MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience:

• Heritage Drum Craft: Drum making in Sri Lanka is a fascinating craft deeply rooted in the country's culture and traditions, this cultural heritage is passed down through generations. The drums are produced by skilled artisans and are not only musical instruments, but they also play a vital role in religious ceremonies, traditional performances, and cultural events throughout the country. Each drum tells a story, connecting the present with the rich history and traditions of Sri Lanka. 

UNIQUE INSIGHT Experience:

• Meet a Practicing Buddhist for a Walk through Ritigala Jungle: Meet a practising Buddhist and embark on a guided walking tour through Ritigala Jungle and hear tales of the forest dwelling monks, a monastic community, who once inhabited the monastic reserve, devoting their lives to living simply in the forest.
• Anuradhapura Temple Complex Visit: Explore the temple complex, sprawling with a rich collection of archaeological wonders.
• Private Visit to Rahju’s Contemporary Art Gallery in Kandy: Visit Rahju’s Contemporary Art Gallery, enjoy a private viewing of his magnificent paintings and discuss his unique perspectives on life over a cup of tea.

Highlights:

• Head on a leisurely walking tour of Colombo with Mark Forbes, a photographer and wildlife enthusiast, and discover the hidden treasures this city has to offer.
• Explore by Tuk-Tuk old Colombo town and cruise the city streets while watching the sun lower over the Indian ocean. See the city lights come alive for an evening of buzzing activity.
• Take a panoramic city tour of Colombo including all the main sights and Pettah market.
• Ascend deep into the lush, dense jungle of Wilpattu National Park on a jeep safari in search for Sri Lanka's big four. Keep your eyes peeled for leopards, elephants, sloth bears and an array of colourful birds.
• Visit Sigiriya Fortress, a famous fortress set upon its prominent rocky outcrop.
• Your visit to the archaeological park Polonnaruwa will reveal what life in the area was like when the city was thriving, 800-years-ago.
• See Raja Maha Vihara - the most impressive of Sri Lanka's Cave Temples.
• Enjoy a Kandy traditional dance performance in the evening.
• Visit the site of the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple.
• Join your Local Expert to visit a tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya and learn how this crop is produced. You'll even have the opportunity to experience the traditional technique of tea-leaf picking, before sampling some of the freshest tea possible.

Inclusions 

• 10 days itinerary trip
• Visiting 5 cities
• 9 nights accommodation at highly rated hotels in desirable locations offering superb service, superior rooms with comfy beds to rest in.
• 9 Breakfasts, 2 lunches and 6 dinners with wine
• The itinerary includes an expert Travel Director and professional Driver and all the must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.