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Tea pickers in Nuwara Eliya

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Tea pickers in Nuwara Eliya

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  • Galle coastline

    Private stay on Sri Lanka's south coast

    Sri Lanka
    • Relax in your private, beachfront villa; perfect for six people.

    • Cycle through the paddy fields and countryside surrounding Galle.

    • Learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan cuisine.

    • Go in search of whales and dolphins around the coast.

    • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle Fort.

    • See elephants in Uda Walawe National Park.

    10 days from $4,600pp

  • Elephant near Sigiriya Rock

    Sri Lanka for families

    Sri Lanka
    • Explore differently: sunset kayaking and village cycling.

    • Spot elephants and other wildlife on a game drive.

    • Visit some of Sri Lanka's cultural highlights.

    • Enjoy sunshine on a quiet, calm beach.

    • Pluck, process and taste artisan tea.

    13 days from $4,990pp

  • Views of Sigiriya Rock Fortress

    Northern Sri Lanka tour including Jaffna

    Sri Lanka
    • Discover Tamil culture and history in the lesser-visited north.

    • Explore the ruins of historical Anuradhapura by bicycle.

    • Relax on the long, sandy beaches of the east coast.

    • Climb Sigiriya rock and admire the views of the cultural triangle.

    • Taste local cuisine in Kandy before an evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth.

    14 days from $5,650pp

  • Leopard in Yala National Park

    Highlights of Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    • Learn all about Sri Lanka's fascinating Buddhist history.

    • Enjoy a scenic train journey through tea plantations.

    • Absorb the atmosphere of quaint colonial Galle.

    • Take time out to relax on the beautiful southwest coast.

    17 days from $6,795pp

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