Sri Lanka Encompassed

There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Enjoy a guided city tour of Colombo before heading to Negombo. Visit the seaside and observe fisherman sorting through their haul ashore. Board a boat to glide along the Dutch canal and get a closer look at the lives of the locals. With evening free time, explore the stunning Portuguese and Dutch architecture.

Travel through the countryside to Sigiriya in Dambulla, the central province of Sri Lanka. Visit the the World Heritage Site of the Golden Cave Temple of Dambulla. In the evening, try to catch a beautiful sunset over the Kandalamma Lake or go on a safari.

Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Built in the fifth century, this rock fortress boasts well-laid out gardens, caves, monasteries, and palaces with beautiful wall motifs. Afterwards, enjoy a walking tour of a local village to learn about residents' way of life while getting a chance to try the local cuisine at lunch in a community hut. In the afternoon, opt to go for a tour of Polonnaruwa, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, where you can cycle through the ruins.

En route to Kandy, drive through the Knuckles Mountain Range and visit a spice plantation upon arrival where students of Ayurveda will explain different uses for each herb. Stop for lunch at G Adventures supported-Sthree Craft Shop and Cafe. Take a guided visit to the famous Temple of the Tooth. In the evening, opt to attend a Kandyan Cultural Dance.

Spend the morning free in Kandy to visit the Ayurvedic Centre for massage or wander the Royal Botanical Gardens. Then, enjoy a guided village walk to gain insight into Sri Lankan rural daily life. Discover unique local experiences, from visiting a working cattle and goat farm to enjoying refreshing herbal drinks at a local woman's cottage. After lunch, drive to Digana for some time to rest. Later, learn how to cook Sri Lankan curries infused with authentic local spices while helping out with dinner.

Enjoy a free morning of exploration before transferring to Nuwara Eliya. In the afternoon, explore a traditional tea plantation in the central highlands. Gain insight into the process of growing tea and its effect on the Ceylon region.