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Overview
- Duration:10 days 9 nights
- Travelers:2 - 5 guests
- Tour Type:Private tour
- Language:English
This itinerary targets the "High-End Heritage" market. It blends the majesty of Sri Lanka's ancient history with the privacy of ultra-luxury boutique villas. It avoids the crowds of standard cultural tours by focusing on exclusive experiences: private dining in paddy fields, sunrise hot air ballooning, and staying in hotels that were once ancestral manors (Walawwas). It is designed for couples who want to feel like royalty.
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Route: Colombo -> Ulagalla (Anuradhapura) -> Sigiriya -> Kandy -> Colombo
Vibe: Regal, Private, History-rich, Ultra-Luxury.
Best Season: December to April (West/South monsoon is low) or July-September (Minieriya Elephant Gathering).
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Route: Colombo -> Ulagalla (Anuradhapura) -> Sigiriya -> Kandy -> Colombo
Vibe: Regal, Private, History-rich, Ultra-Luxury.
Best Season: December to April (West/South monsoon is low) or July-September (Minieriya Elephant Gathering).
Highlights
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon: A private flight over the Dambulla/Sigiriya rock fortress at sunrise, with champagne breakfast upon landing.
- Kamatha Private Dining: A signature romantic dinner set in the middle of a rice paddy field at Uga Ulagalla, lit by torches and fireflies, serving royal Sri Lankan cuisine.
- Seaplane Transfer: Skip the 5-hour drive and take a Cinnamon Air scenic flight from Colombo directly to Sigiriya/Castlereagh for a James Bond-style arrival.
- Private Pool Villas: Every accommodation chosen features a private plunge pool to ensure maximum privacy for the couple.
Includes/Excludes
- 9 Nights in 5-Star Boutique Villas
- Transport
- Breakfast & Dinner
- International Flights.
- Alcohol
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 336 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Itinerary
Expand allStarting location: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) / Colombo
Day 1: The Manor House.
Arrival. Transfer to The Wallawwa, a restored 18th-century manor house near the airport. Recover from jet lag with a couple’s massage.
Day 2: Flight to the Triangle.
Cinnamon Air flight to Sigiriya (30 mins). Transfer to Uga Ulagalla. Check into a private pool villa set in a 58-acre estate.
Day 3: The Royal Ruins.
Morning cycling tour of Anuradhapura (ancient capital). Afternoon at leisure by your private pool. Evening Kamatha dining experience in the paddy fields.
Day 4: Floating Above History.
Early morning Hot Air Balloon flight over Kandalama Lake and Sigiriya Rock. Champagne breakfast. Evening Minneriya Elephant Safari (private jeep).
Day 5: The Fortress. Climb Sigiriya Rock at sunrise (before crowds).
Transfer to Kandy. Stay at The Kandy House (an ancestral manor, highly exclusive, no kids allowed usually)
Day 6: Sacred City.
Private guided tour of the Temple of the Tooth. Evening walk around Kandy Lake. Dinner at the hotel’s verandah.
Day 7: The Train to Tea
Private transfer to the station. Scenic Train Ride (Observation Class) to Hatton.
Day 8: The Planter’s Life.
Stay at Ceylon Tea Trails (Relais & Châteaux). Enjoy the "Tea Planter’s Picnic" – a private lunch set up in the tea fields.
Day 9: Lake & Leisure.
Morning boat ride on Castlereagh Reservoir. High Tea on the lawn.
Day 10: Transfer back to Colombo or Airport.
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