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Cultural Sri Lanka

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Kandy, Hatton, Sigiriya, Ella
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10 nights from £3,800 per person

Discover the cultural heart of Sri Lanka on this journey through ancient heritage, scenic landscapes, and timeless traditions. Begin in peaceful Kotugoda before exploring the UNESCO-listed treasures of the Cultural Triangle. Continue to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s spiritual capital, known for its sacred temples and rich heritage. Finish in the scenic hill country of Hatton, surrounded by tea plantations, mist-covered mountains, and colonial charm.

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Highlights

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  • Peaceful stays in Kotugoda offering a relaxed introduction to Sri Lanka’s culture and hospitality.
  • Ancient cities and UNESCO-listed heritage sites throughout Sri Lanka’s renowned Cultural Triangle.
  • Iconic landmarks including Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the sacred cave temples of Dambulla.
  • Rich cultural experiences through local traditions, historic sites, and authentic Sri Lankan cuisine.
  • The spiritual city of Kandy, home to sacred temples and colourful cultural heritage.
  • Scenic journeys through Sri Lanka’s central highlands, surrounded by forests and mountain landscapes.
  • Elegant stays in Hatton amidst rolling tea plantations and cool hill country scenery.
  • Visits to working tea estates with insight into Sri Lanka’s world-famous Ceylon tea production.
  • Spectacular hill country landscapes featuring mist-covered mountains, waterfalls, and winding railway lines.
  • A well-paced journey combining culture, history, spirituality, and Sri Lanka’s natural beauty.

Itinerary

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Colombo
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Wallawwa
Colombo
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Sri Lanka
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Wallawwa is a boutique luxury hotel set within a serene colonial manor house, just a short drive from Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, this elegant retreat offers a tranquil escape with a focus on relaxation, fine dining, and impeccable service.

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Water Garden Sigiriya
Sigiriya
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Sri Lanka
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Water Garden Sigiriya is a contemporary luxury retreat set against the dramatic backdrop of Sri Lanka’s iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Inspired by the ancient water gardens of Sigiriya, the resort combines modern villa living with tranquil lakes, lush greenery and immersive cultural experiences in the heart of the Cultural Triangle.

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Adigar's Manor
Kandy
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Sri Lanka
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Adigar’s Manor is an elegant boutique residence set in the hills above Kandy, offering sweeping views, heritage charm and a peaceful, intimate atmosphere. Blending colonial character with personalised hospitality, it provides a refined base for exploring Sri Lanka’s capital.

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Ceylon Tea Trails
Hatton
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Sri Lanka
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Ceylon Tea Trails is a collection of historic colonial bungalows set within Sri Lanka’s scenic tea country, offering refined all-inclusive stays, personalised butler service and immersive experiences among working tea estates. Combining heritage charm with contemporary comfort, it delivers one of the island’s most distinctive and elegant escapes.

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Pricing and inclusions

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