Sri Lanka Private Tour

Sri Lanka’s first stilted resort, this remote high-touch 5-Star property has a Balinese look/feel, conceived within a private wetland nature preserve. Considered by many to be the country’s finest eco-luxury hotel, Vil Uyana was inspired by the habitat creation of the highly regarded Wildfowl and Wetland Trust/London Wetland Center. An assortment of wildlife can be observed on the grounds, including crocodiles in the pond, monitor lizards and even elephants visiting for a refreshing dip. The Vil Uyana is truly a verdant, lush environment with its 25 thatched “dwellings” occupying a 23-acre abandoned paddy field/wetland. The hotel includes all the usual high-touch amenities: a spa, pool, varied, delicious food options, Wi-Fi, and entertainment systems in all rooms. Being a short distance from the iconic rock pillar Sigiriya, you can actually see the site from many of Vil Uyana’s villas.

Sri Lanka’s first stilted resort, this remote high-touch 5-Star property has a Balinese look/feel, conceived within a private wetland nature preserve. Considered by many to be the country’s finest eco-luxury hotel, Vil Uyana was inspired by the habitat creation of the highly regarded Wildfowl and Wetland Trust/London Wetland Center. An assortment of wildlife can be observed on the grounds, including crocodiles in the pond, monitor lizards and even elephants visiting for a refreshing dip. The Vil Uyana is truly a verdant, lush environment with its 25 thatched “dwellings” occupying a 23-acre abandoned paddy field/wetland. The hotel includes all the usual high-touch amenities: a spa, pool, varied, delicious food options, Wi-Fi, and entertainment systems in all rooms. Being a short distance from the iconic rock pillar Sigiriya, you can actually see the site from many of Vil Uyana’s villas.

This relatively new, 9-room boutique luxury property has become the “in” luxury stay at Kandy. The manicured grounds and design of the main building are somewhat similar to the Ceylon Tea Trails properties in the Tea Country. This is an ideal location for Kandy touring as it is less than one mile from the city.

This relatively new, 9-room boutique luxury property has become the “in” luxury stay at Kandy. The manicured grounds and design of the main building are somewhat similar to the Ceylon Tea Trails properties in the Tea Country. This is an ideal location for Kandy touring as it is less than one mile from the city.

Open late December 2015, Chena Huts us by far the highest quality lodge near Yala Park – a good choice John! This 5-star luxury lodge certainly compares favorably with luxury lodges in Botswana. Made up of 14 thatched, dome-like “huts”, each unit includes its own plunge pool and large deck. The rooms are spacious, with the modern amenities you would expect from a luxury lodge. Though a 42” LED TV in each hut is quite a surprise, other extras include a small spa and beachfront dining. Similar to lodges you may have experienced in Africa, you will be escorted to your hut each night due to wildlife safety concerns. Enjoy!

Opened December 2015, Chena Huts is by far the highest quality lodge near Yala Park.  This 5-star luxury lodge certainly compares favorably with luxury lodges in Botswana. Made up of 14 thatched, dome-like “huts”, each unit includes its own plunge pool and large deck. The rooms are spacious, with the modern amenities you would expect from a luxury lodge. Though a 42” LED TV in each hut is quite a surprise, other extras include a small spa and beachfront dining. Similar to lodges you may have experienced in Africa, you will be escorted to your hut each night due to wildlife safety concerns. Enjoy!

Designed by Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa, the 30-suite Amanwella has an aesthetic that is both minimalist and contemporary. The service here is personal, high-touch, and reflective of the local culture/customs.  With an expansive 2,600 ft. pristine sandy beach, among the finest beaches in all of Sri Lanka, we recommend suites 110, 111, and 112, the ones closest to the beach.

Designed by Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa, the 30-suite Amanwella has an aesthetic that is both minimalist and contemporary. The service here is personal, high-touch, and reflective of the local culture/customs.  With an expansive 2,600 ft. pristine sandy beach, among the finest beaches in all of Sri Lanka, we recommend suites 110, 111, and 112, the ones closest to the beach.

Made up four separate, small boutique bungalows (Castlereagh, Summerville, Norwood, and Tientsin, each with 4-6 bedrooms), the lodges were originally built for British tea estate managers in the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries. Built in 1888, the six-suite Tientsin Bungalow was named after the Chinese village from which the original tea seedlings came. The British gardens here (including the rose terraces) are little changed since their creation in the 19^th century. Each suite at Tientsin is faithful to the property’s original design, with polished wooden floors, high ceilings, and four-poster beds.

Made up four separate, small boutique bungalows (Castlereagh, Summerville, Norwood, and Tientsin, each with 4-6 bedrooms), the lodges were originally built for British tea estate managers in the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries. Built in 1888, the six-suite Tientsin Bungalow was named after the Chinese village from which the original tea seedlings came. The British gardens here (including the rose terraces) are little changed since their creation in the 19^th century. Each suite at Tientsin is faithful to the property’s original design, with polished wooden floors, high ceilings, and four-poster beds.