Vilse i Ceylon (11 dagar)

The tour begins with a transfer from the airport to Kandy, where the day introduces local culture and elephant welfare.

Kandy Cultural Show
An evening show offering a chance to experience some of Sri Lanka's traditional dance and music.

Millennium Elephant Foundation
A charity caring for elephants through medical treatment, food and a mobile veterinary unit. The Elephant Walk Experience here offers an ethical, close-up alternative to elephant riding.

A day exploring two of Kandy's best-known heritage sites.

Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Formed in the early 19th century, these botanical gardens are among the island's best known.

Temple of the Tooth Relic
A UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 16th century to house and protect Lord Buddha's sacred tooth relic.

The route climbs into tea country, stopping at a waterfall and a tea estate before reaching Nuwara Eliya.

Ramboda Falls
The 11th tallest waterfall in the country.

Tea Estate
A guided tour covering the varieties, processing methods and qualities of Ceylon tea.

Nuwara Eliya
A hill-country town where the British built a replica of the English countryside, with homes ranging from Georgian to Queen Anne style.

A day trip into the highlands to take in the scenery of one of Sri Lanka's national parks.

Horton Plains National Park
Cloud-kissed forests and grasslands in Ohiya, with sweeping views over the highlands.

The journey continues through Ella, with stops at two well-known local landmarks, before heading on to Yala.

Nine Arches Bridge
A historic railway bridge, with the story of its construction told on site.

Ravana Falls
One of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and a popular sightseeing stop.

A full day given over to wildlife viewing in Yala.

Yala National Park
A chance to spot Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo, Sri Lankan sloth bear and large herds of Sri Lankan elephants.

The drive to Mirissa takes in a natural blowhole, a turtle conservation project and a tea factory known for a rare white tea.

Hummanaya Blowhole
Possibly the second largest blowhole in the world.

Sea Turtle Hatchery and Conservation
A project protecting five endangered sea turtle species that nest on Sri Lanka's shores, caring for nests and injured adult turtles alike, with the chance to see, touch and feed baby turtles.

Handunugoda Tea Factory
Also known as the Virgin White Tea Factory, where tea is plucked and processed untouched by human hands. Visitors can learn its history, join a tasting with tea and chocolate cake, and buy tea leaves as a souvenir.

A day at sea in search of some of the largest marine mammals on the planet.

Whale Watching
A chance to see blue whales, sperm whales and fin whales in the waters off the south coast of Sri Lanka.

The day combines a coastal fishing tradition with a visit to one of Asia's best-preserved forts.

Stilt Fishermen of Koggala
Fishermen perched on stilts in the shallow waters along the Koggala coast, a distinctive local sight.

Galle Fort
One of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia.

A free day to relax on the coast.

Beach and Hotel Leisure
A day spent at leisure enjoying the beach and hotel facilities.

After a relaxed morning, the tour ends with a transfer from Mirissa to the airport for the flight home.