36 Royal Island Journey 10 Days

36 Royal Island Journey 10 Days

Experience this route with curated daily flow, local insight, and flexible pacing designed for premium Sri Lanka travel.

Your Journey

🌿 Explorer Package
Up to 2 travelers · vehicle + chauffeur

Best Season:
Weather:
Package Includes
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (Toyota KDH or similar)
  • English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • All fuel, parking, highway charges, bottled water & insurance
  • Airport pickup, drop-off, and arrival assistance
  • First aid kit in the vehicle
  • 24/7 local support in Sri Lanka
  • Valid for up to 2 travelers
  • All government taxes included
Package Excludes
  • International airfare and Sri Lankan visa (assistance available)
  • Hotel accommodation, meals, and beverages
  • Tips and gratuities for guides & drivers
  • Early check-in / late check-out charges
  • Entrance fees, site guide fees, jeep safari charges
  • Video/camera permit fees & optional activities
  • Beach & water activities, spa, hot air balloon, shopping
  • Alcoholic beverages & private dining experiences
  • Any services not mentioned in “Inclusions”
Main Inclusives

Private air-conditioned vehicle (Toyota KDH)

English-speaking chauffeur guide / driver

All fuel, parking, and highway charges included

Bottled water & insurance included

Airport pickup, drop-off, and arrival assistance

🏛️ Classic Package
3★ hotels · Half Board + entrance fees

Best Season:
Weather:
Package Includes
  • Private A/C vehicle (Toyota KDH or similar)
  • Professional English-speaking chauffeur guide/driver
  • 3★ hotel accommodation with breakfast & dinner (Half Board)
  • Airport pickup, drop-off & arrival assistance
  • Entrance fees for all listed attractions
  • Fuel, parking, highway charges, bottled water & vehicle insurance
  • First aid kit & 24/7 local support
  • All applicable government taxes
Package Excludes
  • International airfare & Sri Lankan visa (assistance available)
  • Tips & gratuities for guides/drivers
  • Early check-in / late check-out charges
  • Video & camera permit fees
  • Optional activities (safaris, cooking classes, cycling tours)
  • Beach & water activities, spa, hot air balloon rides
  • Shopping & personal purchases, alcoholic beverages
  • Private dining, camping, licensed local guides (unless specified)
  • Any services not mentioned in “Inclusions”
Main Inclusives

3★ hotel accommodation

Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board)

Private air-conditioned vehicle (Toyota KDH)

English-speaking chauffeur guide

All fuel, parking, and highway charges included

Bottled water & insurance included

Airport pickup, drop-off, and arrival assistance

✨ Signature Package
4★/5★ · Lunch + jeep safaris & entrance fees

Best Season:
Weather:
Package Includes
  • Private A/C vehicle (Toyota KDH or similar)
  • Professional English-speaking chauffeur guide/driver
  • 5★ or 4★ hotel accommodation with breakfast & dinner (Half Board)
  • Lunch at selected restaurants
  • All entrance fees & private jeep safaris
  • Airport pickup, drop-off, arrival assistance
  • 24/7 on-ground assistance from Sri Lanka office
  • Bottled drinking water, fuel, parking, highway charges & vehicle insurance
  • First aid kit, all government taxes, valid up to 2 travelers
Package Excludes
  • International airfare & Sri Lankan visa (assistance available)
  • Tips & gratuities for guides/drivers/staff
  • Early check-in / late check-out charges
  • Video & camera permit fees
  • Beach & water activities (whale watching, diving, surfing, boat rides)
  • Spa, massage, Ayurvedic treatments, hot air balloon rides
  • Shopping expenses, alcoholic beverages
  • Private dining, camping, licensed local guides (unless specified)
  • Any services not mentioned in “Main Activities”, any activity with ***
Main Inclusives

5★ / 4★ hotel accommodation

Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board)

Private air-conditioned vehicle (Toyota KDH)

