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Depart your home country for your flight to Sri Lanka.
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Couples
Ideal time to visit
December - September
This is the south of Sri Lanka at a slow pace: four stops, each given proper time rather than a quick pass through.
Time to ease into island life at Malabar Hill with nowhere to be. A restored planter’s bungalow in the hills at Haputale, looking out over 4,000 hectares of tea and the trail up to Lipton’s Seat. Two nights at Yala on the look out for leopard and elephant, then back to your palm-thatched retreat to cool off in your plunge pool.
Amanwella in Tangalle to feel the smooth sand underfoot: days for swimming, the spa, or reading under a palm tree. Conclude your holiday in Colombo, walking the city’s historic streets with an engaging guide.
Slow Paced Luxury
As with all our holidays, this itinerary is just a starting point. We will create a bespoke package which will be completely unique for you.
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Day 1
Your adventure begins
Days 2 - 4
Galle Coast
Your private chauffeur-guide will welcome you on arrival and take you along the coast to Malabar Hill, near Weligama. The setting feels quiet and unhurried, with the view and the kitchen doing most of the work; days here are for a guided walk through the grounds, a cookery class, or simply drifting down to the nearby beaches.
You can also visit Galle Fort, its ramparts and streets an easy outing.
Days 5 - 7
Haputale
Your chauffeur-guide will take you into the Hill Country, where the tea terraces and cooler air are a real contrast to the coast. You’ll stay in a suite at a lovingly restored planter’s bungalow, chosen for its views, its pool, and, just as much, for the walking straight from the door. Days here unfold naturally: exploring the surroundings on foot, then back to the cottage as the light changes.
Days 8 - 9
Yala National Park
Continue on to Yala for a two-night stay, where jeep safaris with a local naturalist take you into the park’s less-explored corners in search of leopard, elephant, buffalo and bright birds.
Relax back at your wildlife lodge in your private plunge pool. Or you can go kayaking, set off off on short walks, even join a Sri Lankan cookery lesson, before evenings gather round a proper campfire under the stars.
Days 10 - 13
Tangalle
Next, it’s on to Tangalle on the coast to check into your refined retreat for four nights. Amangalla is where you exhale: sea, sand, the spa if you want it, or an afternoon that asks nothing more of you than finding a sun lounger under the shade of a palm tree.
Day 14
Colombo
Travel to Colombo this morning. In the afternoon, a walking tour with a great guide who knows the city well introduces you to its cultural heart, tracing the influences and traditions that have shaped the capital over the intervening centuries.
Day 15
Fly home
Bid farewell to Sri Lanka as you catch your flight, taking home memories of an unforgettable adventure.
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Best family holiday ever. A mixture of beach, temples, wildlife, quiet and fun. [ETG] understands us and we won't be using anyone else for our holidays to Asia.
The Reynolds-Maclean Family
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What’s included:
With ETG, what’s included is shaped around ease. We take care of the practical details that can distract from the experience itself, so you’re free to relax into the journey and enjoy it as it unfolds.
Here’s what comes as standard in all of our holidays:
All flights (unless you’ve booked your own)
Carefully selected guides and drivers
All accommodation
Many meals and snacks
Immersive experiences throughout
All regional transport
Gratuities
24/7 In-Country support
Personal travel consultant throughout
Pricing:
Each journey is shaped around you, so costs vary depending on season, flight choices, accommodation and how much is built in.
As a guide, most of our two-week trips fall between £5,000 and £10,000 per person.
Some fall below that, particularly for families or travel outside peak periods. Others go beyond it when the brief includes business-class flights, longer stays, or more ambitious hotel choices.
We discuss budget early, so everything is clear from the start.
Meet Our Sri Lanka Experts
Holly is a true Sri Lanka enthusiast, with a talent for designing holidays that blend the must-see highlights with the hidden corners of the country. Whether it’s a family-friendly wildlife encounter, a romantic retreat in the tea hills, or an off-the-beaten-track adventure, Holly loves curating trips that surprise and delight her clients.
“I love this route, it’s the epitome of lovely, laid-back luxury in Sri Lanka. Spend your days drifting between incredible natural landscapes and elegant boutique hotels, accompanied by your chauffeur-guide.”
Holly
Sri Lanka Specialist
Explore Our Hotels & Villas
Wherever you go, and whatever you do, at the end of every day you can always be sure of a comfortable rest. Every location on our list of hotels is handpicked, and in its own way, shares the history, the hospitality, and the soul of Sri Lanka. Below are some examples of the different hotels we use.
The ETG Guarantee
We guarantee you an experience no one else has ever had.
The travel magic you’ll remember won’t be found on a well-trodden – or over-Instagrammed – itinerary. It will be the surprises, discoveries and secrets that you’ll uncover along the way with us.
Do you ever feel like people aren’t listening to you?
We get it. And we will – that’s a promise. Your holiday starts with with a proper, no-pressure call to understand what you want, what you don’t want, and what matters to you.. From there, we create a completely unique adventure, inspired by our conversation together.
And because of our long-standing relationships with trusted partners across Asia, you’ll have access to experiences you can’t find on Google. The kind of special experiences that are literally impossible to find on your own.
Experiences of Sri Lanka
Crafting bespoke packages is the heart of what we do. Each holiday is specially designed to confound preconceptions and share magical, memorable, and truly exceptional experiences.
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Important FAQs about Sri Lanka
At Experience Travel Group, we’ve been curating immersive Sri Lanka holidays since 2006 long before the island became a mainstream destination. Our deep-rooted local knowledge, trusted partnerships, and passion for meaningful travel make us the ideal choice for discovering Sri Lanka beyond the ordinary.
Over nearly two decades, we’ve developed unique experiences that blend cultural depth, comfort, and flexibility. Whether it’s staying in boutique hotels hidden in tea country, meeting local artisans, or exploring UNESCO heritage sites with expert guides, we design every journey to reveal the real heart of Sri Lanka, not just the tourist highlights.
With our thoughtful planning and in-country support, you’ll have peace of mind while enjoying a tailored adventure that suits your interests and travel style. We don’t do off-the-shelf holidays — we create personalised journeys that capture what’s truly special about Sri Lanka.
Let us show you the Sri Lanka we know and love.
Sri Lanka is a year-round destination, but the best time depends on where you’re going. One of the best times to visit is between December and March. The summer month and September is also a great all-round option, with good weather and fewer crowds.
Every ETG holiday to Sri Lanka is carefully designed to be seamless, immersive, and stress-free. Your journey typically includes international flights (if requested), chauffeur guide throughout and accommodation in hand-picked, characterful hotels.
You’ll enjoy incredible, immersive experiences unique to you, all planned by dedicated Sri Lanka specialists, with the added reassurance of 24/7 in-country support from our local team.
The Curious Traveller’s Guide to Sri Lanka
Wondering when to visit Sri Lanka? Our Curious Traveller’s Guide to Sri Lanka will give you a more detailed breakdown of the best time of year to book a holiday, as well as tips on the best beaches, unmissable sites, and much more.
