Ten Days of Secrets and Poems in Sri Lanka
Highlights of the trip:
① Integrate the multi-dimensional perspectives of culture, nature, wild interest and food, and experience the original poetry of Sri Lanka in an all-round way.
② Visit the magnificent historic sites of the two Sinhala dynasties, and walk into the mysterious cave temple with exquisite ancient murals.
③ Take a retro train through the alpine tea garden, go deep into the tea factory, ride among the green tea ridges, and stay in a colonial-style mountain manor.
④ Efficient seaplane connection, saving 6 hours of driving, making it comfortable and convenient; Chase leopards and elephants in Yala National Park by off-road vehicle.
⑤ Walk through Galle Castle under the guidance of historians; Dive deep into the local market and learn to cook authentic Sri Lankan dishes.
⑥ Select 5 top-level accommodations throughout the process, Covering private historical mansions, Rolleixaduo and Aman brand hotels have different styles.
⑦ The extended itinerary can be specially customized to visit the classic works of architect Jeffrey Bawa.
Itinerary
Early morning flight arrives in Colombo, and a special bus will pick you up to a 200-year-old garden mansion for breakfast and a short rest. In the afternoon, it takes about three hours to drive to Sigiriya, which was the political heart of Sri Lanka from the 5 th century BC to the 13 th century AD, and still preserves the most important archaeological sites such as palaces, pagodas and grotto murals in the country.
Dining: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning, visit the site of Lion Rock in Sigiriyah, which was built in the 5 th century AD. This 200-meter-high giant rock stands abruptly above the jungle, with palaces and fortresses built on the top, and ancient murals depicting court life are preserved on the rock wall.
afternoon Head to another World Cultural Heritage Site-the ancient city of Polonnaruwo. The ruins of this city, founded by the Juro dynasty in the 10 th century, include both a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and a 14-meter-long granite reclining Buddha statue showcasing the pinnacle of Sinhala art.
Dining: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Featured Design Hotels
In the morning, visit the magnificent Danbule Golden Temple Grottoes, which contain a large number of exquisite Buddha statues and murals describing the Buddha’s life, including statues of Hindu gods added in the later period. Then drive for about 2.5 hours to Kandy, the last ancient capital of Sri Lanka’s dynasty, and stay in a private mansion on the outskirts of Kandy nobles built in 1804.
Dining: Breakfast
Accommodation: Private Historic Mansion
morning Go to the Buddha’s Tooth Temple dedicated to the Buddha’s Tooth Relic, experience the solemn blessing ceremony, and witness the priests offering honey, ginger juice and ghee to the Buddha’s tooth. In the afternoon, take an old-fashioned train, walk through the continuous tea gardens at an altitude of 2,000 meters, sail from the clouds to the sunny, and finally arrive at the exquisite manor hidden deep in the tea mountains. In the dense tea fragrance, the housekeeper will serve you a cup of authentic Ceylon black tea.
Dining: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tea Garden Heritage Estate
On the 6 th day, seaplane connection arrived at Yala Seaside Wild Luxury Camp
Take a leisurely rest in the morning. At noon, take a seaplane to the southwest coast (saving about 6 hours’ drive), and stay at the wild luxury camp next to the beach. You can lie on the lounge chairs of the beach bar, relax completely in the raging waves, breathe the warm sea breeze, and sip a special cocktail with the beautiful sunset.
Dining: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Wilderness Luxury Camp
Today, we have a full-day off-road vehicle safari (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) and go deep into Yala National Park. This reserve is home to 44 species of mammals, including rare leopards, lazy bears and herds of Asian elephants. It is one of the areas with the highest density of leopards in the world.
Dining: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Wilderness Luxury Camp
The morning continues with a half-day safari in Yala National Park. Then drive for about three hours to the ancient city of Galle, which was built by Portuguese colonists in the 16 th century.
In the evening, take a stroll through the ancient city accompanied by professional historians. Visit the old judge’s mansion surrounded by frangipani trees, the ancient cricket ground, the peaceful Buddhist temple and mosque, listen to the city’s layers of historical stories, and finally wait for the magnificent sunset of the Indian Ocean on the iconic lighthouse seawall.
Dining: Breakfast
Accommodation: Amanjara Hotel
Galle has been a gourmet melting pot in Sri Lanka since ancient times. From the 15 th to the 17 th century, the busy spice trade attracted businessmen and colonists from all over the world, and also brought diverse recipes and ingredients, creating a unique and rich food culture here.
In the morning, follow the local food guide to the lively food market to get to know and select fresh local ingredients; Then go to the guide’s home, learn to cook several classic Sri Lankan dishes with your own guidance, and enjoy your own lunch. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and enjoy the leisure time in the ancient city freely.
Dining: Breakfast, homemade lunch
Accommodation: Amanjara Hotel
According to your international flight time, a special bus will be transferred to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, ending this in-depth exploration journey of Sri Lanka through history, nature and culture.
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