Sri Lanka

Everyone’s perfect trip looks a little different.

We’ll design your itinerary around you (learn about our process), but to whet your appetite here’s a sample of what you can experience on a luxury Sri Lanka trip with us.

Sample Trip: World Heritage in Colorful Sri Lanka.

Day 1. Arrive in Colombo and private transfer to your accommodations, a restored colonial manor set on 3 acres of gardens (The Wallawwa).

Day 2. Private half-day tour of Colombo, including the Fort (Colombo’s most historic district, home to landmarks and beautifully-restored colonial buildings), a stop for tea overlooking the harbor, and street snacks at the bustling Pettah markets. Lovely introductory dinner at Ministry of Crab.

Day 3. Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Sigiriya. Private transfer to the UNESCO World Heritage Sigiriya Rock Fortress (also known as Lion Rock), built in the 5th century atop a huge boulder. Enjoy the pleasure gardens and stunning scenery, then (if you are feeling adventurous) climb the 1,200 steps to the top. Private transfer to your accommodations, set on the ancestral 58-acre estate of local nobility (Ulagalla).

Day 4. Full-day private tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Anuradhapura Citadel, and Minneriya National Park. This morning explore the ancient Anuradhapura Citadel by bicycle or private vehicle. In the afternoon go on a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, with wildlife including wild elephant herds.

Day 5. Private transfer to Kandy, with a stop at the 2,000-year-old Dambulla Cave Temple (also a UNESCO World Heritage site) en route. Enjoy an afternoon swim at your accommodations, overlooking nearby rice fields. This evening enjoy tea and conversation with an eminent local artisan (The Kandy House).

Day 6. Private full-day tour including the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens (accompanied by a local botany expert), Kandy town itself (including tea at the historic Queen’s Hotel, and an exploration of the street markets, brimming with spices, fruit, vegetables, and fish), and Sri Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth, said to house the sacred relic of the tooth of Buddha).

Day 7. Private transfer to the rail station, to catch your train to Hatton. Private transfer to your accommodations in the tea region. Enjoy your restored colonial-era tea planters’ bungalow, with its own garden and verandah (Castlereagh Bungalow).

Day 8. Private half-day tour of Dunkeld tea factory with a resident planter, amidst the region’s misty hills and lush valleys.

Day 9. Private transfer to Tangalle, on Sri Lanka’s beautiful southern coast, where you will spend the next couple of days relaxing at the pace of the coastal lifestyle (Buckingham Place).

Day 10. Free day to enjoy the sun, beaches, and seafood of Tangalle. Your private guide and vehicle will be available should you wish to venture out.

Day 11. Morning at leisure, and private transfer to the cultural melting pot of Galle. Settle into your accommodations, built in 1684 and set within the ramparts of Galle Fort itself. Private evening tour of Galle Fort with a local specialist whose family has resided here for generations (Amangalla).

Day 12. Private morning visit to the colorful Galle Market, where you will pick up some essential ingredients, followed by an insightful private cooking lesson (and delicious lunch). Your final afternoon at leisure.

Day 13. Private transfer to Colombo for your flight home.

Unique accommodations.

When it comes to accommodations there is no “one size fits all.”

We typically suggest small, boutique properties with tasteful style and great service, though sometimes it makes sense to stay at a larger luxury hotel (or a cozy lodge)!

For your bespoke trip, we’ll make personalized suggestions based on your unique taste and priorities.

Private trip pricing.

Pricing for our bespoke Sri Lanka trips begins at US $700-$1,000 per person per day and up, including accommodations, in-country transport, unique private tours, and more (see what our trips include).