English-speaking chauffeur guide

All fuel, parking, and highway charges included

Bottled water & insurance included

Airport pickup, drop-off, and arrival assistance

💎 Prestige Package
Luxury 5★ · all activities + wellness & water sports

Best Season:
Weather:
Package Includes
  • Luxury 5★ accommodation on Half Board (Dinner & Breakfast)
  • Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle (Toyota KDH or similar)
  • Professional English-speaking chauffeur guide/driver with bata
  • Lunch at premium restaurants in major cities
  • All entrance fees & private site guides when needed
  • Private jeep safaris
  • Beach & water activities: whale watching (shared boat), surfing, snorkeling
  • Adventure: Ella excursions & Bentota water sports (3 sports each)
  • Wellness: spa, massage, yoga sessions & Ayurvedic treatments at selected places
  • Cultural: cycling site tours, village visits & cooking classes
  • Licensed local guides at key historic attractions
  • Airport pickup/drop-off, 24/7 support, bottled water, fuel, parking, insurance, first aid, taxes
Package Excludes
  • International airfare & Sri Lankan visa (assistance upon request)
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Early check-in / late check-out
  • Video & camera permit fees at attractions
  • Shopping expenses, hotel purchases
  • Hot air balloon rides
  • Alcoholic beverages & private wildlife camping / campfire / beachside private dining
  • Any services not mentioned in “Inclusions” section & anything with ***
Main Inclusives

5★ luxury hotel accommodation

Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board)

Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle

English-speaking chauffeur guide / driver

Private jeep safaris / private site guides

Cycling site tours / village visits / cooking lessons

👑 Royal Package
Ultra Luxury 5★ · scuba diving, deep fishing & private safaris

Best Season:
Weather:
Package Includes
  • Ultra Luxury 5★ accommodation on Half Board (Dinner & Breakfast)
  • Private A/C vehicle (Toyota KDH or similar)
  • Professional English-speaking chauffeur guide/driver
  • Lunch at premium restaurants in major cities
  • Wellness: 60 min Head & Shoulder massage session included in selected hotels
  • Whale watching (shared boat, small group) – private cruises upgrade available
  • Private jeep safaris, Scuba diving, deep water fishing
  • All entrance fees & private site guides when needed
  • Adventure: Ella excursions & water activities/sports (up to 5 activities)
  • Cultural: Yoga sessions, cycling tours, village visits & cooking classes
  • River safaris & lagoon safaris
  • Licensed local guides at key historic sites
  • Airport pickup/drop-off, 24/7 support, bottled water, fuel, parking, insurance, first aid, taxes
  • Rates for two guests (double occupancy) – custom quote for 3+ pax
Package Excludes
  • International airfare & Sri Lankan visa (assistance available)
  • Tips & gratuities for guides/drivers/staff
  • Early check-in & late check-out
  • Video/camera permit fees, shopping expenses, alcoholic beverages
  • Hot air balloon rides
  • Other massage/spa/Ayurvedic sessions above Head, Shoulder & Back package
  • Any services not mentioned under “Inclusions”, anything with *** sign
  • Activities not utilized during itinerary are non-refundable
Main Inclusives

Ultra luxury 5★ hotel accommodation

Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board)

Lunch at premium places

Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle

English-speaking chauffeur guide / driver

Day 01 - Arrival | Airport → Sigiriya

Description:
Iconic landmarks / Relaxed Arrival
Focus:
Iconic landmarks and relaxed arrival with VIP airport meet & greet, private luxury transfer to Sigiriya, check-in at an exclusive jungle retreat, Ayurvedic spa session, evening at leisure with spa indulgence and poolside relaxation, and sunset mocktails overlooking the majestic Sigiriya Rock.
Experiences
  • VIP airport meet & greet with seamless arrival assistance
  • Private luxury transfer to Sigiriya in chauffeur-driven comfort
  • Check-in at an exclusive jungle retreat in refined seclusion
  • Ayurvedic spa session
  • Evening at leisure with spa indulgence and poolside relaxation
  • Sunset mocktails overlooking the majestic Sigiriya Rock
Overnight: Sigiriya
Optional Activities:
  • Short village walk
  • Sunset view from Pidurangala Rock (if time permits)
Ultra luxury accommodation options
  1. 1. Taru Villas Maia - Habarana
  2. 2. Uga Ulagalla - Anuradhapura
  3. 3. Heritance Kandalama
Day 2 - Sigiriya : Elephant Watching Safari Day

