Instead of racing through “must-dos”, this journey invites you to participate. Track fresh prints on a guided bush walk with a ranger who reads the jungle like a book. Stand at a spice counter and understand why Sri Lankan food tastes the way it does, sharp, bright, deeply spiced. At altitude, in the quiet of the tea country, lift a tasting cup and learn why tea is judged not by romance but by discipline and precision.

This is an itinerary that doesn’t just show you Sri Lanka, it lets you handle it, taste it, decode it, and live inside its rhythm.

DAY 1-5
Unwind and Explore at Cape Weligama

DAY 1

Arrive at Cape Weligama, where terraced gardens spill toward the Indian Ocean. Settle into your villa or suite and let the rhythm of the south coast unfold. As the sun begins its descent, make your way to The Cove, our beachfront club, for refreshing cocktails by the calm swimming and surf bay. Enjoy beach tennis, pétanque, and the warm glow of your first Sri Lankan sunset.

DAY 2

Ease into the day with a coastal sailing journey, gliding across the southern seas in search of whales, dolphins, turtles, and vibrant marine life, an unhurried introduction to the island’s natural abundance. After a sun-soaked day on the water, return to the resort for a personalised Chef’s Table experience at Tableau, where each course reflects the flavours and stories of the south.

DAY 3

Embrace the ocean’s energy with a surf lesson in Weligama Bay, one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic breaks, whether you’re a beginner or refining your technique. As evening approaches, gather at The Society for cocktails on the headland before enjoying a thoughtfully curated dinner at The Atlas.

DAY 4

Step into the island’s layered past with a visit to Galle Fort, the UNESCO World Heritage Site shaped by Portuguese, Dutch, and British influence. Wander its atmospheric lanes, explore boutiques and galleries, and soak in centuries of maritime history framed by lighthouse views and fortified ramparts.

DAY 5

Wake to a slow, sunlit morning at Cape Weligama and indulge in a floating breakfast in the privacy of your pool villa. Spend the rest of the morning by the infinity pools and gardens before preparing for the next chapter of your journey, the transition from the coast to the wilderness of Yala.

DAY 5-8
Wild Encounters at Wild Coast Tented Lodge

DAY 5

Arrive at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, an architectural award-winner celebrated for its bold, contemporary design set beside the jungle and ocean. Enjoy a beautifully prepared lunch crafted by our culinary team and settle into your cocoon suite, your luxurious base for the days ahead. As evening arrives, join our daily sundowner session by the beach, a signature Wild Coast ritual.

DAY 6

Begin your immersion into Yala’s wilderness with a sunrise game drive, departing at 6:00 AM. As the park awakens, your ranger will interpret the morning’s signs from fresh tracks to shifting bird calls, guiding your search for elephants, sloth bears, and the elusive Sri Lankan leopard moving through the early light.

DAY 7

Step deeper into the ecosystem with a guided bush walk, learning how to read the quiet language of the forest and its inhabitants. In the late afternoon, head out on a sunset game drive, timed perfectly to enjoy our signature Jungle Afternoon Tea served in the wild, surrounded by the sounds and colours of dusk.

DAY 8

Spend a slow morning unwinding by the ocean or in our elegantly designed free-form pool, followed by a relaxed, indulgent lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, bid farewell to the coast and begin your journey into the mist-covered highlands, trading the roar of the ocean for the quiet of Sri Lanka’s tea valleys.

DAY 8-10
A journey through the history of tea at Ceylon Tea Trails

DAY 8

Arrive at Ceylon Tea Trails in the tea country, settling into your historic planter’s bungalow, followed by a relaxed, indulgent lunch. Take a moment to unwind and absorb the quiet of the tea valleys before enjoying the essential ritual of the Afternoon Tea, taking in the panoramic views of the emerald valleys.

DAY 9

Gain a deep understanding of tea-making with a tour of the Dunkeld Tea Factory, following the journey of the leaf from plucking to grading, then spend the afternoon getting active by choosing to trek our trails or kayak on Castlereagh Lake through the picturesque tea fields, all before savouring the complex flavours of a signature tea-infused dinner.

DAY 10

Enjoy a slow, reflective morning, savouring the final hours in the highlands. Unwind in the beautiful gardens over a last cup of Ceylon tea before departing, carrying a lasting sense of Sri Lanka’s rich tea heritage.

Across coast, jungle and tea country, what begins as a 10-night itinerary slowly becomes something more textured. You leave with salt in your hair, the memory of leopards slipping through scrub, and the timeless heritage of tea still on your palate.