Swimming pool at Galle Face Hotel Colombo
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15-Day Sri Lanka: A Journey in Seven Chapters

15 Days of Luxury

Experience the Island Through Culture, Nature, Design & Coast

Travel through Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Tangalle, Galle and Bentota on a 15-day journey that brings together Sri Lanka’s ancient heritage, celebrated architecture, wildlife, hill-country scenery and southern coastline.

Stay at Galle Face Hotel, Hotel Sigiriya, Adigar’s Manor, 98 Acres Resort & Spa, Turtle Bay, Galle Fort Hotel and Lunuganga Estate, with carefully planned experiences ranging from Geoffrey Bawa’s Number 11 and Sigiriya Lion Rock to a wildlife safari, golf in Kandy, the scenic Kandy–Ella train journey, tea country and the historic streets of Galle Fort.

WHAT YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

  • 14 nights across seven carefully selected hotels, resorts and heritage properties.
  • Daily breakfast, with half board at Lunuganga Estate.
  • Airport arrival and departure fast-track assistance.
  • Transfers throughout the itinerary as detailed in the programme.
  • The scenic Kandy–Ella train journey, subject to ticket availability.
  • Visits to Sigiriya Lion Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple.
  • Wildlife safari at Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu, depending on local conditions.
  • 9 holes of golf at Victoria Golf & Country Resort.
  • Geoffrey Bawa experiences at Number 11 and Lunuganga Estate.
  • Visits to Nine Arch Bridge, Halpé Tea and Galle Fort.
  • Entrance fees for the included sightseeing and experiences.
  • Farewell dinner at Lunuganga Estate.

Day by Day

Itinerary Outline

Day 1: Arrival in Sri Lanka • Face Hotel • Colombo

Enjoy VIP fast-track arrival assistance at Bandaranaike International Airport, followed by a warm meet-and-greet with your chauffeur-guide. Transfer privately to Colombo and settle into Galle Face Hotel located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, offers luxurious accommodations with a blend of historical charm and modern elegance.

Our clients receiving personal assistance from a Luxurious Lanka representative at the Silk Route lounge.
Galle Face Hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean
Swimming pool at Galle Face Hotel Colombo
Historic cannons overlooking the ocean at Galle Face Green in Colombo.
Galle Face Hotel garden in Colombo Sri Lanka
Galle Face Green at dusk with Colombo’s illuminated skyline.
Oceanfront lawn at Galle Face Hotel Colombo

Day 2: Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo • Ministry of Crab

The Colombo Safari is a fun-filled experience through the streets of the real and rustic Sri Lanka. The safari aims to showcase the bustling city and to capture the smiles of the locals all while cruising in a retrofitted Tuk Tuk. Visitors can also expect to experience true local foods all within a 3.5-4 hour safari.

Tuk tuk safari through the streets of Colombo Sri Lanka
Tuk tuk safari along the Sri Lankan coast
Diner enjoying a signature Sri Lankan crab dish at Ministry of Crab.
Traditional blue tuk tuk in Colombo Sri Lanka
Tuk tuk safari drivers with colourful tuk tuks in Sri Lanka
Chefs and co-owners of Ministry of Crab restaurant in Colombo.
Restaurant staff member holding a large Sri Lankan crab at Ministry of Crab.

Day 3: Number 11 Geoffrey Bawa • The Gallery Café

Visit the Geoffrey Bawa residence which is considered a special architectural marvel which also houses art and artefacts from the collection of the late architect Geoffrey Bawa. Visitors to the residence can enjoy guided tours that last approximately 45 minutes. Followed by drop-off at The Gallery Café for lunch at 12:00 noon. at The Gallery Café is a restaurant and art gallery located in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. It is housed in the former office of the late Geoffrey Bawa, a world-renowned Sri Lankan architect. The restaurant offers a variety of cuisines, from local Sri Lankan dishes to international and European fare

Interior lounge at Number 11 Geoffrey Bawa Colombo
Living room at Number 11 Geoffrey Bawa Sri Lanka
Interior courtyard at Number 11 Geoffrey Bawa Colombo
Courtyard dining at The Gallery Café Colombo
Restaurant interior at The Gallery Café Colombo
Traditional Sri Lankan meal at The Gallery Café
Contemporary dining area at The Gallery Café Colombo

Day 4: Sigiriya • Dambulla Cave Temple • Hotel Sigiriya

Hotel Sigiriya is a serene eco-hotel in Sigiriya, a city in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is located just a few steps from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lion’s Rock. The hotel offers elegantly crafted rooms with cosy comforts and soothing colours, equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TVs, mini-fridges, tea/coffee-making facilities and private bathrooms.

