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We create deeply personalised itineraries for curious minds, crafting tailor-made journeys to extraordinary destinations. We believe that true luxury lives in the small moments.

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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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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.

In your words

If Red Dot ever ceased to exist and I wanted to return to Sri Lanka I would probably go somewhere else instead. They were, in every way shape and form, impeccable. From Samanthie who created the itinerary to Wicky who drove us here, there and everywhere I cannot imagine anybody doing it better. Impeccable. I need say no more except it doesn’t get any better.
Stuart (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
We chose this company as we wanted our money to benefit the people of Sri Lanka rather than international companies. Their work supports smaller businesses, projects and communities as well as the environment
Jessica E (August 2025) London, UK Read the whole review here Feefo
Our 11th visit to this magical Island with always something new to discover and see. This time we made it up north to Jaffna, via Mannar Island, after beginning in the tea country and acclimatising to the heat, after leaving a very cold UK in January. We had total confidence that RedDot would organise everything to perfection, having used them many times before
Roy L (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Feefo
We had a fantastic holiday. The itinerary and choice of hotels was spot on, and seamlessly organised.
Charlotte (August 2024) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
Exceptional tour of Sri Lanka with Dami. We cannot recommend Dami at Red dot tours highly enough. As our guide over 9 days he made sure that our trip to Sri Lanka was unforgettable- always going above & beyond to impart his knowledge, show us things off the beaten track, looking after us, getting us to try many local delicacies & making us laugh .. a LOT. Cannot imagine anyone doing a better job- if we could take him with us on every holiday we would!
Sarah (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Feefo
Dulmini did a great job listening to our wishes and arranged an itinerary that was very busy but met all our needs. Sisira, our guide, was outstanding, providing us with great local knowledge and suggesting other activities on our travels. He was a great driver on the busy Sri Lankan roads, was always punctual but above all added colour to the whole trip.
Malcolm (April 2024) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
I cannot recommend Red Dot Tours more highly. Thank you so much to Samanthie for her patience with me and all her hard work at putting together the perfect itinerary for my family. I had done a lot of research before I contacted Red Dot and Samanthie created a tour that fitted in all the activities we wanted to do and secured the hotels I told her we would like to stay in (not easy to do in high season).
Nina (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
Wow what can I say, from start to finish we have had a wonderful holiday with Red Dot Tours. Dulmini was so helpful in putting an itinerary together for us as a family of 6 and catering to all of our needs. We have ticked off so many of Sri Lanka’s beautiful sights during our trip. Dulmini and Dhanu were a great help to us while we were out on our travels too.
Anupa (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here TripAdvisor
We spent 13 days on a Bawa tour with wonderful driver and guide Manjula, including Kandalama Heritance, The Kandy House, The Last House, Jetwing Yala, Jetwing Lighthouse and Club Villa hotels. We are 3 friends, one of them in the wheelchair. Dulmini Ekanayake from Red Dot Tours was very helpful and very patient and found solutions to all our special demands.
Rene (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
The itinerary was absolutely perfect and the hotels wonderful, especially Thotalagala, The Warden’s House and 41 Lighthouse Street. Our driver, Indika, was a delight-charming, knowledgeable, considerate and always punctual; he showed us more of this amazing country than we could have hoped for!
Karen - United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
Wanted to take a moment to thank RedDot Tours, and specifically Jayandi for helping book a wonderful family vacation for my family and I. First time for my family and Jayandi took care of every detail, was so courteous and professional, and genuinely cared about our experience in SL. I would also like to mention Pradeep, our kind and understanding guide/chauffeur who took such good care of us while we were out and about. I cannot recommend RedDot enough!
Bob (November 2024) United States Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
We used Red Dot for the first time for our holiday in Sri Lanka. Dulmini put together such a wonderful experience for us, creating an itinerary she drew up after many discussions about what we like and also gave us suggestions for excursions and activities. It was totally bespoke and we were able to make changes throughout this process.
Gill (March 2025) Kent, United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
This is an excellent tour company. They planned our Sri Lankan holiday from start to finish. The trip was initially planned for 2022 but due to Covid and other issues we didn’t manage to undertake the trip until this year. Throughout all this time we had the same travel advisor Lahiru who responded quickly to my emails and rearranged and adjusted our holiday each year!
Anne (January 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
As a group of 8 we have had the most fabulous tour of Sri Lanka organised by Dulmini from RedDot who totally understood my brief of "some" culture, agriculture, nature, trekking and relaxation. The hotels chosen were a wonderful mixture of homestay, tented and pure luxury (Ceylon Tea Trails). The experiences to local villages, trekking the Pekoe Trail and climbing Pidurangala were memorable and our wonderful guide, Ananda, was so informative and knowledgeable and adapted to our needs admirable (not easy with a group of 8)
Anna (February 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
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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

Rajasthan & the North, 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

East Coast, 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

Rajasthan & the North, 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

Rajasthan & the North, 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

Rajasthan & the North, India
A safari-style camp outside Ranthambore National Park, Khem Villas balances luxury with sustainable tourism.
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47 Jobner Bagh

Rajasthan & the North, 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

Cultural Triangle / Ancient Cities, 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

Cultural Triangle / Ancient Cities, 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.  



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