02 — Destination
Sri Lanka · the tea island
Ayubowan: it is the traditional greeting in Sinhala, meaning 'may you enjoy a long life'. Pressed palms and a gentle bow of the head accompany this gesture of welcome and respect, and are how you will be greeted across the island. What immediately strikes you about Sri Lanka is the incredible diversity of landscapes following one another just a few hours apart.
Sri Lanka is a small island on paper but densely packed with experiences: eight UNESCO sites, sacred cities, rock-carved temples, mist-wrapped tea plantations, leopard-inhabited parks and a coast that rivals Asia's most famous destinations.
The historic heart is the so-called Cultural Triangle: Sigiriya Rock with its roughly 1200 steps and Sigiriya Maiden frescoes, the Golden Temple of Dambulla with five caves and 150 Buddha statues, and the ruins of Polonnaruwa, ancient capital of the Sinhalese kingdom.
Kandy is the spiritual heart of the island: on the shores of a lake among the hills, it guards the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, the most venerated relic of Theravada Buddhism. From here you climb towards the Hill Country of Nuwara Eliya, 'Little England', among tea plantations, waterfalls and the scenic train considered among the most spectacular in the world.
In the south-east, Yala National Park hosts the highest leopard density in the world, plus elephants, crocodiles and extraordinary birdlife. Completing the circle is the coast: Galle Fort, a UNESCO site, the golden beaches of Unawatuna and Weligama, stilt fishing and the turtle hatcheries of the south-west coast.
The dry season from November to April is the ideal period for the classic circuit, with stable conditions and clear days along the south coast, the west and the Cultural Triangle.
02 — Itineraries
Start from an existing itinerary or use it as a base to customise: every programme is tailor-made, day by day, by our team. All prices are on personal quote.
Negombo - Anuradhapura - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala - Weligama - Galle - Unawatuna - Bentota
The great journey to Sri Lanka in 12 days: from the Cultural Triangle to the hills of tea, from the safari of Yala to the beaches of Unawatuna and Bentota.
Year-round
Negombo - Jaffna - Trincomalee - Minneriya - Dambulla - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Matale - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains - Ella - Yala - Weligama - Dondra Head - Galle - Kosgoda - Fiume Madu - Bentota
The great journey to Sri Lanka in 16 days: from Negombo and Jaffna to the historical cities, from the hills of tea to the safari of Minneriya and Yala, to the c…
Year-round
Sigiriya - Dambulla - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Yala - Unawatuna
The essential journey to Sri Lanka in 8 days: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla, the scenic train to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, the safari to Yala and relaxation to…
Year-round
Tell us how many days you have, your passions and your preferred pace: we'll prepare a personalised itinerary with a dedicated quote.
Create your trip03 — Useful information
The travel authorization (ETA) is requested online before departure: quick and easy for most European citizens.
November to April: ideal climate on the country's main stops.
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). We recommend bringing cash in euros or US dollars; credit cards are accepted only to a limited extent.
Our staff follows your trip from arrival to return, in English or Italian.