Swimming pool with Sigiriya Rock view at Hotel Sigiriya
Comfortable guest room at Hotel Sigiriya Sri Lanka
Ancient Buddha statues, stupa and ceiling paintings inside Dambulla Cave Temple.
Open-air bar at Hotel Sigiriya
Visitors exploring the Dambulla Cave Temple beneath a massive rock in Sri Lanka.
Restaurant interior at Hotel Sigiriya
Evening dining at Hotel Sigiriya Sri Lanka

Day 5: Sigiriya Lion Rock • Minneriya OR Kaudulla OR Hurulu Safari

Sigiriya Lion Rock is a spectacular ancient rock fortress rising around 200 metres above the surrounding plains in Sri Lanka’s Matale District

Minneriya, Kaudulla, and Hurulu are all national parks located in Sri Lanka and are known for their diverse wildlife and safari experiences. Each park has its own unique features and attractions. The choice between Minneriya, Kaudulla, and Hurulu, as well as the timing of the safari (morning or afternoon), depends on your personal preferences and priorities. Here is some information to help you make a decision:

Aerial view of Sigiriya Rock Fortress surrounded by forest in Sri Lanka.
Tourist posing in front of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka.
Family enjoying a jeep safari among wild elephants at Hurulu Eco Park, Sri Lanka.
Tourists enjoying a jeep safari through wetlands in Minneriya National Park.
Herd of wild elephants grazing in the lush forest of Hurulu Eco Park.

Day 6: Kandy • Hotel • Adigar's Manor • Oak Ray Woodcarving • Luckgrove Spice Garden •Helga's Folly

Adigar’s Manor provides access to local attractions such as Degaldoruwa Temple, the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Bahirawakanda and Kandy’s cultural landmarks.

Illuminated colonial-style exterior of Adigar’s Manor in Kandy, surrounded by lush gardens.
Illuminated colonial-style exterior of Adigar’s Manor in Kandy, surrounded by lush gardens.
Artistic exterior of Helga’s Folly Kandy
Elegant lounge interior at Adigar’s Manor in Kandy with classic white furnishings and heritage details.
Eclectic lounge interior at Helga’s Folly Kandy

Day 7: Play 09 holes of golf at Victoria Golf & Country Resort

Enjoy a memorable round of golf in the scenic hills of Kandy with a 9-hole experience at the prestigious Victoria Golf & Country Resort. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Victoria Reservoir, this award-winning course offers a perfect blend of challenge and relaxation for golfers of all skill levels.

9-hole golf course experience in Kandy Sri Lanka
Scenic 9-hole golf course in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Scenic 9-hole golf course in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Scenic 9-hole golf course in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Scenic 9-hole golf course in Kandy, Sri Lanka

Day 8: Ella • Kandy–Ella Scenic Train Journey • Hotel • 98 Acres Resort & Spa

98 Acres Resort & Spa is a boutique retreat nestled in the scenic tea hills of Ella, Sri Lanka. The resort offers elegantly designed suites equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, minibars, TVs, and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy facilities such as swimming pools, Wi-Fi, and multiple dining options. Off-site activities available include cooking classes, themed dinner nights, and walking tours.

Scenic train journey through tea
Luxury villa at 98 Acres Resort & Spa with a private infinity pool overlooking Ella’s mountains.
Guest relaxing in the infinity pool at 98 Acres Resort & Spa overlooking Ella’s mountain landscape.
Elegant bedroom at 98 Acres Resort & Spa with a private balcony overlooking Ella’s mountain scenery.
Guest relaxing in the infinity pool at 98 Acres Resort & Spa overlooking Ella’s mountain landscape.
infinity pool at 98 Acres Resort & Spa overlooking Ella’s mountain landscape.

Day 9: Nine Arch Bridge • Halpé Tea

Visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge and enjoy the Halpe Tea Factory Visit

Traveller walking along railway tracks surrounded by greenery in Ella, Sri Lanka.
Blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka.
Tourists picking and smelling fresh tea leaves in a Sri Lankan tea plantation.
Aerial view of a blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka.
Visitors learning about fresh tea leaf processing inside a Sri Lankan tea factory.
Visitors tasting different varieties of Ceylon tea in Sri Lanka’s hill country.
Tourist holding a basket of freshly picked tea leaves in Sri Lanka’s hill country.

