SRI LANKA IN STYLE — CURATED JOURNEY - Dynasty Travel

SRI LANKA IN STYLE — CURATED JOURNEY - Dynasty Travel

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Sigiriya

DAY 1 Sigiriya Arrival and Pidurangala Rock

Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you are greeted by your personal guide and begin the drive north toward Sigiriya. The route passes through small villages and expanses of rice fields that mark the island’s rural heart.

As the day cools, you make the climb up Pidurangala Rock. From its summit, the stone fortress of Sigiriya rises across the plains, its lion‑shaped gateway clearly visible in the fading light. The view stretches across farmland and forest, a striking introduction to the Cultural Triangle.

Dinner is served at your lodge before you settle into the calm surroundings of Water Garden Sigiriya Deluxe Villa for the night.

Accommodation: Water Garden Sigiriya Deluxe Villa or equivalent

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Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Polonnaruwa

DAY 2 Chena Cultivation and Polonnaruwa

Your morning begins at a chena cultivation near Sigiriya, where you meet farmers who rotate crops in forest clearings. You watch them tend to millet and vegetables, learning how shifting plots sustain both soil and livelihood.

A home‑cooked lunch reveals authentic Sri Lankan flavours prepared over open fires. In the afternoon, you cycle through the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, passing the ruins of royal palaces and the intricately carved stone Buddhas of Gal Vihara. Their serene expressions convey the artistry of a long‑vanished kingdom.

Return to Water Garden Sigiriya Deluxe Villa for dinner and an evening beside its lotus‑lined waterways.

Accommodation: Water Garden Sigiriya Deluxe Villa or equivalent

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Polonnaruwa Ancient City

Polonnaruwa Ancient City

Kandy

DAY 3 Dambulla and Kandy

Depart Sigiriya for the Golden Cave Temple of Dambulla, a complex of shrines adorned with gilded Buddha statues and vivid murals depicting centuries of devotion. Each chamber tells a story of royal patronage and faith.

Continue to Kandy, arriving by afternoon. As evening falls, you enter the Sacred Temple of the Tooth during the puja ceremony, where rhythmic drums echo through the courtyards and lamps flicker before the reliquary shrine.

Later, retire to the lakeside calm of Trees Kandy Hotel Deluxe Superior Lake View for dinner and overnight rest.

Accommodation: Trees Kandy Hotel Deluxe Superior Lake View or equivalent

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Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla Cave Temple

Nuwara Eliya

DAY 4 Nuwara Eliya and Train to Ella

This morning, your route climbs into the cool hills of Nuwara Eliya, where tea estates pattern the slopes in neat green terraces. Pause for High Tea at the Hill Club Tea Lounge, where fine Ceylon blends are served with delicate pastries on tiered stands.

In the afternoon, board the scenic train to Ella. The carriages wind through valleys and across stone viaducts, revealing waterfalls and gardens that drift past your window.

Arrive to check in at 98 Acres Resort, Premium Deluxe, where dinner is served overlooking the rolling hills.

Accommodation: 98 Acres Resort, Premium Deluxe or equivalent

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Ella

Ella

DAY 5 Ella and Cooking Experience

Begin the day at the Nine Arches Bridge, watching the morning train glide across its graceful span between forested slopes. From here, join a section of the Pekoe Trail, following paths through tea fields rich with the scent of fresh leaves.

Later, a local host welcomes you into her home for a hands‑on cooking experience. You grind spices, simmer curries, and taste the flavours as they blend together over the fire.

Return to 98 Acres Resort, Premium Deluxe for dinner and a peaceful evening overlooking the valley.

Accommodation: 98 Acres Resort, Premium Deluxe or equivalent

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Nine Arches Bridge

Nine Arches Bridge

Udawalawe

DAY 6 Upper Diyaluma and Udawalawe Safari

Set out early for the hike to Upper Diyaluma Waterfall. You reach natural pools at the summit, where clear water flows over rock ledges and mist rises from the valley below.

Later, travel south to Udawalawe National Park for an evening jeep safari. Herds of elephants move across the plains while peacocks display by the lakeshore and water buffalo linger in the marshes.

Return to Waraka Udawalawe, Deluxe for dinner and rest after a day of exploration.

Accommodation: Waraka Udawalawe, Deluxe or equivalent

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Upper Diyaluma Waterfall

Upper Diyaluma Waterfall

Tangalle

DAY 7 Pottery and Tangalle Beach

In the morning, visit a master potter near Udawalawe and craft your own clay vessel under his guidance, the wheel turning smoothly beneath your hands. Continue south to Tangalle, where the coastline opens to golden sands and gentle surf.

Check in at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, Panoramic Ocean View, and enjoy dinner on the terrace as waves roll onto the shore.

Accommodation: Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, Panoramic Ocean View or equivalent

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Tangalle Beach

Tangalle

DAY 8 Tangalle Leisure Day

Spend a leisurely day at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, Panoramic Ocean View. Join guided yoga or meditation sessions in the resort gardens, or consult the in‑house Ayurvedic doctor to learn about traditional wellness practices.

The afternoon is free to relax by the pool or stroll along Tangalle Beach before dinner at the resort.

Accommodation: Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, Panoramic Ocean View or equivalent

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Tangalle Day

Tangalle

DAY 9 Tangalle Beach Stay

Today is at leisure on Tangalle Beach. Unwind on the sand or beside the ocean‑view pool of Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, Panoramic Ocean View, before enjoying dinner at the resort restaurant.

Accommodation: Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, Panoramic Ocean View or equivalent

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Tangalle Beach Stay

Tangalle Beach Stay

Tangalle

DAY 10 Departure

After breakfast, travel from Tangalle to Colombo for your departing flight from Bandaranaike International Airport. Your journey through Sri Lanka concludes with lasting impressions of its landscapes and hospitality.

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Colombo city skyline

Colombo city skyline