MIXED · PREMIUM

Sri Lanka — Heritage, Wildlife & Beaches

13 days / 12 nights

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1. Colombo2. Dambulla3. Kandy4. Nuwara Eliya5. Tissamaharama6. Beruwela

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Private journey

USD

MAD

from

2800 $

per person · privately tailored

MIXED · PREMIUM

Sri Lanka — Heritage, Wildlife & Beaches

13 days / 12 nights

.

1. Colombo2. Dambulla3. Kandy4. Nuwara Eliya5. Tissamaharama6. Beruwela

.

Private journey

USD

MAD

from

2800 $

per person · privately tailored

Duration

13 days / 12 nights

Route

1. Colombo2. Dambulla3. Kandy4. Nuwara Eliya5. Tissamaharama6. Beruwela

Best season

For the south and west coasts, plan your trip between December and March. For the east and north coasts, visit them from April to September.

Best season

For the south and west coasts, plan your trip between December and March. For the east and north coasts, visit them from April to September.

Pace

Balanced and adaptable rhythm

Pace

Balanced and adaptable rhythm

Group

Private trip — just your group

Group

Private trip — just your group

Overview

Itinerary

Plan

Included

2800 $

from

/ per person

Duration

13 days / 12 nights

Duration

13 days / 12 nights

Route

1. Colombo2. Dambulla3. Kandy4. Nuwara Eliya5. Tissamaharama6. Beruwela

Route

1. Colombo2. Dambulla3. Kandy4. Nuwara Eliya5. Tissamaharama6. Beruwela

Best season

For the south and west coasts, plan your trip between December and March. For the east and north coasts, visit them from April to September.

Best season

For the south and west coasts, plan your trip between December and March. For the east and north coasts, visit them from April to September.

Pace

Balanced and adaptable rhythm

Pace

Balanced and adaptable rhythm

GROUP

Private trip — just your group

GROUP

Private trip — just your group

Plan This Journey

Every Jorio journey is private and reshaped around you. The price above is a starting point, not a fixed package.

The Journey

Sri Lanka Heritage, Wildlife&Beaches

A private Sri Lanka journey combining ancient heritage, wildlife, tea country and the coast at a thoughtfully balanced pace.

Discover Sri Lanka, an island of a thousand facets where each step is a promise of wonder. From the excitement of Colombo to ancestral UNESCO World Heritage sites, misty mountains covered in tea plantations and wild safaris in national parks, this 12-day journey transports you through time and nature. Designed to combine deep cultural discoveries and absolute relaxation on the tropical beaches of Beruwela, this itinerary invites you to a total immersion in the magic of Ceylon, a land of legends and breathtaking landscapes.

What stays with you

01

Discovery of Colombo: Immersion in the capital between colonial architecture, Pettah markets and Gangaramaya temple.

02

Meeting with elephants: Raising awareness of animal protection at the Millennium Elephant Foundation and safaris in Minneriya.

03

UNESCO Royal Cities: Exploring the medieval ruins and carved Buddhas of Polonnaruwa.

04

Ascent of Sigiriya: Conquest of the legendary “Lion Rock” with its frescoes and its panoramic view.

Day by day

1. Colombo2. Dambulla3. Kandy4. Nuwara Eliya5. Tissamaharama6. Beruwela

Your journey, day by day

01

Day 01

Day 1 — Arrival | Colombo

Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver-guide and transferred to Colombo, the vibrant commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo offers an interesting mix of colonial heritage, modern developments, bustling markets and seaside walks. The rest of the day is free to relax after your flight. Overnight: Colombo

Private welcome, transfer to your riad and time to settle in or begin exploring.

01

Day 01

Day 1 — Arrival | Colombo

Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver-guide and transferred to Colombo, the vibrant commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo offers an interesting mix of colonial heritage, modern developments, bustling markets and seaside walks. The rest of the day is free to relax after your flight. Overnight: Colombo

Private welcome, transfer to your riad and time to settle in or begin exploring.

