Sri Lankan Safari Adventure

A Private 14 Day Passage through Sri Lanka's Wild Beauty & Quiet Luxury

Tour Summary

Get ready to experience the thrill of a Sri Lankan getaway! From its unforgettable wildlife encounters, rich cultural heritage to its jaw dropping landscapes, in this carefully curated journey.

This isn't a rushed, tick-the-box tour. It's a carefully curated journey designed to slow things down.

Inclusions

14 days in 4-5 star accommodation in luxury and boutique hotels (breakfast included)
Private air-conditioned transport with English speaking chauffeur-guide in luxury vehicle for duration of the trip
Airport pick up and drop off
Entrance fees and activities as specified in itinerary (optional activities not included)
Select lunch and dinners as specified
1L of bottled water per traveler, per day
Tour souvenir and gift
24/7 concierge and on-ground support

Exclusions

Lunch and dinner (unless specified in itinerary)
Tips (not mandatory)
All personal expenses
Air ticket
Travel insurance

Stays: Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yalla, Tangalle, Bentota

Tour Route Map

Itinerary

Arrival in Sri Lanka

Stay: Colombo

Welcome to Sri Lanka! Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport. You will be met by your private chauffeur who will present you with your welcome gifts and guide you to your private transfer vehicle. You'll be driven to your boutique hotel in Colombo, where you will be warmly greeted.

After settling in you can explore your hotel or simply relax and unwind. In the evening indulge in a buffet dinner at your hotel.

Activities

Arrival and Airport welcome
Transfer to Hotel and unwind
Buffet dinner at Hotel (optional)

Colombo, Curated (Not Toured)

Stay: Colombo

Today is all about discovery, this is not a checklist city tour. Your guide adapts the day to your rhythm.

Enjoy a tour of Colombo city. See Colombo's stunning Lotus tower, Red Mosque, enjoy a stroll through the Art Walk and more!

After your day of exploration come back to your hotel to relax at your leisure.

Activities

Explore Colombo
Enjoy the evening at your leisure

Kandy – The Cultural Heart of Sri Lanka

Stay: Kandy

Travel to Kandy, the cultural capital surrounded by emerald hills. Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth, stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens, and enjoy a sunset walk around Kandy Lake. In the evening enjoy a traditional Cultural Dance performance.

Activities

Arrive in Kandy
Visit the Temple of Tooth
Enjoy a cultural dance show

Nuwara Eliya – Tea Country Romance

Stay: Nuwara Eliya

Today you will journey by scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, often called Little England. Enjoy breathtaking views of rolling tea plantations, waterfalls, and misty peaks.

After your train journey continue to visit a local tea factory, where you explore a working tea factory and indulge in a tea picking tasting experience. After picking your very own tea leaves your expert guide will guide you through a tea tasting experience where you will learn about the different types of tea.

After your tea plantation experience continue on to check into your 5 star luxury resort, relax and indulge in your quiet retreat.

Activities

Scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Tea factory and plantation tour
Check into your luxury resort

The Luxury of Stillness

Stay: Nuwara Eliya

Today is about relaxation. Nothing is scheduled.

Take a walk through the tea fields. Or just simply sit and watch the clouds roll across the valleys.

If you're itching to explore your private guide can curate the perfect day plan to suit your style.

In the evening, return to your cozy retreat for a warm meal and breathtaking views over the misty tea fields.

Activities

Enjoy the day at your Leisure

Ella – Zip Lines, Valleys, and Waterfalls

Stay: Ella

Today travel south to Ella, the island's adventure hub surrounded by emerald hills. Try the exhilarating Flying Ravana Zip Line and visit the picturesque Nine Arches Bridge.

Take a guided waterfall trail to Ravana Falls or simply relax with a coffee overlooking the valley.

Activities

Visit Nine Arch Bridge
Snap a picture on the Ella Swing (Optional)
Visit scenic view points
Ravana Zipline

Ella – A Relaxed Day to Unwind

Stay: Ella

Enjoy today as you please! Relax by the pool, indulge in a spa treatment or see the sights, the choice is yours.

Activities (Optional)

Visit Lipton tea viewpoint
Hike Little Adams Peak
Explore scenery and waterfalls
Indulge in a spa treatment

Into Leopard Country

Stay: Yalla

Today you leave the city behind. The landscape shifts, by afternoon, you arrive at your lodge. Not just a hotel. A sanctuary at the edge of the wild. No safari today. You settle in. Slow down. Let the place reveal itself. Explore the hotel at your leisure.

Activities

Scenic drive to Yalla
Explore Luxury lodge at leisure

The Search Begins

Stay: Yalla

Before sunrise, you move quietly into the park. you will be taken in a private jeep for a safari adventure. Here you will have the opportunity to see native Sri Lankan bird life, the majestic Sri Lankan elephants, Deer, Sloth bears and many more as you search for the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard.

Leopard sightings are not guaranteed but that's what makes it real!

You will spend the morning with your private guide exploring the park. The afternoon at your leisure and in the evening enjoy a private luxury dinner at the lodge.

Activities

Early morning safari
Relax at your Leisure
Enjoy a private luxury dining experience

An Ocean Paradise

Stay: Galle

As you descend down towards the coast, the landscape changes, you are greeted by Sri Lanka's beautiful coastline. Arrive at your stunning beach resort and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Activities (Optional)

Snorkeling
Whale watching excursion (seasonal)
Tuk tuk tour
Cooking Demonstration

Bentota – Visit the Turtle Hatchery

Stay: Bentota

Travel north along the coast to Bentota. Along the way make a second stop in Hikkaduwa to visit the turtle sanctuary and enjoy a traditional lunch by the beach.

Finally arrive in Bentota, check into your resort and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Activities

Stop in Hikkaduwa, visit Turtle Sanctuary and enjoy traditional lunch by the beach
Arrive and check into hotel in Bentota
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure

Bentota – Relax and Unwind

Stay: Bentota

Spend today at your leisure, relax by the beach, enjoy the views and sip cocktails by the pool.

Activities (Optional)

Take a mangrove river safari along the Bentota River
Jet skiing or banana boat rides

Bentota – Enjoy Final Day at your Leisure

Stay: Colombo

After breakfast, enjoy the last moments in Bentota before transferring to Colombo for your final night. Explore One Galle face mall during the day and enjoy the city lights in the evening. Indulge in a seafood dinner at the Ministry of Crab and after enjoy drinks by the bar for your final night in Sri Lanka.

Activities