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Wooden catamaran gliding across a lotus lake

4 Days / 3 Nights

Tissamaharama & Yala Retreat

A focused safari stay beside an ancient lake.

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Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Regions
Wildlife
Style
Private & tailor-made
Price
On request

Overview

The journey

A focused safari stay beside an ancient lake. This tailor-made itinerary takes you through Tissamaharama and Yala, balancing guided experiences with time to simply enjoy the island.

Your private chauffeur guide looks after every detail, and each night is spent in a property our team knows personally. Every day can be adjusted to your pace, interests and travel dates.

Route

Tissamaharama → Yala

Highlights

  • Tissa lakeAn ancient reservoir, birdlife and the great Tissa stupa.
  • Yala leopardsThe highest density of leopards on Earth, with a private tracker.

Day by Day

Itinerary

Your private itinerary can be adjusted at any stage — this is simply how we would suggest experiencing it.

  1. A dawn walk along the Tissa Wewa reservoir for birdwatching, then a visit to the ancient Tissamaharama stupa.

    Overnight: The Safari Hotel (or similar)

What's included

  • Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • Handpicked boutique and luxury accommodation throughout
  • Daily breakfast plus selected curated dinners
  • All entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
  • Private safari jeep with naturalist tracker
  • Airport meet & greet with welcome amenities
  • Bottled water, cool towels and Wi-Fi on board
  • 24/7 concierge support from our Colombo team

Not included

  • International flights and Sri Lanka ETA visa
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Lunches and beverages unless specified
  • Gratuities for guides, chauffeurs and hotel staff
  • Personal expenses, spa treatments and optional activities

Practical

Know before you go

Visa
Most nationalities require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), applied for online before arrival.
Dress code
Shoulders and knees should be covered at temples; footwear and hats are removed before entering.
Climate
Coastal lowlands are warm year-round (27–31°C); the hill country is cool, especially at dawn — pack a light layer.
Currency
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). Cards are widely accepted in hotels; carry small notes for markets and temples.
Health
No mandatory vaccinations for most travellers. Drink bottled water and use mosquito repellent at dusk.
Pace
Every itinerary is fully private and flexible — we adjust timings, stays and activities to your rhythm.
Best time to travel
February to July.

Questions

Frequently asked

How much does this journey cost?

Every Ceyloney Premium journey is tailor-made, so pricing depends on your dates, group size and choice of stays. Send an enquiry and we will prepare a personalised proposal within 24 hours.

Can the itinerary be customised?

Absolutely. Every journey is private and can be lengthened, shortened or re-routed. Our travel designers will shape it around your interests and pace.

Is the journey suitable for families?

Yes. We regularly host families with children of all ages and adapt activities, room configurations and travel times accordingly.

Who will be guiding us?

You will travel with a licensed, English-speaking chauffeur guide in a private luxury vehicle, joined by specialist site guides and naturalists along the way.

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Begin planning this journey

Tell us a little about your trip and we will send a tailored proposal and quote within 24 hours.

We reply within 24 hours. Your details are never shared.

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