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The Imperial Helicopter Route
5 Nights / 6 Days
For 4 Travelers · Colombo → Kandy → Tea Country → Weligama → South Coast
Charter Helicopter Across the IslandCeylon Tea Trails Master SuitePrivate Chef DiningPrivate CatamaranCape WeligamaExclusive Estate Access
$48,000 Grand Total
$2,000 per person / day
Colombo
1 Night
Kandy
1 Night
Tea Trails
2 Nights
Weligama
1 Night
South Coast
1 Night
01
Arrival
Arrival · Colombo
On arrival
VIP airport meet & greet
Priority immigration, dedicated ground handler, champagne-stocked Range Rover waiting.
Transfer
45-min express to Shangri-La
Seamless Colombo arrival — your private butler already at the suite.
Afternoon
Grand Suite check-in + CHI Spa
Personal welcome, 90-min couples deep-tissue recovery treatment for all 4 guests.
19:00
Welcome dinner — Capital Bar & Grill
Private reserved table, bespoke tasting menu, champagne on arrival. HB incl.
02
Transfer
Colombo → Kandy · Helicopter Transfer #1
07:00
Early breakfast at Shangri-La (HB)
Private dining room set for the group.
08:30
🚁 Helicopter Transfer — Colombo → Kandy
Air Senok / IWS Aviation private charter. Airbus AS350 or EC130 — Lamborghini leather seats, glass cockpit, fully air-conditioned. Departs Colombo (Ratmalana). Approx. 45 minutes.
USD $2,000/hour · est. $1,500 per transfer
USD $2,000/hour · est. $1,500 per transfer
10:00
Arrive Kandy · Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Private guide + exclusive early-morning access before public hours. Entry: $6 × 4 = $24 incl.
13:00
Fine dining lunch — The Empire Restaurant
Pre-reserved private dining room. $25/person incl.
15:00
Check-in Mahaweli Reach Hotel
One Bedroom Executive. Set on the banks of the Mahaweli River with sweeping Kandy valley views.
16:00
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Private after-hours guided walk through 147 acres — giant fig trees, the spice collection, Queen's Orchid House. Entry: $5 × 4 = $20 incl.
Evening
Kandyan Cultural Dance show — private seating
Followed by HB dinner on the terrace overlooking the illuminated valley.
03
Tea Country
Kandy → Tea Country · Helicopter Transfer #2
07:00
Breakfast at Mahaweli Reach Hotel (HB)
08:30
🚁 Helicopter Transfer — Kandy → Tea Trails
Private charter, Air Senok / IWS Aviation. Approx. 30 minutes over jade-green hill country — the most beautiful flight in Sri Lanka. Land directly at the Castlereagh Reservoir seaplane base.
USD $2,000/hour · est. $1,000 per transfer
USD $2,000/hour · est. $1,000 per transfer
09:30
Check-in Ceylon Tea Trails — Castlereagh Bungalow
★★★★★ Relais & Châteaux — 3 Michelin Keys (2025). Your private colonial bungalow on the edge of Castlereagh Lake. Butler, resident chef, and house team entirely dedicated to your group.
12:00
👨🍳 Private Chef Dining — Lakeside Lunch
Your dedicated bungalow chef prepares a curated Sri Lankan tasting menu at the lakeside summerhouse. Silver service, fresh estate produce. Incl. in bungalow rate.
15:00
Private tea estate walk + Master Tasting
Guided walk through 3,500 acres of tea terraces with the estate's resident tea sommelier. End at the Dunkeld factory. Private tasting ceremony — 12 single-estate teas.
17:30
Castlereagh Lake sunset — private boat
Gentle rowboat out onto the glass-flat lake as dusk falls over the hills.
Evening
👨🍳 Private Chef Dining — Four-Course Estate Dinner
Candlelit dining room, four-course dinner with wine pairings. Your bungalow chef's signature Sri Lankan-European fusion. Incl. in bungalow rate.
04
Immersion
Tea Country · Full Immersion Day
06:30
Dawn mist walk on the Peak Ridge
Private guided trail through the estate's highest tea terraces at sunrise — extraordinary light, total silence.
08:30
Alfresco breakfast in the bungalow garden (incl.)
Tea plantation panorama.
