Culture, Countryside and Elephants

Day 1 Depart London Heathrow
Your overnight flight to Colombo.

Day 2 Arrive Colombo
Transfer this afternoon to the Galle Face Hotel. Rest of the day is free.

Day 3 Colombo to Galle
Drive through lush countryside to Galle visiting the Old Dutch Fort and turtle hatchery. Overnight at Closenberg Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 4 Galle to Kataragama
Free morning, with the option of a whale watching excursion, before travelling to Hotel Chandrika for 2 nights and an included dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 5 Yala National Park
Free morning then a jeep safari in Yala in search of elephants, leopards and sloth bears.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 6 Kataragama to Nuwara Eliya
En route to Nuwara Eliya visit Buduruwagala Temple. Stay 2 nights at Heaven Seven Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 7 Nuwara Eliya
Free day today with optional trip to Horton Plains and ‘World’s End’.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 8 Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
First class rail journey to Kandy, with views of the hillsides and tea plantations. 2 nights at Hotel Topaz. Enjoy a short tour and cultural show.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 9 Kandy
Free morning then Temple of the Tooth.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 10 Kandy to Sigiriya
Visit a spice garden, batik factory and Dambulla Cave Temple. You’ll stay at Kassapa Lion Rock for 2 nights.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 11 Sigiriya
Morning climb of Sigiriya Fortress. Free afternoon with option of Minneriya National Park jeep safari.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12 Sigiriya to Negombo
Visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage then on to Amagi Lagoon Resort & Spa in Negombo.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 13 Negombo to Heathrow
Fly to London arriving same day. Alternatively book our Maldives extension.

Meals: Breakfast.

Tour includes

Maximum group size: 25
Local expert guides in resort
All flights specified
Inspirational sightseeing programme
11 breakfasts, 2 dinners

On a Journey of Distinction, you are not merely a bystander. They believe that the wonders, customs and cultures you experience will live on in the core of your being. They even go so far as to say that one of their holidays will change your life forever.

Their combination of Tour Managers and Local Guides is what makes Journey of Distinction so distinctive. When you’re embarking on a voyage of discovery, it’s reassuring to know that a seasoned traveller is with you every step of the way; planning, organising, checking details and offering their advice and support. Their groups all depart from the UK, and no one joins us along the way, so you have the reassuring constancy of always knowing your travelling companions.

Our Opinion
“Limited to just 25 travellers per departure, every Journeys of Distinction escorted tour has an intimate, personal feel that makes for a more enjoyable experience.”