Signature: Sri Lanka’s Highlands, Yala & Galle

About this trip

Uncover the soul of Sri Lanka as you glide from mist-shrouded tea plantations to the wild, untamed savannah. Explore ancient cave temples, track magnificent wildlife alongside local rangers, and board a private yacht with a marine researcher. Guided by experts, immerse yourself in vibrant communities keeping timeless traditions alive.

Highlights

✦Follow the leaf from field to factory during a private estate tour and curated tasting

✦Set sail on a private yacht alongside a marine researcher to study coastal conservation

✦Track leopards and elephants alongside local rangers on privately guided game drives

✦Intertwine with local culture at a women’s reed project reviving ancestral crafts

✦Savor authentic home-style cuisine at a women-led community development project

Dates & Prices

Booking through We Go Yonder earns Explorer Points (a credit toward future trips) and builds your Explorer Score for expedition applications.

October 2027

17 Oct – 27 Oct 2027

2 Apr – 12 Apr 2028

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US$8,299

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October 2028

22 Oct – 1 Nov 2028

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November 2028

5 Nov – 15 Nov 2028

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26 Nov – 6 Dec 2028

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December 2028

17 Dec – 27 Dec 2028

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US$8,599

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31 Dec – 10 Jan 2029

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US$8,599

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What's Included

✓ Included

·Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
·Colombo
·Signature Moment: Artisanal Tea Immersion
·Nuwara Eliya
·Signature Moment: Marine Conservation Cruise
·Weligama. Arrival transfer. Colombo heritage experience. Colonial Colombo vintage car drive. Dambulla Cave Temple visit. Sigiriya Rock Fortress exploration. Polonnaruwa UNESCO ruins exploration by Tuk Tuk. Temple of the Sacred Tooth visit with puja ceremony. Scenic first-class train journey through Sri Lanka’s Hill Country from Ambewela to Ella. Private Yala National Park safaris with local rangers. Private cinnamon estate visit with cinnamon harvest demonstration and lunch. Galle Fort walking tour with historian insights. Candlelit temple blessing at Yatagala Temple. Tips are included for all activities
·meals and porterage
·except for your Expedition Leader. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. All internal flights. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles.