• Enjoy exploring Sri Lanka’s cultural heartland with a village cycling tour and a traditional lunch in Habarana. Then, plant a tree as part of the Galkadawala Mini Forest Project, fostering both personal and ecological connections that leave a lasting legacy.

• Relive history with a visit to the Polonnaruwa Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in ancient grandeur. Known as Sri Lanka’s ‘monkey kingdom’, wander through the remarkable 800-year-old ruins and share the majestic setting with the toque macaques.

• Hike up the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and take in breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding plains and immerse yourself in history on a visit to Yapahuwa, one of Sri Lanka’s least explored ancient capitals.

• Hike the Pekoe Trail, a stunning tea-country trek that winds through serene plantations and into the heart of a rural Sri Lanka rarely seen by travellers before returning to the Ellerton Bungalows located in the mist-cloaked hills overlooking the retreats tea and spice plantations.

• Immerse yourself in the wilderness at Gal Oya, guided by the Chief Vedda, a tribal leader whose knowledge of the forest is unparalleled. End the day with a one-of-a-kind boat safari across Gal Oya Lake, offering rare chances to spot wildlife from the water.

Makandura (1 night) | Habarana (3 nights) | Kandy (3 nights) | Rangala (2 nights) | Gal Oya (2 nights) | Tangalle (2 nights)

Terms and Conditions

INCLUDES: 14 nights in Sri Lanka, staying in various accommodation; on a mix of board basis, flights from Johannesburg, all tours and excursions, all transport by electric vehicle, English-speaking guide throughout.

14 nights from R90,771 per person based on 2 sharing.