Digital Detox in Sri Lanka

DAY 1 DEPART THE UK

Depart London Heathrow for Colombo airport, Sri Lanka.

DAY 2 & 3 RURAL ANAMADUWA

Arrive at Colombo airport and meet your private chauffeur who will transfer you to your hotel for the next two nights, The Mudhouse: a simple, but strangely luxurious, off-grid eco-hotel. Despite its remote location, the Mudhouse has an excellent array of activities to keep you occupied, from bike rides and cooking classes to kayaking and bird-watching walks. You’ll immediately feel like you’ve left the worries of modern life behind you!

DAYS 4-6 SIGHTS AND VILLAGES IN THE CULTURAL TRIANGLE 

In the morning, you'll be picked up by your private chauffeur guide and go to your hotel in the Cultural Triangle. En route, you'll pass ancient reservoirs and rural Sri Lankan scenery.

Over the next two days, you'll explore the main sights but with twists on our signature tours. For example, you’ll rise early to experience the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress without the usual crowds. Explore the Pidurangala Rock Temple, its ancient Sanskrit carvings and hike to the summit of the temple for staggering views of Sigiriya. Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and a primate research centre and spot purple-faced langur and toque macaques monkeys. We’ll also arrange lunch for you in a secret but exceptional location, very much off the typical tourist trail.

DAYS 7 - 8 ON THE FARM 

Set off to Jim's Farm, a special place to stay in the countryside, which sits midway between the ancient sites of The Cultural Triangle and the city of Kandy. During your stay, there will be plenty of time to see spots of interest and to enjoy a farming village tour - learn about the exotic crops as you explore the farm, meet the farming families and taste delicious home-cooked food.

DAYS 9 - 10 TREKKING IN THE KNUCKLES 

You'll travel up the mountain through the clouds to Grandma & Grandpa's House in the heart of the Knuckles Mountain Range. The journey takes you through some incredible scenery with jaw-dropping vistas. Leave the car behind for the next leg of the tour: you'll travel on foot to the house, a part of the Abode homestay project. Here, you'll enjoy a simple homecooked meal and lodging. A longer hike will lead you deeper into the mountain wilderness until your next overnight stay, where the washing facilities are a waterfall. Abode is an utterly unique experience for all the family and one that'll linger in your memories for years to come.

DAYS 11 & 12  SAFARI SECRETS

Next, head to the country’s best-kept wildlife secret – Gal Oya National Park – for a two-night stay at the beautifully designed eco-lodge. Home to Sri Lanka’s largest lake, you can encounter all manner of wildlife on a boat safari (as well as by foot), including swimming Asian elephants and a vast array of bright birds. It's a blissful alternative to Sri Lanka's renowned National Parks.

DAY 13-15 EAST COAST BEACH

From Gal Oya, head east to the surfing and wildlife hotspot of Arugam Bay. The remote village is home to some of the best surf breaks on the island, but if you're not keen on surfing, there's plenty of wildlife and a glorious beach to keep you occupied. Spend time here relaxing in laid-back Sri Lankan style.

DAY 16 TRAVELLING WEST

Depart for Colombo on a short and scenic seaplane flight (alternatively, if you have a little more time to spare, you could travel by road and add Yala National Park, Tangalle and/or Galle into your adventure). When you reach Colombo, you'll make your way to Gampaha: a relaxing rural region with coconut farms and pineapple plantations. It's a lovely spot to spend the last night of your digital detox. 

Day 17 Fly Home

Depart Colombo for your flight back to the UK.