Two Coasts, One
Heart
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A boutique journey through the Pearl of the Indian Ocean.
Imagine this:
An island
framed by jungles
kissed by the sea
& wrapped in
ancient stories
On the east coast, the ocean is calm and crystalline, inviting you to float and exhale. To the southwest, the rhythm shifts, waves dance against palm lined shores, and the breeze carries the soft scent of the sea. Between them lies a heartland where mountains whisper, temples glow in the moon light, and time slows just enough for you to feel yourself again.
soulful, untouched, and endlessly captivating.
Known for centuries as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, its beauty is not just in what you see, but in what you feel.
Your journey begins in Colombo, a city where the sleek skyline rises above historic charm. Then, aboard a seaplane to Trincomalee, you’ll arrive on the east coast in cinematic fashion, soaring over lagoons and coral reefs to land where the water is warm, still, and impossibly blue.
Inland, you’ll move through cultural sanctuaries and forest fringed heritage sites, where ancient caves meet sacred rituals. In Minneriya, you’ll witness elephants in their natural rhythm, gathering by water under vast skies. Then it’s onward into the cool hills of Ella, through rolling tea estates and over the island’s most scenic rail route.
As you reach the south, the ocean returns; vibrant, untamed, alive. You’ll explore rock pools in Talpe, lounge in laid back Ahangama, and let the day melt into one another as the sun dips into the sea.
Sri Lanka;
Here, luxury is not loud. It’s in the ease you feel. The lightness that returns. The clarity that arrives quietly, like the tide.
You don’t come to Sri Lanka to escape life.
You come to remember it.
Two coasts. One heart.
The Pearl of the Indian Ocean.
And a thousand ways to begin again.
softer, slower, more true.
Inspire Restore
&
Sink into nature’s own saltwater pools carved by the sea, as waves tumble just beyond and the sun paints everything gold.
Cycle along back roads fringed with coconut palms and fishing boats, then pause for a swim in turquoise waters.
Golden hour in a 17th-century fort town, where Dutch mansions and candlelit verandas frame the perfect gin & tonic.
Greet the day with slow breath and sea breeze, as the tide rises and your thoughts settle.
Board the world-famous Ella train and watch waterfalls, wildflowers, and hilltop villages blur past your open window.
Discover Trincomalee’s coral coves, warm clear water, and gentle rhythm of days spent in and around the sea.
Adventure Explore
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Colombo
A breezy beach town with calm waters, coral gardens, and quiet magic on the east coast.
Wild elephants, jungle lakes, and golden plains. This is the safari you didn’t know Sri Lanka offered.
Ahangama & Talpe
Climb an ancient royal citadel and take in panoramic views of the forest canopy below.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Marvel at centuries old murals and statues tucked inside a labyrinth of cool stone chambers.
Dambulla Caves
Where tea grows wild and the train tracks disappear into the mist.
Ella & Badulla
Rock pools, beach walks, boutique stays, fresh seafood and freedom.
Minneriya National Park
Timeless charm in cobbled streets, antique shops, and old-world cafés.
End your journey in serenity at a breezy beach hotel, tropical calm just outside the city.
Negombo
Trincomalee
Start your journey with bold flavors and bold design at Cinnamon Life, easing into island time in the city’s vibrant heart.
Galle Fort
ITINERARY
Inspirational
Day 1 - Arrival in Colombo: A City Awakens
Touch down in the vibrant heart of Sri Lanka. Your private chauffeur awaits with a warm smile and a sense of calm you didn’t realize you craved.
As with all our journeys, the first day is designed for rest, ease, and gentle wonder — to help you soften into the rhythm of island life. You’ll be taken to your stylish boutique hotel, a soaring architectural statement rising above the city’s old bones, where tropical modernism meets quiet luxury.
Whether you choose a short walk to feel the city's pulse or simply savor the stillness from your balcony, today is about landing softly. Tomorrow, we begin.
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Day 2 – The Charm of the Capital
Explore Colombo the way locals do: in a colorful tuk tuk that zips past stately parliament buildings, sun-drenched colonial squares, and the breezy promenade where locals gather at dusk. Later, enjoy your evening at an oceanfront institution once graced by governors and poets, where the sea and heritage meet over a timeless meal.
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Day 3 – Over the Ocean to the East
This morning, rise and take to the skies. Take flight in a Seaplane flying over forest canopies and glittering water and touch down in Trincomalee, where calm bays and coral reefs have whispered their beauty for centuries. The water here is glass clear, the pace unrushed. Dip into calm bays, wander quiet streets, or simply let the ocean do what it does best: heal & rejuvinate.
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Day 4 – Saltwater & Stillness
Spend today by the sea: exploring hidden beaches, snorkeling if you wish, or simply floating in warm, healing waters. Let the day unfold as you please. Watch fishermen haul their morning catch, walk barefoot along powdery sand, or rise early for a boat ride into the bay where blue whales sometimes pass.
Trincomalee invites you to rest, but if your soul stirs, temples and forts await nearby. The pace is yours to choose.
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Day 5 – From Coast to Caves
Leave the sea behind and journey inland toward Dambulla, where centuries-old cave temples are carved into rock, painted with celestial murals and ancient stories. Wander through incense and shadow, light and silence.
Later, continue north to a quiet lodge near Minneriya; a wild heartland where elephants roam and the air carries the scent of earth and dusk.
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Day 6 – Gentle Giants & Golden Light
Today is for awe. Travel into the national park where herds of elephants emerge through the trees; graceful, and wild. You’ll observe them roam freely. Majestic, slow, unbothered.
The rest of the day invites you to pause: enjoy a local meal, nap under a fan or on a hammock, Reflect on what it means to be small among giants.
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Day 7 – Into the Hills
Leave the lowlands behind and wind your way to the high country. Badulla greets you with misty tea fields, cool air, and a deep breath you didn’t know you needed. This is a travel day, but a beautiful one. Let the landscape do the talking.
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Day 8 – Sacred Steps & Scenic Rails
Start the day with a soul-stirring climb to a sacred peak. Whether you summit or simply reflect on the journey, something within you shifts.
Then, trade the mountain for one of the most scenic train rides in the world.
Roll into Ella by rail: windows open, tea fields on either side, and viaducts that carry you above the treetops. This is the Sri Lanka of dreams.
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Day 9 – From Hills to Coast
Leave the mist behind and descend toward the sea. Four hours later, Talpe greets you with quiet shores and the rhythm of waves. Today is for slowing down and let the ocean set the pace.
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Day 10 – Southern Drift
Drive a short way down the coast to Ahangama. Spend the day floating in natural rock pools, dining barefoot at beach cafés, or just reading under the palms.
This coast is loved for its quiet magic. Surf breaks, sea breezes, and sun-kissed skin.
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Day 11 – Time Stands Still in Galle & Negombo
Make your way north with a stop in Galle Fort; a UNESCO World Heritage site where cobbled streets, Dutch villas, and stylish boutiques echo a bygone era.
Then continue to Negombo, where canals meet lagoons, fishermen mend their nets by moonlight, and your last evening in Sri Lanka awaits with candlelight and calm.
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Day 12 – Until Next Time
Your final morning. One more breakfast, one more stroll, one more glance at the sea.
As you depart for the airport, you’ll carry not just photos, but something quieter, something stirred within. A sense of rhythm returned. A self remembered. And a promise to return.
