The Best of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Land of Serendipity – Tour Overview

Discover the ancient temples, vibrant cities, and lush landscapes of Sri Lanka on this immersive 12-day journey. Explore Buddhist shrines, colonial cities, spice gardens, and tea plantations. Enjoy a safari in Yala National Park and soak up the rich culture, cuisine, and warm hospitality that define this unforgettable island nation.

What’s Included

• Accommodation: 10 nights in hotels and 1 night in flight (or similar)
• Flights: International return flights with SriLankan Airlines or Emirates (via Dubai) from London Heathrow or Gatwick; supplements may apply from other airports
• Meals: 20 total – 10 breakfasts (Days 3–12) and 10 dinners (Days 2–11)
• Excursions/Visits: 13 included, featuring:
  • City tours of Colombo and Galle
  • Ancient Buddhist shrines in Anuradhapura
  • Sigiriya Rock fortress and Golden Temple at Dambulla
  • Hiriwadunna village visit
  • Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Tea plantation and high tea at the Colonial Hill Club
  • Elephant Transit Home
  • Safari in Yala National Park
• Entertainment: Kandyan dance performance
• Extras:
  • Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
  • Local Titan tour manager
  • Travel by coach
  • Porterage at all hotels

Itinerary

Day 1: UK – In Flight

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your overnight flight to Colombo.

Day 2: Colombo

Accommodation: Hotel
Arrive in Colombo. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 3: Colombo – Habarana

Accommodation: Hotel in Habarana (3 nights)
Included: City tour of Colombo
Morning tour of Colombo including the Portuguese fort and vibrant Pettah bazaar. Continue inland to Habarana, in the heart of Sri Lanka.

Day 4: Anuradhapura – Hiriwadunna

Included:

• Visit Buddhist shrines and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree in Anuradhapura
• Afternoon visit to Hiriwadunna village to experience traditional Sri Lankan rural life

Day 5: Sigiriya

Included: Morning visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Explore the spectacular 5th-century ‘Lion Rock’ fortress and view its ancient frescoes. Afternoon free or optional excursion to Polonnaruwa.

Day 6: Dambulla – Kandy

Accommodation: Hotel in Kandy (2 nights)
Included:

• Visit the Golden Temple at Dambulla, a sacred cave temple complex
• Stop at a spice garden en route to Kandy

Day 7: Kandy

Included:

• Morning visit to Royal Botanical Gardens
• Afternoon Kandyan dance performance
• Visit the Temple of the Tooth, housing a sacred relic of the Buddha

Day 8: Nuwara Eliya

Accommodation: Hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Included:

• Tour of a tea plantation and factory
• Afternoon high tea at the Colonial Hill Club

Day 9: Elephant Transit Home – Yala

Accommodation: Hotel near Yala
Included: Visit the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe, dedicated to rehabilitating orphaned elephants

Day 10: Yala National Park

Included: Early morning safari in Yala National Park
Look for leopards, elephants, buffalo, and more. Optional evening bird trail available.

Day 11: Galle – Beruwala

Accommodation: Hotel in Beruwala
Included: Afternoon city tour of historic Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Travel north along the coast to Beruwala.

Day 12: Colombo – UK

Transfer to Colombo Airport for your return flight to the UK. On arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting to take you home.