A short tour that keeps you pampered all the way through! Experience breath-taking locations, luxurious accommodations, culture and history, and an amazingly varied range of cuisines during this unforgettable holiday.
It’s all about relaxing, indulging, and making memories on your luxury getaway in Sri Lanka! This tour focuses on comfort, with a few exciting excursions carefully interspersed in-between to enhance your experience in Sri Lanka. From luxurious accommodation to spa treatments to special dinners, this opulent getaway has all the right elements to be an absolutely memorable one!
Read MoreYour accommodation will consist of handpicked hotels, designed to minimise time spent in travel. This will allow you to have the maximum time to focus on enjoying your accommodations, destinations, excursions and the amazing cuisines. This tour can also be customised to add more dates, excursions and destinations based on your preferences.
Ideal for:
Anyone who would want a luxurious travel experience whilst on a short visit. Recommended for Solo Travellers / Couples / Friends / Families with kids and teenagers / Small groups consisting of friends and family.
Highlights at glance
- Stay in luxurious rooms in exclusive luxury boutique hotels and bungalows.
- Engage in carefully planned excursions with plenty of downtime to experience your accommodations and their facilities.
- Go on a private Boat Safari to see the largest mammal on earth, the Blue Whale* or experience the Ceylon Cinnamon Trail.
- Experience luxurious baths and spa treatments.
- Go on a guided and exclusive Tea Tour to learn the history of tea and how pure Ceylon Tea is made.
- Relax on golden sandy beaches and experience the vibrant marine life of the South Coast.
- Travel in style in an exclusive vehicle with a private chauffeur.
- Explore the eclectic streets of the Galle Fort, a Unesco World Heritage site.
1st Night - Kotugoda
Ayubowan! Welcome to your luxury getaway in Sri Lanka. The first night of your private tour begins in the quaint village of Kotugoda. The Wallawwa Boutique Hotel where you will be staying is a historic manor house set in a 200-year-old tropical garden and features a jungle pool, heavenly spa and amazing cuisine. Your accommodation will be in the spacious Garden Suite, which comes with a King-sized four poster bed, armchairs, daybed window seats, ensuite bathroom with rain shower and many modern amenities. Feel free to explore the locality or head over to the coastal fishing town of Negombo to experience its attractions, vibrant nightlife and cuisine.
The pampering starts from the moment you arrive in Sri Lanka! Our staff will handle the airport formalities and all you have to do is relax in the private, deluxe airport lounge whilst sipping on some beverages and going over the holiday plans with our representative. A luxury vehicle will whisk you away to your hotel thereafter. If your flight arrives in the morning, the rest of the day is left free for you to explore your locality and your chauffeur can guide you with your choices. Later on in the day you will head to the hotel’s Z Spa to enjoy a Shiatsu massage.
2nd & 3rd Nights - Dickoya
Located about 40 minutes away from Hatton town is the beautiful region of Dickoya, home of the vast Castlereigh Reservoir. Here you will be staying at one of the five luxurious Ceylon Tea Trails bungalows, which are classic colonial era bungalows lovingly restored and upgraded to be luxury boutique accommodations. The bungalows are quite unique in terms of characteristics – Tientsin is classically colonial, Castlereagh is quite eclectic, Summerville is reminiscent of a cosy country cottage, whilst Norwood and Dunkeld are rooted more in the modern era of the 1960’s. The bungalows feature four to six luxurious suites, a professional butler who is at your service from dawn to dusk, and plenty of luxurious comforts.
After breakfast your luxury vehicle will take you to the hills of Dickoya and arrive just in time for a sumptuous lunch. The agenda for your stay here is largely left free so that you can enjoy the bungalow and your surroundings at leisure. A great holiday is always remembered by the wonderful memories you made and the less you have to worry about, the better the memories are. The all-inclusive accommodation at Tea Trails allows you to indulge in everything that the bungalow has to offer, without having to worry about any additional bills. From delicious cuisine to outdoor activities, spa treatments to luxury baths, and fantastic rooms with unparalleled service, to the breathtaking location, there’s a lot to experience and enjoy.
If you ever want to take a break from relaxing, the Tea Trail bungalows have plenty of outdoor activities for you to experience. Guided scenic walks & hikes, mountain bike rides, kayaking in the Castlereagh Reservoir, croquet and tennis are just some of the activities on offer. After lunch the next day, you will be taken on a guided tour of the Dunkeld Tea Factory. This tour is conducted by the resident Tea Planter, and looks back at the early days of tea in Sri Lanka, the lifestyles of the early colonial settlers and the manufacturing process that turns ‘two leaves and a bud’ into a delicious cup of goodness.
