Jetwing Vil Uyana buildings - The Island Insider

Sri Lanka’s culture is vibrant and unique. In this edition of On the Trail with Jetwing, we explore the island from its ancient past to modern times to find out what makes us truly Sri Lankan.

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On the trail with Jetwing – Food

Few facets of society can become as truly an ambassador for the identity of a country as its cuisine.

food and drink

On the trail with Jetwing – Wildlife

Sri Lanka provides multiple habitat niches for a stunning collection of fauna and flora

nature

Nuwara Eliya Beyond Tea

Harking back to Sri Lanka’s colonial past, the hill country of Sri Lanka still preserves in its quaint towns and villages, the architecture and idiosyncrasies of a European past.

Round Trip B.C.

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The Great Gathering

In drawing together elephants from across the north-central dry zone, it functions as an intermingling event for genes of different elephant groups.

eco and sustainability / nature

The Faith of Yalpanam

In the heart of Jaffna, the resplendent Nallur Kandaswamy Temple holds its sacred, annual 27-day long Nallur Festival, the island’s longest festival.

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A Procession of Colours

Experiencing the island’s most colourful procession- a fusion of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage and culture.

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Heroes in a Hard Shell

Creating a safe haven for the humble beginnings of an eternal journey

eco and sustainability / nature

CLEAN CONSCIENCE

Welcome to the 7-day luxury eco-tour of Sri Lanka that doesn’t cost the earth

SRI LANKA: EAST COAST ROAD TRIP

A 7-day guide to the beaches, temples, wildlife and surf spots on the undiscovered side of Sri Lanka

48 HOURS IN THE CULTURAL TRIANGLE

The ultimate two-day tour, taking in Sigiriya and the Dambulla Cave Temples

SLENDER IS THE NIGHT

From night walks to see slender loris to the elephant gathering at Minneriya – the wildlife wonders of Jetwing Vil Uyana

eco and sustainability / nature

NEW BALANCE

Discovering the secrets of Ayurveda on a life-enhancing tour of Sri Lanka

RISING STARS

How the Jetwing Youth Development Programme is changing young people’s horizons in Sri Lanka

eco and sustainability

THE ISLAND KITCHEN: Hoppers

Learn how to make amazing egg hoppers with our authentic Sri Lankan recipe

culture / food and drink

GALLE: To The Lighthouse

Combine cultural wonders and incredible wildlife watching in this definitive 4-day guide to Galle

48 Hours in Colombo

From secret street food spots to historic city walks, discover the best of Colombo with this two-day city guide

culture / food and drink

A Slow Train To Hill Country

The many natural and cultural highs of train travel from Colombo to Ella

culture / nature / routes and journeys

The Insider Guide To Yala

From leopard spotting to diving shipwrecks – expert tips on Yala National Park safaris and Sri Lanka’s southeast coast

nature

Tea Story

From meeting pluckers to tasting Ceylon Tea’s finest flushes – a tea lover’s trip through Sri Lanka’s Hill Country

food and drink / nature

Chasing Waterfalls

Getting wet in Wellawaya – home of Sri Lanka’s finest waterfalls and wild swimming spots

nature

In The Land Of Giants

Sea turtles, blue whales and Sri Lankan elephants on a three-day wildlife tour of the south coast

nature / routes and journeys

The Island Kitchen

Five authentic Sri Lankan ‘Rice & Curry’ recipes you have to try

culture / food and drink

Field To Fork

Experiencing the life, culture and home-cooking of traditional Sri Lankan paddy farmers

Bawa House

Calling Geoffrey Bawa’s masterpieces home on an architecture tour of Sri Lanka

culture / routes and journeys

Perfect catch

From crab curry to beach cricket – a taste of the real Negombo on Sri Lanka’s west coast

culture / food and drink / nature

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