Welcome to Sri Lanka. Meet your private chauffeur-guide at Bandaranaike International Airport and take a short transfer to the coastal town of Negombo. Settle into your hotel, recover from the flight, and enjoy a peaceful walk or relaxing evening beside the beach.

Begin with a glimpse of Negombo’s lively fishing culture and historic Dutch canal before travelling inland through coconut-growing countryside. Later, climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress with its ancient frescoes, landscaped gardens, and panoramic summit views.

Set out on a jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park, selected according to seasonal wildlife movement, to search for elephants and other animals. Continue with an authentic village experience featuring a bullock-cart ride, canoe trip, rural scenery, and local hospitality.

Explore the ancient Dambulla Cave Temple, renowned for its colourful Buddhist murals and remarkable collection of statues. Travel onward to Kandy with a stop at a fragrant spice garden, then enjoy an energetic Kandyan cultural dance performance in the evening.

Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist sites. Spend the afternoon strolling around picturesque Kandy Lake or exploring the impressive collection of palms, orchids, and tropical plants at Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.

Journey through Sri Lanka’s misty highlands by scenic train or private vehicle, passing rolling tea estates and mountain valleys. Tour a working tea factory and plantation to learn how Ceylon tea is produced, followed by a relaxed walk beside Gregory Lake.

Travel through lush hill-country landscapes toward Ella, pausing at the beautiful Ravana Falls. Check into your accommodation and enjoy an unhurried afternoon taking in Ella’s green valleys, waterfalls, and dramatic mountain views.

Descend from the hills toward Yala National Park and settle into your safari lodge. In the afternoon, join an exciting jeep safari in search of elephants, crocodiles, deer, colourful birdlife, sloth bears, and the elusive Sri Lankan leopard.

Travel to Sri Lanka’s beautiful southern coastline and check into a beach hotel in Mirissa or Unawatuna. Spend the rest of the day swimming, relaxing on the sand, and enjoying a memorable sunset beside the Indian Ocean. Additional beach nights can be arranged on request.

Enjoy a final relaxed morning before travelling toward Colombo. Depending on your flight time, take a brief city highlights tour or stop for souvenir shopping, then continue to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure.