Luxury Sri Lanka & The Maldives

Arrive in Colombo and take a scenic helicopter transfer directly to Ulagalla, landing inside your hotel, where you'll stay for the next three nights.

Spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps relaxing at the pool, indulging in spa treatments or joining in-house activities.

In the evening, enjoy the Kamatha dining experience in the middle of a paddy field, a magical setting under the stars.

This morning, set off on a backroads cycling journey with a historian, pausing en route to donate dry rations to a local family, a meaningful gesture that will sustain them for a month.

Later, enjoy an al fresco village dining experience with live music beside one of Sri Lanka’s longest rivers. In the afternoon, embark on a private game drive inside Wilpattu National Park with one of the country’s leading rangers, in search of leopards, sloth bears and elephants.

Begin the day with a visit to the ancient forest monastery of Ritigala with a hermit monk, followed by an Angampora martial arts show, a village-style lunch with live hopper and roti stations, and a folk music session. In the evening, drive to a nearby village to officially donate an elephant protective fence, a vital contribution to alleviating the local human–elephant conflict.

Take a private flight to Hatton in the Central Highlands and check into your luxurious tea bungalow. In the afternoon, enjoy a behind-the-scenes visit to a tea factory to discover the secrets of world-famous Ceylon Tea.

Tonight, savour a seven-course dinner infused with tea, a signature experience at the property.

Today, embark on the famed Pekoe Trail with celebrity hiker Miguel Cunat, the trail’s founder and its most passionate ambassador. Explore the rolling tea hills on this immersive journey before returning to your bungalow to relax for the evening.

This morning, fly south to Galle and settle into your elegant suite within the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort. In the afternoon, take a private walking tour of the fort with a resident expert.

Tonight, enjoy a unique curated dinner in a private area of the fort, hosted by a celebrity chef. Each course will reflect a different culinary tradition of Sri Lanka, from the spicy flavours of Jaffna to the coastal cuisine of Galle.

Spend the morning at leisure. In the afternoon, take part in a traditional mask-painting session, complete with a Buddhist monk’s blessing.

This evening, a private villa in Galle will be the setting for an intimate acoustic session with the Bohemian band Soul. Engage with the musicians about their inspirations before enjoying a private dinner in the villa’s garden, accompanied by live music.

Spend the day at leisure, choosing from a selection of curated experiences designed to showcase the region’s culture and natural beauty. You might explore a private cinnamon estate with the owner before enjoying a hosted lunch at his home, set sail on a luxury yacht in search of whales and dolphins, or step into an ancient manor house for a hands-on cooking class with a local chef.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight to the Maldives. Upon arrival, connect to your seaplane transfer to The Nautilus Maldives.

These days are dedicated to pure relaxation at your private island retreat. Spend your days at leisure, enjoying the pristine waters, white sand beaches and exceptional dining.

Take the seaplane back to Malé to connect with your onward flight home.