Bespoke Wildlife & Safari Tours

Suggested experiences: Yala • Wilpattu • Udawalawe • Minneriya • Gal Oya • Sinharaja • Kalpitiya • Mirissa

Sri Lanka may be small, but when it comes to wildlife, it punches well above its weight. From searching for elusive leopards at dawn and watching wild elephants gather at a watering hole to spotting blue whales offshore and waking to the sounds of the jungle, we can build a wildlife journey around the encounters you’ve always dreamed of.

And wildlife in Sri Lanka isn’t just about ticking animals off a list. We’ll help you slow down, immerse yourself in the wonder of the experience, choose the right parks and seasons, stay in beautiful locations and experience the wild side of the island beyond the busiest safari routes.

Your wildlife journey could include

• Private jeep safaris in Yala, Wilpattu, Udawalawe, Gal Oya, Minneriya National Parks or Sinharaja Rain Forest.

• Leopard and sloth bear tracking with experienced naturalists

• Elephant encounters and ethical wildlife experiences

• Birdwatching in wetlands, rainforests and national parks

• Whale and dolphin watching in season

• Guided walks through Sinharaja Rainforest

• Boat safaris and wilderness experiences around Gal Oya

• Accommodation in boutique safari lodges, eco-retreats and wilderness camps

• Photography-focused wildlife experiences

• Option to combine wildlife with beaches, culture or the hill country

Perfect For

Wildlife lovers, photographers, families, couples and anyone who wants to experience a wilder side of Sri Lanka.

Your Tour, Your Way

Spend a few days on safari or build your entire holiday around Sri Lanka's extraordinary wildlife. We’ll recommend the best destinations according to the season, your interests and the animals you’d most like to encounter.

Bespoke Glamping & Eco-Stay Tours

Suggested experiences: Yala • Wilpattu • Kumana • Gal Oya • Knuckles • Central Highlands • Sinharaja • Sigiriya • Habarana • Minneriya • Kaudulla • Udawalawe • Lunugamvehera

Imagine falling asleep beneath canvas with the sounds of the Sri Lankan wilderness outside, waking to mist drifting across the mountains, or staying in a secluded eco-lodge surrounded by forest.

Our bespoke glamping and eco-stay journeys combine adventure with a little indulgence. We’ll seek out memorable places to stay – from beautifully designed safari camps and forest lodges to intimate eco-retreats hidden away from the usual tourist trail.

Your Glamping & Eco Journey Could Include

• Luxury tented safari camps near national parks

• Tree-house accommodation in secluded eco-retreats

• Private safari and naturalist experiences

• Remote eco-lodges surrounded by forest, jungle, rainforest or mountains

• Guided walks through the Knuckles Mountain Range

• Waterfalls, forest trails and wild swimming

• Farm-to-table dining and locally sourced cuisine

• Birdwatching and nature walks

• Campfire dinners beneath the stars

• Tea-country eco retreats

• Slow mornings surrounded by nature

Perfect For

Couples, honeymooners, adventurous families and travellers looking for something more intimate than a conventional hotel holiday.

Your Tour, Your Way

Pair a wilderness camp with a boutique beach hotel, spend a week moving between Sri Lanka's most beautiful eco-stays, or add a few nights under canvas to a longer island journey.

Bespoke Heritage & Archeological Site Tours

Suggested experiences: Anuradhapura • Polonnaruwa • Sigiriya • Dambulla • Kandy • Ancient Temples • Sacred Sites

Journey through more than two thousand years of Sri Lankan history, faith and tradition.

Sacred Lanka is for travellers who want to go beyond simply seeing Sri Lanka’s famous landmarks and understand the stories, beliefs and traditions behind them. Explore ancient kingdoms and rock temples, walk among monolithic stupas created thousands of years ago, experience living Buddhist traditions and discover sacred places that continue to play an important role in everyday Sri Lankan life.