Description:
Heritage / Wildlife
Focus:
Heritage and wildlife exploration including breakfast at hotel, private guided ascent of Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO), relaxing Ayurvedic massage, traditional village lunch with organic cooking experience, private village tour with bullock cart ride and catamaran boat ride, afternoon private safari at Minneriya to watch over 100+ wild elephants, evening relaxing at hotel, and dinner at hotel.
Experiences
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Private guided ascent of the iconic 1500-1600 years old Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO)
  • Relaxing signature Ayurvedic massage experience in Sigiriya
  • Traditional village lunch with an organic cooking experience
  • Private village tour with bullock cart ride, catamaran boat ride, village lunch - 1.5 hrs
  • Afternoon private safari at Minneriya (to watch "The Gathering" of over 100+ wild elephants)
  • Evening relaxing at the hotel
  • Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Sigiriya
Optional Activities:
  • Kaudulla National Park - Seasonal: best from July to October
  • Pidurangala Rock hike (sunrise/sunset)
  • Cycling around village tanks
  • Bird watching
Ultra luxury accommodation options
  1. 1. Same place as previous night in Sigiriya
Day 03 - Sigiriya → Kandy

Description:
Iconic Culture / Heritage
Focus:
Iconic culture and heritage including check out from Sigiriya after breakfast, visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO, over 2,200 years old), scenic drive to Kandy (3-3.5 hrs), relaxing Ayurvedic massage or spa treatment at hotel, traditional cultural dance performance at Kandy Lake Club, Kandy View Point for night city views, and dinner at hotel.
Experiences
  • Check out from Sigiriya after breakfast in the hotel
  • Visit the world heritage Dambulla Cave Temple (Over 2,200 years old) - UNESCO
  • Scenic drive to the hill capital of Kandy - 3-3.5 hrs
  • Relaxing ayurvedic massage or spa treatment at the hotel
  • Enjoy a traditional cultural dance performance at Kandy Lake Club - 1 hr 🎭
  • Kandy View Point (night city view & photos) - 15-20 mins
  • Dinner in the hotel
Overnight: Kandy
Optional Activities:
  • Upper Lake Drive
  • Kandy city walk
  • Local handicraft shopping
  • The Ceylon Tea Museum: A former tea factory which was originally constructed in 1925
  • Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala: Home for 70-100 elephants
Ultra luxury accommodation options
  1. 1. Kings Pavilion Luxury Hotel
  2. 2. The Flame Tea Estate & Hotel
  3. 3. Jetwing Kandy Gallery
  4. 4. The Lavender House by Revea
  5. 5. Simpson's Forest - Luxury Boutique Resort & Spa - Kandy
Day 04 - Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Description:
Hill Country / Scenic Landscapes
Focus:
Hill country and scenic landscapes including breakfast in Kandy and check out, visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, relaxed walk around Kandy Lake, explore Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya through tea plantations (3-3.5 hrs), guided tour and tasting at Damro Labookellie Tea Factory, stop at Ramboda Waterfall, high tea experience in a 5 star hotel, and relaxation by Gregory Lake Park.
Experiences
  • Breakfast in the Kandy hotel and check out
  • Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - 1.5 hrs
  • Relaxed walk around Kandy Lake - 30-40 mins
  • Explore the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens - 1.5 hrs
  • Scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya through lush tea plantations - 3-3.5 hrs
  • Guided tour and testing of the Damro Labookellie Tea Factory - 45 mins
  • Beautiful stop at Ramboda Waterfall - 20 mins
  • High tea experience in a 5 star hotel
  • Relax by the picturesque Gregory Lake Park - 45 mins
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Optional Activities:
  • Colonial café hopping
  • Boat riding/ sports jetski riding in Gregory Lake
  • Strawberry farm visit (seasonal: from October to May)
  • Horse riding at Gregory Park
Ultra luxury accommodation options
  1. 1. The Golden Ridge Hotel - Nuwara Eliya
  2. 2. The Westbury Palace
  3. 3. Langdale Boutique Hotel by Amaya
Day 05 - Nuwara Eliya → Ella

