Wellness & Heritage Luxury

Route

Colombo - Karpaha Sands (Kalpitiya) - Sigiriya - Santani

Where wellness and heritage share the same postcode.

Tour Highlights

  • Karpaha Sands, Kalpitiya coast
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • 3-night Santani wellness programme
  • Ella hill country
  • The Last House - Geoffrey Bawa's final residential design

Day by Day

11 Nights / 12 Days

  1. Day 1

    Arrival - Karpaha Sands, Kalpitiya

    Private transfer directly from the airport to Karpaha Sands on the remote northwest coast (approximately 2.5-3 hours). Overnight at Karpaha Sands.

  2. Day 2

    Kalpitiya at Leisure

    A day at leisure by the lagoon, with an optional dolphin-watching boat excursion (best November-April). Overnight at Karpaha Sands.

  3. Day 3

    Kalpitiya - Sigiriya

    Private transfer inland to the Cultural Triangle (approximately 2.5-3 hours). Overnight in Sigiriya.

  4. Day 4

    Sigiriya Rock Fortress

    A private climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Sigiriya.

  5. Day 5

    Sigiriya - Santani Wellness Kandy

    Private transfer to Santani, a wellness retreat in the forested hills above Kandy (approximately 3 hours). Afternoon consultation and treatment planning. Overnight at Santani.

  6. Day 6

    Santani Wellness Programme

    A full day of spa treatments, yoga and forest-bathing walks through the property's private valley. Overnight at Santani.

  7. Day 7

    Santani Wellness Programme

    Continued treatments, with a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic worked into the day. Overnight at Santani.

  8. Day 8

    Santani - Ella

    Private transfer into the hill country (approximately 3.5-4 hours), stopping at a tea factory en route. Overnight in Ella.

  9. Day 9

    Ella at Leisure

    A privately guided walk to Little Adam's Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge. Overnight in Ella.

  10. Day 10

    Ella - The Last House, Tangalle

    Private transfer to the south coast (approximately 3 hours) to The Last House, the final residential commission of Sri Lanka's most influential architect, Geoffrey Bawa. Overnight at The Last House.

  11. Day 11

    Tangalle Leisure - Rekawa Turtle Walk

    A slow day on the beach, with an optional guided evening visit to Rekawa Beach. Overnight at The Last House.

  12. Day 12

    Departure

    Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (approximately 3.5 hours).

Suggested Stays

  • Karpaha Sands, Kalpitiya (2 nights)
  • Sigiriya (luxury rock-view lodge, 2 nights)
  • Santani Wellness Kandy (3 nights)
  • Ella (boutique hillside lodge, 2 nights)
  • The Last House, Tangalle (2 nights)

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Fully private ground transport throughout the tour
  • Wellness consultation and treatment programme at Santani
  • Temple of the Tooth guided visit
  • All airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • 11 nights at the named properties listed above
  • Daily breakfast at each property
  • 24/7 on-ground support throughout

Exclusions

  • International flights to/from Colombo
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Lunches and dinners unless specified
  • Optional dolphin watching excursion
  • Optional Rekawa turtle conservation programme fee
  • Personal spending, souvenirs and tipping

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