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Sri Lanka is an ideal destination for those looking to experience a diverse journey full of new culture, historical discoveries, wildlife spotting and more - whilst also offering a laid back and relaxing escape. Sri Lanka is relatively compact which means not sacrificing whole days travelling from one place to the next, so every day brings something memorable. The Cultural Triangle is home to ancient relic cities, a reminder of when bygone dynasties ran this central region and filled them with temples and tombs. Admire the striking green landscape of the Hill Country and drink a fresh cup of tea in the very plantation where the leaves where picked, and there is wildlife to marvel throughout the twenty-two National Parks, from the herds of Asian elephants to the wild leopards. Don’t forget to save a few days for the South Coast beaches - they are both wild and beautiful and make sure you kick back and enjoy the welcoming Sri Lankan hospitality and mouth-watering cuisine – we recommend the delicious crab curry.
- Climb Sigiriya Rock, an ancient 5th Century fortress and UNESCO site, perched on top of a huge boulder and take in the spectacular views as your reward when you reach the top
- Visit Minneriya National Park and witness large gatherings of wild Asian elephants, one of the world’s largest meeting places of these majestic animals, as they migrate across the parkland
- Experience Sigiriya from a new perspective and enjoy an exhilarating Hot Air Balloon ride at dawn, floating high above the relics of past kingdoms as the sun rises over them
- Ride the famous train from Kandy to Hatton, and soak up the sight of the lush green countryside and tea fields as they roll past
- Safari time! Join a game drive in Yala National Park and keep an eye out for the Sri Lankan Leopard and buffalo
- Refine your skills with a traditional Sri Lankan Cookery class, with the wild sandy beaches of the South Coast as your backdrop