Description:
Hill Country / Scenic Landscapes
Focus:
Hill country and scenic landscapes including transfer to train station after breakfast, reserved first-class/observation carriage train ride, chauffeur pickup to Ella hotel, hike to Little Adam’s Peak, organic tea making experience in a tea estate (2 hr practical session), evening restorative yoga session, relaxing spa or massage session at hotel, and relaxation with breathtaking mountain views.
Experiences
  • Transfer to train station after breakfast at the hotel
  • Reserved first-class / observation carriage train ride
  • Chauffeur pickup to Ella hotel
  • Hike to the summit of Little Adam’s Peak - 1-2 hrs round trip
  • Discover the art of Organic Tea Making in a tea estate - 2 hr practical session at a tea garden with hands on experience
  • Evening restorative yoga session for relaxation and inner balance at a certified Yoga Ashram (Optional)
  • Relaxing spa or massage session at the hotel
  • Relax and enjoy the breathtaking mountain views - 1-2 hrs
Overnight: Ella
Optional Activities:
  • Short nature walk
  • Ella Rock trek: Approx. 10Km/ 2-3 hr hike round trip
  • Adventurous activities in Ella - Mega Zip Line, ATV ride, Swing ride, Abseiling: Approx. $150pp
  • Waterfall visits
  • Relaxation at hotel surroundings
  • Dinner at the luxury hotel
Ultra luxury accommodation options
  1. 1. Anasa Wellness Resort
  2. 2. Jetwing Kaduruketha
  3. 3. Dream Cliff Mountain Resort
  4. 4. Andriyala
Day 06 - Ella → Yala

Description:
Wildlife adventure
Focus:
Wildlife adventure including experiencing the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, scenic chauffeur-driven transfer to Yala, exclusive private jeep safari in Yala National Park (3-4 hrs) to encounter leopards, elephants, sloth bears and rich birdlife, unwind with sunset mocktails by the pool, relaxing spa or massage session at hotel, and overnight in a luxury tented camp or refined jungle lodge.
Experiences
  • Experience the timeless charm of the iconic Nine Arch Bridge
  • Scenic chauffeur-driven transfer to Yala
  • Exclusive private jeep safari in Yala National Park (3-4 hrs)
  • Encounter leopards, elephants, sloth bears & rich birdlife in the wild
  • Unwind with sunset mocktails by the pool
  • Relaxing spa or massage session at the hotel
  • Overnight in a luxury tented camp or refined jungle lodge
Overnight: Yala
Ultra luxury accommodation options
  1. 1. Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive
  2. 2. Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
  3. 3. Leopard Trails Yala
  4. 4. Makini Bush Camp Yala
  5. 5. Hilton Yala Resort
  6. 6. O2 Villas Yala
  7. 7. DoubleTree By Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort
Day 07 - Yala → Tangalle

Description:
Seaside relaxation
Focus:
Seaside relaxation including leisurely breakfast at hotel followed by smooth check-out, scenic coastal journey to Tangalle, exclusive visit to Rekawa Turtle Conservation Project, seamless check-in at a beachfront luxury resort, relaxed afternoon by pristine tranquil shoreline, and indulging in swimming, sunbathing and a sunset beach stroll.
Experiences
  • Leisurely breakfast at the hotel followed by a smooth check-out
  • Scenic coastal journey to Tangalle in comfort
  • Exclusive visit to Rekawa Turtle Conservation Project
  • Seamless check-in at a beachfront luxury resort
  • Relaxed afternoon by a pristine, tranquil shoreline
  • Indulge in swimming, sunbathing & a sunset beach stroll
Overnight: Tangalle
Optional Activities:
  • Kayaking in Tangalle lagoon
  • Surfing lessons (Seasonal: best from November to April)
  • Deep sea fishing and snorkeling tour
Ultra luxury accommodation options
  1. 1. Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
  2. 2. Uga Prāva - Tangalle
  3. 3. Taru Villas Mawella - Tangalle
Day 08 - Tangalle → Mirissa

