Secrets of Sri Lanka

Galle to Yala

Start your morning exploring Galle Fort, a beautifully preserved colonial town where pastel-hued buildings and cobbled streets reveal layers of Portuguese and Dutch influence.

Later, pause along the southern coast to watch stilt fishermen in action — a surreal, centuries-old sight — before visiting a local turtle conservation centre where hatchlings are gently nurtured and returned to the sea.

Continue east to Yala National Park, where your afternoon culminates in a private jeep safari. This is leopard country — and with luck, you’ll spot one slipping through the brush at golden hour.

Breakfast included
1 night in Yala – stay in the hotel standard you choose

Highlands of Nuwara Eliya

Venture inland into Sri Lanka’s lush central highlands, where winding roads lead to waterfalls, cloud forests and vast emerald tea estates.

Stop for a private tour at a working Ceylon tea plantation, where women in bright sarees deftly pluck leaves that scent the hillsides. Learn how those leaves become the world-famous brew — then enjoy a fresh cup with panoramic views.

Your final stop is Nuwara Eliya, a former British hill station wrapped in colonial charm, rose gardens and misty lakefronts.

Breakfast included
1 night in Nuwara Eliya – stay in the hotel standard you choose

Scenic Rail Journey to Kandy

Board Sri Lanka’s most scenic train and journey past vibrant villages, eucalyptus woods and tea-carpeted slopes en route to Kandy.

On arrival, Comfort travellers will enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Deluxe and Indulgence guests will be treated to a traditional Kandyan cultural show — a dazzling performance of drumming, acrobatics and fire dancing rooted in ancient ritual.

Breakfast included
1 night in Kandy – stay in the hotel standard you choose

Optional Highlight (August): For those travelling between 21–31 August, don’t miss the spectacular Esala Perahera Festival — a grand Buddhist celebration of light, elephants, and devotion.

Kandy to Passikudah

After breakfast, begin your day at one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred landmarks — the Temple of the Tooth, where worshippers offer flowers and prayers in a fragrant, golden-lit shrine.

Deluxe and Indulgence guests may also stroll the lush Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens, home to orchids, medicinal plants, and the famous Giant Java fig tree.

Your journey continues east to the sun-drenched beaches of Passikudah, where calm turquoise waters stretch out like glass and relaxation awaits.

Breakfast included
3 nights in Passikudah – stay in the hotel standard you choose

Slow Days by the Sea

Ease into the tranquil rhythm of Sri Lanka’s east coast, where days are shaped by sea breezes, golden sands and the freedom to do as much — or as little — as you please.

Over the next two days in Passikudah, you’ll find your perfect balance between relaxation and gentle discovery. Begin your mornings with a walk along the soft shoreline or a dip in the shallow, glass-like bay. Perhaps you’ll kayak at sunrise, unwind with a beachside massage, or visit a nearby fishing village to glimpse daily life along the coast.

Linger over lunch beneath the palms, browse local markets for handmade treasures, or find a quiet corner for a good book and a fresh coconut in hand. Every moment is yours to design — and your guide is always available to assist with recommendations or optional experiences.

Passikudah is where time stretches gently and the Secrets of Sri Lanka unfold at their most peaceful.

Breakfast included

Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya

After breakfast, trade the coast for the cultural heartland. Arrive in Polonnaruwa, a medieval capital turned archaeological gem, where your guide leads you by bicycle through a living museum of ancient Sri Lankan civilisation.

Explore vast stone palaces, lotus-shaped bathing pools, and serene Buddha statues carved from rock — all surrounded by jungle vines and echoing silence.

Continue to Sigiriya, where your boutique lodge is tucked among tropical gardens. As dusk falls, enjoy a quiet evening in anticipation of tomorrow’s climb.

Breakfast included
2 nights in Sigiriya – stay in the hotel standard you choose

Sigiriya & Dambulla

Rise with the sun for a guided climb of the legendary Sigiriya Rock Fortress — a majestic stone citadel that once housed a king’s palace atop a 200-metre-high column of rock. As you ascend past mirror walls and ancient frescoes, each step reveals a new layer of wonder. At the summit, jungle-stretched views offer a moment of awe.

Later, descend into the shadowy splendour of the Dambulla Cave Temples, where five sanctuaries are carved into a single cliff face. Inside, golden Buddha statues recline beneath ceilings painted with celestial murals, untouched for centuries.

Return to your lodge to rest, reflect, and relish your final evening immersed in Sri Lanka’s cultural soul.

Breakfast included

Until We Meet Again

Your journey draws to a close, but the memories linger like a warm breeze. After a final breakfast, your private driver will return you to Colombo International Airport for your onward flight.

As the island disappears from view, you’ll carry with you the stories, connections and quiet magic that made this more than a holiday — this was the beginning of a lifelong love affair with the Secrets of Sri Lanka.

Breakfast included