15 Day Luxury Sri-Lanka Wildlife, Tea and Temples Tour

Nestled between leafy Park Street and the lakeside Buddhist shrine of Gangarama, the Residence is a unique boutique hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital city. Built in the nineteenth century by a wealthy barrister, Sheikh Salehboy Moosajee, its halls and ballrooms of this grand Victorian townhouse once welcomed British governors, Indian maharajas, European nobility and the cream of colonial Ceylon society.Its great halls, expansive gardens and stables were designed to host receptions and entertainments on a grand scale.

The Residence is a unique eleven-suite luxury hotel in Colombo, owned and managed by Uga Escapes. Despite its central location, its atmosphere of secluded peace and quiet is pure balm for the weary, the city-drained and travel-stained. Its appointments are elegant, contemporary and comfortable, yet pay tribute to its rich history and that of the neighbourhood.

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The Park Suites The Residence Suite

The Park Suites at the Residence by Uga Escapes are furnished in an opulent style along with warm lighting, ornate furnishings and Belgian rugs. This luxury hotel in Colombo exudes a sense of serenity and ease that a few hotels in Colombo can match.

Every suite consists of a living room, bedroom, en suite bathroom and outdoor private courtyard for dining and relaxing. All suites at the Residence by Uga Escapes are equipped with 42” flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, mini-bar and tea/coffee station. The spacious bathrooms feature rain showers and over sized vanity consoles.

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The palatial Residence Suite, fit for royalty, offers gracious, exquisitely proportioned and detailed apartments filled with a range of amenities, standing out from many Colombo boutique hotels.

Evoking a long-vanished age of refinement and unforced elegance the Residence Suite with its large private courtyard artfully blends space with luxurious amenities. Here you’ll have room to be yourself, whilst enjoying just about every comfort and convenience human ingenuity can devise. A particular feature of the Residence Suite is its spacious private garden, a sylvan retreat just for you, your chosen partner or your guests.

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Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Business Centre, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Pool, Restaurant

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Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En-Suite, Safe

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Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Room Service (24 hours)

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Rare At Residence

Regarded as one of the exclusive boutique hotels in Colombo, at Residence by Uga Escapes the approach of traditional haute cuisine is happily blended to a contemporary aesthetic based on unusual ingredients and imaginative preparation and presentation. Well-stored wines from our large, knowledgeably-stocked cellar complement the parade of chef’s specials, à la carte treats and irresistible desserts. This restaurant in Colombo along with a 100-seat space, overlooking the swimming pool, is designed to allow seating indoors or al fresco, according to the weather and your mood.

If you fancy a pre-dinner cocktail, the barman at the adjacent Residence Bar will mix you the perfect aperitif. The bar is also a great place for a between-meals or late-night snack.

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Uga Ulagalla is a luxurious boutique resort located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, nestled within acres of lush greenery and rich cultural heritage. The resort features spacious villas equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, minibars, dining areas, and private pools. Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine served at the elegant restaurant as well as private dining options. Additional facilities include a serene spa, a fitness centre, an infinity pool, and recreational activities such as cycling, horseback riding, and kayaking, making it an ideal retreat for relaxation and adventure.

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Property Facilities

Business Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Restaurant, Spa

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Safe

Available Services

24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service (Available), Room Service, Travel Desk

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Cycling, Fine Dining, Garden Tours, Gourmet Picnic, Horse Riding, Kayaking, Massages, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)

Activities Nearby

Adrenaline Activities, Bird Watching, Boating, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, General Sightseeing, Hiking, Historical Tours, Marine Adventures, Natural History Tours, Scuba Diving, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours

Located in Gunnepana, near Kandy, Adigar’s Manor provides access to local attractions such as Degaldoruwa Temple, the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Bahirawakanda and Kandy’s cultural landmarks. Guests stay in individually styled rooms featuring air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Dining focuses on authentic Sri Lankan cuisine served in the manor’s restaurant, with cooking experiences linked to ingredients grown in the estate’s gardens. Leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, spa and wellness centre, and guided excursions exploring the surrounding area.

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Poised high above Castlereagh Lake, the Dunkeld bungalow boasts spectacular views of the Great Western mountain range. All suites are luxuriously designed and feature king beds with private bathrooms. Select suites offer private verandahs. The accommodation also boasts a standalone bungalow with lake views, a heated outdoor Jacuzzi, a master bedroom with a king bed, a living room and a verandah. Guests can make use of the infinity-edge swimming pool, the relaxing sun lounges, and the hot tub.

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Set amongst the golden dunes and the lush greenery in Yala Sri Lanka, Uga Chena Huts blends Sri Lanka’s most celebrated features – its tropical beaches and exotic wildlife. The accommodation offers easy access to the Yala National Park. All cabins are luxuriously designed and feature TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Select cabins feature private swimming pools. Other amenities include an on-site restaurant and a spa.

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Yala National Park

Chena Huts offers access to Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest national park which has the highest leopard population density in the world. Yala stuns visitors with its variety of biomes –monsoon, semi-deciduous and thorn forests, grasslands, freshwater, marine wetlands and sandy beaches where the only footprints you will see belong to foraging birds and animals. Broadcasting 44 different resident mammal species and dozens of reptile species including turtles, crocodiles, flying snakes and elegant fan-throated lizards. Yala has no less than 215 resident and migrant birds, of which the flamboyant peacock is one of the most common. Excursions throughout the region can be arranged based on request. Explore Sri Lankan wildlife and nature at Chena Huts, making the most of your escape even more rewarding!

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Basses

Taking its name from the nearby reefs and lighthouse, famed in seafaring history and lore, the Basses restaurant is decorated to an appropriately nautical theme and features urbane fine dining in a spectacularly out-of-the-way location. Should you wish to take your meals under the stars of by the beach near a bonfire these options are also available. With a captivating beach front and an enchanting lagoon bordering the property, Chena Huts, being amongst the most unique Yala boutique hotels, has plenty of unique locations to dine in private.

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Fort Bazaar, located within the historic Galle Fort in Sri Lanka, is a stylishly restored boutique hotel that blends heritage charm with modern comfort. The guestrooms range from banyan bedrooms to spacious upper suites and family accommodations, all featuring elegant interiors, terraces, and contemporary amenities. Guests can dine at Church Street Social, where menus highlight locally sourced produce and seafood in multi‑cultural dishes, complemented by a chic bar. Additional offers include a serene spa, a swimming pool, and curated experiences such as guided Fort walks and whale watching, making it a refined retreat in the heart of Galle Fort.

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