Lankan Luxuries: The Elite Expedition
20 Nights | 21 Days
Classic
Tour Overview
Embark on a 21-day elevated journey, combining quality accommodations with an enhanced array of included experiences. This tour is designed for travelers seeking a deeper immersion into Sri Lanka's captivating culture, diverse natural beauty, and unique wildlife, offering a truly unforgettable adventure across the island.
Route
Day 01 | Sigiriya
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Begin your adventure with a comfortable transfer to the heart of the Cultural Triangle, setting the stage for ancient discoveries.
Day 01 | Accommodation
Day 01 | Highlights
- Initial Recommended Hotel: Elephas Resort & Spa
- Optional Hotels: Aliya Resort & Spa / Cinnamon Lodge Habarana
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Airport pickup and private transfer to your hotel. Check-in and relax.
Day 02 | Sigiriya - Enhanced Sky Fortress & Village Immersion
Ascend the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fotress with a local guide and experience a more immersive village life, including an interactive traditional cooking demonstration.
Day 02 | Highlights
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Enjoy a morning visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress with a local guide. In the afternoon, experience a comprehensive village safari with a bullock cart ride, catamaran ride, and an interactive traditional cooking demonstration (lunch included).
- Optional Experiences (at additional cost): A thrilling safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park (seasonal elephant gathering), or an invigorating Pidurangala Rock climb for alternative views.
Day 03 | Sigiriya - Enhanced Sky Fortress & Village Immersion
Explore the fascinating ruins of an ancient kingdom with a local guide, immersing yourself in Sri Lanka's rich history, and then embark on a thrilling safari in a dedicated jeep.
Day 03 | Highlights
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Take a day trip to Polonnaruwa Ancient City (UNESCO World Heritage site) with a knowledgeable local guide. In the evening, embark on a dedicated jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park (seasonal, for elephant gathering).
Day 04 | Sigiriya to Pasikudah - East Coast Journey & Cultural Stop
Transfer to the serene East Coast, a region renowned for its pristine beaches, with opportunities to explore local temples or relax at Kalkudah beach en route.
Day 04 | Accommodation
Day 04 | Highlights
- Initial Recommended Hotel: The Calm Resort & Spa
- Optional Hotels: Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa / Sun Siyam Pasikudah
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Private transfer to Pasikuda. En route, explore local temples or relax at Kalkudah beach. Check into your resort.
Day 05 | Pasikudah - East Coast Journey & Cultural Stop
Enjoy a relaxing day on the pristine beaches of Pasikudah, swimming and snorkeling in the calm, shallow waters, enhanced by an included lagoon boat ride.
Day 05 | Highlights
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Free day to enjoy the beach, swimming, and snorkeling. Also, enjoy an included lagoon boat ride.
Day 06 | Pasikudah - Coastal Relaxation & Local Insights
Continue to unwind on the tranquil coast or opt for an insightful exploration of local village life, concluding your day with a beautiful sunset walk along the coastline.
Day 06 | Highlights
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: A day for relaxation. Enjoy an included local village tour. Experience a serene sunset walk along the coastline.
Day 07 | Pasikudah to Inginiyagala - Towards the Wilderness
Drive towards the wild heart of Sri Lanka, bordering Gal Oya National Park, with cultural stops along the way that offer glimpses into the island's heritage.
Day 07 | Accommodation
Day 07 | Highlights
- Initial Recommended Hotel: Gal Oya Lake Club
- Optional Hotels: Wild Glamping Gal Oya - Thema Collection / Gal Oya Lodge
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Private drive to Inginiyagala. En route, visit ancient ruins or aromatic local herbal gardens.
Day 08 | Inginiyagala - Enhanced Gal Oya Safari & Vedda Interaction
Experience a truly unique boat safari on Gal Oya Lake with a specialized guide for exceptional elephant sightings, and enjoy a more interactive visit to a Vedda tribal village.
