Southern India & Sri Lanka

Overview

This journey is a vibrant blend of rich culture, natural beauty, and unforgettable experiences. From drifting along peaceful waterways to exploring ancient jungle ruins, every day brings something new. Expect colourful traditions, mouth-watering local cuisine, dramatic mountain landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, and one of the world’s most scenic train rides.

Fully Inclusive

• Flights: International flights and current taxes included

• Accommodation: 14 nights in 4★ hotels

• Visa: Fees for UK passport holders included

• Meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners

• Touring: Guided sightseeing with entrance fees

• Transport: All transfers and internal travel

• Guides: Experienced local tour leaders

Tour Highlights

• Explore the iconic sights of Southern India & Sri Lanka

• Immerse yourself in deep-rooted cultural traditions

• Savour authentic regional cuisine in both countries

Signature Experiences

Kathakali Dance Performance
Experience Kerala’s most famous performing art — a dramatic retelling of Hindu epics with vibrant costumes, intricate make-up, and expressive storytelling.

Flavours of Sri Lanka
Join a guided food tour in Kandy to sample vegan Sinhalese staples, savoury snacks like dosa and vada, and learn about the country’s unique culinary heritage.

Tea Tasting in the Hills
In Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands, tour a tea plantation and factory before sampling freshly brewed local varieties against a backdrop of rolling green hills.

Itinerary

Day 1–2 – Fly to Kochi
Fly to Kochi, an enchanting city on the Malabar Coast of Kerala. On arrival you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to begin soaking up the charm of this historic port city.

Meals: Dinner

Day 3 – Discover Kochi

Explore the city’s colonial past: Dutch Palace, Santa Cruz Basilica, St Francis’ Church, and the spice-scented lanes of Fort Kochi. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Cruise the Backwaters

Travel to Alleppey, board a traditional houseboat, and glide through Kerala’s lush canals and lagoons. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Explore Kollam

Disembark and journey to Kollam, one of India’s oldest cities. Enjoy a peaceful shikara boat ride through picturesque waterways.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Scenic Drive to Kovalam

Travel to Kovalam and spend the day at leisure. Stroll the beach or indulge in an Ayurvedic treatment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Explore Trivandrum

Visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Zoological Gardens, Napier Museum, and Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Afternoon at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Fly to Sri Lanka

Fly to Colombo, then transfer to Negombo for an afternoon at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 – Travel to Habarana

Head to Habarana and take an afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park, home to elephants, monkeys, deer, and birdlife.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 – Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, see the Heavenly Maiden frescoes, and explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 – Travel to Kandy

Visit Dambulla Cave Temple en route to Kandy. Explore the Temple of the Tooth Relic, then join a guided food walk.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 – Journey to Nuwara Eliya

Travel through tea country, stop at Ramboda Falls, and tour colonial-style Nuwara Eliya.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13 – Train to Demodara

Ride the scenic train to Demodara, crossing the Nine Arch Bridge. Continue to Ella for time at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14 – Explore Ella

Tour a tea factory, taste local teas, then visit Nine Arch Bridge by tuk-tuk.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15 – Return to Colombo

Descend to the coast, visit Ravana Ella Falls, and stop for lunch at Galle Fort.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16 – Fly Colombo to UK

Transfer to the airport for your flight home, arriving the same day.

Meals: Breakfast