Dubai  ·  Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka,
beautifully arranged.

Private journeys designed by our Dubai team — every stay, transfer and experience planned end to end, so all you have to do is arrive.

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The gateway to the island

A Dubai studio with Sri Lanka in its heart.

Collective Escapes is a regional travel office in Dubai devoted to one destination. We design tailor-made holidays to Sri Lanka for independent travellers from the Middle East, Europe and Australia — and take care of everything between your flight landing and your flight home.

Talk to a real person, close to home, who knows the island intimately. One point of contact, one itinerary, one seamless escape.

1point of contact,
start to finish
100%private &
tailor-made
24/7on-trip
support
Rolling tea plantations in Sri Lanka's hill country
Elephants in Sri Lanka
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Where we'll take you

One island, a dozen worlds.

Ancient cities, misty tea country, wild national parks and a coastline of golden bays — all within a few hours of each other.

Sigiriya rock fortress rising above the forest
Cultural Triangle

Sigiriya & the ancient cities

Climb a 5th-century rock fortress, explore Dambulla's cave temples and the ruins of Polonnaruwa.

Tea fields near Nuwara Eliya
Hill Country

Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Ella

Tea estates, cool mountain air and the island's most scenic train ride.

Leopard walking on a dirt road
Wildlife

Yala, Udawalawe & Minneriya

Leopards, wild elephants and hundreds of bird species on private safaris.

White lighthouse on the coast
South Coast

Galle & the southern bays

A UNESCO-listed Dutch fort, boutique cafés and lazy beach days in Mirissa and Tangalle.

Aerial view of a palm-lined beach in Sri Lanka
East & West Coast

Trincomalee, Pasikudah & Bentota

Calm turquoise waters, whale watching and the island's most peaceful beaches.

Signature journeys

Start with an idea. We'll make it yours.

Each journey is a starting point — every route, hotel and pace is adjusted to you.

Palm trees above a turquoise bay in Mirissa
Perfect long weekend+ from the GCC

Island Essentials

Ancient wonders, tea country and the southern coast in one unhurried week.

  1. Nights 1–2 Sigiriya — rock fortress, village safari, Dambulla caves
  2. Nights 3–4 Kandy & Hill Country — Temple of the Tooth, tea estates
  3. Nights 5–7 South Coast — Galle Fort, beaches, sunset on the bay
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What we take care of

Everything, end to end.

Tailor-made itineraries

A route designed around your interests, pace and budget — refined with you until it feels exactly right.

Handpicked hotels

Boutique hideaways, beach resorts, tea-estate bungalows and safari camps we know and trust.

Airport & private transfers

Meet-and-greet on arrival and a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced chauffeur-guide.

Tours & experiences

Private safaris, cooking classes, temple visits, whale watching, ayurveda and more.

Dubai-based planning

Meet us in person or speak by phone and WhatsApp — in your time zone, before and during your trip.

Peace of mind

One confirmed itinerary, clear pricing and a local team on call around the clock while you travel.

“Every journey begins
with a conversation.”

Let's talk

How it works

From first idea to final sunset.

  1. 01

    Tell us your dream

    Share your dates, who's travelling and what you love — by form, phone, WhatsApp or a visit to our Dubai office.

  2. 02

    Receive your itinerary

    Within 48 hours we send a tailored day-by-day plan with hotels, experiences and a clear quote.

  3. 03

    Refine & confirm

    We adjust every detail with you, then confirm all hotels, transfers and tours in one booking.

  4. 04

    Arrive & enjoy

    Your chauffeur-guide meets you at the airport. Our team is on call 24/7 until you fly home.

Train crossing a bridge through the forest

About Collective Escapes

Closer to you. Closer to the island.

We set up in Dubai for one reason: to make Sri Lanka effortless to reach for travellers across the Middle East, Europe and Australia. Our team pairs a convenient local presence with deep on-the-ground knowledge of the island and long-standing relationships with hotels across Sri Lanka.

  • Middle EastA short flight away — perfect for long weekends and family holidays.
  • EuropeWinter sun, culture and wildlife, timed to the best seasons.
  • AustraliaUnhurried, multi-region journeys with seamless connections.
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Plan your escape

Let's design your Sri Lanka.

Tell us a little about your trip and a travel designer will reply within one working day with ideas and a no-obligation proposal.

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