4th, 5th & 6th Nights - Weligama
It’s time to leave the hills and head down to the warm, golden beaches of the South Coast. Cape Weligama, where you will be staying, is a slice of paradise perched on a cliff with breathtaking panoramas of the Indian Ocean. The resort features a variety of suites and villas and is one the most luxurious resorts on the island. The culture-rich Galle Fort, a Unesco World Heritage site, is located a short distance away. Originally built by Portuguese colonists, the Fort today is a beautifully eclectic mix of cosy homes, cafes with fusion cuisines, intriguing stores, quirky hotels, and art galleries frequented by travellers, artists, writers, photographers and designers.
After breakfast your luxury vehicle will take you on a scenic drive down to the Weligama Coast. Cape Weligama is a resort that should be savoured… slowly, which is why no activities are planned for the rest of the day. The resort has numerous viewpoints which can be enjoyed with a drink or whilst having a meal, a heavenly spa, incredible cuisine, shared pools between villas, and two main pools – the cove pool and the signature crescent shaped cliff-top infinity pool that overlooks the sea. The opulent villas come with all modern amenities as well as a steam room and stone bathtub. For the adventurous souls, the resort offers scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing, lake kayaking and rice paddy bicycling excursions.
Your morning agenda is free, so you can relax and spend it as you wish at the resort or by exploring your surroundings. After lunch, you will be driven to the city of Galle in your luxury vehicle, to experience a private walking tour of the Galle Fort. On this tour, you’ll get an insight into the colonial history, legends and mysteries of the Fort. You are free to explore and experience the fort thereafter, but we do recommend that you head to the ramparts in the evening to watch the sunset whilst enjoying some street food.
If your luxury holiday in Sri Lanka falls between November to March, a private Whale Watching tour along with a bottle of champagne, would be the perfect addition to your holiday. The excursion to meet the giants of the ocean requires an early morning start and the tour can take around 5 hours to complete. However, it is an incredibly rewarding experience as there are many Blue Whales and multiple pods of Dolphins to be seen. You will return in time for lunch and you are free to explore your surroundings at your leisure thereafter.
If your holiday falls outside of the above period, or if there are adverse weather conditions forecasted or if being out at sea is not your most favourite thing to do, an alternative option would be to embark on the Cinnamon Experience. During this tour you will visit a beautiful, working cinnamon estate which produces pure Ceylon Cinnamon. Here you can experience the sequence of events, from planting and caring for the trees to harvesting and processing of the cinnamon bark. It is quite a fascinating experience and will help you to get a deep understanding of why Ceylon Cinnamon is highly valued and sought after.
We’ve reached the end of your 6-night luxury holiday to Sri Lanka and it is time to depart. Your chauffeur will meet you at the hotel lobby and take you to Colombo via the highway.
What more to add?
- Early Check-ins or late Checkouts (organised upon confirmation of your flight schedules).
- Additional nights in any of the locations.
- Domestic air travel between locations either in a helicopter or a fixed wing amphibian aircraft.
- Extensions with cultural highlights, tea experiences in the hills or wildlife experiences.
Additional nights on the South Coast (beach stay).
You may see the hotels which we have handpicked for you under each accomadation style. However, there are hundreds of other alternative properties for you to select if you wish to and you may mix and match hotels in different categories as well.
Modest
Accommodation
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1-2 persons
$ 0
3-4 persons
$ 0
5-6 persons
If you’re looking for a no-frills stay that’s easy on the wallet, and love to spend time with locals and explore the surroundings at your own pace, this is the perfect choice for you. This hotel style is wonderfully cosy, unique, mostly owner-run and provides you with a more personalised service.
Plush
Accommodation
$ 0
1-2 persons
$ 0
3-4 persons
$ 0
5-6 persons
Indulgence without breaking the bank? Well, this is the category for you. Personalised and high-quality service, attention to detail, comfort and all modern amenities are hallmarks of this category, whilst being situated in some amazing locations.
Dreamy
Accommodation
$ 4,995
1-2 persons
$ 4,646
3-4 persons
$ 4,559
5-6 persons
The absolute best in comfort and experience, these high-end properties will make your jaw drop! Unique designs, private plunge pools, personal butlers… the list goes on at these boutique properties. Luxury here is not about star ratings and amenities, it’s about being away from crowds and having authentic, personalised experiences.
Walawwa – Teardrop
Wallawwa - Teardrop promises to start or end your Sri Lankan vacation in true elegance.
Castlereagh – Tea Trails
Built in 1925, and located about 40 minutes drive from Hatton town, Castlereagh bungalow has unmatched views of the Castlereagh Reservoir.