02

Day 02

Day 2 — COLOMBO CITY TOUR | DAMBULLA

After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Colombo including Independence Square, Galle Face Green, the historic Fort area, Gangaramaya Temple and Pettah Market. Then, drive to Dambulla. Along the way, visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation, an organization dedicated to the welfare of elephants.

Day 2 - Historic Marrakech Private guided visit of the medina, palaces, gardens and souks.

02

Day 02

Day 2 — COLOMBO CITY TOUR | DAMBULLA

After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Colombo including Independence Square, Galle Face Green, the historic Fort area, Gangaramaya Temple and Pettah Market. Then, drive to Dambulla. Along the way, visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation, an organization dedicated to the welfare of elephants.

Day 2 - Historic Marrakech Private guided visit of the medina, palaces, gardens and souks.

03

Day 03

Day 3 — Dambulla

POLONNARUWA & SAFARI IN MINERIYA Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the medieval capital of Sri Lanka. Explore the royal palace complex, audience hall, and rock-carved Buddha statues of Gal Vihara. In the afternoon, jeep safari in Minneriya National Park (or Kaudulla/Hurulu Eco Park depending on the movements of the elephants).

03

Day 03

Day 3 — Dambulla

POLONNARUWA & SAFARI IN MINERIYA Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the medieval capital of Sri Lanka. Explore the royal palace complex, audience hall, and rock-carved Buddha statues of Gal Vihara. In the afternoon, jeep safari in Minneriya National Park (or Kaudulla/Hurulu Eco Park depending on the movements of the elephants).

04

Day 04

Day 4 — Dambulla

SIGIRIYA & HIRIWADUNNA VILLAGE Visit the famous rock fortress of Sigiriya, a world heritage site. Discover its water gardens, its ancient frescoes and enjoy panoramic views from the summit. In the afternoon, enjoy an authentic rural experience with the Hiriwadunna village safari: ride in an oxcart, crossing a lake by catamaran and meeting local farming communities.

04

Day 04

Day 4 — Dambulla

SIGIRIYA & HIRIWADUNNA VILLAGE Visit the famous rock fortress of Sigiriya, a world heritage site. Discover its water gardens, its ancient frescoes and enjoy panoramic views from the summit. In the afternoon, enjoy an authentic rural experience with the Hiriwadunna village safari: ride in an oxcart, crossing a lake by catamaran and meeting local farming communities.

05

Day 05

Day 5 — DAMBULLA | KANDY

Visit the magnificent rock temple of Dambulla, the best preserved cave temple complex in the country. Then, stop at a spice garden in Matale. In Kandy, city tour including Kandy Lake, a panoramic viewpoint, a gem museum and a batik factory. Overnight: Kandy

05

Day 05

Day 5 — DAMBULLA | KANDY

Visit the magnificent rock temple of Dambulla, the best preserved cave temple complex in the country. Then, stop at a spice garden in Matale. In Kandy, city tour including Kandy Lake, a panoramic viewpoint, a gem museum and a batik factory. Overnight: Kandy

06

Day 06

Day 6 — CULTURAL EXPERIENCE IN KANDY

Signature

Free morning (possibility of visiting the royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya). In the evening, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth, which houses the Buddha's tooth relic. Then enjoy a traditional cultural performance (dances, drumming, fire walking).

06

Day 06

Day 6 — CULTURAL EXPERIENCE IN KANDY

Signature

Free morning (possibility of visiting the royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya). In the evening, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth, which houses the Buddha's tooth relic. Then enjoy a traditional cultural performance (dances, drumming, fire walking).

07

Day 07

Day 7 — KANDY | NUWARA ELIYA

Signature

Road to Nuwara Eliya, nicknamed “Little England”. Along the way, visit a plantation and a tea factory. Discover the production process of the famous Ceylon tea with a tasting session. City tour in Nuwara Eliya including Lake Gregory. Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

07

Day 07

Day 7 — KANDY | NUWARA ELIYA

Signature

Road to Nuwara Eliya, nicknamed “Little England”. Along the way, visit a plantation and a tea factory. Discover the production process of the famous Ceylon tea with a tasting session. City tour in Nuwara Eliya including Lake Gregory. Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

