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Ceylon Tour
Our signature 14-day grand tour — west-coast wildlife at Wilpattu, the ancient cities, Sigiriya, Kandy, hill country, southern safaris and a finishing beach stay in Galle.
The essentials, distilled
Everything you need to know before you pack your bags — at a single glance.
What this trip is really like
Two weeks across the entire island, designed to leave nothing out: jeep safaris at Wilpattu and Yala, the sacred ruins of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, the Lion Rock at Sigiriya, Kandy's culture, Nuwara Eliya's tea, the train through Ella, and a finale of Galle Fort, turtles and beach leisure.
Tour highlights
- 01Negombo city tour and Wilpattu jeep safari
- 02Ancient cities of Anuradhapura, Mihintale and Polonnaruwa
- 03Sigiriya Lion Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple
- 04Kandy city tour, Kandyan dance and botanical gardens
- 05Tea plantations, waterfalls and the Ella train ride
- 06Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home and Yala safari
- 07Galle Fort, turtle hatchery and beach leisure
Your itinerary, hour by hour
A clear outline of every day — adjust pace, hotels and stops with us before you fly.
total
Airport pickup and short transfer to Negambo with an afternoon city tour.
- 01Airport pickup
- 02Negambo city tour
The journey, mapped
A bird's-eye view of every overnight stop across the island, in the order you'll travel.
- 1Day 1–2Negombo
- 2Day 2Puttalam
- 3Day 2Wilpattu
- 4Day 2Anuradhapura
- 5Day 3Wilpattu
- 6Day 3Anuradhapura
- 7Day 3Mihintale
- 8Day 3Habarana
- 9Day 4Anuradhapura
- 10Day 4Habarana
- 11Day 4Sigiriya
- 12Day 4Polonnaruwa
- 13Day 5–6Sigiriya
- 14Day 6Dambulla
- 15Day 6–8Kandy
- 16Day 8–9Nuwara Eliya
- 17Day 9Ella
- 18Day 9–10Udawalawe
- 19Day 11Yala
A glimpse of the trip
moments
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Transparent pricing — exactly what's in, exactly what's not. Ask us anything before you book.
What's in
- 01Private air-conditioned vehicle
- 02Licensed English-speaking chauffeur-guide
- 03All accommodation as per itinerary
- 04Daily breakfast
- 05All government taxes and service charges
- 06Bottled water throughout the journey
What's out
- 01International flights and visa fees
- 02Lunch and dinner unless specified
- 03Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- 04Optional activities and entrance fees not listed
- 05Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Frequently asked
Quick answers to the things travellers ask us most. Still curious? Drop us a message anytime.
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