Day 08 Highlights
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Experience a captivating boat safari on Gal Oya Lake (with a specialized guide focused on elephant sightings). Enjoy an interactive visit to a Vedda tribal village for local interaction.
Day 09 | Inginiyagala to Tissamaharama - Gateway to Yala
Travel to Tissamaharama, the perfect base for your upcoming wildlife adventure, with opportunities to explore local life and Buddhist temples en route.
Day 09 | Accommodation
Day 09 | Highlights
- Initial Recommended Hotel: Saffron Lake Yala
- Optional Hotels: Jetwing Yala / EKHO Safari
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Private travel to Tissamaharama. Stop by serene Buddhist temples or bustling local rural markets on the way.
Day 10 | Tissamaharama - Yala National Park Safari with Naturalist
Embark on an exhilarating full-day safari in a private jeep with a dedicated naturalist, seeking out leopards, elephants, and diverse birdlife in Yala National Park.
Day 10 | Highlights
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Enjoy a full-day Yala National Park safari (private jeep with a naturalist).
Day 11 | Tissamaharama to Ella - Scenic Highlands & Ravana Falls
Journey through breathtaking scenic valleys to Ella, a quaint hill station famed for its dramatic landscapes, lush greenery, and refreshing waterfalls.
Day 11 | Accommodation
Day 11 | Highlights
- Initial Recommended Hotel: Ravana Range Ella
- Optional Hotels: Hide-Ella Hotel & Resort / EKHO Ella
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Private travel to Ella through scenic valleys. Visit Ravana Falls en route and enjoy panoramic views.
Day 12 | Ella - Highland Adventures & Included Activity
Climb Little Adam’s Peak, stroll across the iconic Nine Arches Bridge, and choose between an included ziplining experience for thrill-seekers or a local cooking class for culinary enthusiasts.
Day 12 | Highlights
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Climb Little Adam’s Peak, stroll on Nine Arches Bridge, and explore Ella town cafés. Enjoy a thrilling Flying Ravana Zipline OR participate in a local cooking class (choice of one, included).
Day 13 | Ella to Nuwara Eliya - Enhanced Tea Country Immersion
Transfer to the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya, winding through lush tea plantations and enjoying an enhanced tea factory and plantation tour, delving into the world of Ceylon tea.
Day 13 | Accommodation
Day 13 | Highlights
- Initial Recommended Hotel: Araliya Red
- Optional Hotels: Jetwing St Andrew's / Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Private transfer to Nuwara Eliya through tea country. Enjoy an enhanced tea factory and plantation tour with tasting. In the evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll and boating by Gregory Lake.
Day 14 | Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains Trek
Embark on a refreshing trek through the unique cloud forests of Horton Plains to World’s End, an escarpment with stunning views.
Day 14 | Highlights
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Trek through Horton Plains National Park and visit World’s End.
- Optional Experience (at additional cost): Visit the beautiful Hakgala Botanical Gardens, visit the tranquil Seetha Amman Temple, enjoy a high tea experience at a colonial-era hotel.
Day 15 | Nuwara Eliya to Kandy - Cultural Capital & Preferred Show
Travel to Kandy, the spiritual center of Sri Lanka, known for its sacred temple and vibrant cultural traditions, highlighted by an enchanting evening performance.
Day 15 | Accommodation
Day 15 | Highlights
- Initial Recommended Hotel: Radisson Hotel Kandy
- Optional Hotels: Cinnamon Citadel Kandy / Earl's Regency Hotel
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: En route, visit Ramboda Falls and stop at a local tea outlet. In Kandy, witness a vibrant cultural dance show with preferred seating.
Day 16 | Kandy - Sacred Temple with Expert & Botanical Beauty
Explore the spiritual heart of Kandy at the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic with a local expert, and wander through the stunning Royal Botanical Gardens with a botanical guide.
Day 16 | Highlights
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic with a local expert. Explore the expansive Royal Botanical Gardens (Peradeniya) with a botanical guide.
