Discover the Best of Sri Lanka Itineraries are the best of the diverse regions of the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean". Like discovering the ancient cities in the cultural triangle, summiting Lion Rock in Sigiriya.

Beautiful beaches, Wildlife Elephant Safari, Local villages and magical scenery

Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka for a short taste of adventure - from ancient cities and scenic landscapes to cultural experiences and relaxing beaches. 

Why Sri Lanka Escapes?

We Include Accommodation:

Hotel options 

• Comfortable 3-star hotels, double share with private ensuite bathroom

• Elegant 4-star hotels are available on request for a touch of extra luxury

• Single supplement available on request

 We Include Transport & Guide:

• Smooth, hassle-free return airport transfers

• Friendly, professional English-speaking chauffeur/guide to make your journey effortless

• Spacious, air-conditioned vehicle for relaxing travel

• Refreshing bottled water daily

 We Include Meals:

• Delicious daily breakfast and dinner (breakfast  -  beach hotels)

• 4-star upgrade: gourmet daily breakfast included

 We Include Experiences:

• Exciting wildlife elephant safari with park entry, 4x4 jeep adventure, and expert tracker

• Charming visits to local farm villages, rice paddies, with a hands-on lunch experience

• Invigorating spice garden walk with wellness talk

We Include Trip Highlights:

• Explore UNESCO sites Sigiriya Lion Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple

• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

• Visit Ancient Cities, Negombo Fishing Village

• Traditional curd/treacle and exotic fruit tasting on tour

• Tea shops & refreshing King coconut stops

We are an Australian Boutique agency, happy to customise a Dream itinerary for your family and friends.  With our wealth of experience, our local team in Sri Lanka is here to offer a personal and unique unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka. 

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​*Itineraries may vary slightly and are subject to availability. Flights are not included.

Arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport where a representative of Sri Lanka Escapes will welcome you. Let your adventure and journey begin.
On arrival met at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

After a leisurely breakfast, you will be met by your experienced Chauffeur, who will accompany you for the duration of the trip. He is a local with exceptional years of experience and knowledge and is very excited to show his beautiful country.

During our adventure today we will visit famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage giving you a chance to see the elephants parading down the local street towards the river to enjoy a bath with an option to personally wash an elephant.

Sri Lanka formerly known as Ceylon is famous for its quality tea. En route we will see local families from generation to generation working in the fields of rolling hills, picking the tea leaves manually by hand. We will visit a real-time Tea processing factory to see how the tea is produced, as there are many still in full operation today giving you an opportunity to taste the delights of fresh tea and the opportunity to buy to take home for family and friends.

Visit the Town of Kandy and walk along the local street to experience local shopping as we make our way to the Gem Museum to see how the gems are cultivated from beginning to end. Sri Lanka is known as one of the largest gem producers in the world. Take a walk through the streets of Kandy and visit the local markets. Optional visit to a Hindu Temple if time permits.

Late afternoon, attend the Sri Lankan traditional cultural show and watch the beautiful locals dancing in a rainbow of colorful cultural costumes as they perform their dances in grace and style.

We will visit the Ancient Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. It was founded back in the 16th century, and it houses one of the most sacred relics of Buddhism – a tooth of Buddha collected from his funeral pyre, which is now protected within the gold-roofed Temple of the Tooth.

Arrive at your hotel in Kandy to relax and unwind.
Includes Breakfast /Dinner

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Kandy town

Gem Museum

Cultural Show

Temple of the Tooth

As we drive to Sigiriya, we will stop at Matale and visit the unique Spice garden growing a large variety of spices Enjoy an informative talk about all the spices by a local qualified educational guide who explains all the natural remedies an opportunity to try and take spices and remedies home to enhance your health and wellness regime.

We will visit Nalanda Gedige is an ancient complete stone temple near Matale and its original site is considered the geographical centre Sri Lanka. The building was constructed between the 8th and 10th centuries.

Optional visit to Muttuariamman Temple in Matale was built in 1874. This temple is used by both Hindus and Buddhists. The temple was originally a small statue under a tree prayed to by the Hindu people but has been developed by the people in Matale.

We visit the historical Dambulla Cave Temples named as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its Buddhist caves perched at the top of a hill. An added bonus is the beautiful panoramic view that you get of the surrounding area. Visit the stunning Cave Temples of Dambulla, built by King Valagamba back in the 1st century BC. Dambulla is named a UNESCO World Heritage site for its Buddhist caves perched at the top of a hill. It is worth the climb to see the 5 caves and stunning temples filled with over 150 colorful religious statues and paintings while experiencing the beautiful panoramic views. The monastic ensemble of Dambulla is an outstanding example of the religious art and expression of Sri Lanka and South and Southeast Asia. Optional stroll through Dambulla Market and discover new fruits and vegetables.

Afternoon arrive at your hotel and time to relax or Enjoy an optional Ayurvedic massage.

Includes Breakfast/Dinner

Matale Spice Garden

Nalanda Gedige

Muttuariamman Temple

Dambulla Cave Temple

Sigiriya adventures begin as we visit a local traditional village and farmers home, enjoy a bullock ride through the rice plantation making our way by boat as we enjoy the live lily pads. We exit the boat and walk a little way to see a local farmers home and rice fields. Learn the secrets from the farmers kitchen on how to cook delicious Sri Lankan rice and curry. An opportunity to experience how you can hull the rice as it has been done for generations and enjoy a local traditional lunch of rice and curry, roti, and fruits.

After lunch, we will join an adventurous Wildlife Elephant Safari 4 x 4 jeep to see the elephants and more. This is one of the most exciting Wildlife safari experiences in Sri Lanka and an opportunity to take photos of elephants and wildlife up close and personal to send home and share with family and friends.

Return to hotel and relax.
Includes Breakfast/Dinner

Local Traditional Village

Wildlife Elephant Safari

This morning is the option to climb Pidurangala Rock, at the top you will enjoy the amazing view of Sigiriya Lion Rock or optional climb 750 steps , and at the top, you have candid photo opportunities.

An optional Bath and Wash an elephant. We continue on with a road trip of beautiful view points and scenery travelling through the town to see temples and culture and traditions. The art and cultural activities will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork.

Visit a Hindu Temple - a popular place of worship in Sri Lanka The earliest mention of the temple goes way back to the 6th century BC. Arrive at your hotel and relax by the beach.
Includes Breakfast.

Pidurangala Rock

Sigiriya Lion Rock

Villages and local towns

Temple visits

Beaches

Full day of relaxation, walking on the beach under a coconut tree or enjoying the pool and reading a book.

Optional activities available at the hotel included snorkelling and boat trips. Or the peace and serenity of the crystal blue water and sunshine.
Includes Breakfast

Beaches relaxation

Snorkelling

Farewell to the beautiful beaches, and we will travel to the Fishing Town of Negombo and enjoy a city tour. We also included a complimentary transit hotel prior to your flight and dinner before you connect with your flight.

Transfer to the International Airport to connect with your homeward-bound flight.
Includes Breakfast/Dinner

Bon Voyage………………