YOUR JOURNEY

The Grand Private Sri Lanka Journey

A 12-night private journey through Sri Lanka's most extraordinary landscapes — from rainforest and mist-covered tea country to the wilds of Yala, the southern coast and historic Galle. Designed around privacy, exceptional surroundings, personal service and unhurried experiences, this is Sri Lanka at its most refined.

Luxury candlelight dinner in an elegant setting in Sri Lanka
Day 01

A Private Arrival in the Rainforest

Colombo · Kitulgala

Schedule: Arrive in Sri Lanka and meet your private chauffeur at Colombo Airport. Travel directly into the lush rainforest landscapes of Kitulgala in the comfort of your private vehicle.

Afternoon: Settle into a secluded riverside retreat surrounded by rainforest. Enjoy a private Ayurvedic-inspired wellness treatment designed to ease you gently into the rhythm of the island.

Evening: As the rainforest quietens, enjoy a candlelit dinner beside the river — your first evening in Sri Lanka, away from the bustle of the city.

Overnight: Palmstone Retreat

✦ Private airport welcome ✦ Luxury private transfer ✦ Private wellness treatment ✦ Candlelit riverside dinner
White water rafting adventure on a river in Sri Lanka
Day 02

Rainforest Adventure & Tea-Country Elegance

Kitulgala · Nuwara Eliya

Morning: Begin with a private white-water rafting experience on the Kelani River, accompanied by your dedicated adventure team and experienced guides.

Afternoon: Leave the rainforest behind and travel by private chauffeur into the cool, misty highlands. The winding ascent reveals a completely different side of Sri Lanka, with mountain valleys and vast tea plantations unfolding along the route.

Evening: Arrive at your historic highland retreat and enjoy traditional high tea surrounded by the atmospheric landscapes of Nuwara Eliya.

Overnight: Heritance Tea Factory — Flowerdew Suite / The Grand Hotel

✦ Private white-water rafting ✦ Dedicated adventure guides ✦ Chauffeured mountain journey ✦ Traditional high tea
Deer grazing in the grasslands of Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka
Day 03

World's End Before the Crowds

Nuwara Eliya · Horton Plains

Early Morning: Set out with a private naturalist for an early exploration of Horton Plains National Park. Walk through the cool highland landscape towards World's End and continue to the dramatic Baker's Falls.

Late Morning: Enjoy a private highland breakfast or picnic surrounded by the open landscapes of the plateau before returning towards Nuwara Eliya.

Afternoon: Visit a working tea estate and discover the craft behind Ceylon Tea. A curated tea tasting introduces you to the influence of altitude, climate and processing on different teas.

Evening: Return to your retreat for a quiet evening at your own pace.

Overnight: Heritance Tea Factory — Flowerdew Suite / The Grand Hotel

✦ Private naturalist experience ✦ Early Horton Plains exploration ✦ Private highland breakfast ✦ Curated Ceylon Tea tasting
Blue train crossing the famous Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka
Day 04

The Legendary Highland Railway to Ella

Nuwara Eliya · Nanu Oya · Ella

Morning: Travel by reserved first-class or observation-class railway from the highlands towards Ella, passing through misty valleys, mountain forests and seemingly endless tea-covered slopes.

Afternoon: Meet your private chauffeur in Ella and continue to your secluded hillside retreat overlooking the dramatic Ella Gap.

Evening: Enjoy the changing colours of the mountains from your private terrace before a sunset drink and an intimate private dinner surrounded by the highlands.

Overnight: 98 Acres Resort & Spa — Grand Executive Suite

✦ Reserved premium railway journey ✦ Private chauffeur ✦ Ella Gap views ✦ Private terrace dining
Diyaluma Falls, one of Sri Lanka's tallest waterfalls surrounded by lush green landscapes
Day 05

Ella's Mountains from Above & Below

Ella · Diyaluma

Morning: Experience Ella's dramatic mountain scenery from above on the Flying Ravana Mega Zipline, followed by a privately guided visit to the iconic Nine Arches Bridge.

