For centuries, Arab merchants and traders knew Sri Lanka as Serendib. The word serendipity means today what it meant then, the ability to make pleasant and unexpected discoveries by accident. And it is this special quality that waits to surprise and delight you in the island paradise of Sri Lanka.
Relax in the back of your chauffeured car. Marvel at your driver’s skill in negotiating pedestrians, bullock carts and livestock, as Sri Lankan daily life swirls around you. Wonder at the sight of sculptured rice paddies. Stare down into deep ravines and jungle clad gorges to cascading waterfalls, and wild, swirling rivers below. Gaze up past rolling tea plantations to lofty green peaks on
For centuries, Arab merchants and traders knew Sri Lanka as Serendib. The word serendipity means today what it meant then, the ability to make pleasant and unexpected discoveries by accident. And it is this special quality that waits to surprise and delight you in the island paradise of Sri Lanka.
Relax in the back of your chauffeured car. Marvel at your driver’s skill in negotiating pedestrians, bullock carts and livestock, as Sri Lankan daily life swirls around you. Wonder at the sight of sculptured rice paddies. Stare down into deep ravines and jungle clad gorges to cascading waterfalls, and wild, swirling rivers below. Gaze up past rolling tea plantations to lofty green peaks on your way to Nuwara Eliya, the cool highland retreat of the colonial British. Blink and look twice as winding, country lanes, reminiscent of rural England reveal wayside inns, and gabled, country cottages.
Experience the life of a pukka sahib as you observe the tea making process before staying as a guest at a tea plantation. Allow time to discover the giant stupas, colossal stone Buddhas and the imposing rock fortress of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle encompassing Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, and Polonnaruwa. Take in the grandeur of Kandy, Sri Lanka’s former capital. Explore the magnificent Royal Botanical Gardens, wander vibrant, colourful markets for handicrafts and jewels, or for a change of pace try your hand at bathing a baby elephant. Travel with your guide to one of Sri Lanka’s fabulous national parks to encounter in the wild leopard, bear, buffalo, wild boar, and of course elephant, as well as the stunning variety of bird life including flamingo, pelican, parakeet, stork and the country’s national emblem, the peacock.
Complete your Sri Lanka experience at one of Sri Lanka’s world class beach resorts, not forgetting to try one of the best loved national dishes, coconut rice and curry!
Sri Lanka is home to an extraordinary range of wildlife. Several national parks, some of them which are recognised as Heritage Sites of the world boast of elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, monkeys and a colourful collection of migratory and endemic birds.
Whale watching season starts in November and ends in April when the oceans are warm and calm. Mirissa is the best place to start your whale and dolphin watching tour in Sri Lanka while the sea off Kalpitiya teams with an abundance of dolphins.
An ideal tour for nature lovers featuring dramatic views and superb mountain scenery of the Hill country and Southern Coast. Visit tea estates, historic temples, and shrines and see leopards on a safari at the premier game reserve of Yala National Park.
Enjoy a tour through misty mountain peaks, picturesque waterfalls, and sprawling tea estates in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. Visit National Parks and Nature Reserves and go on scenic train journeys through spectacular scenery.
