Sri Lanka
A journey through culture and coast
The island's most compelling contrasts
This 10-night journey through Sri Lanka brings together some of the island's most compelling contrasts, from ancient kingdoms and sacred temples to misty tea country and the relaxed elegance of the southern coast. Designed as a privately guided itinerary, it combines atmospheric stays, thoughtful cultural experiences and a comfortable pace that allows each region to unfold in its own distinctive way.
- Duration
- 10 nights / 11 days
- Best time to visit
- December to April
- Route
- Colombo → Cultural Triangle → Kandy → Hill Country → Weligama
- Accommodation
- Wallawwa, Uga Ulagalla, Adigar's Manor, Tientsin Bungalow and Cape Weligama
- Included
- Private chauffeur-guide, airport fast track, cultural excursions, culinary experiences and guided activities
- Price
- Price on request
Highlights
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Ancient kingdoms and sacred sites
Discover Sri Lanka's remarkable cultural heritage, from the ancient city of Anuradhapura to the spectacular rock fortress of Sigiriya. Explore the sacred Dambulla Cave Temple, journey through historic landscapes by tuk tuk and experience the island's enduring spiritual traditions, revealing centuries of history, artistry and Buddhist culture.
Among the tea plantations
Escape into Sri Lanka's misty Hill Country, where emerald tea plantations blanket the rolling hills. Stay at Tientsin Bungalow and discover the region's tea-growing heritage through immersive experiences, a traditional Tea Planters' Tiffin Lunch and guided countryside trails. Cooler mountain air and peaceful surroundings offer a refreshing contrast to the island's bustling cities.
A coastal finale
Conclude your stay on Sri Lanka’s southern coast at Cape Weligama, where tropical gardens and sweeping Indian Ocean views set the scene for a relaxed finale. Spend leisurely days by the pool, with day trips to explore Galle’s historic fort and charming streets with a local guide, and discover the coastal beauty of Tangalle, before returning to the comfort of your clifftop retreat.
The itinerary, day by day
Arrive in Colombo
Arrive in Sri Lanka and enjoy CIP Fast Track Silk Route service at the airport before transferring to Wallawwa. Spend the rest of the day unwinding in this elegant garden retreat, easing into the journey after your international flight.
Colombo to the Cultural Triangle
Travel inland to Uga Ulagalla in the Cultural Triangle, where your stay begins with visits to Dambulla Cave Temple and Kamatha Dining. An immersive introduction to Sri Lanka's sacred sites and rich culinary traditions.
Anuradhapura and rural landscapes
Discover the ancient monastic city of Anuradhapura by tuk tuk, guided by local insight and stories of Buddhist life and architecture. Later, enjoy Ulagalla's scenic drive through reservoirs, forest and farmland, with the chance to encounter wildlife.
Sigiriya
Visit Sigiriya, Sri Lanka's dramatic Lion Rock fortress, rising above jungle and paddy fields in the heart of the island. Its ancient ruins, frescoes and far-reaching views make it one of the defining highlights of any Sri Lanka journey.
Kandy
Continue to Kandy and check in to Adigar's Manor for a heritage-rich overnight stay. Experiences today include a local food trail and a visit to the Temple of the Tooth, one of the country's most significant Buddhist sites.
Into the Hill Country
Enjoy a guided visit to the Botanical Gardens with a botanist, then continue into the Hill Country for a three-night stay at Tientsin Bungalow. A change of pace, with cooler air, tea-covered hills and one of the island's most atmospheric settings.
Tea country experiences
A day devoted to Sri Lanka's tea heritage, beginning with the Tea Experience and followed by a Tea Planters' Tiffin Lunch in the hills. A day shaped by landscape, history and the rituals of life in Ceylon's tea country.
Hill Country exploration
Spend the day exploring the surrounding trails with a guide, on foot or by bicycle. A closer look at the region's biodiversity, plantation life and the quieter beauty of Sri Lanka's highlands.
Hill Country to South Coast
Leave the central highlands behind and travel south to Cape Weligama for a two-night stay. The contrast between cool hill country and sweeping Indian Ocean views set the scene for a relaxed finale.
Galle and Tangalle
Explore Galle Fort with a local host, discovering its layered history, colonial architecture and daily life within the old walls. Later, visit the coastal beauty of Tangalle, before returning to the comfort of your clifftop retreat.
Departure
Transfer for your international departure flight home. The journey ends after 10 nights, having taken in many of Sri Lanka's most rewarding cultural, scenic and historic regions.
What defines this journey
Cultural Triangle
Ancient Sri Lanka in the Cultural Triangle, including Dambulla, Anuradhapura and Sigiriya.
Uga Ulagalla
Kamatha Dining and immersive local flavour at Uga Ulagalla.
Kandy
Kandy's cultural depth, from the Temple of the Tooth to a local food trail and botanical gardens.
The Hill Country
Tea country landscapes and heritage experiences in the Hill Country.
Weligama
A stylish southern coast finale in Weligama, with a stay at Cape Weligama and day trips to Galle and Tangalle.
Moments from the island
Make this journey your own
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