Luxury Sri Lanka Escape
(09N/10D)
This 13-day action-packed holiday offers an exciting mix of Sri Lanka’s beauty, wildlife, and culture. The holiday starts in Negombo, where travelers unwind upon arrival by flight before moving on to cultural giants like Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. Travelers climb the mighty Sigiriya Rock Fortress, explore ancient kingdoms, and embark on a village tour inclusive of an ox-cart ride. The tour also includes immersion in the form of an optional Ayurveda massage and jeep safaris to Minneriya and Yala National Parks, where it is a thrill to spot rare leopards. The scenic train journey from Kandy to Ella presents one with beautiful vistas of tea estates, while adventure and relaxation are interspersed with hikes and sightseeing of heritage sites. The tour is concluded with beach resort stays along the coast, the colonial charm of Galle Fort, and a city tour at Colombo. The experience promises an extensive exploration of Sri Lanka’s
This exclusive 10-day luxury vacation combines Sri Lanka’s most enticing cultural and natural top attractions with luxurious living accommodations and personalized service. Visitors arrive VIP before lounging seafront in a 5-star Negombo resort. The tour then moves on to the Cultural Triangle’s core for guided tours of the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress and elephant safari at Minneriya National Park, interspersed by actual village experience and spa treatments. At Kandy, the tourist wanders on sacred grounds and indulges in high tea with breathtaking views. The private car or luxury train journey amidst tea gardens to Nuwara Eliya includes sophisticated tastings of tea and estate walks. The tour continues through the beautiful hill country to Ella and then onto the rugged terrain of Yala National Park, where private jeep safaris and cocktails at sunset add to the experience. The getaway is capped off with beach pampering at Cape Weligama or Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, with visitors having the option to unwind in luxury before a private city tour and shopping trip in Colombo prior to departure. The tour is perfect for travelers who want immersed Sri Lankan culture, nature, and wildlife combined with flawless comfort.
This exclusive 10-day luxury vacation combines Sri Lanka’s most enticing cultural and natural top attractions with
luxurious living accommodations and personalized service. Visitors arrive VIP before lounging seafront in a 5-star
Negombo resort. The tour then moves on to the Cultural Triangle’s core for guided tours of the famous Sigiriya Rock
Fortress and elephant safari at Minneriya National Park, interspersed by actual village experience and spa treatments. At
Kandy, the tourist wanders on sacred grounds and indulges in high tea with breathtaking views. The private car or luxury
train journey amidst tea gardens to Nuwara Eliya includes sophisticated tastings of tea and estate walks. The tour
continues through the beautiful hill country to Ella and then onto the rugged terrain of Yala National Park, where private
jeep safaris and cocktails at sunset add to the experience. The getaway is capped off with beach pampering at Cape
Weligama or Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, with visitors having the option to unwind in luxury before a private city
tour and shopping trip in Colombo prior to departure. The tour is perfect for travelers who want immersed Sri Lankan
culture, nature, and wildlife combined with flawless comfort.
Day 2:Negombo – Sigiriya
Private transfer to the Cultural Triangle and a guided visit of the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Conclude the day with sunset views amidst the jungle surroundings or spa treatment.
Day 4:Sigiriya – Dambulla – Kandy
Enjoy a scenic drive to Kandy with a visit to the Dambulla Cave Temple and a spice garden featuring an Ayurvedic lunch. End the day with a vibrant cultural dance performance.
Day 6: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Travel in luxury by train or private car through tea plantations to Nuwara Eliya, including tea tasting at a colonial estate. Stroll peacefully around Gregory Lake to enjoy the cool climate.
Day 8: Ella – Yala National Park
Transfer to Yala National Park for a private jeep safari accompanied by a naturalist. Enjoy sundowners in the wild, soaking in the spectacular wilderness ambiance.
Head to Galle to explore the Galle Fort before transferring to Bentota or Hikkaduwa for overnight stay. Walk through historic streets and enjoy vibrant seaside towns.
