit Koneswaram Temple and enjoy dramatic Indian Ocean views.
Day 4
Enjoy the beach and, depending on season and sea conditions, optional snorkeling or a boat excursion.
Day 5
Travel inland and enjoy an optional village experience with a traditional meal.
Day 6
Climb Sigiriya in the morning and explore Polonnaruwa's royal ruins in the afternoon.
Day 7
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and a Matale spice garden before reaching Kandy and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth.
Day 8
Explore Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, local markets and viewpoints, then enjoy a Kandyan cultural show.
Day 9
Enter tea country, visit a plantation and factory, and explore Nuwara Eliya.
Day 10
Travel through the highlands and visit Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak.
Day 11
Stop at Ravana Falls and take an afternoon wildlife safari.
Day 12
Reach the southern coast, relax in Mirissa and explore Galle Fort around sunset.
Day 13
Travel slowly along the coast. In Bentota, enjoy a river experience through mangrove waterways.
Day 14
Enjoy the coast before the final private transfer.
