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$25/person incl.
Wild Ceylon & Seclusion
10 Nights / 11 Days
For 2 Guests · Colombo → Cultural Triangle → Yala → South Coast
Sigiriya StopoverHot Air BalloonExclusive Wildlife LodgesPrivate Leopard Safari (Relais & Châteaux)Seaplane TransfersBoutique Beach Villa
Estimated Grand Total (with premium tier buffer)
$29,700
Colombo
1 Night
Sigiriya / Dambulla
3 Nights
Yala
3 Nights
South Coast
3 Nights
Departure
01
Arrival
Arrival · Colombo
On arrival
VIP airport meet & greet
Priority immigration, premium SUV waiting. Chilled towels, welcome drink in vehicle.
Transfer
45-min express to Shangri-La
Seamless city arrival.
Afternoon
CHI Spa Welcome Ritual
Check-in, 60-min couples jet-lag recovery treatment.
Evening
HB dinner at Capital Bar & Grill
Exclusive dining experience at the hotel.
02
Transfer
Colombo → Sigiriya · Rock Country Begins
07:00
Early breakfast + premium snack box in SUV
Scenic 4-hour drive north to the Cultural Triangle.
11:00
Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
5 caves, 157 Buddha statues, expert private guide.
Entry: $10 × 2 = $20 incl.
Entry: $10 × 2 = $20 incl.
13:30
Curated fine lunch en route
Premium local flavors.
$25/person incl.
$25/person incl.
15:30
Check-in Heritance Kandalama
Geoffrey Bawa architectural masterpiece blending into the jungle cliffside.
17:00
Ayurvedic couples spa
Relaxation amidst the sounds of the jungle wetland.
Evening
HB dinner at Apsara Restaurant
Lakeside candlelit dining.
03
Adventure
Sigiriya · Rock Fortress + Elephant Gathering
05:30
Sunrise climb — Sigiriya Lion Rock (UNESCO)
Expert guide, lion paws, ancient frescoes, royal palace summit.
Entry: $36 × 2 = $72 incl.
Entry: $36 × 2 = $72 incl.
09:00
Return breakfast at Heritance Kandalama (HB)
Refresh after the morning ascent.
13:00
Villa pool & leisure afternoon
Rest ahead of tomorrow's pre-dawn balloon departure.
$25/person fine lunch incl.
$25/person fine lunch incl.
15:00
Minneriya National Park private jeep safari
Witness 'The Elephant Gathering' — hundreds of wild elephants around an ancient reservoir.
Safari: $70 all-in incl.
Safari: $70 all-in incl.
Evening
HB starlit terrace dinner
Private outdoor setting at the lodge.
04
Adventure
Sigiriya · Hot Air Balloon at Sunrise
04:45
Pre-dawn pickup from villa
Private transfer to balloon launch site, Kandalama.
05:30
🎈 Hot Air Balloon — Sunrise Flight
Float silently above Sigiriya Rock Fortress, ancient reservoirs, and emerald jungle as the sun breaks the horizon. ~1 hour flight. USD $260/person · Sunrise Ballooning / Lanka Ballooning Pvt Ltd · CAA-SL licensed · srilankaballooning.com · Season: Nov–Apr · Champagne celebration on landing.
Total for 2: $520 incl.
Total for 2: $520 incl.
08:00
Return to villa, full breakfast (HB)
Well-earned morning feast.
10:00
Leisure morning + spa
Final hours in the Cultural Triangle. 60-min hot stone massage.
13:00
Fine lunch + check-out
$25/person incl.
15:00
Polonnaruwa ancient city en route
Optional UNESCO heritage excursion. Expert guide.
Entry: $25 × 2 = $50 incl.
Entry: $25 × 2 = $50 incl.
05
Transfer
Cultural Triangle → Yala · Seaplane Transfer
07:00
Breakfast + transfer to Sigiriya airstrip
Premium snack box in vehicle.
08:30
✈️ Seaplane Transfer — Sigiriya → Hambantota
Cinnamon Air scenic flight over the Cultural Triangle, tank country, and southern coast. Approx. 45–60 minutes. From USD $199/person (Sigiriya to South Coast season offer · cinnamonair.com). Regular fare: ~$230/person.
Total for 2: ~$398.