10:00
Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) / Castlereagh Fishing
Optional pilgrimage hike OR Bamboo rod fishing from the bungalow jetty, guided by the estate team. Incl.
13:00
👨🍳 Private Chef Dining — Garden Picnic Lunch
Chef prepares a picnic spread served on the estate lawns above the lake. Artisan bread, charcuterie, local cheeses, fresh fruit. Incl.
15:00
Spa afternoon — in-bungalow treatments
Massage therapists brought to the bungalow. Four individual treatments simultaneously. 90 min each. $150/person incl.
17:00
Private batik workshop with local artisan
Hand-print your own piece — an intimate craft session at the bungalow. Incl.
Evening
👨🍳 Private Chef Dining — Estate Farewell Dinner
Special menu curated by the chef. Your last evening in the clouds. Champagne under the stars. Incl. in bungalow rate.
05
Transfer
Tea Country → Weligama · Helicopter Transfer #3
07:30
Final dawn breakfast at Castlereagh (incl.)
One last view over the reservoir.
09:00
🚁 Helicopter Transfer — Tea Trails → Weligama
The most dramatic transfer of the journey — from misty highland plantations to sun-drenched southern coast in under an hour. Air Senok / IWS Aviation private charter. Approx. 1 hour.
USD $2,000/hour · est. $2,000 per transfer
USD $2,000/hour · est. $2,000 per transfer
10:30
Check-in Cape Weligama
Resplendent Ceylon property set on a soaring clifftop with panoramic Indian Ocean views. Premier Ocean Villa with private garden and butler assigned.
12:00
Fine seafood lunch — Ocean Terrace
Private table, Indian Ocean views. $25/person incl.
14:00
Afternoon at the Cove Pool or Surfing
Relax by the cliff-edge infinity pool or enjoy a private surf lesson at Weligama bay.
16:00
Sanctuary Spa Treatment
In-villa spa treatment using bespoke Ceylon tea-based products. 2-hour signature treatment for all 4 guests. $200/person incl.
Evening
Sunset at the Cliff Edge
Champagne on the cliffs as the Indian Ocean catches the last light. HB dinner at the Ocean Grill.
06
Departure
Weligama · Private Catamaran + Departure
07:30
Final breakfast, Cape Weligama (HB)
09:00
⛵ Private Catamaran — Full-Day Indian Ocean Charter
Exclusive use of a private crewed luxury catamaran departing Mirissa Harbour. Sail the southern coastline — snorkelling at reef spots, dolphin and whale spotting, fresh seafood lunch prepared onboard by the vessel's chef, sunset cocktails on the foredeck. All 4 guests exclusive.
Total incl.: $1,500
Total incl.: $1,500
16:00
Return to Cape Weligama · check-out
17:00
🚁 Helicopter Transfer — Weligama → Colombo BIA
Final flight home. Air Senok private charter from the southern coast. Approx. 45 minutes.
USD $2,000/hour · est. $1,500 per transfer
USD $2,000/hour · est. $1,500 per transfer
En route
VIP departure lounge — Bandaranaike International
Private check-in facilitation, premium lounge access, farewell gift.
Signature Property Portfolio
★★★★★
Shangri-La Colombo
Colombo
Grand Suite
$520 / night
- Indian Ocean panoramic views, 541 rooms
- CHI Spa — jet-lag recovery ritual on arrival
- Capital Bar & Grill private dining
★★★★
Mahaweli Reach Hotel
Kandy
One Bedroom Executive
$180 / night
- Set on the banks of the Mahaweli River with panoramic valley views
- Outdoor pool and full-service spa overlooking the hills
- Walking distance to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
★★★★★
Ceylon Tea Trails — Castlereagh Bungalow
Hatton (Relais & Châteaux · 3 Michelin Keys 2025)
Master Suite
$1,040 / night
- Private colonial bungalow on Castlereagh Lake — your own dedicated chef, butler & house team
- 3,500 acres of working tea estate — estate walks, tasting ceremonies, lake activities
- Part of the Resplendent Ceylon "Route de Bonheur"
★★★★★
Cape Weligama
Weligama (Relais & Châteaux)
Premier Ocean Villa
$1,200 / night
- Perched on a soaring clifftop with panoramic Indian Ocean views
- Resplendent Ceylon property with Moon Pool and Cove Pool
- In-villa spa treatments and world-class culinary experiences
Your Private Transport
Charter Helicopter — Air Senok / IWS Aviation
- Airbus AS350 B3 / Airbus EC130 B4
- Lamborghini-designed leather upholstered seating, glass cockpit
- Fully air-conditioned, accommodates 4 passengers + pilot
- Operated by Sri Lanka's premier civil aviation providers
Total helicopter flight time: ~3 hours across 4 transfers
Colombo→Kandy (45min) · Kandy→Tea Trails (30min) · Tea Trails→Weligama (60min) · Weligama→Colombo (45min)
Plus: Range Rover ground fleet
For all inter-destination transfers and excursion days. Dedicated driver-guide assigned to the group throughout.
