Tea, sea and safari
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Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Running Wild - A Carrier collection
Tea, sea
and safari
A verdant teardrop of tea plantations, golden coasts, UNESCO World Heritage sites and thick wildlife-loaded jungles, Sri Lanka has it all for both the adventure seekers and Indian subcontinent newcomers.
Often considered to be its neighbour in miniature, Sri Lanka holds the same wonders as India but on a smaller, more manageable scale. With an easy-going pace and cosier distances (as well as its own unique personality), it’s the perfect place to dip toes into a world of diverse culture and, of course, wildlife – with a splash of beachy idling to top things off.
Begin by venturing inland to explore the ruins of two of Sri Lanka’s former capitals before heading further south to the leafy Hill Country. Spend time learning about the journey from tea leaf to cup, before embracing the wild side on a guided safari with the chance to spot the likes of leopards and Asian elephants. The trip ends with blissful seclusion on an idyllic, palm-fringed beach.
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- Cycle through the ancient capital of Anuradhapura with a local guide, visiting temples and off-the-tourist-track locations.
- Seek the wild inhabitants of the country’s largest national park – Wilpattu.
- Follow a historian around the ruins of Polonnaruwa city, now taken over by troops of monkeys.
- Soar over the winding roads and picture-perfect tea estates of Hill Country in a helicopter.
- Experience the lush landscape from the water on a kayak trip on Castlereagh Lake.
- Learn the age-old process of making tea first-hand, from discovering the rules of tea picking to exploring the factory where fresh leaves are converted into black tea.
- Head out on a private game drive in Yala National Park with a naturalist to spot wildlife including leopards and sloth bears.
- Visit Lunugamvehera National Park for a morning to search for Asian elephants.
- Head to a pottery village where a family of master potters teach the secrets of their terracotta designs.
- Explore the UNESCO Galle Fort with a resident expert.
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Uga Ulagalla, Anuradhapura
Settled within peaceful paddy fields, this 150-year-old eco-friendly manor house in the hamlet of Thirappane offers its guests convenient access to the highlights of Sri Lanka’s historic cultural triangle.
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Ceylon Tea Trails, Hatton
A former plantation restored to become the world’s first tea bungalow resort, inside, four distinct residencies decorated with period furnishings open directly onto flower-filled gardens and feature wide verandas.
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Uga Chena Huts, Yala
Emerging out of the jungle, these thatched lakeside hideaways house just 28 guests, filling their days with lounging by the pool and venturing out in search of wildlife.
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Amanwella, Tangalle
In true Aman style, this exclusive property is a lesson in both style and tranquillity, with its expansive pool overlooking the ocean while in turn being overlooked by the panoramic restaurant.
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“Like humans, animals change their behaviour and adapt to new conditions. Therefore, managing and conserving them requires monitoring and studying them. This is particularly important in human-wildlife conflict mitigation...
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