When you get to Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your private driver and get in the car to Negombo. Spend the afternoon by the pool or on the golden beach. Stay overnight at Uga Riva, a boutique hotel in a historic house.

Go inland to the cultural city of Kandy, which is surrounded by green hills. Enjoy the historical elegance of Kandy by taking a walk around the lake in the evening. Spend the night at The Kandy House, a renovated colonial estate that offers boutique luxury.

Go to the holy Temple of the Tooth, one of Sri Lanka’s most famous Buddhist landmarks. Visit the large Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, known for orchids, palms, and tropical plants. Before checking in at The Manor House, a traditional Walauwa-style boutique hotel, enjoy afternoon tea or shop for handmade goods.

In the afternoon, go to Sigiriya and climb the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress to see its paintings, water gardens, and stunning vistas. Stay the night at Jetwing Vil Uyana, an eco-friendly architectural refuge constructed above wetlands that offers peaceful comfort.

Visit a spice garden in Matale to learn about how spices are grown and their fragrances. Visit the Dambulla Cave Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Return to the hotel for a wellness treatment in the late afternoon.

On the way to Nuwara Eliya, drive through scenic hills and stop at a tea plantation and factory for a guided tour and sampling. Take a walk around Gregory Lake and admire the town’s historical beauty. Stay overnight at the colonial-style Castlereagh Bungalow.

Get up early and climb to the stunning World’s End viewpoint in Horton Plains National Park. Have a picnic in the highlands with hazy mountains and green fields around you. Return to Nuwara Eliya for dinner and overnight at Castlereagh Bungalow.

Stop at Ramboda Falls on the way to Ella for pictures. Visit the Nine Arches Bridge and trek to Little Adam’s Peak for valley views. Stay overnight at Thotalagala, a high-end boutique resort with breathtaking views.

Take the morning train from Ella to Haputale through foggy tea gardens and valleys. Visit local tea farms and factories to learn about Ceylon tea production. Enjoy a spa afternoon and overnight at a boutique hill property.

Travel to Weligama on the southern coast. Relax on the beach or explore the coastline. Stay overnight at Cape Weligama, a luxury cliff-top resort with ocean-view villas.

Take a private boat trip for whale or dolphin watching (seasonal) or enjoy a spa morning. In the afternoon, join a culinary lesson on the beach or enjoy drinks at sunset overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Take a private tour of Galle Fort, exploring the ramparts, colonial merchant residences, and boutique shops. Return to Cape Weligama for a final night of luxury by the sea.

Travel privately to Colombo for departure. Optionally, stop at a historic site or coastal village along the way. Leave with memories of Sri Lanka’s hills, history, and stunning beaches.