Sri Lanka in Depth (Horton Plains)

Discover the Pearl of the Indian Ocean on this two-week tour of Sri Lanka. From ancient cities to gilded Buddhist temples and wild national parks, our itinerary ticks off the island's icons and more. Climb Lion's Rock at sunrise, explore Little England and the surrounding highlands and wind up on the beach in Koggala. Along the way, get a taste of Sri Lankan cuisine, sampling fragrant curries, fresh seafood and more. Wilpattu and Udawalawe National Parks - Take two jeep safaris in search of leopards, elephants, sambar deer and other wildlife Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and Sigiriya - Wander through ancient capitals and painted cave temples and climb the dramatic 'Sky Fortress' Kandy and the Hill Country - Explore the 'Temple of the Tooth' and the lush tea plantations in cooler climates Want to explore further? - Combine this itinerary with seven extra days navigating the pristine waters of the Maldives on our extension trip (code: SLM)