Discover gentle adventure trips with Ayu in the Wild, especially curated for those adventure seekers over 60 age group. From gentle guided inspiring walks in the central highland foothills, exploring UNESCO Heritage sites on multi-day lodge-based walks, to soft safaris, every trip is designed at an easy pace, with immersive experiences which are guided privately by our own expert Naturalist. Blend these with wellness retreats, hands-on rural foodie moments hosted by locals, shopping at chic boutiques and dining at posh bars, cafes and restaurants, our itineraries are perfect for those discerning travelers who appreciate luxury blended with culture, nature and slow adventure.
Itinerary highlights
Short to long treks through lush Ceylon tea fields in the central hills in the company of a wonderfully engaging Ayu in the Wild Naturalist. Meet the tea estate community, visit their humble homes and have picnics along the way.
Enjoy an epic train journey through beautiful and scenic mountain landscapes of the central hills
Guided visit to a tea factory for a quintessential tea experience in Sri Lanka.
Privately guided safari in the company of Ayu in the Wild’s expert Naturalist inside National Parks across the island to spot Leopard, Elephant, other wildlife including birdwatching.
Walk around Colombo, gaining unique insights into the city’s culture, history, and social contrasts in the company of a lifelong resident and well-known author/poet.
Visit the Colombo National Museum in the company of an expert on Museology and Museum Anthropology.
Exciting dining experiences in best bars, cafes and restaurants offering unique ambience and wonderful Sri Lankan and fusion cuisine.
Explore some lovely art and craft shops and gems and jewelry stores in Colombo or in Galle.
Privately guided sunset tour of the first Royal Kingdom of Anuradhapura to explore 2400-year-old archaeological ruins of the sacred city, a World Heritage Site.
Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple with an experienced guide for some lovely insights into the caves, the art, and Buddha's meditating poses. It is the largest cave temple complex dating back to the 1st century BC and has been monastic dwellings for 22 centuries continuously.
Conversations in the Wild with the kids of the Classroom in the Wild, the spoken English positive impact initiative of Ayu in the Wild since 2012, for exchange of insights into rural lifestyles, and to learn the challenges of schooling in rural Sri Lanka.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth relic in Kandy, dating back to the early 13th century, where the sacred tooth of the Buddha is enshrined and is one of the most sacred sites on the island.
Tour Galle, World Heritage Site, navigating through the fort’s charming alleyways with insights on the fascinating blend of local design traditions and European colonial influence in architecture, living heritage of the Fort and highlights of its labyrinth of cobblestoned streets.
Kamatha lunch, a unique and traditional dining experience hosted by rural village folk in a paddy field.