Hidden Escape
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Yatara Ceylon · Wildlife journey

Hidden Escape

Wild safaris, ocean giants, quiet coastal lagoons, and ancient kingdoms away from the crowds.

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Route

Private circuit

Total driving

Private island circuit

Starting from

LKR 161,200

per couple (2 guests)

A slower way to see Sri Lanka

Designed around how you want to feel, not how much you can fit in.

Starts and ends

Colombo Airport (CMB)

Style

Wildlife journey

Discover Sri Lanka’s untamed northwest on a private seven-day route through Negombo, Kalpitiya, Wilpattu, Sigiriya, and Kandy. Watch spinner dolphins in open water, search for leopards around Wilpattu’s natural lakes, and pair authentic village life with the island’s greatest heritage landmarks.

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  • Negombo lagoon and coastal welcome
  • Seasonal spinner dolphin safari from Kalpitiya
  • Private 4x4 safari in Wilpattu National Park
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Pidurangala sunset option
  • Hiriwadunna village, catamaran ride, and local lunch
  • Dambulla caves and sacred Kandy

Signature experiences

The moments this journey is built around.

Every day moves between rest, nature, and discovery — without making the journey feel rushed.

Negombo lagoon and coastal welcome

Journey moment

Negombo lagoon and coastal welcome

A distinct chapter within your private Sri Lankan journey.

Seasonal spinner dolphin safari from Kalpitiya

Journey moment

Seasonal spinner dolphin safari from Kalpitiya

A distinct chapter within your private Sri Lankan journey.

Private 4x4 safari in Wilpattu National Park

Journey moment

Private 4x4 safari in Wilpattu National Park

A distinct chapter within your private Sri Lankan journey.

Day by day

The journey, one day at a time.

Drive times are approximate and shift with traffic, weather, and the stops you choose.

Meet the chauffeur at the airport and transfer to Negombo. Recover from the flight with an optional beach walk or lagoon sunset.

Airport to Negombo

Make it yours

Experiences you can add on.

Add only what you actually want. Each stays optional, so the journey keeps its space to breathe.

Private 4×4 Jeep Safari
Wild nature

Private 4×4 Jeep Safari

A private jeep with park entrance arranged around first light, when elephant and leopard activity peaks.

Optional · quoted with your proposal

Guided Heritage Access
Culture

Guided Heritage Access

A licensed heritage guide and pre-arranged tickets across the ancient cities, so nothing is spent queueing.

Optional · quoted with your proposal

Whale & Dolphin Charter
Ocean

Whale & Dolphin Charter

An early private boat from the southern coast in search of blue whales, sperm whales, and spinner dolphin pods.

Optional · quoted with your proposal

Good to know

Clear inclusions. No blurred edges.

Included in your journey

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for all 7 days
  • Dedicated professional English-speaking chauffeur driver
  • Fuel, expressway tolls, parking fees, and driver expenses
  • Airport pickup and departure transfer
  • Complimentary bottled drinking water daily
  • Free hotel selection and itinerary customization assistance
  • 24/7 operational support

Quoted separately

  • Hotel accommodation unless added to the final proposal
  • Lunches and dinners unless specifically stated
  • Monument, attraction, and activity entrance tickets
  • Travel insurance, personal expenses, and chauffeur gratuities
  • Kalpitiya boat excursion
  • Wilpattu park tickets and private safari jeep
Bespoke by Yatara Ceylon

Like the journey, but want it entirely yours?

Change the pace, the hotels, the wellness sessions, the vehicle class, or the destinations — and let the itinerary adapt around you.

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