Kandy: Visit one of Buddhism’s most revered pilgrimage sites, where, enshrined within a golden casket, lies Sri Lanka’s most sacred relic: a tooth believed to have belonged to the Buddha. Explore the temple’s richly decorated halls, admire intricate carvings and golden embellishments, and soak in the atmosphere of devotion that surrounds this historic sanctuary.

Nuwara Eliya: Travel by train through Sri Lanka’s central highlands, where mist-covered mountains, cascading waterfalls and emerald tea plantations unfold at every turn. This scenic journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya offers a glimpse into the island’s colonial past, passing historic railway stations and landscapes unchanged for generations before arriving at the hotel.

Nuwara Eliya: Discover Nuwara Eliya with your Travel Director, exploring a town once known as Little England for its colonial bungalows, golf courses and rose gardens. Stroll along the shores of Gregory Lake, an artificial reservoir built in 1873 to support British agricultural experiments. Next, visit the Nuwara Eliya Post Office, a striking Tudor-style building dating back to 1894, which remains one of the country’s oldest functioning post offices.

Nuwara Eliya: Visit a tea estate and factory to trace the journey of Ceylon tea, a tradition introduced by the British in the 19th century. Walk through misty plantations where expert tea pluckers carefully harvest the finest leaves. Gain insight into the intricate process of withering, rolling and fermenting that defines the island’s world-renowned brew before enjoying a freshly steeped cup, surrounded by the landscapes that make Sri Lanka’s tea so distinctive.

Ella: Gaze out from one of Sri Lanka’s most striking escarpments, where the central highlands drop sharply to the southern plains. Formed by ancient geological shifts, this dramatic gap cuts through the mountains, offering a view that stretches for miles. Tea-covered slopes, winding roads and distant waterfalls create a landscape shaped by both nature and history.

Yala National Park: Embark on morning and evening game drives through Sri Lanka’s most celebrated national park, covering nearly 1,000 square kilometres of dry woodlands, open grasslands and coastal lagoons. Its combined freshwater and saltwater ecosystems support Asianants, crocodiles and abundant birdlife. With luck, glimpse the solitary Sri Lankan leopard, as Yala hosts one of the world’s highest leopard densities.

Yala National Park: Explore the diverse birdlife surrounding your hotel on a guided nature walk, where the calls of kingfishers, herons and bee-eaters fill the air. As you wander through coastal scrub and wetlands, spot colourful species that thrive in this rich ecosystem, gaining insight into Sri Lanka’s remarkable avian biodiversity.

Galle: Walk through the cobbled streets of this UNESCO-listed fort, uncovering its blend of Portuguese, Dutch and British influences. Built in the 16th century, its bastions and ramparts have withstood centuries of monsoon winds. Stop at the Galle Lighthouse, standing since 1939, and take in sweeping views of the Indian Ocean.