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Sri Lanka is an irresistible destination. Known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, this tranquil, teardrop-shaped island boasts idyllic beaches, ancient ruins and verdant tea plantations.<\/p>\n

Sri Lanka is home to many elephants, and a vast array of wildlife and birdlife, many unique to the country, which draws visitors from all over the world.<\/p>\n

Our Sri Lankan adventure begins in Colombo, the nation\u2019s lively capital and ends in the historic former Dutch town of Galle. In between, we explore the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka\u2019s interior, packed full of ancient ruins and sacred sites – the cave frescoes of Dambulla, the ancient site of Sigiriya, and the sacred Temple of the Tooth. We travel into the hills and tea plantations, see elephants in Minneriya National Park and search for leopards in Yala, Sri Lanka\u2019s most famous National Park.<\/p>\n

Our Very Best of Sri Lanka tours will have a maximum of 24 people per group. Small group touring gives our guests the opportunity to explore a little closer, enjoying a much more personalised experience and more of a chance to get to know your tour guide and fellow guests. With fewer travellers in our groups, you\u2019ll spend more time seeing the sights. You will form friendships and bond through shared experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

As an alternative to Small Group Touring on our Very Best of Sri Lanka tour, we offer the option of Private Touring<\/strong><\/a>. Whether you prefer to travel with family, as a group of friends, or you are a couple celebrating a special occasion, Distant Journeys\u2019 private touring holidays provide flexibility and affordable exclusivity for groups of any size. Private Tours enjoy the same carefully planned itinerary and personally-chosen hotels, but with the added benefit of travelling in your own private vehicle with your own friendly and knowledgeable driver\/guide and your own choice of departure date.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of our Special Offers<\/b><\/a> and save up to \u00a3100 per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sri Lanka is an irresistible destination. Known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, this tranquil, teardrop-shaped island boasts idyllic beaches, ancient ruins and verdant tea plantations. 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