Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo) and meet your private chauffeur-guide. Transfer to Negombo for an easy first night near the lagoon and beach. Check in to a luxury beachfront hotel and relax after your flight. If your flight arrives early we can arrange a relaxing spa treatment or a short lagoon boat ride (subject to timing).

Depart Negombo after breakfast and head to the Cultural Triangle. Stop at the impressive Dambulla Cave Temples, a UNESCO site filled with ancient Buddhist murals and statues. Continue to Sigiriya and check in at a boutique heritage property near the rock. Evening at leisure with optional spa or pool time. Wear comfortable shoes for temple visits.

Early morning climb to the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress to beat the heat and the crowds—enjoy panoramic views and ancient frescoes. After lunch, take a private afternoon wildlife drive to Minneriya National Park to witness the famed elephant gatherings (seasonal). Return to Sigiriya for a gourmet dinner at your resort.

Today choose between a guided tour of Polonnaruwa ruins (UNESCO) or extra time exploring Sigiriya's local villages. In the afternoon, drive to Kandy, passing scenic countryside and spice gardens. Evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic with a cultural performance option afterwards. Keep modest clothing for temple visits.

Explore Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens with an expert guide—orchids, spices and towering palms. Then enjoy a leisurely city walk through Kandy's lakefront, markets and colonial streets. Optional tea-tasting session or private cooking class at a local home. Evening at a premium hotel with panoramic views over the valley.

Board the iconic hill country train for one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys to Nuwara Eliya (seats reserved in a comfortable class or private carriage on request). Descend through rolling tea plantations and misty valleys. Check into a colonial-era luxury hotel and take an afternoon stroll through town or along the golf course.

Morning visit to a working tea estate and factory to learn about Ceylon tea production, with a private tasting. Later, optional excursion to Horton Plains National Park and World’s End for dramatic views (early start recommended). Return to Nuwara Eliya with time to relax in your hotel’s gardens.

Depart Nuwara Eliya after breakfast for a scenic drive south to Yala. Check in to a luxury safari lodge near the park. After a briefing, embark on an exclusive private evening safari in Yala National Park, renowned for its leopard population and diverse birdlife. Carry binoculars and a light jacket for the cooler evening.

Spend a full day on private game drives with a dedicated naturalist guide. Search for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, deer and a rich array of birds. Enjoy a packed gourmet lunch in the wilderness and return to your lodge for a sunset drink and gourmet dinner.

After breakfast, transfer to the southwest coast. Stop en route to explore Galle Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage site) with its charming ramparts, boutiques and cafes. Continue to Bentota for beach time at a luxury beachfront resort—spa treatments, water sports or simply relax by the ocean.

Enjoy a final morning by the beach or an optional river safari in Bentota. After checkout, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo) for your international departure. If you have a late flight we can arrange a day-use room or additional activities.