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Faculty-led travel courses · Asia

Sri Lanka Faculty-Led Travel Course

This program visits Sri Lanka's nature preserves, the elephant orphanage, a scenic train ride through the central mountains and sea turtle conservation projects. Students see the island's wildlife and heritage up close.

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Good to know

Language
Sinhala and Tamil; English is widely used in tourism
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee
Best season
December–March for the west and south coasts; varies by region
Typical length
10–14 days (customizable)
Sri Lanka faculty-led travel course

Highlights

What students will see and do

  1. Pinnawala Elephant OrphanageA sanctuary in the central hills that cares for orphaned and injured elephants.
  2. KandyA hill city that is home to the Temple of the Tooth, an important Buddhist site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  3. Hill country railwayA train line from Kandy toward Ella climbs through tea plantations and mountain scenery.
  4. SigiriyaA fifth-century rock fortress rising about 200 meters above the plain, listed by UNESCO.
  5. Yala National ParkA national park in the southeast known for leopards, elephants and birdlife.
  6. Sea turtle conservationHatcheries along the southern coast protect nesting sea turtles and educate visitors about marine life.

Faculty-led travel courses

Courses that fit Sri Lanka

Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.

Geography & Environmental StudiesA course could study wildlife conservation, coastal ecosystems and human-elephant coexistence. Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkStudents could explore Buddhist traditions and the social effects of tourism and post-conflict recovery. Education & Teacher PreparationA course could examine environmental education in conservation centers and schools.

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Where you will go

Academic and professional visits

  • A local university faculty of science
  • A wildlife or turtle conservation project
  • A tea plantation community
  • A Buddhist temple cultural center

Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.

Itinerary

Sample itinerary

A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.

Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.

  1. Day 1

    Arrival and Transfer to Anuradhapura

    Arrive at Colombo airport and travel north to the first ancient capital.

    • Airport pickup
    • Drive to Anuradhapura
    • Hotel check-in
  2. Day 2

    Anuradhapura

    Explore a UNESCO World Heritage city that was the center of Sinhalese civilization for over a thousand years.

    • Abhayagiri, Jetavanaramaya and Ruwanwelisaya stupas
    • Isurumuniya Vihara and the Samadhi Buddha statue
    • Sri Maha Bodhi, the sacred Bo tree grown from the Buddha's tree
  3. Day 3

    Anuradhapura to Habarana

    Move to the center of the island's ancient cities.

    • Drive to Habarana
    • Hotel check-in
    • Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
  4. Day 4

    Sigiriya

    Climb the rock fortress built by King Kashyapa in the 5th century.

    • Sigiriya Rock fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Water gardens and Lion's Paw
    • Frescoes and Mirror Wall
    • Return to Habarana
  5. Day 5

    Habarana to Kandy

    Stop at a spice garden and reach the hill capital.

    • Spice garden in Matale
    • Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Kandy Lake
    • Kandyan cultural show
  6. Day 6

    Pinnawala and Peradeniya

    Visit an elephant orphanage and one of Asia's best botanical gardens.

    • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    • Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
    • Return to Kandy
  7. Day 7

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Ride the hill-country railway through tea estates to the highlands.

    • Morning at leisure
    • Train from Peradeniya to Nanu Oya
    • Transfer to Nuwara Eliya
  8. Day 8

    Nuwara Eliya

    Explore a hill station that keeps much of its British colonial character.

    • Nuwara Eliya town and market
    • Gregory Lake
    • Tea estate and factory visit
    • Golf course and the Hill Club
  9. Day 9

    Nuwara Eliya to Kitulgala

    Drive down from the hills to a river known for whitewater rafting.

    • Drive to Kitulgala
    • Kelani River whitewater rafting
    • Kelani Valley Forest Reserve
  10. Day 10

    Kitulgala to Negombo

    Head for the coast and a beach day.

    • Drive to Negombo
    • Hotel check-in
    • Free time on the beach
    • Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
  11. Day 11

    Departure Home

    Final transfer to the airport and flight home, with course notes and credits ready to complete.

    • Breakfast and hotel check-out
    • Transfer to Colombo airport for the flight home

What is included

ARAMFO arranges everything

You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.

3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport

  • Airfare from your preferred airport
  • Hotels or student housing
  • Meals as set out in the itinerary
  • Transportation in the host country
  • Tour guides and entrance fees
  • University, company and professional visits
  • A native guide with the group for the whole trip
  • Customized dates and itinerary

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