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Highlights: Rest and relaxation after long haul flight
As you break through the clouds as your flight descends to Colombo airport, you’ll catch a glimpse of a verdant tree canopy, contrasting with the sparking Indian Ocean. Emerging into the arrival halls, you will see your Yonder chauffeur-guide waiting to take on on the short drive to The Wallawwa, a tastefully restored ancestral home where you will relax after your flight.
Highlights: Tented tea plantation accommodation; Tea factory experience; Tea tasting with experts
Today’s destination is Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge in the Knuckles Mountain Range at 1,000m above sea level. Here jaw-dropping views, rolling hillsides carpeted in tea bushes and mesmerising birdlife will immerse you in the natural world. From here you’ll go on an outing to Kandy to experience the lovingly kept botanical gardens and Sri Lanka’s most sacred site, the Temple of the Tooth.
Highlights: Private safari by boat, Private jeep safari, Meet an indigenous hunter-gatherer tribe
Gal Oya National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s best-kept secrets. You’ll leave the rustic luxury of Gal Oya Lodge and go out on the vast lake by boat in the hope of seeing the Asian elephant swimming between the islands. You’ll also venture into the jungle in a Land Rover to get a different view of this spectacular habitat to a wide variety of mammals, reptiles and birds.
Highlights: Hike up Mini Adam's Peak; Walk in the Horton Plains National Park; Cross the Nine Arch railway bridge
You’ll check in to Nine Skies, a converted estate manager’s bungalow overlooking the Demodara valley. From here, you have the Sri Lankan hinterland at your feet. You can trek from the front door to Mini Adam’s Peak or walk to the spectacular Nine Skies colonial era railway bridge. It is from here that you will visit the Horton Plains National Park and trek to World’s End.
Highlights: Private safari; Wildlife galore; Expert naturalists
The scenery dramatically changes as you arrive at the Cinnamon Wild in Yala National Park. The arid landscapes hemmed in by sand dunes and the Indian Ocean are home to Sri Lanka’s densest leopard population. You’ll hopefully also encounter elephants, sloth bears, jackals, crocs, deer and a staggering array of colorful birdlife.
Highlights: Blissful relaxation; Complete R&R
On your way along the southern coast, you’ll go on safari in Bundula National Park, one of the few places in Sri Lanka where land, sea and wetlands meet, a combination that’s ideal wintering for migratory birds. After relaxing at sumptuous Villa Maya for a couple of days, you go on safari to Udawalawe National Park, home to Sri Lanka’s largest population of elephants.
Highlights: Private walking tour of Galle Fort; Beautiful beaches
The beaches to the east of Galle are amongst the best in Sri Lanka. The Frangipani Tree is a beautiful boutique hotel fronting the Indian Ocean. Here, you’ll become a lazy lounger, relaxing and savouring the fine hospitality. Historic Galle Fort is just a short drive, where you’ll go on a fascinating walking tour with our favourite resident historian. On your final day, your faithful chauffeur guide will take you reluctantly to the airport.
Galle
Occupying one of the best spots on Thalpe beach, on SL’s South Coast, with a seascape to die for. Sleek and minimalist interiors and just nine suites with four-posters and…
Yala National Park
Everything about this Yala accommodation choice is superb. Each of the 14 ‘huts’ is a luxurious, private pavilion with deck and plunge pool surrounded by nature. Excellent food and the…
Tea Country
Breathtaking views from 18 canvas lodges spread over a tea plantation in the Knuckles Mountains, each providing private facilities and ultimate tranquility. Campaign furniture and superking beds. This is glamping…
Colombo
Perfect place to recuperate after a long flight. A restored manor in an idyllic rural setting. Interiors are a triumph of creativity. Rooms have four-posters and oversized bathrooms. Excellent food.…
Gal Oya National Park
Set in 20 acres of forest, this luxury hotel is a triumph of sustainability, with a beautiful swimming pool and pavilions and bungalow suites made from natural materials. Rooms have…
Tangalle
Supremely peaceful five-bedroom boutique hotel created in an old manor house near Tangalle by British interior designer. Set in two acres with tropical fruit trees, hammocks and lush paddyfield views.…
Tea Country
Meticulously restored plantation manager’s bungalow on Up Country tea estate near Ella, with views over the Demodara valley. All five bedrooms have high ceilings, tasteful furnishings and elegant bathrooms. Lovely…
Duration: 21 Days | Price: From £3,800
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This itinerary would typically cost from £3,800 inclusive of international flights staying in the specified hotels and having the services of a private chauffeur and guide.