08

Day 08

Day 8 — PANORAMIC TRAIN TRIP | TISSAMAHARAMA

Transfer to the station for one of the most scenic train journeys in the world, passing through misty mountains, tea plantations and waterfalls to Demodara. Welcome by your driver-guide and transfer to Tissamaharama, a town close to the animal reserves. Overnight: Tissamaharama

08

Day 08

Day 8 — PANORAMIC TRAIN TRIP | TISSAMAHARAMA

Transfer to the station for one of the most scenic train journeys in the world, passing through misty mountains, tea plantations and waterfalls to Demodara. Welcome by your driver-guide and transfer to Tissamaharama, a town close to the animal reserves. Overnight: Tissamaharama

09

Day 09

Day 9 — SAFARI AT YALA NATIONAL PARK

Free morning. In the afternoon, jeep safari in the Yala National Park, the most famous sanctuary in the country, renowned for its high density of leopards, as well as for its elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles and numerous birds. Overnight: Tissamaharama

09

Day 09

Day 9 — SAFARI AT YALA NATIONAL PARK

Free morning. In the afternoon, jeep safari in the Yala National Park, the most famous sanctuary in the country, renowned for its high density of leopards, as well as for its elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles and numerous birds. Overnight: Tissamaharama

10

Day 10

Day 10 — TISSAMAHARAMA | GALLE FORT | BERUWALA

Road to the southwest coast. Stop at a turtle hatchery to learn about conservation efforts. Visit Galle Fort, a UNESCO site, with its cobbled streets and colonial architecture. Continue to Beruwala. Overnight: Beruwala DAYS 11 & 12 — RELAXATION IN BERUWALA Two full days of relaxation on the golden sandy beaches of Beruwala. Enjoy resort facilities or participate in optional activities (water sports, river cruises, spa treatments). Overnight: Beruwala DAY 13 — DEPARTURE After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your return flight.

10

Day 10

Day 10 — TISSAMAHARAMA | GALLE FORT | BERUWALA

Road to the southwest coast. Stop at a turtle hatchery to learn about conservation efforts. Visit Galle Fort, a UNESCO site, with its cobbled streets and colonial architecture. Continue to Beruwala. Overnight: Beruwala DAYS 11 & 12 — RELAXATION IN BERUWALA Two full days of relaxation on the golden sandy beaches of Beruwala. Enjoy resort facilities or participate in optional activities (water sports, river cruises, spa treatments). Overnight: Beruwala DAY 13 — DEPARTURE After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your return flight.

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What’s included

Accommodation for 12 nights with breakfast (or similar). Specific hotels: to be confirmed.

Accommodation for 12 nights with breakfast (or similar). Specific hotels: to be confirmed.

Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide.

Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide.

Reception and assistance on arrival and departure.

Reception and assistance on arrival and departure.

Fuel, parking and tolls.

Fuel, parking and tolls.

Entrance Fee: Gangaramaya Temple, Elephant Project, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya Park, Sigiriya, Dambulla Temple, Temple of the Tooth, Cultural Show, Gregory Lake, Yala Park, Galle Fort, Turtle Hatchery.

Entrance Fee: Gangaramaya Temple, Elephant Project, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya Park, Sigiriya, Dambulla Temple, Temple of the Tooth, Cultural Show, Gregory Lake, Yala Park, Galle Fort, Turtle Hatchery.

Not included

International flights, visa fees.

International flights, visa fees.

Travel insurance (highly recommended).

Travel insurance (highly recommended).

Lunches and dinners (except lunch at Hiriwadunna).

Lunches and dinners (except lunch at Hiriwadunna).

Early check-in or late check-out.

Early check-in or late check-out.

SELECTED HOTELS

Places chosen for their sense of place.

Each stay is selected for its character, comfort and genuine connection to the destination.

Each stay is selected for its character, comfort and genuine connection to the destination.

Subject to availability, an equivalent hotel of the same category and quality may be proposed.

Subject to availability, an equivalent hotel of the same category and quality may be proposed.

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Bespoke journeys shaped with elegance, care, and a true sense of

place.

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