Sri Lanka: Heritage, Wilderness & Coastal Serenity

A private chauffeur-guide, an ancient rock fortress, and elephants at sunset. This is Sri Lanka, on your own terms. 

During this private chauffeur-guided tour, Sri Lanka unfolds at two very different speeds. It begins with four nights at Uga Ulagalla, using the cultural triangle as a base for climbing Sigiriya, tracking elephants by jeep through Minneriya National Park, kayaking among more elephants at Kalawewa, and exploring the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura itself, once the seat of the island's first royal capital. From there, the pace drops entirely for three full days on the beach. Pasikuda's calm, shallow waters offer a stretch of coast built for doing absolutely nothing. A last night in Negombo eases you back towards the airport without ending the trip in a rush. The trip is ideal for couples or families who want real cultural depth and proper wildlife encounters, without giving up their beach time. 

Your Experience Includes: 

• 4 nights in Anuradhapura at Uga Ulagalla in a Ulagalla Pool Villa on Half Board  
• 3 nights in Pasikuda at Uga Bay in a Beach Studio on Half Board 
• 1 night in Negombo at Uga Riva in a Deluxe Room on Half Board  
• Private jeep safari through Minneriya National Park 
• Scenic sunset cocktail in the wild 
• Guided climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 
• Village experience including a tuk-tuk ride, boat trip, cookery demonstration and lunch 
• Kayaking and elephant watching at Kalawewa 
• Guided tour of the ancient city of Anuradhapura, another UNESCO World Heritage Site 
• Shallow, calm, turquoise waters ideal for swimming 
• Optional snorkelling, diving and boat trips (some supplements may be payable) 
• Return international flights with SriLankan Airlines departing from Heathrow  
• 30kg baggage allowance per person 
• Airport taxes and surcharges. Regional supplements may apply 

Why You’ll Love This Trip! 
There's something special about having Sri Lanka unfold entirely on your own schedule, with a private guide who knows exactly when to pull over for the best view of Sigiriya and exactly when to let you linger a little longer. You'll climb a fifth-century fortress one morning and share a sunset cocktail with wild elephants the next, the kind of days that don't feel like they belong on the same trip, let alone the same week. Then everything slows right down. Three days on Pasikuda's calm, shallow water is the sort of stretch where you stop checking the time altogether, moving between the beach and the pool because you feel like it, not because anything is scheduled. By the time you reach Negombo for that last easy night, you've had culture, wildlife, and total stillness, all without once feeling rushed between them. It's a trip built for those who want to come home with real stories, not just a suntan. 

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Call: 0208 423 3000 
Email: holidays@somak.co.uk 
Quote Reference: 81982 
Travel period: 1 March – 30 April 2027 
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T&C's Prices are fluid and subject to availability. Price based on 2 adults sharing, on a departure date of 3 March 2027. There is no tourist tax in Sri Lanka. Prices are correct at time of posting 04/08/2026.