19 days / 18 nights
Adventure & Long Beach Bliss
Ancient kingdoms, highland adventure & long beach bliss
Duration
19 days / 18 nights
Best Season
Year-round
From
£5,022 /person
The Journey
Why you'll love this tour
Nineteen days to experience the full depth of Sri Lanka — from its oldest sacred cities to its wildest national parks, its celebrated mountain railway to its most beautiful southern coastline. Explore Anuradhapura and the Dambulla Cave Temple, take a full-day safari in Wilpattu, scale Sigiriya Rock Fortress, visit Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, ride the hill country train from Hatton to Bandarawela and climb Little Adam's Peak, then settle into seven nights at Jetwing Saman Villas in Bentota — or upgrade the beach stay to Amanwella in Tangalle.
Full-day Wilpattu safari — leopards, sloth bears and elephants
Ascend Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a 5th-century sky palace
Peradeniya Botanical Garden and Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Hill country train from Hatton to Bandarawela through emerald tea estates
Sunrise hike to Little Adam's Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge
Seven nights at Jetwing Saman Villas, Bentota — or upgrade to Amanwella, Tangalle
At a glance
Tour overview
Trip Type
Private · Chauffeur-driven
Duration
19 days / 18 nights
Starts
Anuradhapura
Ends
Colombo Airport
Best Season
Year-round
Travellers
Private Journey
Airport Transfers
Arrival & departure included
Tour Guide
English-speaking private chauffeur guide
Meals
Half board · all-inclusive at select hotels
Route
Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Kandy → Hatton → Bandarawela → Bentota
Inclusions
What's included
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Itinerary
Day by day
Ayubowan! Welcome to Sri Lanka. Meet your Ceylon Insider guide on arrival at the airport and proceed to Anuradhapura. En route, visit the ancient Dambulla Cave Temple — five chambers adorned with over 150 Buddha statues and two millennia of vibrant murals. In the evening, enjoy the exclusive Kamatha Dinner experience at the resort.
Exclusions
What's not included
Where You'll Stay
Your handpicked stays
A 58-acre private estate near Anuradhapura, where a restored 150-year-old chieftain's mansion sits among paddy fields and forest. Private pool villas, Ayurvedic spa, and panoramic views of Ulagalla Rock.
Visit Hotel WebsiteA serene boutique retreat set in 30 acres of landscaped gardens and lotus-filled lakes at the foot of Sigiriya Rock. Deluxe villas open onto private terraces overlooking the ancient fortress.
Visit Hotel WebsiteA contemporary boutique hotel in the heart of Kandy, combining elegant design with sweeping views of the surrounding highlands. An ideal base for exploring the city's cultural landmarks and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Visit Hotel WebsiteA luxury tea estate retreat in the cool highlands of Hatton, offering spacious planter's suites surrounded by emerald tea gardens. An all-inclusive experience with curated activities and impeccable service.
Visit Hotel WebsiteA boutique wellness retreat nestled in the hills near Ella, blending contemporary comfort with panoramic mountain views. Luxury chalets provide the ideal base for exploring the Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak.
Visit Hotel WebsiteAn elegant beachfront resort in Bentota, offering Superior Suites with panoramic Indian Ocean views. Contemporary luxury meets golden-coast serenity on Sri Lanka's celebrated southern shoreline. Note: triple rooms are not available.
Visit Hotel WebsiteAn iconic Aman resort perched above a crescent bay in Tangalle, offering understated luxury with garden pool suites, a world-class spa, and direct access to a pristine golden beach on the southern coast. Available as a swap for Jetwing Saman Villas across the seven-night beach stay (supplement applies — see seasonal rates).
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Seasonal rates
Rates are per person in GBP based on double occupancy. Single supplement and triple reduction apply based on your room configuration.
May – Jun 2026
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total P/P | £8,805 | £5,348 | £5,271 | £5,146 | £5,071 | £5,022 |
Jul – Aug 2026
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total P/P | £10,237 | £6,161 | £6,084 | £5,959 | £5,884 | £5,835 |
Sep – Oct 2026
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total P/P | £8,833 | £5,367 | £5,289 | £5,164 | £5,089 | £5,040 |
Nov – 20 Dec 2026
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total P/P | £10,256 | £6,092 | £6,014 | £5,890 | £5,815 | £5,765 |
21 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total P/P | £13,707 | £7,966 | £7,889 | £7,764 | £7,689 | £7,639 |
21 Jan – 30 Apr 2027
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total P/P | £12,091 | £7,087 | £7,009 | £6,884 | £6,810 | £6,760 |
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