Plan A Luxury Holiday To Sri Lanka's Exotic Landscapes
Choose one of our most popular itineraries or create your own
Draw inspiration from our highly favoured itineraries, or tailor your perfect holiday to Sri Lanka by consulting with our Luxury Travel Specialists
Classic Sri Lanka Itinerary
We've carefully curated two Sri Lanka itineraries that explore the country's mind-blowing wildlife hotspots, along with mystifying landmarks, ancient cities and hidden gems. These itineraries promise an unforgettable fusion of luxury and cultural immersion.
Summer Favourites
Jet off on a summer holiday to Sri Lanka, where You'll stay in the best luxury resorts and explore the country's emerald tea plantations, exotic national parks, iconic landmarks and glistening coastline. It's a journey enjoyable for all ages and promises time for relaxation.
Create Your Own
Explore our sample itineraries for inspiration and then engage with our knowledgeable Travel Specialists to design your own one-of-a-kind, memorable journey. We promise you can see Sri Lanka the way you've always dreamed.
Embark on a Sri Lanka luxury holiday to explore authentic cultures, historic sites, diverse landscapes, and exhilarating adventures. Often overshadowed by its larger neighbour, India, Sri Lanka is a cultural gem on a more manageable scale, earning the nickname "India's Teardrop" due to its geographic shape and location. The country boasts rainforests, tea plantations, and a rich cultural history surrounded by nature.
Best places to visit in Sri Lanka
The east coast reveals golden sand beaches, the north holds undiscovered cultural treasures, and the central region features national parks with diverse wildlife. There are many things to do in Sri Lanka, but you should start your luxury tour in Colombo, a multicultural capital blending Portuguese, British, and Dutch influences with Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim temples. Explore local markets, visit the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, or marvel at the candy-striped Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque.
From tea plantations to ancient temples, Sri Lanka truly is a world in one country
We have several popular itineraries that have been carefully crafted to include the most iconic places to visit in Sri Lanka.
Or you can create your own in consultation with our Travel Specialists, who’ll help you select the very best options according to your unique preferences.
Why not stay at a tea plantation to learn about the complexities of picking and processing different types of tea or explore the colonial fortress of Galle, where you'll catch a glimpse of whales and dolphins swimming in nearby currents between December and March? If that's not your cup of tea, venture to Sigiriya, an imposing rock formation with 700 stairs. The climb is worth it as the views of ancient ruins are breathtaking.
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Then chat with one of our Specialists who'll tailor-make a Sri Lanka itinerary that allows you the freedom to craft your experience the way you've always dreamed of.
Book your trip of a lifetime hereYou’re Just 3 steps Away from Your Dream Sri Lanka Holiday
There are many exciting things to do in Sri Lanka, and knowing what to visit can be challenging. Let us help you plan your luxury holiday to Sri Lanka, your way, in just three simple steps.
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Take a look at Where to Go in Sri Lanka and browse through our recommended destinations and favourite places to stay.
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Have a call with your dedicated Luxury Travel Specialist to discuss your plans and create your bespoke, dream itinerary.
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Once everything is booked, you can sit back and relax while our concierge team takes care of everything for you.
Where To Go In Sri Lanka
If you’re still looking for a little destination inspiration, here are some of our favourite places to visit in Sri Lanka, personally recommended by our Travel Specialists:
Start planning todayWhere To Stay In Sri Lanka
Wayfairer only partners with hotels that meet our standards for luxury and responsible tourism. Here are some of our favourite luxury hotels in Sri Lanka:
The Kandy House
Set within a six-acre estate, 7 km from Kandy, this former manor house has been converted into a stu...
Read MoreChena Huts
Tucked into the coastal jungle near Yala National Park, Chena Huts is your dreamy ocean-side escape ...
Read MoreUga Jungle Beach
Step into Uga Jungle Beach, a coastal oasis near Trincomalee, to enhance your Sri Lanka luxury holid...
Read MoreGrand Udawalawe Safari Resort
The Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort brings you a comfortable gateway to wildlife adventure.
Read MoreCeylon Tea Trails
Where the rolling valleys of the Sri Lanka Tea Country reach their most beautiful, the Ceylon Tea Tr...
Read MoreGal Oya Lodge
Discover the purity of Gal Oya Lodge and bond with Sri Lanka’s wildlife on an incredible conservatio...
Read MoreUga Ulagalla Resort
A stay at Ulagalla Resort offers a remarkable rural Sri Lankan experience, located nearby the mystif...
Read MoreThe Wallawwa
Located 9km from Colombo airport, The Wallawwa is set in lush tropical gardens and is the perfect pl...
Read MoreFort Bazaar
Fort Bazaar is a Merchant's home-turned-luxury hotel, ideally located nearby the legendary cultural ...
Read MoreAmanwella
Amanwella Hotel is a luxurious haven on Sri Lanka's south coast, cocooned in elegance amid pristine ...
Read MoreWater Garden Sigiriya
Water Garden Sigiriya, a luxury hotel in Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, evokes ancient allure with i...
Read MoreBest Time To Visit Sri Lanka
Oddly enough, there isn’t a best time to visit Sri Lanka, as the country experiences sunshine and short downpours all year round. The official rainy season in Sri Lanka is October and November, but it can sometimes last all the way until January. Luckily, the east and west coasts tend to have alternative weather patterns, so rain can be avoided by crossing the island. The raised elevation of the tea plantations means that temperatures in the central hills are cooler all year round. Monsoons from the southwest occur during May and June, while a second monsoon season from the northeast happens between December and February.Visiting the south between December and April lets you explore the coastal waters to see whales, dolphins and even a few flying fish as they move to warmer waters. Sri Lanka’s most important festival - The Festival of the Tooth - occurs around July/August, depending on the lunar calendar, and involves an elaborate six-day parade. Processions take the revered tooth of Buddha to different shrines around Kandy and the whole country, and some elephants flock to the small city to partake in this important cultural celebration.
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