Day 17 | Kandy to Negombo - Priority Elephant Visit & Lagoon Sunset
Drive to Negombo, with a priority visit to the renowned elephant orphanage, offering a chance to see these gentle giants, followed by a beautiful sunset by the lagoon.
Day 17 | Accommodation
Day 17 | Highlights
- Initial Recommended Hotel: Earl's Regent Negombo
- Optional Hotels: Jetwing Sea Hotel / Jetwing Beach
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Private drive to Negombo. En route, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (priority access). Enjoy a serene sunset walk by Negombo Lagoon.
Day 18 | Negombo - Relaxation & Guided Marsh Exploration
Enjoy a day of leisure, relaxing by the beach or exploring the diverse ecosystem of the Muthurajawela marsh with a guided boat ride, revealing abundant birdlife and natural beauty.
Day 18 | Highlights
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: A dedicated relaxation day. Enjoy a guided boat ride through Muthurajawela marsh, or opt for extended relaxation at the beach.
Day 19 | Negombo to Bentota - South Coast Charm & Guided Turtle Conservation
Travel to the popular south coast resort town of Bentota, with a meaningful stop at a turtle hatchery for a guided tour before checking into your relaxing beachside retreat.
Day 19 | Accommodation
Day 19 | Highlights
- Initial Recommended Hotel: EKHO Surf
- Optional Hotels: Cinnamon Bey Beruwala / Occidental Eden Beruwala
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Private travel to Bentota. Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery with a guided tour. Check into your beach hotel.
Day 20 | Bentota - Elevated River Adventures & Cultural Insights
Indulge in thrilling water sports on the Bentota River (choice of 2 activities), and explore the tranquil mangroves of the Madu Ganga River with birdwatching.
Day 20 | Highlights
- Meal Plan: Half Board
- Included Experience: Enjoy water sports on the Bentota River (choice of 2 activities). Undertake a Madu Ganga river safari with birdwatching. Visit a spice garden with a detailed tour (Bentota).
Day 21 | Bentota and Departure
Bid farewell to the enchanting island of Sri Lanka as you transfer to the airport for your onward journey, filled with incredible memories.
Day 21 | Highlights
- Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Included Experience: Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for departure.
Inclusions
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (Bandaranaike International Airport).
- 20 nights’ accommodation in our initial recommended hotels (twin/double sharing basis).
- Daily Half Board meal plan (Breakfast & Dinner, starting with Dinner on Day 1 and ending with Breakfast on Day 21).
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking Driver (Chauffeur Guide or National Guides can be arranged upon request at an additional cost).
- Entrance tickets & charges for all included experiences mentioned in the itinerary:
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress (guided visit)
- Traditional Village Safari (including bullock cart, catamaran, and interactive cooking demonstration with lunch)
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City (guided visit)
- Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park jeep safari (dedicated jeep, seasonal for elephant gathering)
- Pasikuda lagoon boat ride
- Local village tour (Pasikuda)
- Gal Oya Lake boat safari (with specialized guide for elephant sightings)
- Vedda tribal village visit with local interaction
- Full-day Yala National Park safari (private jeep with naturalist)
- Ravana Falls
- Little Adam’s Peak hike
- Nine Arches Bridge stroll
- Choice of Ziplining OR Local cooking class (Ella)
- Enhanced tea factory and plantation tour with tasting (Nuwara Eliya)
- Gregory Lake leisure walk with boating (Nuwara Eliya)
- Horton Plains National Park trek to World’s End
- Ramboda Falls
- Kandyan Cultural Dance Show (with preferred seating)
- Temple of the Tooth Relic (guided visit)
- Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya (with botanical guide)
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (priority access)
- Sunset walk by Negombo Lagoon
- Muthurajawela marsh guided boat ride
- Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery (guided tour)
- Water Sports at Bentota (choice of 2 activities)
- Spice garden visit (Bentota, detailed tour)
- Madu Ganga river safari with birdwatching
- All government taxes and service charges.