Afternoon: Continue towards Diyaluma Falls with your private guide. Explore the upper falls and natural pools, surrounded by the rugged beauty of Sri Lanka's highlands.

Late Afternoon: Pause for a private highland picnic before returning to Ella.

Evening: The rest of the evening is yours. Enjoy the resort's pool, spa or private terrace before dinner.

Overnight: 98 Acres Resort & Spa — Grand Executive Suite

✦ Flying Ravana Mega Zipline ✦ Private Nine Arches experience ✦ Guided Diyaluma exploration ✦ Private highland picnic
Luxury spa treatment at a wellness resort in Sri Lanka
Day 06

A Private Day Above the Clouds

Ella

Morning: There is no early departure today. Sleep late and enjoy a private breakfast at your own pace, surrounded by the mountain scenery of Ella.

Afternoon: Choose your own rhythm — a bespoke spa experience, a gentle guided walk, a private tea experience or simply time beside your private terrace or pool.

Optional: A private scenic charter may be arranged where available and subject to weather and operating conditions.

Evening: Watch the sun disappear behind the Ella mountains before enjoying a private dinner overlooking the valley.

Overnight: 98 Acres Resort & Spa — Grand Executive Suite

✦ Private breakfast ✦ Bespoke wellness experience ✦ Flexible private afternoon ✦ Private sunset dinner
Sri Lankan leopard in the wild at Yala National Park
Day 07

From Tea Country to Leopard Country

Ella · Yala National Park

Morning: Leave the highlands behind and travel by private chauffeur towards Yala National Park. The landscape gradually changes from cool mountain country to the dry-zone wilderness of the south.

Afternoon: Settle into your luxury wilderness camp, where your private tented suite places you close to the sounds and atmosphere of the surrounding forest.

Late Afternoon: Head into Yala on a private 4x4 safari accompanied by an experienced naturalist, with the late light creating ideal conditions for wildlife observation.

Evening: Return to camp for a private wilderness dinner beneath the stars.

Overnight: Wild Coast Tented Lodge — Cocoon Pool Suite / Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

✦ Private chauffeur ✦ Luxury tented suite ✦ Private wildlife safari ✦ Wilderness dining under the stars
Southern coast and Tangalle in Sri Lanka
Day 08

From Wilderness to a Private Ocean Retreat

Yala · Tangalle

Morning: Leave Yala behind and follow the southern coastline towards Tangalle, with your private chauffeur taking you directly to your secluded coastal retreat.

Afternoon: The remainder of the day is yours. Relax beside the pool, walk along the beach or simply enjoy the privacy of your villa and the sound of the Indian Ocean.

Sunset: A private horseback-riding experience may be arranged along the coast, subject to local conditions and availability.

Evening: Enjoy an intimate oceanfront dinner as the coast settles into the evening.

Overnight: Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort — Pool Villa / Amanwella

✦ Private coastal transfer ✦ Luxury ocean retreat ✦ Sunset horseback-riding option ✦ Private oceanfront dinner
Whale watching and southern coast of Sri Lanka
Day 9

Private Ocean Charter & The Giants of the Indian Ocean

Tangalle · Mirissa · Weligama

Morning: Travel to Mirissa and board a private boat charter with an experienced crew. Head offshore in search of blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins in the waters of the southern coast.

Afternoon: Continue along the coast towards Weligama and your cliffside ocean retreat. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to enjoy your private terrace, pool and uninterrupted sea views.

Evening: Watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean before enjoying dinner overlooking the coast.

Overnight: Cape Weligama — Ocean Villa

✦ Private boat charter ✦ Blue whale encounter ✦ Private coastal journey ✦ Cliffside ocean villa ✦ Sunset dining
Galle Fort and historic southern Sri Lanka
Day 10

Galle Fort After the Morning Light

Weligama · Galle

Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the ocean. For those who wish, a private surf lesson can be arranged on the southern coast.

