SAFARIS & SPICES OF SRI LANKA
Exploration
Safaris & Spices of Sri Lanka
Overview
Sensory overload abounds on this unique journey. We encounter wildlife on safari and rattle through tea plantations by rail. At all times, we are granted rare perspectives of this island nation, courtesy of a range of diverse transportation. Naturally, our journey is also replete with the requisite culinary elements, while being reserved for just 23 guests.
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14 Days, Colombo Return
Land Exploration
ARRIVE AND EXPLORE BY AIR & LAND
Enjoy Sri Lanka from all angles during our considered journey. Give the roads a wide berth while flying from Colombo to Dambulla. Roll into Nuwara Eliya aboard the privately chartered Viceroy Special train. Then take the skies once more to arrive at Yala National Park.
WILDLIFE SAFARIS IN YALA NATIONAL PARK
Get up close to Sri Lanka’s wildlife during multiple safaris. The park is home to many species, including sloth bears, sambar deer, and the often-elusive leopard. Despite their evasive nature, however, succeeding in spotting these majestic creatures is more likely here than nearly anywhere else in the world.
CLIMB THE ROCK FORTRESS OF SIGIRIYA
The imposing column of rock that is Sigiriya has often been described as the eighth wonder of the world. We take the opportunity to climb its peak during our Kandalama stay.
WHERE MAJESTIC BEASTS ROAM
Join conservationist Chitral Jayatilleke on a Jeep safari through wildlife-rich Minneriya National Park. Here, we’ll witness the everyday habits of elephants, as they gather in abundance to feed upon the grassy plains and bathe in the park’s reservoir.
A SRI LANKAN SMORGASBOARD TO SAVOUR
Our journey includes a range of exquisite dining experiences. Begin at the Ministry of Crab, celebrated for its freshly caught crustaceans. Savour a magical evening as you dine by candlelight alongside a distinctive rock formation. And enjoy authentic home-style cooking during lunch in the home of a batik artist.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS IN SRI LANKA
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RESIDENCES OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD
GALLE FACE HOTEL, COLOMBO
Gaze out to the Indian Ocean from your Heritage Sea View room. The Galle Face Hotel is a Sri Lankan landmark, situated on the edge of the Galle Face Green. One of Asia’s oldest hotels, it retains its majestic style while lacking nothing in sophistication.
HERITANCE KANDALAMA RESORT
Commune with nature in this lush hillside resort overlooking the rock fortress of Sigiriya. Ease into a peculiar world of indulgence, where monkeys guard the entrance to an illuminated cave – the perfect location for pre-dinner drinks.
JETWING KANDY GALLERY, KANDY
Nestled within the hills and treetops of Kandy, the Jetwing Kandy Gallery offers tranquillity and opulence in equal measure. Our Luxury Rooms feature breathtaking views of the Mahaweli River and the mountains beyond, while the hotel’s infinity pool provides further striking perspectives.
HERITANCE TEA FACTORY, NUWARA ELIYA
Once serving as the tea factory’s withering loft, this converted and stately retreat provides guests with breathtaking views of the lush tea plantations in its midst, high in the mountains of Nuwara Eliya.
WILD COAST TENTED LODGE, YALA
Resting on the shores of the Indian Ocean, Wild Coast Tented Lodge offers luxurious cocoon-like lodgings. The open-air restaurant and infinity pool further enhance the surrounds, yet the greatest attraction lies waiting just beyond the lodge’s boundary within Yala National Park.
JETWING LIGHTHOUSE, GALLE
Set in Sri Lanka’s tropical south, Jetwing Lighthouse makes for a comfortable retreat within a delightful coastal setting. Our Luxury Rooms feature four-poster beds and ocean views.
ITINERARY
2025 Tour Host Team
Tour Manager Margie Colbeck
Tour Doctor Victoria Hayes
