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Among tea fields, temple stone, and tropical coast, Sri Lanka reveals a deep and enduring beauty
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9 days
What's Included
Accommodation
Elegant, hand-picked hotels and a Signature Stay in Jetwing Vil Uyana, a serene wetland sanctuary near Sigiriya
Meals
All breakfasts, three lunches, seven dinners, featuring restaurants that capture the authentic cuisine of Sri Lanka
Transport
Comfortable transport, including private minibusComplimentary transfers on arrival and departure, ensuring a smooth journey
Others
Named Signature Guide with outstanding knowledge and guest satisfactionYour preferred Signature Day experience, selected and prebooked ahead of travelGratuities for local support staff so every detail of your journey feels effortless
What's Excluded
Itinerary
Sri Lanka invites you in gently – through the aroma of freshly prepared tea, the echo of footsteps on temple floors, and the soft ripple of lakes that mirror the sky. Led by your handpicked Signature Guide, slip from the stillness around Negombo to the cultural heartlands of Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa, where local chefs, wildlife researchers, and temple hosts open windows onto everyday life. Encounters unfold slowly: observing primates among timeworn ruins, joining almsgiving, and cycling highland trails where the tea country unfurls in shifting greens.
Venture to the very heart of each destination on our Signature Collection, where every journey is shaped by our unrivalled local connections and insider expertise. Step beyond the ordinary with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share. So when someone says, “I’ve been there,” you’ll simply smile, knowing you’ve experienced it differently.
Signature Experiences: Join world-leading primate researchers in Polonnaruwa to observe macaques, langurs, and leaf monkeys, and gain expert insight into their long-term conservation Share an almsgiving ceremony at a rural temple, welcomed by a Buddhist host who reveals the meaning behind this gentle ritual Trace tea on an exclusive sapling-to-cup tour with estate owners Mike and Rosh, including hands-on leaf picking, factory insight, and a planter’s lunch Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between included activities such as dawn birdwatching in the Sigiriya Sanctuary, a village cycling trail with roti-making, a tuk-tuk exploration of Anuradhapura, or a sunrise climb to the top of the iconic Sigiriya rock fortress Signature Stay: Stay at Jetwing Vil Uyana, a serene wetland sanctuary near Sigiriya, where freestanding dwellings open onto paddy fields, marshes, and forest, and nature moves quietly at your doorstep Signature Guide: Let your handpicked Signature Guide lead you to the country’s soul — sharing their home, heritage, and heart
day 1 - Settle into the rhythms of nature | Welcome reception in the gardens
Welcome to Sri Lanka, the island of serendipity. Complimentary arrival transfers ensure an effortless beginning as you settle into our elegant boutique hideaway, Wallawwa, a restored manor framed by palms and frangipani near Negombo.
Those arriving early may join an optional exploration of Colombo’s art and architecture, beginning at the former private residence of Geoffrey Bawa, father of tropical modernism, before visiting leading contemporary galleries and a private artist studio (available to prebook on request).
As dusk softens the gardens, we gather for a welcome reception and refined dinner, curated by the head chef and enjoyed beneath warm lights and open skies.
Overnight at The Wallawwa
Meals:Dinner
day 2 - Rise into the Cultural Triangle | Share an almsgiving ceremony with a Buddhist host
Journey to the Cultural Triangle, landscapes opening into lakes, rock outcrops and village life. We pause en route at Kurunegala Amakie Café, before arriving at our Signature Stay, Jetwing Vil Uyana, a wetland sanctuary woven through forest and water.
Signature Experience: In the early evening, step into a quiet rural temple, where a Buddhist host welcomes you into an almsgiving ceremony – a gentle, contemplative ritual at the heart of Sri Lankan religious life. As offerings are prepared and presented, your host explains the significance of generosity, merit-making, and community support in Buddhist practice.
The day closes with an intimate dining experience, where the hotel’s executive chef and a village cook prepare classic Sri Lankan dishes exclusively before you, sharing stories through food.
Overnight at Jetwing Vil Uyana
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
day 3 - Follow Sri Lanka’s wildlife stories | Track primates with leading researchers and safari in Minneriya
Signature Experience: Arrive at the ancient city of Polonnaruwa to observe its resident primates, including toque macaques, grey langurs, and purple-faced leaf monkeys. Accompanied by field researchers from the Smithsonian Primate Research Station, gain rare insight from conservation specialists whose decades of work have shaped global primate research and featured in acclaimed television documentaries and a Disney film.