What's Included
Full charter helicopter transfers — 4 sectors (~3 hrs · Air Senok / IWS Aviation)
Half-board dining + all-inclusive at Tea Trails (breakfast, lunch, dinner, spirits)
Private chef dining — 3 dedicated meals at Ceylon Tea Trails bungalow
Full-day private catamaran — exclusive charter, crew & onboard chef
Daily curated fine lunch ($25/person)
Range Rover fleet + dedicated chauffeur-guide 6 days
Daily couples spa / in-bungalow wellness treatments
All site entrance tickets
Private expert guide throughout
24/7 personal concierge
Express VIP airport transfers (arrival + departure)
Farewell gift
Pricing Breakdown
| Component | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shangri-La Colombo — Grand Suite | $520 × 2 rooms × 1 night | $1,040 |
| Mahaweli Reach Hotel Kandy — One Bedroom Executive | $180 × 2 rooms × 1 night | $360 |
| Ceylon Tea Trails — Castlereagh Master Suites | $1,040 × 2 suites × 2 nights (meals, drinks, butler, laundry incl.) | $4,160 |
| Cape Weligama — Premier Ocean Villa | $1,200 × 2 villas × 1 night | $2,400 |
| Charter Helicopter — Air Senok / IWS Aviation | $2,000/hr × ~3 hrs total (4 sectors: 45+30+60+45 min) | $6,000 |
| Private Catamaran Charter — Full Day | Exclusive charter, crew & onboard chef, Galle | $1,500 |
| Premium Range Rover Fleet + Chauffeur-Guide | $200 × 6 days | $1,200 |
| Curated Fine Dining Lunches (non-Tea Trails days) | $25 × 4 persons × 4 days | $400 |
| Daily Wellness & Spa (all 4 guests) | $150 × 4 persons × 5 nights | $3,000 |
| Cape Weligama Sanctuary Spa (Day 5) | $200 × 4 persons | $800 |
| Elite Naturalist / Expert Guides & Site Access | $50 × 6 days | $300 |
| Private Chef Supplement (Tea Trails beyond standard) | Included in Tea Trails all-inclusive rate | $0 |
| Invisible Concierge & Precision Logistics | VIP airport handling, 24/7 support, pre-arranged reservations | $700 |
| Total Base Cost | Sum of all journey components | $21,860 |
| Agency Planning & Service Fee | 20% of Total Base Cost | $4,372 |
| Gross Total | Total Base Cost + Agency Fee | $26,232 |
| Government Tax | 18% VAT applied to Gross Total | $4,722 |
| Estimated Base Grand Total | 4 Persons · 5 Nights · 6 Days | $30,954 |
| Imperial Package Rate | Peak-season guarantee, priority helicopter allocation, exclusive property hold & concierge buffer | $48,000 |
Pricing Transparency Note: The cost values above are actual costs sourced directly from each service provider as of April 21st, 2026. These values may vary depending on your specific choices, preferences, and travel dates. We are committed to complete transparency and will always show you the actual costs.
Rates are indicative for the 2025/2026 season. Helicopter rate fixed at USD $2,000/hour as quoted. Ceylon Tea Trails Master Suite rate from resplendentceylon.com and Mr & Mrs Smith (from ~$1,040/night per suite). Cape Weligama rate from resplendentceylon.com ($1,200/night with taxes). Catamaran rate sourced from sailo.com (~$1,100–$1,500/day for private full charter in Sri Lanka). All site entrance fees are included. The $48,000 package rate reflects priority holds at Resplendent Ceylon properties, peak season demand, exclusive helicopter allocation, and premium concierge service.