Cape Resort Weligama
Cape Weligama is part of the Resplendent Ceylon “best of Sri Lanka” circuit, created by the family-owned Dilmah Tea Company.
Everything you need to know about the tour
We’ve taken every possible measure to ensure your safety and comfort during this tour.
The hotels, tours, add-ons, guides and chauffeurs who are part of this programme are carefully vetted, so that you enjoy the highest quality standards and enjoy your tour with peace of mind. At any given point of the tour you will always be within reach of your guide or chauffeur, either physically or via phone (e.g: when you are out exploring on your own), for any assistance.
The important stuff:
Sri Lanka is a nation where religion and culture occupy an important place in the day-to-day lives of the local people. It is important to be aware of the customs and practices that are particular to the location you are visiting, so here are a few general tips to keep in mind during your travels. Your guide / chauffeur will assist you with more detailed information.
- If you plan on visiting any temples, ancient or current, you should wear clothing that covers your body from your shoulders down to your knees. Head coverings such as caps or helmets should be removed and shoes must be taken off at the entrance. White coloured clothing is generally a good choice to go with here.
- Some religious places do not allow photography or videography without prior permission and some may not allow it at all. Refer to signage or ask your chauffeur guide about the policy or protocol. Don’t try to photograph or take videos without permission.
- If you have any tattoos associated with Buddhism, Hinduism or Islamism, it’s best that you cover them completely in public places.
- Smoking is prohibited in indoor public places, workplaces and on public transport.
Included:
- Accommodation for 06 nights (BB) except at Ceylon Tea Trails (All Inclusive). All accommodation is on a Double or Twin sharing basis.
- All activities and tours mentioned on the itinerary on a private basis.
- Spa treatment at The Walawwa.
- A special dinner at Ceylon Tea Trails.
- A private, guided walking tour of the Galle Fort.
- A private whale watching tour with champagne on board.
- Transportation via air-conditioned luxury car / SUV with an English-speaking chauffeur throughout the tour including Airport Transfers.
- Chauffeur’s accommodation, meals and fees.
- Entry Permits to all the sites, temples, museums & monuments mentioned in the itinerary.
- Costs of all experiences, community visits, hikes and village walks mentioned in the itinerary.
- Service charges at the hotels & applicable taxes by the Sri Lankan Government at the time of booking.
Not Included:
- Any International or Domestic flights.
- Any permits / customs fees for bringing cameras & equipment to Sri Lanka.
- Any Visa fee or ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) fee.
- Any lunches during transit.
- Any additional beverage or food.
- Early Check in or Late Checkout Charges at Hotels.
- Cost of optional activities / sites.
- Tips to the staff.
- Any mandatory supplement by the government.
- Any expenses of a personal nature (telephone, laundry, hotel extra bills, etc.).
- Any other expense, other than those mentioned in the inclusions list above.
- Single room supplement.
About pricing:
Although it may sound strange for a tropical country, Sri Lankan hotels operate on seasonal rates. This is simply due to a particular region having attractions or weather that’s best enjoyed during a specific time of the year and also due to the demand coinciding with the European winter season. So it’s not uncommon to have two rates that apply on different dates in the same month.
But to make things less complicated for you, Experiential Journeys does things differently by giving you the lowest season ball-park rate on the website, and follows up with the exact rate upon receiving an inquiry or booking request along with the confirmed travel dates. You will not be charged anything until the final price is agreed upon.
Experiential Journeys is an Australian based company and uses AUD as the main currency. We serve a global community of travellers predominantly from New Zealand, U.K., U.S.A., Canada & U.A.E.
Experience
Possible experience in this tour
Some of these experiences are already included in the tour you are looking at, either as a full length or time limited activity. You have the freedom to pick out the ones you want during your tour and the extent to how you want to experience it.
5 - 6 Hours
Explore Negombo
Engage in an exciting series of activities in the fishing town Negombo, famous for its golden sandy beaches and lagoon, located just a few...
Negombo
Colombo
3 - 4 Hours
Ceylon Tea Experience at a Working Tea Plantation
Experience the art of renowned Ceylon tea-making by visiting a beautiful tea garden and an award-winning factory.
Kandy
Nuwara Eliya
Ella
Knuckles
2 - 3 Hours
Galle Fort with a Storyteller
Discover world heritage Galle Fort with a one-of-a-kind host.
Galle
Tangalle & South Coast
Bentota & West Coast
5 - 6 Hours
Whale Watching Mirissa
Experience the kiss of salty air as you journey into the Indian Ocean, to one of the world’s best whale hotspots. See it all...
Galle
Tangalle & South Coast