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to Colombo for a city tour if time permits, followed by airport drop-off and departure. Capture last moments of the city before your onward journey.
Day 1: Colombo Airport –
Negombo
Arrival in Colombo with a VIP welcome, followed by transfer to a 5-star resort in Negombo for relaxation by the beach. Unwind with luxury amenities and enjoy the tranquil coastal setting.
Day 3: Sigiriya – Minneriya – Habarana (optional) – Sigiriya
Experience a morning elephant safari in Minneriya National Park, followed by an authentic village lunch with a bullock cart ride. Optional spa treatments offer a relaxing way to end the day.
Day 5: Kandy
Private guided tour of the Temple of the Tooth and an optional visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens with a botanist. Afternoon high tea overlooking the surrounding hills completes the refined experience.
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya – Ella
Start the day with a morning walk led by a resident naturalist or participate in estate activities. Then drive to Ella and relax in a hilltop suite with stunning views.
Day 9: Yala National Park
Spend a leisure morning or take an optional morning safari before driving to the southern coast. The day ends with sunset cocktails on the beach.
Day 1: Colombo Airport – Negombo
Arrival in Colombo with a VIP welcome, followed by transfer to a 5-star resort in Negombo for relaxation by the beach.
Unwind with luxury amenities and enjoy the tranquil coastal setting.
Day 2: Negombo – Sigiriya
Private transfer to the Cultural Triangle and a guided visit of the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Conclude the day with
sunset views amidst the jungle surroundings or spa treatment.
Day 3: Sigiriya – Minneriya – Habarana (optional) – Sigiriya
Experience a morning elephant safari in Minneriya National Park, followed by an authentic village lunch with a bullock
cart ride. Optional spa treatments offer a relaxing way to end the day.
Day 4: Sigiriya – Dambulla – Kandy
Enjoy a scenic drive to Kandy with a visit to the Dambulla Cave Temple and a spice garden featuring an Ayurvedic lunch.
End the day with a vibrant cultural dance performance.
Day 5: Kandy
Private guided tour of the Temple of the Tooth and an optional visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens with a botanist.
Afternoon high tea overlooking the surrounding hills completes the refined experience.
Day 6: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Travel in luxury by train or private car through tea plantations to Nuwara Eliya, including tea tasting at a colonial estate.
Stroll peacefully around Gregory Lake to enjoy the cool climate.
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya – Ella
Start the day with a morning walk led by a resident naturalist or participate in estate activities. Then drive to Ella and
relax in a hilltop suite with stunning views.
Day 8: Ella – Yala National Park
Transfer to Yala National Park for a private jeep safari accompanied by a naturalist. Enjoy sundowners in the wild,
soaking in the spectacular wilderness ambiance.
Day 9: Yala National Park
Spend a leisure morning or take an optional morning safari before driving to the southern coast. The day ends with
sunset cocktails on the beach.
Day 10: Yala – Colombo – Departure
Enjoy a leisurely morning followed by transfer to Colombo. If time permits, indulge in a private city tour or shopping stop
before departing from the airport.
Itinerary Highlights:
- VIP airport welcome and luxury beach resort accommodations
- Private guided tours of Sigiriya, Minneriya safari, and cultural sites
- Authentic village lunch with ox-cart ride and optional spa indulgence
- Scenic luxury train or private car through picturesque tea plantations
- High tea experience overlooking Kandy’s hills
- Private jeep safari with naturalist guide in Yala National Park
- Luxurious accommodations at Water Garden Sigiriya, Ceylon Tea Trails, 98 Acres Resort, Wild Coast Tented Lodge, and Cape Weligama/Anantara Peace Haven
- Sunset drinks in unique natural settings
- Personalized Colombo city tour and shopping opportunities
Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected hotels
- Meals on HB Basis (Breakfast & Dinner)
- Air conditioned vehicle throughout
- Professional English-speaking chauffeur-guide
- Entrance fees
- Government Taxes
