Uncover the highlights of Sri Lanka, a paradise of tea plantations, verdant mountains, safari parks and golden coastlines. Guided by a local tour leader, we see why this teardrop-shaped island is so special: ancient Buddhist temples, the mighty rock fortress of Sigiriya, hill towns of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, wildlife of Yala National Park (home to one of the highest concentrations of leopards in the world), and palm-fringed beaches of the south coast. As you will discover, Sri Lanka offers an incredible variety, despite its small size, which is made extra special by a laid-back atmosphere, tasty cuisine and hospitable people.

HIGHLIGHTS

– Experience the best of Sri Lanka: ancient culture, tropical landscapes and safari adventures
– Enter Dambulla’s sacred cave temples to walk among ancient Buddha icons
– Summit the mighty rock fortress at Sigiriya for unforgettable views over the central plains
– Cycle through rice fields and villages − an immersive way to experience rural Sri Lanka
– Game drive through the quieter Block 5 of Yala National Park to search for the elusive leopards
– Relax with beach time on the golden sands of Ahangama

Launched in 2023, the Pekoe Trail has taken the hiking world by storm – offering a cinematic journey through the emerald tea plantations and rural villages of Sri Lanka’s central highlands. Join us to hike its most beautiful stages, guided by an expert tour leader ready to share a land rarely seen by outsiders. To elevate your adventure, we also take scenic train rides and scale Kirigalpotta, the highest hikeable peak in Sri Lanka.

HIGHLIGHTS

– Hike 11 of the Pekoe Trail’s most scenic stages to explore the remote tea country
– Dive deep into Ceylon tea, walking through estates and watching pickers at work
– Summit the second-highest mountain in Sri Lanka, Kirigalpotta
– Enjoy scenic train journeys through the central highlands

Travel deep through the central heartland of Sri Lanka and onward to the island’s north – a journey of ancient capitals, rural villages and island communities. Along the way, you’ll climb the rock fortress of Sigiriya for wide views across the central plains, see wild elephants in their natural habitat in Minneriya National Park, and then slow the pace with time by the sea in Trincomalee. Further north, days are shaped by temples, forts and daily life around Jaffna, where Tamil culture defines the region.

HIGHLIGHTS

– Travel through northern Sri Lanka, linking ancient capitals, rural villages and island communities
– Climb the rock fortress of Sigiriya and look out across the central plains
– Spend time in the Tamil north, exploring temples, forts and daily life around Jaffna
– Slow the pace on the east coast with time by the sea in Trincomalee
– Search for wild elephants on a guided game drive in Minneriya National Park

Sri Lanka is best explored on two wheels. Hop on a bike and you experience this compact island like a local: waving to smiling children and riding through a natural paradise of tea hills, safari parks and golden coasts. On this cycling adventure, we take the quietest roads possible, with a chance to test yourself against the scenic hill regions of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. That’s complemented with visits to iconic landmarks, including the mighty rock fortress at Sigiriya, Dambulla’s sacred cave temples and Yala National Park, where we search for the elusive leopard. And where better to end than the gold-sand beaches of the south coast?

HIGHLIGHTS

– Discover Sri Lanka by bike, meeting the friendly people and exploring the incredible landscapes
– Challenge yourself on a ride through emerald tea estates to Nuwara Eliya
– Enter Dambulla’s sacred cave temples to walk among ancient Buddha icons
– Summit the mighty rock fortress at Sigiriya for unforgettable views over the central plains
– Game drive through Yala National Park in search of the elusive leopard