Tea, Sea & Safari

A bespoke journey showcasing the best of Sri Lanka

The itinerary is immersive and interactive - try your hand at the timeless art of ‘tea tasting’, take a bushwalk with a ranger to gain an insight into how to interprets tracks and signs of the jungle, and learn how Ceylon’s plethora of spices and tropical ingredients meld to define one of the most flavoursome cuisines world over.

Whale Watching in Mirissa
Visit to a Tea Factory
An Explorative Bush Walk

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Active Adventure

Embark on an active journey

Embark on an active journey across forest plains that take you to greater heights, along the tea valleys of the hill country; take a coastal or nature walk by the sand dunes or through the wild shrubbery on a game drive pausing for alarm calls or a disturbance amidst the jungle; explore unfamiliar terrain, always seeking adventure as you hit the waters beneath the ocean, or ride the waves for a flush of adrenaline.

Hike to Adam’s Peak
Scenic Nature Walks
Game Drives
Surfing in Weligama Bay
Ocean Safaris

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An Island of Flavours

Embark on a culinary journey

The purity of our island’s heirloom culinary heritage lies in its techniques and ingredients. Our fare remains wholesome, community-sourced and flavoursome, accompanied by a tasting of liquid aperitifs. Infusions of local spirits and top-shelf staples using indigenous herbs and spices concocted and garnished with unadulterated passion to delight our guests at each of our resorts.

Tea-Infused Dinner
Afternoon High Tea
Sundowners by the Ocean
Discover Sri Lankan Cuisine
Heritage Breakfast Experience

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A Cultural Passage

Embark on a cultural journey

Step back in time as you traverse across the Cultural Triangle beginning at Anuradhapura, the first ancient capital kingdom of our nation. Discover traditions that draw from deeply rooted connections to mythical Gods and Goddesses, cultural rituals that are revered and practiced to date; visit forts, temples, monasteries and cities that still show signs of the past and take you back in time for an immersive experience unlike any other.

Explore the Galle Fort
Explore Kandy
Visit ancient temples and monasteries
Explore the Kingdom of Ruhuna

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Find Your Centre Amongst The Wilderness of Yala

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Resplendent Journeys

Curating unique narratives across Sri Lanka

Tea, Sea & Safari

A bespoke journey showcasing the best of Sri Lanka