Sri Lanka Highlights with Private Driver

Take in Sri Lanka’s interior in the Cultural Triangle, then Kandy with it’s fascinating setting and history, then the gorgeous hill country where tea is a way of life. There are so many things to see from national parks, ancient sites, charming villages and more

Your private driver picks you up at the airport at your Colombo hotel if you have chosen to stay overnight. From there they stay in the staff quarters at each hotel you stay at then drop you off at your beach hotel.

Each day your driver can offer advice on where to go our you can set out your ‘wish’ list of things you would like to do. There really is a great deal of freedom however there is a mileage limit but it is incredibly rare to reach your daily mileage limit (it would require driving almost the whole day!)

Entrance fees are paid by you, the client. In some cases you driver will join you and take you through the sites. On jeep safari’s you will be accompanied by local guides.

I love this particular journey, I have done variations of this several times and every time I go back it just gets better and better. There is a warm welcome everywhere and such diverse places to see.

• 3 Nights Kandalama
• 2 Nights Kandy
• 1 Night Nuwara Eliya
• Optional 1-2 Nights Yala or Udawalawe National Park
• 1 or more Nights Sri Lanka Beach

Day 1

Fly Sri Lankan Airlines from Heathrow

Day 2-4

On arrival, transfer to Kandalama, approximately four hours by road. Stay at the 4-Star Deluxe Heritance Kandalama for 3 nights (Bed & Breakfast)

Heritance Kandalama – a stunning hotel camouflaged in lush foliage on a mountainside. There are two pools including an infinity pool overlooking Kandalama Lake in the background. Watch the monkeys lazing among the branches and will sneak into your room and steal your clothes so keep the doors closed! Kandalama is close to Sigiriya Rock, Dumbulla in the cultural triangle. You can also head to nearby national parks or head off on an elephant safari. Polonnaruwa is also a wonderful place to visit.

Day 5-6

Head south to Kandy, perhaps stopping along the way at a Spice Plantation if you wish. Stay overnight in Kandy at the Earl’s Regency (Bed & Breakfast) for 2 nights stay.

Earl’s Regency, Kandy, Sri Lanka – This lovely hotel overlooks the Mahaweli River Valley in lush green surroundings. Beautiful rooms, a great lobby bar, and excellent food make this a great choice. From here you can visit the Palace of the Tooth Relic of Buddha, overlooking the picturesque Kandy Lake and make sure you see the Kandyan Dance in the evening. Stroll in the botanical gardens at Peradeniya; or hike in the mountains and see the world spread out below you.