12-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour with Safari, Surf and Scenic Train

• Landing in Colombo, we will meet you at the airport and take you to your beachfront hotel in Negombo. Meet up with your travel crew and get excited for the adventures to come.

• This morning, we will set out to explore the pretty seaside town of Negombo, stopping to visit the local fish markets.
• We will then head north to the serene and sacred town of Dambulla, where we will check in to our fancy glamping resort. With comfy beds, air conditioning, WiFi, and en-suite facilities, we doubt you have ever done camping quite like this.

• Today, we will take in views of the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress as we climb the towering rock adjacent to it, with 360-degree views from the top.
• We will then head to a local village to understand how small rural communities live, before hopping on board a cruise where we will be treated to a cooking demonstration - and eating, of course - courtesy of the local village ladies.

• It is goodbye Dambulla and hello Kandy today as we head south to the cultural centre of Sri Lanka, stopping en route to visit a spice garden.
• Once in Kandy, we will head out to visit the fascinating Temple of the Tooth.

Dinner and drinks tonight will give us the chance to experience Kandy's nightlife offerings in the city.

• Our southern journey continues today, surrounded by lush green tea plantations stretching in every direction.
• We will be stopping to get a closer look and learn the art of tea picking and brewing from local pickers.
• We will then hop on board a train for one of the 'world's most scenic train journeys', bound for beautiful and serene Ella.

• You will have time to yourself this morning to chill and explore the pretty town of Ella. Maybe treat yourself to a traditional massage, or curl up with a book and cuppa.
• In the afternoon, we will then be lacing up our trainers for a hike to Little Adam's Peak, where the views are seriously something else.

• Get those cameras ready, as this morning we will be making a stop at Nine Arch Bridge, one of the most Insta-famous places in all of Sri Lanka.
• We will then continue south to Udawalawe National Park, where we will check in to our laid-back and beautiful hotel perched right on the edge of the park.

• Travelling by jeep at sunrise, we will be keeping our eyes peeled for free-roaming wild elephants, plus other species like crocodiles, buffalo, and birdlife.
• In the afternoon, we will head to the beachside oasis of Dikwella, where we will finish the day watching the sunset whilst tucking into a BBQ.

• Take a deep breath and feel the peace and calm wash over you as we arrive at our beachfront eco-retreat in gorgeous Talalla. The aim of today is to do as little or as much as you want. Yoga is an option, or you could just snooze under a palm tree whilst soaking in one of the best-kept secret beaches of the south.

• From one sun-drenched beach to the next, we'll be stopping off at Weligama Beach this morning for a private surf lesson.
• We will then check in to our beachfront hotel in Mirissa, our home for the next two nights.

• Saving one of the best experiences till last, today we will be heading to a Buddhist monastery to take part in a cultural exchange with the local monk students who live there.
• We will learn about their way of life, and in return, we will help them with their English language.
• Tonight, there will be a celebration of our last evening together. We will be treating you to a farewell dinner on the beach.

• Today, depart to conclude the tour.