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Every Yonder itinerary is uniquely created to suit our individual clients. Destinations, hotels, lengths of stay and even modes of transport are all decided by you, with the help of our local knowledge and expert guidance.
All Yonder holidays include flights, carefully curated hotels. private drivers, expert guides and local concierges alongside 24/7 support from Yonder should it ever be needed so you know you are in safe hands.
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Occupying one of the best spots on Thalpe beach, on SL’s South Coast, with a seascape to die for. Sleek and minimalist interiors and just nine suites with four-posters and rich linens. Amazing fusion food completes a formula that oozes quality.
Everything about this Yala accommodation choice is superb. Each of the 14 ‘huts’ is a luxurious, private pavilion with deck and plunge pool surrounded by nature. Excellent food and the sunken bar a delight with crashing waves providing a soundtrack.
Tea Country perfection and SL’s first Relais & Chateaux property. Timelessly elegant individual bungalows, each with their own butler, unified by exceptional service, exquisite food and views to die for. Bygone era luxury, relaxed and intimate, and dining a delight.
Breathtaking views from 18 canvas lodges spread over a tea plantation in the Knuckles Mountains, each providing private facilities and ultimate tranquility. Campaign furniture and superking beds. This is glamping at its very best. And yoga on tap.
Perfect place to recuperate after a long flight. A restored manor in an idyllic rural setting. Interiors are a triumph of creativity. Rooms have four-posters and oversized bathrooms. Excellent food. Z Spa is amongst the best on the island.
Grand dame of Colombo hotels and one of the most iconic colonial hotels in Asia. Legendary history of grace, elegance and courtesy, enjoyed by Noel Coward and Mark Twain. Sumptuous rooms, marble lined lobbies and superb dining experiences.
The leading luxury beach hotel in Sri Lanka. Suites have glass doors to private plunge pool and sun terrace. Beach club lit by flaming torches in the evenings, with sublime barbecue smells. Instagram worthy infinity pool. Understated elegance in spades.
Vast estate in God’s Forest, with awesome views, waterfall and Instagram swimming pool. Villa with private courtyards, plunge pools and outdoor showers. Ultimate back-to-nature experience with refined comfort and superb food.
Set in 20 acres of forest, this luxury hotel is a triumph of sustainability, with a beautiful swimming pool and pavilions and bungalow suites made from natural materials. Rooms have four-posters, stunning views and alfresco bathrooms. Cuisine from organic gardens.
Perched 2,400 feet above Kandy, with no fussiness, just warm hospitality. Loyal guests return time after time for plantation vibe, beautiful gardens, tasteful eclectic furnishings in just eight rooms and divine food in an fresco pavilion.
Formerly the fabled New Oriental Hotel, now magnificently reborn as an Aman hotel, the Amangalla Galle is a sumptuous blend of colonial opulence with contemporary minimalism. Teak floors, antiques, views of the fort and tranquil gardens in the heart of a bustling city.
Supremely peaceful five-bedroom boutique hotel created in an old manor house near Tangalle by British interior designer. Set in two acres with tropical fruit trees, hammocks and lush paddyfield views. Mouthwatering food. Yoga packages available.
Former residence of the world's first female prime minister oozing elegance and style and now Colombo’s leading boutique hotel. The ten suites have four-posters and sumptuous bathrooms. Discrete service make these digs some of the sexiest in the Indian subcontinent
A sumptuous combination of superb rooms, perfect service and views to die for in a coastal wilderness retreat. 80 spacious rooms with hardwood floors and glorious rain showers Sublime food and torchlit dinner among the dunes can be arranged.
Meticulously restored plantation manager’s bungalow on Up Country tea estate near Ella, with views over the Demodara valley. All five bedrooms have high ceilings, tasteful furnishings and elegant bathrooms. Lovely gardens and heavenly pool.
Yala classic combining rustic charm and modern refinements. The hotel fronts the beach, with a giant lake in its grounds. 68 chalets with air conditioning, a minibar and superb showers to wash away the dust from your exhilarating safari. R&R in abundance.
Occupying a hillside tea plantation of 12 acres with stunning views, Suites are a striking blend of antiques, contemporary fashion and custom-designed fabrics. The Kahanda Kanda resort restaurant is amongst the best on the South Coast.
