Sri Lanka: Ancient Capitals & Wild Kingdoms

Issue: October 2026

Elephants wading in a river with palm trees in the background — *Elephants in Minnieyra National Park in Sri Lanka. Photo courtesy of Globus.*

Combine wildlife viewing with heritage and culture on a 12-day adventure in Sri Lanka with Globus (globusjourneys.com/tour/sri-lanka-ancient-capitals-wild-kingdoms/ol/?season=2027). See herds of elephants, leopards, and birds on game drives , visit temples and archaeological sites, and take a scenic rail ride through tea country. October and November 2027 departures begin at $3,449.

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