9 Days / 8 Nights
Rafting, hiking, safaris and surf.
Overview
Rafting, hiking, safaris and surf. This tailor-made itinerary takes you through Kandy, Ella, Udawalawe and Arugam Bay, 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
Kandy → Ella → Udawalawe → Arugam Bay
Day by Day
Your private itinerary can be adjusted at any stage — this is simply how we would suggest experiencing it.
A stroll around Kandy Lake and the Royal Botanical Gardens, with the drumming ceremony at the Temple of the Tooth at dusk.
Overnight: The Kandy House (or similar)
A slower day in Kandy to explore at your own pace — the evening puja ceremony in the island’s most sacred shrine.
Overnight: The Kandy House (or similar)
Ride the hill country railway in reserved seats, then walk to Little Adam’s Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge.
Overnight: 98 Acres Resort (or similar)
A slower day in Ella to explore at your own pace — one of the world’s most scenic train rides into Ella.
Overnight: 98 Acres Resort (or similar)
A private safari across the grasslands of Udawalawe, followed by a visit to the Elephant Transit Home at feeding time.
Overnight: Kalu’s Hideaway (or similar)
A slower day in Udawalawe to explore at your own pace — open grasslands with some of the best elephant sightings in Asia.
Overnight: Kalu’s Hideaway (or similar)
A morning surf at the main point and an evening lagoon safari spotting crocodiles, elephants and birdlife.
Overnight: Jetwing Surf (or similar)
A slower day in Arugam Bay to explore at your own pace — a laid-back surf village with lagoons full of wildlife.
Overnight: Jetwing Surf (or similar)
A leisurely breakfast before your private chauffeur transfers you to the airport for your onward flight.
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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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