After exploring the ancient city, continue to a family farming home for a farm-to-table lunch prepared with seasonal produce and time-honoured recipes.
Later, an afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park – renowned for its elephant population – unfolds across grasslands and wetlands, ending with a relaxed sundowner.
Second night at Jetwing Vil Uyana
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 4 - Signature Day | Choose birdlife, village trails, or the iconic Sigiriya
Today is your Signature Day, where you can select an authentic, curated experience to connect deeply with Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural heritage. You could:
Join a naturalist for birdwatching at Sigiriya Sanctuary, exploring waterways at dawn as you spot a remarkable variety of endemic and migratory birdlife, with insights into local ecology and conservation.
Cycle through rustic villages near Sigiriya, riding past lush paddies and rural lanes before ending with a hands-on roti-making session and herbal tea shared with local hosts.
Explore the ancient capital of Anuradhapura by tuk-tuk, travelling through jungle trails and monastic ruins while visiting soaring stupas, the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree, and ancient reservoirs. Lunch is included during this full-day experience.
Climb the iconic rock fortress of Sigiriya at sunrise, tracing water gardens, frescoes, and ancient stone walls, before continuing to Mapagala fortress for a private picnic breakfast in a secluded spot.
Regroup this evening to join a local village community, offering insight into everyday life in the Cultural Triangle through informal conversation and shared stories. Conclude with a relaxed barbecue dinner under the stars, prepared using locally sourced ingredients and by a local family.
Third night at Jetwing Vil Uyana
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
day 5 - Enter the highlands | Walk forest trails and dine by torchlight
Travel into the cooler central highlands, arriving at Simpson’s Forest (near Wattegama, Kandy), a tea and clove estate set against mountain ridges.
A traditional lunch served in clay pots introduces regional flavours, followed by a nature hike through estate paths, past tea bushes and towering clove trees, and among the sounds of native birds. It ends at a natural rock pool for a refreshing dip in crystalline waters.
As night falls, enjoy an exclusive garden dinner hosted by the estate’s executive chef, where torchlight and the surrounding forest create an intimate atmosphere.
Overnight at Simpson’s Forest
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 6 - Pedal the hill roads | Transition from tea country to sea
Begin the day with a cycling adventure along the winding Alkaduwa Road, through quiet estate roads, tea gardens, and among village homes set against misty hills. After, we depart the highlands and travel to Neboda near the south coast.
Arriving at Glenross Living, settle into the calm of this clifftop retreat. This evening, dinner is served poolside beneath the stars, an unhurried close to a day shaped by movement and changing landscapes.
Overnight at Glenross Living
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
day 7 - Trace tea heritage | Exclusive owner-led estate tour with a planter’s lunch
Signature Experience: Join owners Mike and Rosh for an exclusive exploration of their tea estate, following the process from sapling to cup. Gain hands-on experience with an invitation to pick your own tea, before exploring their working factory, where traditional methods meet modern innovation. It ends with a planter’s lunch, accompanied by the owners’ inspiring story.
Continue into a coastal village to observe toddy tapping, learning how coconut sap is gathered and fermented through skilled practice. This evening, enjoy dinner at a well-regarded seaside restaurant, celebrating the fresh coastal produce of Sri Lanka.
Second night at Glenross Living
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 8 - Move with river and ocean | Close the journey by the sea
Head to Bentota this morning for a gentle kayak along the river, gliding through tranquil mangrove corridors where birdlife and waterways intertwine – a peaceful way to experience the natural harmony of the river.
Continuing south, arrive at Aavya Cove Villas in the quiet coastal town of Balapitiya. As the sun lowers, gather for a memorable farewell on the beach, enjoying a private seven-course Sri Lankan dinner served beside the ocean, marking the journey shared and moments collected along the way.
Overnight at Aavya Cove Villas
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
day 9 - Say a fond farewell to Sri Lanka
After breakfast, take a quiet moment to absorb the morning calm – the soft rush of the ocean, the stillness of the gardens, and the gentle coastal light that frames your final hours here.
Those with later flights may choose to linger a little longer, enjoying an unhurried coffee or a last walk along the sand before a complimentary transfer to the airport.
While this chapter closes, the island’s colour, ancient pulse, and serendipitous moments linger well beyond the journey itself.
Alternatively, open a new chapter of discovery by speaking to your Signature Collection travel expert about extending your stay.
