SriLanka

Sri Lanka travel is referred to as a pearl in Indian Ocean, and with good reason. For a country of its size, you will be surprised by the Island’s variety; from golden beaches to verdant tea plantations, an abundance of wildlife to ancient temples. The Cultural Triangle comprises a succession of ancient capitals and Buddhist sites scattered throughout the forests, while the busy lakesides city of Kandy attracts devotees to the Temple of the Tooth. Huge man-made lakes have kept the area irrigated for millennia and continue to provide water for both paddy fields and thirsty wild elephant and other wildlife. The mountainous centre of Island is the country’s tea-growing region and on the southern shores you will find fortified Galle, where the Portuguese walls defended Dutch churches. Sri Lanka was one of the first countries in the world to create national parks, now home to a great diversity of flora and fauna. More and more visitors are attracted by its whale watching opportunities, but the country is better known for its population of wild elephant and record numbers of leopard.
Sri Lanka is fare for than a beach destination. Here you can discover a hidden world of reclining Buddhas, spice, tea plantations, Kandyan drummers and elephant, epic landscapes and friendly locals. We recommend you tour in clockwise direction around the Island, starting in the Cultural Triangle which can be explored from the convenience of a centrally located hotel, before continuing south and ending on one of the Island’s gorgeous beaches. All our guests touring the country are accompanied by private chauffeur guides, who are proud of their country’s remarkable history and who will be keen to help you get the most from your trip. You will be able to learn a great deal about everyday life , take advantage of restaurant suggestions, or monitor the cricket score whilst on the road. The British-built train network is wonderfully nostalgic and the ‘tea plantation’ train between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya is highly recommended for its stunning hill scenery and ambience. Our specialist have all explored the country in depth and can advise you on the best way to experience this fascination island. Get ini touch with us for more details on Sri Lanka Travel.