Your Sacred Lanka Journey Could Include

• The ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa

• Sunrise or sunset at Sigiriya Rock Fortress or a hike up Pidurangala Rock

• Guided tour of museums

• The extraordinary Dambulla Cave Temple

• Kandy’s Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

• Ancient stupas, monasteries and archaeological sites

• Lesser-known temples and sacred places away from the main tourist trail

• Buddhist and Hindu cultural experiences

• Traditional arts, crafts and artisan workshops

• Local festivals and ceremonies when dates align

• Heritage stays, eco-lodges in the jungle and character-filled boutique accommodation

• Private guides who bring Sri Lanka’s history and traditions to life.

Perfect For

History enthusiasts, culturally curious travellers, spiritual travellers and anyone who wants to understand the rich heritage and traditions that have shaped Sri Lanka.

Your Tour, Your Way

Follow Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdoms, explore its most important sacred sites or combine history and heritage with wildlife, food, beaches and the hill country.

Bespoke Culinary, Culture, Architecture & Design Tours

Suggested experiences: Colombo • Galle • Bentota • Jaffna • Kandy • Hill Country • Matale • Southern Sri Lanka

One of the best ways to understand Sri Lanka is through its food, people, art, architecture and everyday life.

Taste your way across an island where recipes, spices and traditions change from region to region. Wander through bustling markets, learn family recipes in a local kitchen and discover the distinctive flavours of Jaffna and the north. Explore Colombo’s evolving food and design scene, wander through the historic streets of Galle and discover Sri Lanka’s remarkable architectural legacy, including the tropical modernism of Geoffrey Bawa.

This isn’t simply a food tour. It’s an opportunity to experience Sri Lankan culture through the people, places, flavours, creativity and stories that make the island what it is.

Your Culture & Culinary Journey Could Include

• Guided street-food walks in Colombo

• Market tours with local guides

• Private Sri Lankan cooking classes

• Home-cooked meals and family dining experiences

• Jaffna and northern Tamil cuisine

• Seafood experiences along the coast

• Tea estate visits and tastings in the hill country

• Cinnamon, spice and tropical produce experiences

• Visits to local farms and producers

• Walking tours through historic neighbourhoods and Galle Fort

• Geoffrey Bawa architecture and design experiences

• A visit to Lunuganga, Bawa’s celebrated country estate

• Contemporary Sri Lankan architecture, art and design

• Traditional crafts and meetings with local makers and artisans

• Contemporary Sri Lankan restaurants and chef-led dining

• Boutique, heritage and architect-designed hotels chosen as part of the experience

Perfect For

Food lovers, architecture and design enthusiasts, culturally curious travellers, couples and groups of friends who want to experience Sri Lanka through its flavours, creativity and people.

Your Tour, Your Way

Follow your appetite across the island, build a journey around Sri Lankan architecture and design, or bring it all together – food, markets, art, architecture, local communities and memorable places to stay.

Bespoke Slow Travel & Wellness Tours

Suggested experiences: Sigiriya • Habarana • Hill Country • Knuckles • Kandy • Southern Coast • Rural Sri Lanka • Wellness Retreats

Sometimes the best way to see more is to do less.

Slow Sri Lanka is about stepping away from packed itineraries and giving yourself time to experience the island properly. Stay a little longer. Meet local people. Walk through a village without rushing to the next attraction. Experience the magic of a sun rise from a boat on a remote lake covered in water lilies, spend a morning practising yoga, enjoy an Ayurvedic treatment or simply sit on a verandah with a cup of Ceylon tea and nowhere else you need to be.

Your Slow Sri Lanka Journey Could Include

• Boutique yoga and wellness retreats

• Traditional Ayurveda experiences

• Meditation and mindfulness

• Longer stays in fewer destinations

• Gentle nature walks

• Sun-rise and sun-set boat or kayak trip

• Village and community experiences

• Eco-lodges, tree-houses and boutique guesthouses

• Scenic train journeys

• Quiet beaches away from the busiest resorts

• Farm stays or a stay in a working plantation

• Local markets and everyday cultural experiences

• Time deliberately left free to explore – or do absolutely nothing.

Perfect For

Solo travellers, couples, wellness seekers, repeat visitors to Sri Lanka and anyone wanting a more relaxed and meaningful style of travel.

Your Tour, Your Way

Choose a dedicated wellness escape or let us create a slower journey combining culture, countryside, food, wildlife and the coast – without feeling like you're racing around the island.