Sri Lanka: Estate, Rock Fortress & Coast — 14 Days

Arrival at Colombo International Airport with hotel representative meeting at the arrival lounge. Transfer to Horathapola estate, approximately one hour's drive, where the afternoon is unscheduled. Accommodation at Maha Camare, Horathapola, on a half-board basis (breakfast and dinner included).

Morning bullock-cart tour across the Horathapola property, moving through plantation grounds. Afternoon at leisure by the hotel pool. Overnight at Maha Camare, Horathapola, half-board basis.

Transfer to Kegalle, approximately two hours' drive north. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation at Plantation Suite, Rosyth Estate House, on a half-board basis.

Full day at leisure at the estate property. Overnight at Rosyth Estate House, half-board basis.

Guided village walk led by the estate superintendent, who has worked on the property for 40 years. The route passes through paddy fields, jungle, and streams, with opportunities to encounter local residents. Evening dinner at Rosyth Estate House (champagne service included). Overnight at Plantation Suite, half-board basis.

Transfer to Dambulla, approximately two and a half hours' drive. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation at Mango Villa Room, Jim's Farm Villa, half-board basis.

Afternoon transfer to Sigiriya for climbing the rock fortress, an archaeological site of significant historical importance. Following the Sigiriya visit, tour of Dambulla Cave Temple complex, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991. The caves contain religious and secular paintings and sculpture spanning the 15th to 18th centuries. Cave 1 houses a 15-meter reclining Buddha (the dying Buddha), with ceiling frescoes depicting scenes from Buddha's life and Sinhalese history. Cave 2, the largest cave, contains over 150 statues, including Hindu deities such as Vishnu and Ganesh, illustrating Mahayana Buddhist influences of the period. Overnight at Jim's Farm Villa, half-board basis.

Morning cycling ride through the farm grounds. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Jim's Farm Villa, half-board basis.

Transfer to Nuwara Eliya, approximately three and a half hours' drive. Accommodation at Master Suite, The Stafford Bungalow, half-board basis.

Start with breakfast at The Estate, where the morning unfolds in the tea gardens. Wrap your sacks and head into the plantation with baskets to hand-pick two leaves and a bud—the premium shoots that define quality tea. By late noon, your gatherings reach the factory to begin their transformation into the cup you'll eventually taste. In the afternoon, visit a local tea factory to observe the full processing workflow firsthand. The Tea Superintendent can enhance your understanding with a tasting demonstration on request, guiding you through slurp, roll, twist, and spit techniques while identifying various tea grades alongside colleagues. For those interested in the plantation community, a meeting with local villagers can be arranged. The Estate also offers walking trails and mountain-biking routes with staff guidance available. Dinner and overnight stay at The Stafford Bungalow.

Full day at leisure. Evening dinner at The Stafford Bungalow (champagne service included). Overnight at The Stafford Bungalow, half-board basis.

Transfer to Negombo, approximately five hours' drive. Accommodation at Suite Room, Jetwing Beach, half-board basis.

Full day at leisure on Negombo Beach. Evening dinner by the sea (table service included). Overnight at Jetwing Beach, half-board basis.

Transfer to Colombo International Airport, approximately 20 minutes' drive, for departure.