Sri Lanka In Luxury

Tour Sri Lanka In Style And Comfort

It is widely known that Sri Lanka has some of Asia’s best boutique and luxury hotel properties. The island has seen a profusion of exclusive hotels at various locations that offer some of the highest standards of comfort and service to be found in South Asia.

This is a tour of Sri Lanka using the best luxury hotels. By spending 2 nights at each property you can sample these special places while having enough time to explore the main sights of the island as well.

The first stop is Horathapola, a beautiful coconut plantation that is easily reached from Colombo Airport. The luxury nature resort of Vil Uyana is located on a wetland of paddy fields and lakes and is one of the world’s great nature hotels. The Kandy House is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous aristocratic mansions, dating from the early British Raj. Finally, the Tea Trails bungalows are frequently featured in Conde Nast, Vogue and other style magazines worldwide.

You can easily combine a luxury beach stay with this tour for a fabulous 2 week holiday in Sri Lanka.

Recommended For: Celebrations, honeymoons, special occasions and anyone looking to tour the island in style.

Day 01

Depart UK

Depart UK – Overnight flight

Day 02

Horathapola

Horathapola Estate

Horathapola Estate – Master Bedroom
A lovely plantation mansion that has been converted into a luxury boutique hotel in a huge coconut and spice estate that once covered over 2000 acres! Antique 4 poster beds and colonial period furniture with a designer swimming pool to match.

Day 03

Horathapola

Horathapola Estate

Relax At Horathapola Estate
Spending some time relaxing at Horathapola Estate is a great way to unwind before embarking on a tour of the island. You can take a bullock-cart ride and go for a guided visit around the plantation that is full of spice groves, fruit trees, coconuts and paddy fields.

Day 04

Dambulla

Vil Uyana

Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
On the way to Dambulla visit Sri Lanka’s number one visitor attraction. Pinnawela is home to the largest orphaned herd of elephants in the world!

Vil Uyana– Paddy Field Villa
Probably the most unique property in Sri Lanka is this luxurious resort built on a wetland with a carefully preserved eco-system, and Bali inspired villas on stilts. Now receiving highly deserved critical acclaim as Sri Lanka’s most in-demand hotel.

Day 05

Dambulla

Vil Uyana

The Ancient City Of Polonnaruwa
The ancient capital city of the island is still in a wonderful state of preservation. Huge stupas dominate the skyline with remains of palaces and temples strewn over a large area next to the beautiful ‘Sea Of Parakrama’ lake.

Day 06

Kandy

The Kandy House

Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sri Lanka’s most magnificent ancient monument and one of the world’s great sights. The fortress dates from the 5th Century and resembles a palace in the sky.

The Kandy House – Super Deluxe Room
The ancient mansion of Sri Lanka’s famous Ratwatte aristocratic family is now the finest Raj Period property in the island. Lovingly restored but with luxurious bathrooms and stunning infinity pool in its gardens.

Day 07

Kandy

The Kandy House

Peradeniya Gardens And Its Orchid Houses
One of the finest botanical gardens in the East including an Orchid House with 300 varieties of orchids. Lord Mountbatten’s famous South East Asia Command Headquarters were located inside these gardens during WW 2.

Kandy And The Temple Of The Tooth
Beautifully located in a valley surrounded by hills, Kandy was the last capital of the ancient kings. The Old City area with its charming lake contains the Royal Palace complex and a timeless colonial atmosphere.

Visit The Temple Of The Buddha’s Tooth in time for the evening ‘pooja’ when the temple is illuminated with flickering lamps - a magical experience.

Day 08

Hatton
Tea Trails

Travel Through Tea Estates To The Hill Country
Leaving Kandy, start the scenic ascent of the Hill Country until you reach the tea plantations of Hatton.

Tea Trails – Luxury Room
Lovingly restored former British planter’s bungalows in an idyllic setting of mountains, lakes and tea estates. An evocative recreation of a ‘Planter’s Life’ with butlers serving afternoon tea and open fireplaces to warm up those chilly mountain nights.

 

Day 09

Hatton
Tea Trails

Relax Among Tea Plantations Of The Hill Country
The tea covered Bogawantalawa Valley is one of the most beautiful locations in Sri Lanka. The four Tea Trails bungalows are scattered around various prized locations around the valley. You are welcome to visit and dine at each one during your stay.

 

Day 10

Colombo Or Sri Lanka’s Beaches

Luxury Beach Stay In Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka contains a sizeable number of luxury beach hotels, beach villas and designer boutique hotels by the beach, many located around the ‘Sri Lankan Riviera’ that refers to the area around the town of Galle. Some of Sri Lanka’s most luxurious beach properties are located on beaches in and around this historic town.

NOTE: You can choose as many beach nights as you require.

Depart Sri Lanka

Depart Sri Lanka – Daytime flights arrive back in UK the same day.

NOTE: If you do not require a beach stay, you need to add a stopover night at Colombo or near the Airport prior to your departure.