Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Yala · Galle
Classic Ceylon Grand Tour
The definitive private journey through Sri Lanka — from the rock fortress of Sigiriya to the colonial ramparts of Galle, with tea country and leopard safaris in between.

7 Days / 6 Nights
Elephants, leopards and blue whales across four extraordinary parks.
Overview
Few places on Earth pack as much wildlife into so small an island. On this journey you follow the great elephant gathering at Minneriya, track leopards in Yala, visit the elephant transit home at Udawalawe and head to sea in search of blue whales.
Every safari is private, with an expert naturalist who knows the parks intimately. Nights are spent in luxury tented camps where the sounds of the jungle are your lullaby.
Route
Minneriya → Wasgamuwa → Udawalawe → Yala → Mirissa
Day by Day
Your private itinerary can be adjusted at any stage — this is simply how we would suggest experiencing it.
Drive to the Cultural Triangle and settle into a lodge on the edge of the jungle.
Overnight: Cinnamon Lodge Habarana (or similar)
A relaxed morning, then an afternoon private safari for the elephant gathering. After dark, a guided firefly night walk.
Overnight: Cinnamon Lodge Habarana (or similar)
A scenic drive south through the hills to Udawalawe, with an afternoon visit to the elephant transit home.
Overnight: Kalu’s Hideaway (or similar)
A dawn game drive in Udawalawe, then onward to a luxury tented camp near Yala.
Overnight: Wild Coast Tented Lodge (or similar)
Morning and afternoon private game drives with a picnic lunch in the park.
Overnight: Wild Coast Tented Lodge (or similar)
Travel west to Mirissa; afternoon at leisure before an early start tomorrow.
Overnight: Cape Weligama (or similar)
A sunrise private boat in search of blue whales, then your transfer to the airport.
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Questions
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.
Absolutely. Every journey is private and can be lengthened, shortened or re-routed. Our travel designers will shape it around your interests and pace.
Yes. We regularly host families with children of all ages and adapt activities, room configurations and travel times accordingly.
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.
Enquire
Tell us a little about your trip and we will send a tailored proposal and quote within 24 hours.
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