Afternoon: Explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort with a private local guide. Discover historic architecture, hidden courtyards, elegant boutiques and quieter corners beyond the main visitor routes.

Evening: As the heat softens, enjoy sunset drinks on the fort's ramparts before a refined multi-course dinner.

Overnight: Le Grand Galle — Plunge Pool Suite / Amangalla

✦ Private surf experience ✦ Private Galle Fort guide ✦ Historic courtyards & architecture ✦ Sunset drinks on the ramparts ✦ Elegant multi-course dinner
Charming roadside shops and local stores along a street in Sri Lanka
Day 11

Private Lagoon Charter & Cinnamon Heritage

Galle · Madu River · Ahungalla

Morning: Leave Galle behind and travel north along the coast towards the Madu River wetlands.

Afternoon: Board a private boat and glide through the mangrove-lined waterways and islands of the Madu River. Continue to a cinnamon-growing island to discover the traditional cultivation, harvesting and preparation of one of Sri Lanka's most important spices.

Late Afternoon: Continue to your beachfront retreat and unwind with a private spa experience beside the ocean.

Evening: Enjoy a relaxed dinner overlooking the coast.

Overnight: Heritance Ahungalla — Luxury Suite / Taj Bentota Resort & Spa

✦ Private lagoon charter ✦ Mangrove exploration ✦ Private cinnamon experience ✦ Beachfront spa ✦ Oceanfront dining
Fresh seafood and authentic local seafood specialties in Sri Lanka
Day 12

The Art of Doing Nothing

Ahungalla · Bentota

Morning: Begin the final full day with a private breakfast beside the pool, prepared at your preferred pace.

Afternoon: Nothing is scheduled. Spend the afternoon at the beach, enjoy a bespoke spa treatment, read beside the pool or simply savour the privacy of your retreat.

Evening: For your final evening in Sri Lanka, enjoy a personalised dinner featuring fresh seafood and tropical ingredients, prepared especially for you beside the ocean.

Overnight: Heritance Ahungalla — Luxury Suite / Taj Bentota Resort & Spa

✦ Private breakfast ✦ Bespoke wellness experience ✦ Unhurried private leisure ✦ Personalised farewell dinner ✦ Oceanfront evening
Coconut trees in Sri Lanka
Day 13

A Private Farewell to Sri Lanka

Ahungalla · Colombo Airport

Morning: Enjoy one final relaxed breakfast at your coastal retreat before your private chauffeur arrives for the journey to Colombo Airport.

Afternoon: Travel comfortably via the Southern Expressway, with your dedicated chauffeur taking care of the final transfer of your journey.

Your private journey through Sri Lanka comes to an end at Colombo Airport.

Tour Ends

✦ Private luxury transfer ✦ Dedicated chauffeur ✦ Comfortable airport journey ✦ Farewell to Sri Lanka
INCLUDED

What Your Journey Includes

  • Private chauffeur throughout your journey
  • Personalised travel planning and individual support
  • 24/7 availability throughout your journey
  • Selected stays at carefully chosen hotels
  • Airport pick-up and return transfer
  • Individual adjustments to your itinerary according to your wishes
EXCLUDED

Not Included in the Travel Price

  • International flights
  • Visa and entry fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional meals and activities unless otherwise mentioned
BOOKING & CONDITIONS

Important Information
About Your Journey

01

Booking & Payment

A deposit of 20 % is required to confirm your booking.

The remaining 80 % can be paid in cash upon arrival or by bank transfer no later than 3 days before your arrival.

For bank transfers, all applicable bank charges are to be covered by the customer. The full invoice amount must be received by Die kleine Insel.

02

Cancellation Policy

The 20 % deposit is generally non-refundable.

In the event of cancellations within 30 days before arrival, as well as in the case of no-shows, there is also no entitlement to a refund, as accommodation, transfers and other travel services are arranged and confirmed in advance on a binding basis.

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