25-Day Signature Sri Lanka Journey – Featuring 3 Relais & Châteaux Stays

Meet your private chauffeur-guide at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Jetwing Blue, Negombo. Settle in and enjoy a relaxed first evening by the coast after your journey.

Experience the colour and energy of Negombo Fish Market, then explore the town’s historic Dutch-influenced waterways and coastal surroundings. Return to your hotel with the rest of the day to relax

Travel north with your private chauffeur-guide to Anuradhapura and check in to Uga Ulagalla. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of your retreat before discovering Sri Lanka’s ancient heartland the following day.

Explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura, with its ancient stupas, monasteries and centuries of Buddhist heritage. Continue to Mihintale, one of Sri Lanka’s most important pilgrimage sites

Journey towards Sigiriya, stopping to explore the atmospheric forest monastery of Ritigala along the way. Continue to Water Garden Sigiriya and settle in for three nights in the Cultural Triangle.

Discover the ancient royal city of Polonnaruwa before heading out on a private jeep safari. Depending on current wildlife movements, your safari will be in Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Eco Park.

Climb the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress and explore one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Later, experience rural Sri Lankan life around Hiriwadunna village, surrounded by paddy fields and countryside.

Travel south towards Kandy, visiting the remarkable Dambulla Cave Temple and passing through Matale along the way. Arrive in the hill capital and check in to Adigar’s Manor.

Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya and the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in the heart of Kandy. Complete the day with a traditional Kandyan cultural performance.

Board a scenic train from Kandy to Hatton, where your private chauffeur-guide will meet you for the onward transfer. Check in to Ceylon Tea Trails, the first of three Relais & Châteaux stays on your journey.

Discover Sri Lanka’s celebrated tea heritage with a guided tea estate and factory experience. Learn how tea is grown and produced before enjoying a tasting in the beautiful Central Highlands.

Enjoy a slower day surrounded by rolling tea estates, mountains and the tranquil landscapes of Sri Lanka’s hill country. Take time to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of Ceylon Tea Trails at your own pace.

Leave Dickoya and continue through Sri Lanka’s spectacular highlands towards Ella. Check in to 98 Acres Resort & Spa, surrounded by tea-covered hills and mountain scenery.

Discover three of Ella’s best-known highlights: Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge and Ravana Falls. Enjoy an active but unhurried day surrounded by some of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful hill-country scenery.

Travel south, visiting the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home en route before continuing towards Yala. Check in to Wild Coast Tented Lodge, your second Relais & Châteaux stay, with a Yala safari planned as detailed in your itinerary.

Head into Yala National Park by private 4x4 jeep in search of elephants, leopards, sloth bears, birdlife and other wildlife. Return to Wild Coast Tented Lodge to relax after your safari experience.

Enjoy a relaxed day at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, surrounded by the wilderness and coastline of Yala. Take time to enjoy the lodge and the experiences available as part of your stay.

Leave Yala and travel along the south coast to Cape Weligama, your third Relais & Châteaux stay. Settle into this clifftop retreat and enjoy your first afternoon overlooking the Indian Ocean.

A full day to slow down and enjoy the south coast from Cape Weligama. Relax by the ocean, enjoy the resort surroundings and make the day entirely your own.

Enjoy another unhurried day on Sri Lanka’s southern coast with no scheduled touring. Spend your time relaxing at Cape Weligama before continuing your journey the following morning.

Travel along the coast to Lunuganga Estate, the former country home of renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Explore the estate and its celebrated gardens before spending the night in this distinctive setting.

Visit Brief Garden, created by Bevis Bawa, and wander through its tropical pathways, garden rooms, sculptures and artwork. Return to Lunuganga and enjoy the remainder of your day in Bentota.

Continue to Colombo and explore the capital’s blend of colonial architecture, temples, waterfront landmarks and modern city life. Check in to Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo, with an optional dinner at Ministry of Crab.

Enjoy your final full day in Sri Lanka at your own pace, with time to relax, shop or discover more of Colombo. Your private chauffeur-guide and vehicle remain available as arranged within your itinerary.

Your private chauffeur-guide will transfer you from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure. Fast-track airport assistance provides a smooth conclusion to your 25-day Sri Lankan journey.