Description:
Seaside / Colonial Heritage
Focus:
Seaside and colonial heritage including leisurely breakfast followed by relaxed noon check-out, visit the dramatic Hummanaya Blowhole, scenic coastal drive to Mirissa, curated lunch at a stylish beachfront restaurant, visit Coconut Tree Hill for panoramic ocean vistas, unwind at Unawatuna Beach with golden sunset experience, relaxing spa or massage session at hotel, and evening leisure by the beachfront poolside ambiance.
Experiences
  • Leisurely breakfast followed by a relaxed noon check-out
  • Visit the dramatic Hummanaya Blowhole
  • Scenic coastal drive to Mirissa
  • Curated lunch at a stylish beachfront restaurant
  • Visit Coconut Tree Hill for panoramic ocean vistas
  • Unwind at Unawatuna Beach with a golden sunset experience
  • Relaxing spa or massage session at the hotel
  • Evening leisure by the beachfront poolside ambiance
Overnight: Galle / Unawatuna
Optional Activities:
  • Whale Watching (seasonal: best from November to April) - 3-4 hrs (Private boat/ yacht can be arranged for $3,000 per ride for a family of four)
  • Snorkeling (seasonal: best from November to April)
  • Scuba diving (seasonal: best from November to April)
  • Sunset rampart walk
  • Beach and water activities
Ultra luxury accommodation options
  1. 1. Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
  2. 2. DORMERO Hotel Sri Lanka Hikkaduwa Beach
Day 09 - Mirissa → Colombo

Description:
Beach relaxation/ Modern city life
Focus:
Beach relaxation and modern city life including Mirissa/Unawatuna Beach leisure after breakfast, optional whale watching, check out and drive to Galle, explore the 430 years old Galle Fort (UNESCO), stroll along ancient ramparts and colonial streets, visit Dutch Reformed Church (1755), complementary lunch at Ministry of Crabs in Colombo, complementary Japanese massage in Colombo, shopping and leisure time in Colombo, and sunset at Mount Lavinia beach.
Experiences
  • Mirissa/ Unawatuna Beach leisure after breakfast at the hotel - 1.5-2 hrs
  • Whale watching (Private yacht/boat can be arranged upon request - $3,000 per ride for a family of four): Season from November to April
  • Check out and drive Galle
  • Explore the 430 years old Galle Fort (UNESCO) - 1.5-2 hrs
  • Stroll along the ancient ramparts & picturesque colonial streets - 45 mins
  • Visit the historic Dutch Reformed Church, dating back to 1755 - 15 min
  • Complementary lunch at the famous Ministry of Crabs in Colombo
  • Experience a complementary Japanese massage in Colombo: 60 - 90 mins pp (if time permits in the evening)
  • Shopping & leisure time in Colombo - 2-3 hrs
Overnight: Colombo
Optional Activities:
  • Casino visit
  • Street food tour
  • Art galleries & cafés
  • Spa & wellness experiences
Ultra luxury accommodation options
  1. 1. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
  2. 2. Galle Face Hotel
  3. 3. Cinnamon Grand Colombo
  4. 4. Shangri-La Colombo
Day 10 - Colombo → Departure

Description:
Departure
Focus:
Departure including breakfast in the hotel, Colombo city highlights and shopping (2-3 hrs), drive to Bandaranaike International Airport (45 mins-1 hr), and airport drop-off as per flight schedule.
Experiences
  • Breakfast in the hotel
  • Colombo city highlights / shopping - 2-3 hrs
  • Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport - 45 mins-1 hr
  • Airport drop-off as per flight schedule
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Private air-conditioned vehicle (Toyota KDH)
English-speaking chauffeur guide / Driver
All fuel, parking, highway charges
Bottled water & insurance included
Airport pickup, drop-off, and arrival assistance



5★ / 4★ hotel accommodation
Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board)
Private air-conditioned vehicle (Toyota KDH)
English-speaking chauffeur guide
All fuel, parking, highway charges
Bottled water & insurance included
Airport pickup, drop-off, and arrival assistance



Ultra luxury 5★ hotel accommodation
Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board)
Lunch at premium places
Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle
English-speaking chauffeur guide / Driver



3★ hotel accommodation
Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board)
Private air-conditioned vehicle (Toyota KDH)
English-speaking chauffeur guide
All fuel, parking, highway charges
Bottled water & insurance included
Airport pickup, drop-off, and arrival assistance



5★ luxury hotel accommodation
Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board)
Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle
English-speaking chauffeur guide / Driver
Private jeep safaris / Private site guides
Cycling site tours / Village visits / Cooking lessons

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