10-Day Sri Lankan Charms

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Begin your Sri Lanka guided tour with a visit to the royal city of Anuradhapura. After centuries of oblivion, during which nature regained its rights, the French rediscovered Anuradhapura in 1817, the oldest of the royal cities which you will explore in-depth It is also possible to rent bicycles on-site if you want to explore further. Visit the sacred tree of Anuradhapura, Sri Maha Bodhi, which has been revered with the same fervour for over 2400 years. Late afternoon, we travel to Sigiriya.

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From Sigiriya, we'll visit Polonnaruwa, another of the ancient royal capitals. Take your time strolling through the ruins of this impressive site full of treasures and archaeological remains. Then, you'll hop on a bicycle and set out on two wheels to explore the vast Polonnaruwa wooded park and discover the ruins further away. We'll spend the day here, then return to Sigiriya before nightfall.

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Walk through the Pidurangala Rock Temple complex and climb the Pidurangala Rock where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. This is a great way to see another side of the famous Lion's Rock, away from the crowds. Then, travel from Sigiriya into the Hill Country as you approach Kandy, your next destination. Explore Kandy, the last capital of the Sinhalese kingdom. Why not stroll around the scenic Kandy Lake or visit the market and explore the streets of the city?

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A day in Kandy and its surroundings. Attend a traditional Kandyan Dance Show and discover the different traditional dances and costumes as well as a demonstration of walking on fire. Visit the Temple of the Tooth, a sacred temple that contains the most important Buddhist relic in the country. The legend says that the tooth was stolen from the Buddha's funeral pyre and brought to Sri Lanka hidden in the hair of a princess.

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Travel at a leisurely pace as we go deeper into the tea plantations of Sri Lanka. On your way between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, enjoy the magnificent view of the Kotamale reservoir and make a stop at the Ramboda Waterfalls. Continue on the road through the hills and sit back and enjoy the view of the misty tea plantations. Often nicknamed "Little England", Nuwara Eliya is a beautiful mountain resort that has kept a "colonial British" atmosphere intact.

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Why not visit a tea factory and discover Sri Lanka's green gold manufacturing process? Relish the famous "Ceylon Tea", and travel through the city. You can visit the Hindu Temple Seetha Amman and the Hakgala Garden. A little further south, Horton Plains National Park offers stunning scenery and beautiful hikes. Enjoy the British tradition of "High Tea", still common in many Sri Lankan families. We recommend The Grand Hotel whose decor takes you back to the colonial past!

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From the misty mountains, you'll descend further and further until you return to Sri Lanka's coastline. Bentota, one of the oldest seaside resorts in Sri Lanka, sits on an estuary where the river meets the ocean and is the ideal place for watersports. Today, you'll arrive mid-afternoon to your beachside hotel. You'll have enough time to enjoy the last of the sunshine and perhaps watch the sunset over the sea.

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Set off for 5 to 6 hours of discovery on the Madu Ganga Lagoon where your friendly guide will share stories about life in this region. This unforgettable tour will allow you to discover rice fields and cinnamon plantations; see the preparation of cinnamon sticks and visit tropical plantations of pineapples, passion fruit and different local spices. To end on a high note, visit a distillery for some spiced tea. For lunch, you will meet a local family in the lagoon to enjoy a traditional lunch.