14-Day Luxury Sri Lanka Private Journey

You are met on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport with a private welcome and transferred the short distance to The Wallawwa, a restored manor house set in mature gardens near the airport.

After a long flight, the first night is deliberately gentle — settle into your Garden Suite, enjoy the calm of the gardens, and rest before the journey begins.

After a relaxed breakfast you travel into the Cultural Triangle to Jetwing Vil Uyana, a private nature reserve of restored wetlands, paddy fields, and forest near Sigiriya.

You settle into your Paddy Dwelling with its own pool, surrounded by birdlife and quiet, with the afternoon free to enjoy the setting.

A morning visit to the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose rock chambers hold centuries of Buddhist murals and statues, timed for cooler, quieter hours.

The rest of the day is unhurried — return to Vil Uyana for the pool, a guided nature walk in the reserve, or simply time in your dwelling.

In the morning you explore the ancient royal city of Polonnaruwa, its dagobas, palaces, and stone carvings, easily seen by vehicle with short walks.

In the late afternoon, a private jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla looks for wild elephants gathering near the reservoirs. The chosen park depends on the season and where the elephants are at the time.

An early climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, with its frescoes, mirror wall, and water gardens, or quieter Pidurangala for the view across to the rock — at your preference and energy level.

Later you begin the scenic journey south and up into the cool tea country, arriving in the evening at Ceylon Tea Trails on the shores of the Castlereagh reservoir.

A full, restful day in the highlands. Ceylon Tea Trails is all-inclusive, with bungalow dining, afternoon tea, and personal butler service, so the day can be as relaxed as you wish.

Walk among the tea fields, enjoy the cool air and reservoir views, or simply settle in with a book by the pool.

A guided walk through the surrounding tea estate, followed by a private visit to a working tea factory to see the leaf processed, and a tasting to compare the grades.

The remainder of the day is free for the reservoir, a guided nature walk, or quiet time at the bungalow.

A final relaxed tea-country morning, then a scenic descent from the highlands to the southern dry zone and the edge of Yala National Park.

You arrive at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, a striking cluster of cocoon-like tents set between jungle and the ocean, and settle into your Cocoon Pool Suite.

An early private game drive into Yala National Park with an experienced naturalist, looking for elephants, crocodiles, birdlife, sloth bear, and — possibly — leopard.

The rest of the day is relaxed at the lodge, where the pool, the ocean setting, and all-inclusive dining make for an easy afternoon.

A second early private game drive offers another chance to experience the park in good light and to look for wildlife you may not have seen on the first drive.

Later you travel west along the coast to Cape Weligama, a clifftop resort of villas set on a headland above the Indian Ocean.

A full, unhurried day on the headland at Cape Weligama. The crescent ocean-edge pool, the villa terraces, and the spa make for a restful first full day by the sea.

Dining moves between the resort’s restaurants, and the pace is entirely your own.

A flexible day on the south coast. You might explore historic Galle Fort, with its ramparts, galleries, and cafés, enjoy a spa day, or relax entirely at the resort.

Seasonal experiences such as whale watching or a private vessel outing can be arranged where available.

A final full day to enjoy Cape Weligama at leisure — the pool, the ocean, the spa, and the villa terraces — before the journey ends.

It is a quiet, restful close to the journey, with time to simply enjoy the setting.

After a final relaxed morning by the sea, your chauffeur-guide transfers you privately to the airport in good time for your flight, completing your 14-day luxury Sri Lanka private journey.