Total for 2: ~$398.
10:00
Arrival Hambantota · transfer into Yala
Private vehicle into the national park buffer zone.
11:30
Check-in Wild Coast Tented Lodge
Relais & Châteaux luxury tented camp on the Yala boundary. Butler and naturalist assigned.
Afternoon
Lodge orientation + first afternoon game drive
Exclusive concession access — away from public park crowds. Private jeep, expert tracker.
Evening
Bush sundowners + HB dinner under stars
Fire-lit outdoor dining at camp.
06
Safari
Yala · Full Private Leopard Safari Day
05:30
🦁 Dawn game drive — private concession
The world's highest density of wild leopards. Dedicated naturalist on foot, expert tracker driving — intimate and exclusive.
09:00
Return to lodge, full breakfast (HB)
Pool and leisure midday.
13:00
Fine lodge lunch + afternoon rest
$25/person incl. (lodge kitchen).
16:00
Dusk game drive — golden hour into Yala
Leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, painted storks.
Evening
Bush dinner under the Milky Way
Private candlelit setup in the wild. Star-gazing with naturalist.
07
Wellness
Yala · Wildlife & Wilderness Wellness
05:30
Optional sunrise game drive
Third private safari session — every drive into Yala tells a different story.
09:00
Breakfast (HB)
Leisurely morning at camp.
11:00
Spa at the lodge
Couples wilderness massage — open-air, jungle-side.
13:00
Fine lunch
$25/person incl.
Afternoon
Birdwatching walk with naturalist
Yala hosts 200+ bird species including the rare black-necked stork.
Evening
Farewell campfire dinner at Wild Coast
HB — final night in the wild.
08
Transfer
Yala → South Coast · Boutique Beach Villa Check-in
08:00
Breakfast + check-out from Yala
09:30
Coastal scenic drive west
~2 hours through Hambantota, past flamingo lagoons and salt flats.
11:30
Check-in — Private Boutique Beach Villa
Your own secluded villa on Sri Lanka's quietest coastline. Natural stone, local timber, infinity pool, direct beach access. No neighbors. No agenda.
Afternoon
Settle in, first swim, villa lunch
$25/person fine lunch prepared by in-villa chef.
Evening
Sunset cocktails on the beach terrace
HB dinner under the stars.
09
Leisure
South Coast · Day of Seclusion
Morning
Leisurely breakfast at the villa (HB)
Wake up to the sound of the Indian Ocean.
Optional
🐋 Whale watching boat excursion
Blue and sperm whales frequent these waters (seasonal, Nov–Apr). On request — not incl.
Optional
🐢 Turtle nesting beach walk at dusk
Rekawa Beach — one of Sri Lanka's most important nesting sites. On request — not incl.
Afternoon
Villa pool + in-villa spa massage
Couples treatment by in-villa therapist.
Evening
Private beach dinner setup
Candlelit table on the sand, personalized menu. HB incl.
10
Leisure
South Coast · Final Full Day
Morning
HB breakfast, final ocean swim
Optional
Snorkelling at Polhena Reef, Matara
Vibrant coral, sea turtles — 30 min drive. On request.
Optional
Cooking class with local family
Learn authentic Sri Lankan rice & curry. On request.
Afternoon
Spa + pool + hammock
Full rest.
13:00
Fine farewell lunch
$25/person incl.
Evening
Farewell tasting dinner
In-villa chef prepares a curated farewell menu. HB incl.
11
Departure
Departure · South Coast → Colombo
07:00
Final breakfast (HB)
Last view of the Indian Ocean.
08:00
Optional boutique shopping
Local artisans, batik, Ceylon tea, moonstone jewelry.
09:30
✈️ Optional Seaplane Return — Koggala → Colombo
Cinnamon Air from Galle/South Coast to Colombo. Approx. 40 minutes. From USD $155/person (current promotional fare; regular $206/person · cinnamonair.com). Included in premium package — confirm at booking.
Total for 2: ~$310.
Total for 2: ~$310.
— OR —
Express coastal highway transfer
Premium Land Cruiser, ~2.5 hours to Colombo BIA.
En route
Farewell fine dining lunch stop
Last taste of Sri Lanka.
$25/person incl.
$25/person incl.
