Luxury 11 Nights / 12 Days

12-Day Luxury Sri Lanka Escape

5-Star Boutique Villas & Private Chauffeur SUV

Sigiriya Kandy Nuwara Eliya Ella Yala South Coast Galle → Colombo
See Day-by-Day
Duration 12 days / 11 nights
Destinations 7 stops
Transport Private chauffeur
From $1,350 / person 2 sharing · excl. flights

About This Tour

An unhurried, top-tier circuit of the island staying in Sri Lanka's best boutique properties — a jungle eco-lodge beneath Sigiriya, a colonial tea bungalow in the highlands, luxury tented camp at Yala, and a private beach resort to finish. Travel is by chauffeur-driven 4WD SUV throughout, with two nights minimum in every location.

Best time to travel December – March
Pace Relaxed — never more than 3 hours driving in a day

Tour Highlights

Luxury Eco-Lodge in Sigiriya
High Tea at Grand Hotel
Luxury Glamping in Yala
Private Beach Resort

Your Day-by-Day Journey

  1. Day 1

    VIP Arrival & Transfer to the Cultural Triangle

    Sigiriya
    • VIP meet-and-greet at Bandaranaike International, fast-tracked through arrivals.
    • Transfer by private 4WD SUV to your eco-lodge beneath Sigiriya Rock.
    • Evening at leisure — sunset drinks overlooking the jungle canopy.
    Overnight: Jungle eco-lodge Meals: Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Sigiriya Lion Rock at Sunrise

    Sigiriya
    • Pre-dawn departure to climb Sigiriya ahead of the crowds and the heat.
    • Private guided tour of the frescoes, mirror wall and summit palace ruins.
    • Afternoon at the lodge — pool, spa, or an optional village bullock-cart ride.
    Overnight: Jungle eco-lodge Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3

    Dambulla Caves & Minneriya Safari

    Sigiriya
    • Morning at the UNESCO Dambulla Cave Temple and its 150 Buddha statues.
    • Late-afternoon private jeep safari in Minneriya National Park.
    • Best chance of seeing 'The Gathering' — large wild elephant herds — July to September.
    Overnight: Jungle eco-lodge Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4

    Polonnaruwa Ancient City & Drive to Kandy

    Kandy
    • Cycle or drive through the ruins of the 12th-century royal capital with a site guide.
    • Scenic afternoon drive south to Kandy via a working spice garden.
    • Check in to a boutique hotel above the lake.
    Overnight: Hillside boutique hotel Meals: Breakfast
  5. Day 5

    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    Kandy
    • Private tour of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic timed for the evening puja.
    • Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens and the giant Javan fig.
    • Optional Kandyan cultural dance and fire-walking performance.
    Overnight: Hillside boutique hotel Meals: Breakfast
  6. Day 6

    Into the Tea Highlands

    Nuwara Eliya
    • Climb into the hill country past Ramboda Falls and terraced tea slopes.
    • Private tour and tasting at a working Ceylon tea factory.
    • Afternoon high tea at the Grand Hotel, then check in to your tea-estate bungalow.
    Overnight: Colonial tea bungalow Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7

    Horton Plains & World's End

    Nuwara Eliya
    • Early start for Horton Plains — the escarpment is clear only before mid-morning.
    • Circular walk to World's End and Baker's Falls with a naturalist.
    • Afternoon free for Lake Gregory, the racecourse, or the bungalow fireside.
    Overnight: Colonial tea bungalow Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8

    The Scenic Rail Journey to Ella

    Ella
    • Board the Nanu Oya–Ella train in reserved first-class observation seats.
    • Three hours through tea plantations, tunnels and cloud forest.
    • Your driver meets you at Ella station; evening at a villa overlooking the gap.
    Overnight: Hillside villa Meals: Breakfast
  9. Day 9

    Ella to Yala Luxury Tented Camp

    Yala
    • Morning at Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak before the descent.
    • Drive down to the dry southern plains and check in to your tented camp.
    • Evening game drive in Yala Block 1 with a private naturalist.
    Overnight: Luxury tented camp Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  10. Day 10

    Full-Day Yala Safari

    Yala
    • Dawn game drive — the highest leopard density in the world.
    • Return to camp through the heat of the day for lunch and a siesta.
    • Second game drive at dusk, followed by dinner under the stars.
    Overnight: Luxury tented camp Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  11. Day 11

    South Coast Beach Resort

    South Coast
    • Coastal drive west to your private beach resort near Tangalle or Mirissa.
    • Afternoon entirely at leisure — beach, pool, or a couples' spa treatment.
    • Optional sunset catamaran cruise.
    Overnight: Private beach resort Meals: Breakfast
  12. Day 12

    Galle Fort & Departure

    Galle → Colombo
    • Private walking tour of Galle's Dutch ramparts, lighthouse and boutique lanes.
    • Southern Expressway transfer to the airport — under three hours from Galle.
    • VIP departure assistance at check-in.
    Meals: Breakfast

Booking Information

How to Proceed

  • Let us know if you would like to customise the itinerary above — every tour is a starting point, not a fixed package.
  • Once the travel plan is agreed, we send you a written quotation with several accommodation options.
  • Accommodation options include 3★, 4★ and 5★ hotels, boutique hotels, nature hotels, villas, and camping or glamping.
  • When the plan and accommodation are agreed, you lock the package with an advance payment. The percentage depends on how much time remains before your travel date.
  • Payments to Sri Lanka can be made by bank transfer.
  • Please read the Cancellation Policy and Terms & Conditions before confirming your reservation.

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