Day 10: Tangalle • Hotel • Turtle Bay

The Turtle Bay Hotel in Kalamatiya is a boutique hotel that also assists in the local sea turtle conservation projects down south. The hotel offers luxury guestrooms that are elegantly adorned and showcase beautiful views of the Indian Ocean while alfresco dining can be enjoyed on the beach. The resident chef is well experienced and can whip up meals that caters to various tastes. An Ayurveda treatment centre and a swimming pool are available for relaxation.

Turtle Bay Hotel surrounded by tropical gardens in Sri Lanka
Turtle Bay Hotel surrounded by tropical gardens with a pool in Sri Lanka
Comfortable guest room at Turtle Bay Hotel Sri Lanka
Turtle Bay Hotel surrounded by tropical gardens in Sri Lanka
Turtle Bay Hotel surrounded by tropical gardens in Sri Lanka
Turtle Bay Hotel surrounded by tropical gardens in Sri Lanka

Day 11: Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary

Visitors can take a boat ride along the lagoon to observe the birds in their natural habitat. Some of the common species that can be spotted here include pelicans, storks, herons, egrets, spoonbills, kingfishers, and many more. The sanctuary is also home to several species of monkeys, as well as reptiles like monitor lizards and crocodiles.

The best time to visit Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary is during the winter months from November to March, as this is when the migratory birds arrive. Visitors should also be aware that the sanctuary is closed on full moon days and during the breeding season from May to July.

Bird watching at Kalamatiya wetlands in Sri Lanka
Bird watching at Kalamatiya wetlands in Sri Lanka
Bird watching at Kalamatiya wetlands in Sri Lanka
Bird watching at Kalamatiya wetlands in Sri Lanka
Bird watching at Kalamatiya wetlands in Sri Lanka

Day 12: Enjoy Your Beach Stay

Aerial view of Tangalle Beach in Sri Lanka
Traveller walking along a wide golden beach beside turquoise waters in Tangalle.
Turtle Bay Hotel surrounded by tropical gardens with a pool in Sri Lanka
Turtle Bay Hotel surrounded by tropical gardens in Sri Lanka

Day 13: Galle • Galle Fort Hotel • Galle Fort

Located in Galle, the Galle Fort Hotel boasts luxurious surroundings and accommodations. All rooms are comfortably designed and feature free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, hairdryers, mosquito nets, and ceiling fans. Guests can visit the on-site restaurant and enjoy delicious meals. For a true Sri Lanka experience, the hotel management organizes personalized excursions and tours of the town's most beautiful and iconic destinations.

Tourist walking beside the historic lighthouse at Galle Fort, Sri Lanka.
Courtyard swimming pool at Galle Fort Hotel
Colonial veranda lounge at Galle Fort Hotel
Heritage courtyard at Galle Fort Hotel Sri Lanka
Courtyard swimming pool at Galle Fort Hotel
Colonial veranda lounge at Galle Fort Hotel
Galle Fort Lighthouse overlooking the Indian Ocean at sunset in Sri Lanka.
Historic clock tower and ramparts at Galle Fort, Sri Lanka.

Day 14: Bentota • Hotel • Lunuganga Estate • Tsunami Train Memorial at Peraliya • Lunuganga Estate Garden Tour

No place reveals the soul of Geoffrey Bawa, the acclaimed Sri Lankan architect, better than his country home, Lunuganga. When Bawa purchased the site in 1948, it was nothing more than a derelict rubber estate sitting on a promontory in the Dedduwa Lake, 2km inland from the Bentota coast. But over the next fifty years, he painstakingly transformed it into one of the most seductive, passionate pleasure gardens of the twentieth century.

nfinity pool overlooking lush tropical landscapes at Lunuganga Estate Hotel.
Elegant four-poster bedroom at Lunuganga Estate Hotel with heritage-style interiors.
Heritage-style interior at Lunuganga Estate Hotel with checkerboard flooring and antique furnishings.
Tsunami Train Memorial at Peraliya Sri Lanka
Aerial view of Lunuganga garden with ponds, pathways and a central pavilion.
Tranquil lake and tropical gardens at Lunuganga Estate, Bentota.
Large spreading tree overlooking Dedduwa Lake at Lunuganga Estate.

Day 15: Colombo Highlights and Departure

Spend your final morning exploring the colourful streets and markets of Pettah, depending on your flight time. Afterwards, return to Maniumpathy Hotel for check-out and transfer privately to Bandaranaike International Airport, where VIP fast-track departure assistance will be provided before your onward flight.

Silk Route departure lounge with comfortable seating at Bandaranaike International Airport.
irport staff assisting travellers at the departure terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport.
SriLankan Airlines aircraft taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport.

Tour Details

  • 15 Days
  • Starting from $3,500 Per person
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