Classic Sri Lanka Holiday

You arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, where a friendly Wayfairer representative meets you for a smooth transfer to the Wallawwa Hotel, Kotugoda. Located on the outskirts of Negombo, Kotugoda brings a secluded and peaceful atmosphere to the beginning of your Sri Lanka luxury holiday.

Check into Wallawwa Hotel and enjoy your evening in bliss, as the hotel’s amenable staff welcome you in warmly for a perfect introduction to Sri Lanka culture. Sample delicious Asian fusion cuisine at the hotel restaurant and settle into a cosy night in your four-poster king bed.

A tasty breakfast at your hotel kickstarts your exciting Sri Lanka holiday. You set sail on a transfer to Anuradhapura, the first and former ancient capital of Sri Lanka, situated in the north-central plain.

After checking into Ulagalla Resort, you embark on an Ancient Tour around Anuradhapura, immediately thrusting you back through time. Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage is gradually divulged as you trail along dusty paths towards mystifying relics. Marvel at the Abhayagiri Monastery Complex and the tallest standing statue of Buddha at Aukana.

Return to your luxury boutique hotel for an evening of bliss amidst its 58-acre lush green gardens.

Indulge in a buffet breakfast before heading towards another of Sri Lanka’s ancient landmarks, Polonnaruwa, gradually ticking off the iconic Sri Lanka Golden Triangle.

You gaze at the intricacy of the ancient city’s stone relics, including well-preserved large stupas like Rankoth Vehera and Kirivehera. Visit the dusty rock shrine of Gal Vihare, which contains four majestic Buddha statues, slowly uncovering the secrets of this medieval capital.

You spend the second half of your day in Minneriya National Park, experiencing another of the island’s colourful faces on a Sri Lanka safari tour. Here, herds of Indian elephants roam and play amongst grasslands, alongside wild buffaloes, leopards, crocodiles and 160 species of birds. Get your wildlife checklist out!

Another nutritious breakfast awaits you this morning, before a day of immersive adventure in Sigiriya, another checkpoint of the Sri Lanka Golden Triangle.

You are transferred to the imposing ancient rock fortress, which lies just an hour away from Anuradhapura. Sigiriya Lion Rock appears on the horizon as you travel closer, piercing through its encasing foliage at 200 metres high and resonating with mystery.

You wander the neatly landscaped gardens which lay at the base of Sigiriya Rock before beginning your Sri Lanka adventure tour on a steep climb past the enormous carved lion which marks the entrance. You reach the palace ruins, which sprawl across the top of Sigiriya, whispering secrets of the reign of King Kasyapa.

Today, you seek the exquisite beauty of the Sri Lanka Tea Country, specifically the geometric landscapes of Hatton, in the Nuwara Eliya District. Hatton bears a complex colonial history, an intriguing yet haunting past which has intertwined with one of Sri Lanka’s most uniquely beautiful landscapes.

Check-in at Tea Trails Bungalow, an exclusive Sri Lanka hotel which mirrors the architecture of much of Hatton, expertly marrying luxury with culture.

Spend the afternoon sightseeing in the nearby city of Kandy, where pretty buildings and quaint gardens lie surrounded by mountains. Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, a stunning piece of architecture laced with important 17^th-century history.

You are invited to seek the hidden corners of Hatton on today’s Sri Lanka tour package, beginning with a pacifying stroll in a local tea village. Your route introduces you to the distinct blend of countryside and culture that the Tea Country represents as locals go about their daily work, accompanied by the gentle hum of nature.

You are guided through the timeline of tea cultivation in Sri Lanka, visiting a local Tea Factory as your guide teaches you about James Taylor and Ceylon Tea. You can even taste some tea in the factory!

A tasty breakfast prepares you for today’s journey to Weligama, along a picturesque route towards the southwestern tip of the island, near Galle. Weligama is a beautiful hidden gem, a small town with a name that translates to “sandy village”, and one of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka for ocean-side scenery.

Check into Cape Weligama Hotel, your base for exploring the town’s palm-fringed shores. This hotel embodies Weligama’s paradisical ambience and is equipped with an extraordinary outdoor pool which overlooks the twinkling bay. Settle into a blissful sleep in your spacious Junior Suite.

Today, you to unveil Weligama’s history and culture. You are brought to a local cinnamon plantation to learn about one of the most popular spices of the ancient world. The “Ceylon Cinnamon” variety is native to Sri Lanka, upholding an important agricultural status in the country.

Your afternoon is spent in the glorious coastal city of Galle, famed for its colonial-era fortress named Galle Fort. Be transported into the 16^th-century world of colonial rule, admiring the unique contrast of Galle’s orderly architecture and the boundless blue which lays behind it.

Your morning is spent at leisure, revelling in the generous amenities of Cape Weligama Hotel. Perhaps you decide on a revitalising morning yoga session at a clifftop location or a therapeutic massage in the Sanctuary Spa.

Today’s activity is the perfect finish to your luxurious Sri Lanka holiday. Sri Lanka’s culinary splendour awaits your tastebuds on an immersive cooking lesson in a traditional wattle and daub mud hut. Taste a sumptuous Sri Lankan lunch consisting of fresh, locally sourced ingredients like lotus root and banana blossom.

Your final day in Sri Lanka is completed with an evening at Cape Weligama Hotel. You sip on zesty cocktails on the hotel's Ocean Terrace, reflecting on your life-changing trip.

You feel truly dazzled by the beauty of Sri Lanka as you head for a smooth sailing journey homeward with the help of your friendly guide. You fly home from Colombo Airport, feeling restless with inspiration. Return home and tell us where you are travelling next.