Sundara Stories: Sustainable Luxury Journey
12 days of slow, intentional discovery through Sri Lanka’s most soulful landscapes.
Discover Sri Lanka slowly, beautifully, and with purpose. This 12-day, 11-night journey invites you to explore the island’s lush rainforests, misty highlands, sacred sites, and golden coastlines — all through a lens of sustainability, soulfulness, and refined comfort. Every stay is handpicked for its care for the land, every experience tailored to your rhythm.
*Further information on accommodation, transport, meals can be found at the end of the page
Day 1-2: A Quiet Welcome to the Rainforest
Your journey begins with a gentle arrival, as you’re carried away from the city’s edge into the misty hush of Sinharaja — one of Sri Lanka’s last living rainforests. Here, your days begin with birdsong and end in candlelight, tucked into a refined eco-lodge that dissolves into the green.
You’ll have time to simply arrive. Breathe in the forest air, feel the rhythm of the rain, and reconnect — not with a list of places to see, but with the pace of presence.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Forest meditation at sunrise.
An Ayurvedic full body wellness massage/treatment.
A private, naturalist-led night walk under firefly skies.
A gentle start with small-group forest walks.
A private welcome dinner in the wild and forest-to-table cuisine.
Arrive by helicopter. Dine above the treetops with a private chef.
Day 3–4: Immersion in Wild Stillness
Wake to the rising light filtering through rainforest canopy. Spend your mornings tracing paths with a local guide who knows the forest like a language — birds, roots, and medicinal plants become part of the unfolding story.
Afternoons invite pause: perhaps a forest-foraged cooking session, or simply time on a balcony with a pot of wild lemongrass tea. At dusk, you may choose to bathe in the hum of the forest — wrapped in warmth, with the day still clinging to your skin.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Ayurvedic massage under the canopy.
Guided journaling.
Candlelit dinner drawn entirely from what the land offers.
Private hikes and foraged tastings.
Forest canopy dining and dedicated wellness concierge.
Day 5–6: In the Arms of Tea Country
As you leave the rainforest behind, the landscape softens into rolling green. You’ll arrive in the highlands — Nuwara Eliya or Deniyaya — where tea blankets the hills in symmetry, and mist curls around every corner like a whispered secret.
Spend your days exploring the rhythm of tea-making: walking between rows of emerald bushes, plucking leaves with estate workers, and tasting rare brews in an age-old bungalow. Evenings are for quiet: by the fire, by the bath, or simply wrapped in a shawl watching the sky shift.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Herbal baths, sound healing in the hills, or morning yoga with a valley view.
Estate tour and garden stays.
Private tea tastings and wellness treatments.
Stay in a restored planter’s villa with private staff and bespoke experiences.
Day 7–8: Where Culture Lives in Stone & Ritual
Travel through time as you head to Sri Lanka’s cultural heart — to Kandy, where incense floats through temple courtyards, or Sigiriya, where a fortress rises from rock like a dream remembered.
This part of the journey is about connection: walking with historians, learning rituals, hearing stories passed down through generations. Dine in restored ancestral homes, and feel what it means to belong to a place with deep roots.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Participate in a temple offering, or share tea with a local artist in their home studio.
Guided site visits and heritage accommodation.
Private storytelling walks and curated dinners.
Exclusive access to historical spaces + moonlit experiences.
Day 9–10: Into the Wild & Back to the Sea
The terrain shifts again — this time toward raw wilderness and open sky. A private safari introduces you to Sri Lanka’s wild heart: elephants in quiet procession, leopards beneath tamarind trees, the hush of early morning grasslands.
From there, you’re guided to the coast — to Tangalle or Rekawa — where time folds. Gentle waves, warm stone paths, and open-air villas offer a different kind of luxury: stillness, breath, salt on your skin.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Ocean blessing ceremony. Barefoot dinners.
A beach picnic curated just for you.
Private safari and boutique retreat.
Private tracking guide, tailored meals, and oceanfront yoga.
Entire villa hire, beach butler service, and multi-day spa plan.
Why you will love this story
Day 11–12: Reflection & Return
Your final days are held for pause — for reflection, for soaking in the sun and the story you’ve just lived. You might welcome the day with meditation, write by the sea, or linger over a final meal prepared just for you.
This is the soft landing — the return not just to the airport, but to yourself.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Ayurvedic consultation, with detoxifying rituals
A private sound bath beneath swaying palms.
Leave filled, not just with memories, but with meaning.
Is this trip right for you?
You value luxury, but want it to feel natural, grounded, and intentional
You care about where your money goes — and how your journey impacts people and place
You want more than a vacation: you want stories, stillness, beauty, and meaning
You’re looking for curated, exclusive experiences without the fuss or the flash
Meals: Tailored to Your Preference
Transport: Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle for Transfers and Sightseeing/ Point to point Air transfer / Luxury Air-Conditioned train compartments
Accommodation: Small Boutique hotel/ Private villa/ 5 star resort (11 nights)
Thoughtful Luxury
Enjoy boutique stays and elevated comforts that feel indulgent, yet grounded. From forest lodges to ocean villas, each space has been selected for its commitment to sustainability and local connection.
Eco-Conscious, Always
This journey is designed to leave a light footprint. You’ll support locally owned properties, community-led experiences, and slow travel practices that care for the island we call home.
Wellness, Your Way
Let stillness lead the way with Ayurvedic treatments, mindful movement, and space to rest. You’ll return feeling restored, not rushed.
Cultural Depth & Connection
Go beyond sightseeing with guided storytelling walks, temple offerings, and artisan encounters that offer a true sense of place. You won’t just visit — you’ll understand.
Wild Beauty Up Close
Experience private safaris, tea field walks, and coastal rituals — all curated to bring you close to nature, without compromising comfort.
Why Choose Sundara stories
Because we don’t offer packages — we offer presence.
We craft experiences from the inside out — with intention, beauty, and deep respect for the island we call home.