15:30+
VIP airport departure
Check-in facilitation, lounge access, farewell gift.
Signature Lodge Portfolio
★★★★★
Shangri-La Colombo
Colombo
Deluxe Ocean View King
$224 / night
- Indian Ocean views, 541 rooms
- CHI Spa
- 3 restaurants including Shang Palace
★★★★★
Heritance Kandalama
Sigiriya
Royal Suite
$500 / night
- Iconic Geoffrey Bawa architecture
- Panoramic views of Kandalama Lake and Sigiriya Rock
- Six Senses Spa
★★★★★
Wild Coast Tented Lodge
Yala (Relais & Châteaux)
Luxe Tent
Rates on request
- Exclusive private concession — away from public Yala crowds
- World's highest density of wild leopards
- Only Relais & Châteaux property in Yala
★★★★★
Boutique Beach Villa
South Coast (Tangalle / Rekawa zone)
Private Villa
Rates on request
- Entirely private — exclusive use for 2 guests
- Direct beach access, infinity pool, in-villa chef
- Sri Lanka's most secluded southern coastline
Your Private Transport
Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series
- Premium leather interior, dual-zone climate control, generous luggage space
- Complimentary chilled water, refreshing towels, and snack boxes daily
- Onboard Wi-Fi enabled (subject to network coverage)
- 24/7 dedicated English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Plus: Cinnamon Air Seaplane Transfers
- Cessna 208 amphibian aircraft
- Up to 8 passengers
- Panoramic aerial views island-wide
- Sectors included: Sigiriya → Hambantota (Day 5) + Koggala → Colombo (Day 11, premium option)
What's Included
Half-board dining (breakfast + dinner) at all properties
Daily curated fine lunch ($25/person)
Premium Land Cruiser + chauffeur 11 days
2 × Cinnamon Air seaplane transfers
Hot air balloon — Sunrise Ballooning ($260/person)
3 private game drives — exclusive Yala concession
Daily couples spa / wellness treatment
All site entrance tickets
Private expert naturalist guide throughout
24/7 personal concierge
Express VIP airport transfers (arrival + departure)
Farewell gift
Pricing Breakdown
| Component | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Resorts, Lodges & Villa (HB) | 10% service fee incl. · Shangri-La $224 (1N) + Heritance Kandalama $500 (3N) + Wild Coast Tented Lodge $1,000 (3N) + Beach Villa est. $400 (3N) + HB supplement ~$900 | $7,458 |
| Premium Land Cruiser, Fuel & Driver | $180 × 11 days | $1,980 |
| Curated Fine Dining Lunches | $25 × 2 persons × 10 days | $500 |
| Seaplane Transfers — Cinnamon Air | $199 × 2 (Sigiriya→Hambantota) + $155 × 2 (Koggala→Colombo) | $708 |
| Hot Air Balloon — Sunrise Ballooning | $260 × 2 persons | $520 |
| Private Game Drives — Yala Exclusive Concession | $150 × 3 drives × 2 persons | $900 |
| Daily Wellness & Spa | $100 × 2 persons × 10 nights | $2,000 |
| Elite Naturalist Guide & Site Access | $100 × 11 days | $1,100 |
| Invisible Concierge & Precision Logistics | Seamless transfers, 24/7 support, pre-arranged reservations | $2,000 |
| Total Base Cost | Sum of all journey components | $17,166 |
| Agency Planning & Service Fee | 25% of Total Base Cost | $4,292 |
| Gross Total | Total Base Cost + Agency Fee | $21,458 |
| Government Tax | 18% VAT applied to Gross Total | $3,862 |
| Standard Package Total | 2 Persons · 10 Nights · 11 Days | $25,320 |
| Estimated Grand Total (with premium tier buffer) | Peak-season variance cover + priority allocation at exclusive properties + concierge buffer | $29,700 |
Pricing Transparency Note: The cost values below 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. Peak season (Dec–Mar) may vary. Wild Coast Tented Lodge and Beach Villa rates are estimated — confirmed rates provided upon enquiry. Seaplane rates sourced from cinnamonair.com (April 2026). Hot air balloon rate sourced from Sunrise Ballooning / Lanka Ballooning Pvt Ltd (srilankaballooning.com). All site entrance fees are included within the Elite Guides & Logistics budget.*