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We create deeply personalised itineraries for curious minds, crafting tailor-made journeys to extraordinary destinations. We believe that true luxury is about time well spent.

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The heart of your journey

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From cool boutique hotels to charming ancestral homes, our personally-vetted address book is bursting with unique places to stay. Our bespoke itineraries include hand-picked hotels and places to stay, based around your personal tastes, how much you'd like to spend and our unmatched expertise.

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Swap the guidebook for a good story

Feel it to believe it. Personalised to you, our itineraries are packed with the kinds of experiences you won't find in the guidebooks, but they'll fill page after page of your own travel journal. Below are some ideas of our private itineraries to Sri Lanka, India, Bhutan and The Maldives, but remember these are just samples - all of our trips are made completely from scratch and are ultra-personalised around your likes and dislikes, along with our many years of research and expertise.

India

Simply Rajasthan

9 nights From $ 3,384 per person

India

Classic Rajasthan

13 nights From $ 4,500 per person

Sri Lanka

Simply Sri Lanka

10 nights From $ 3,420 per person

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka with Little Ones

12 nights From $ 3,580 per person

India

Journey into Ladakh

13 nights From $ 5,464 per person

Sri Lanka, Maldives

Sri Lanka and The Maldives in Style

12 nights From $ 6,060 per person

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In your words

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.

Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.

Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace

Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!

Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North Eat India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.

Martin Thomas (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference

Sandra Nicholson (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.

Jayant Banerji (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.

Phil Blair ( February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

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Featured stays

Where tea and stories flow

Boutique hotel, beach retreat or mountain lodge? We've got just the place for your budget and taste. Take a trip through a selection of our favourite places to find your dream stays. We can then weave these into your personalised holiday to any one of our destinations, and along with your private driver, personal guides and experiences you'll have the most extraordinary trip planned.

Gangtey Lodge

Gangtey, Bhutan

Perched above the sweeping Gangtey Valley, Gangtey Lodge is one of Asia’s most inspirational and immersive luxury retreats, offering an unparalleled window into Bhutanese life.

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Niravi

Jaipur, India

Tucked away just 15 minutes from Jaipur’s Old City, Niravi Jaipur is a newly refurbished, boutique heritage property that strikes the perfect balance between authenticity, design and comfort.

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Karpaha Sands

Kalkudah, Sri Lanka

Karpaha Sands is a luxury glamping retreat nestled on the untouched golden shores of Kalkudah Beach, on Sri Lanka’s serene east coast.

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Brij Lakshman Sagar

Jodhpur, India

Originally built in the late 19th century as hunting lodges, Brij Lakshman Sagar is a secluded haven, covering 32 acres of unspoilt rural Rajasthan.

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Daspan House

Jodhpur, India

Amidst a maze of streets in Jodhpur’s Ratanada neighbourhood, Daspan House is a stylish and delightful heritage property that feels special without being too ornate.

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Khem Villas

Ranthambore National Park, India

A safari-style camp outside Ranthambore National Park, Khem Villas balances luxury with sustainable tourism.

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47 Jobner Bagh

Jaipur, India

This family-run stylish boutique hotel acts as a sanctuary from the roar of Jaipur, its simple decor a calming blend of muted colours and wooden furnishings.

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Roo Mansala

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Roo Mansala is a small six-room hotel set in a quiet countryside spot just a short drive from Sigiriya.

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Fort Bazaar

Galle, Sri Lanka

Fort Bazaar, which enjoys a prime position in Galle Fort, is a seriously stylish 18-room boutique hotel that was once a merchant's house.

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Tekanda Lodge

Ahangama, Sri Lanka

Tekanda Lodge is a beautiful small six-roomed property perched on a plantation, just in land from Sri Lanka's Southern Coast. It's one of most authentic and exciting openings in recent years on the island and we love the paddy views, the stylish design, and their sustainable policy.

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41 Lighthouse Street

Galle, Sri Lanka

Behind the tasteful, and very discreet entrance of 41 Lighthouse Street , is one of Galle Fort’s prettiest houses. With just three bedrooms, this can be booked in its entirety as a private villa or as individual rooms.

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Our unique destinations offer something truly exceptional. We avoid established and cliched areas and instead fill our tailor-made holidays with untouched scenery, local people and wildlife encounters away from the crowds.