Pathways of Paradise

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport for a private transfer to Negombo, checking into a boutique beachfront hotel to unwind after your flight. Relax by the pool or beach with a tropical drink, followed by a welcome seafood dinner by the ocean. Overnight at an eco-lodge in Negombo.

Travel to the Cultural Triangle through scenic countryside, with an optional stop at a village or spice garden for a cultural introduction. Check into a luxury eco-lodge surrounded by jungle landscapes, spending the evening at leisure with nature sounds and stargazing. Overnight at an eco-luxury hotel in Sigiriya.

Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress for breathtaking views and ancient frescoes, then enjoy a curated village experience featuring a bullock cart ride, canoe crossing and traditional cooking demonstration. An optional sunset climb at Pidurangala Rock offers further panoramic views. Overnight at the same property.

Enjoy a relaxed morning with an optional spa experience at your resort before an afternoon private jeep safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park, tracking wild elephants and birdlife across the dry-zone landscape. Overnight at the same property.

Drive to Kandy to visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, followed by a guided walk around Kandy Lake and browsing at local artisan shops. An optional evening cultural dance performance rounds off the day. Overnight at a nature retreat in Kandy.

Journey through misty hills and lush tea plantations to Nuwara Eliya, visiting a working tea factory to learn about Ceylon tea production. Relax in a colonial-style hotel with cool-climate charm, a refreshing change from the lowland heat. Overnight at an eco-lodge in Nuwara Eliya.

Board one of the world’s most scenic train rides from Nanu Oya to Ella, taking in breathtaking views of tea estates, waterfalls and valleys along the way. Spend the afternoon at leisure in cosy cafés or on gentle nature walks. Overnight at a nature retreat in Ella.

Hike to Little Adam’s Peak for sunrise or morning views, then visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge. Optional experiences include zip-lining, spa treatments or guided photography tours around Ella’s dramatic hill-country scenery. Overnight at an eco-lodge in Ella.

Travel to Yala National Park for an afternoon private naturalist safari, tracking leopards, elephants and wildlife with photography-focused stops along the way. Settle into a luxury safari lodge or tented camp for an immersive night near the wild. Overnight near Yala.

Stop at Galle Fort for a guided heritage walk through its ramparts, colonial streets and boutique galleries, followed by a hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class or street-food tasting trail with a local host. Continue to a boutique beachfront hotel in Weligama. Overnight in Weligama.

Set out early for a whale watching boat excursion from Mirissa harbour, best between November and April, followed by a leisurely breakfast. Choose between a beginner surf lesson on Weligama’s gentle bay or a relaxed snorkelling trip. Overnight in Weligama.

Enjoy a private transfer to Colombo or directly to the airport for departure, closing a twelve-day journey rich with eco-lodges, wildlife encounters and immersive cultural moments across Sri Lanka’s coast, hills and jungle interior.