Highlands serenity escape
Highlands Serenity Escape is a 7 day journey through Sri Lanka’s misty hill country and cultural heartlands. Designed for relaxed travelers, this tour blends scenic highland landscapes, tea plantations, heritage sites, and gentle city exploration with comfortable pacing and tranquil experiences.
Trip Highlights
- Relaxing coastal stay in Negombo
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandyan cultural dance
- Scenic tea country drive and waterfall stops
- Explore Nuwara Eliya, known as Little England
- Optional Horton Plains World’s End hike
- Colombo city tour and boutique shopping
Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport followed by a short drive to Negombo. Relax at your beach resort, enjoy the golden sands or explore the historic Dutch Canal. End the day with a seafood dinner and overnight stay in Negombo.
Highlights
- Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
- A short 20-minute drive to the coastal town of Negombo.
- Relax at a beach resort to recover from your flight. Enjoy a walk along the golden sands or visit the historic Dutch Canal.
- Seafood dinner at a luxury boutique hotel.
- Overnight Stay Negombo.
Destinations
- Negambo
Travel to Kandy with a stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to witness elephants bathing in the river. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, followed by a Kandyan cultural dance and evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Overnight in Kandy.
Highlights
- Morning Depart for Kandy, the hill capital. En route, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see herds bathing in the river.
- Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, famous for its orchid collection and giant Javan fig tree.
- Witness a vibrant Kandyan Cultural Dance performance followed by a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic during the evening ceremony.
- Overnight Stay Kandy.
Destinations
- Kandy
Enjoy a scenic drive around Kandy Lake and Upper Lake Drive for panoramic views. Visit a Gem Museum and Wood Carving center, then explore the local Kandy market for spices and handlooms. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic drive around the Kandy Lake and visit the Upper Lake Drive for a panoramic view of the city.
- Visit a traditional Gem Museum and a Wood Carving center. Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring the local Kandy market for spices and handlooms.
- Overnight Stay Kandy.
Journey into the central highlands with stops at Ramboda Falls and a tea plantation and factory. Visit the iconic Nuwara Eliya Post Office and Victoria Park. Enjoy high tea or a boat ride on Gregory Lake. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Highlights
- Travel deep into the highlands towards Nuwara Eliya. Stop at the majestic Ramboda Falls and visit a lush Tea Plantation & Factory to learn the art of "Pluck to Cup."
- Visit the pink-brick Nuwara Eliya Post Office and stroll through Victoria Park.
- Evening Enjoy high tea at the Hotel or a relaxing boat ride on Gregory Lake.
- Overnight Stay Nuwara Eliya.
Destinations
- Nuwara Eliya
Visit Ambewela Farm or choose an optional early morning Horton Plains trek to World’s End. Explore Hakgala Botanical Gardens and enjoy leisure time in the cool mountain climate. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Highlights
- A scenic excursion to Ambewela Farm (often called "Little New Zealand") or an optional early morning trek to Horton Plains to see the dramatic World's End precipice.
- Visit the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, known for its rose garden and misty climate.
- Spend time at leisure, enjoying the crisp mountain air.
- Overnight Stay Nuwara Eliya.
Descend from the hills to Colombo, enjoying scenic tea country views. Take a city tour covering Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, and Galle Face Green. Shop at Barefoot, Odel, or Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct. Overnight in Colombo.
Highlights
- Morning Depart the hills and head towards Colombo. The drive offers beautiful views of the tea country transitioning into tropical lowlands.
- Afternoon Colombo City Tour. Visit Independence Square, the Gangaramaya Temple (a mix of modern and traditional architecture), and the scenic Galle Face Green.
- Visit high-end boutiques like Odel, Barefoot, or the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct for luxury souvenirs.
- Overnight Stay Colombo.
After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport according to your flight schedule.
Highlights
- After Breakfast Depending on your flight schedule, proceed to the airport for departure.
