The Guardian Holidays

A Sri Lankan Mini Getaway

A compact five-day snapshot of Sri Lanka’s very best – Kandy’s cultural landmarks, the extraordinary highland scenery of Nuwara Eliya, the celebrated scenic train journey to Ella and a relaxed coastal finale at Bentota. Every day earns its place in the sequence. Nothing included that is not genuinely worth the time.

Ancient Kingdoms and Coastal Escape

The full cultural circuit – from Sigiriya’s ancient rock fortress through Kandy’s hill capital and the cool tea estates of Nuwara Eliya, before descending to the Kelani Valley and arriving at the Bentota coast for two nights by the Indian Ocean. A comprehensive introduction to Sri Lanka’s cultural, natural and coastal dimensions within a well-paced […]

Tea Country to Tropical Coast

A perfectly paced introduction to Sri Lanka’s highlands and southern coast – combining Kandy’s cultural heart, the cool tea estates of Nuwara Eliya, an optional white water adventure at Kitulgala and a relaxed finale by the Indian Ocean at Bentota. Ideal for first-time visitors who want a well-rounded picture of the island within a manageable […]