14 Days / 13 Nights
Every corner of the island in one unforgettable loop.
Overview
Every corner of the island in one unforgettable loop. This tailor-made itinerary takes you through Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Ella, Yala and Galle, 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
Anuradhapura → Jaffna → Trincomalee → Polonnaruwa → Kandy → Ella → Yala → Galle
Day by Day
Your private itinerary can be adjusted at any stage — this is simply how we would suggest experiencing it.
Cycle between the great stupas of the first capital and join pilgrims dressed in white at the Ruwanwelisaya at sunset.
Overnight: Ulagalla Resort (or similar)
A slower day in Anuradhapura to explore at your own pace — monumental stupas and the 2,300-year-old sacred Bodhi tree.
Overnight: Ulagalla Resort (or similar)
Attend the noon puja at Nallur Kandaswamy temple, explore the Dutch fort and enjoy a crab curry feast.
Overnight: Jetwing Jaffna (or similar)
A slower day in Jaffna to explore at your own pace — tamil temples, island ferries and spice-rich northern cuisine.
Overnight: Jetwing Jaffna (or similar)
Snorkel the coral gardens of Pigeon Island, then visit the clifftop Koneswaram temple above the bay at sunset.
Overnight: Jungle Beach by Uga (or similar)
A slower day in Trincomalee to explore at your own pace — whale watching, coral reefs and the clifftop Koneswaram temple.
Overnight: Jungle Beach by Uga (or similar)
Cycle through the medieval royal city of Polonnaruwa, from the Royal Palace to the colossal granite Buddhas of Gal Vihara.
Overnight: The Lake Polonnaruwa (or similar)
A slower day in Polonnaruwa to explore at your own pace — palace ruins and the serene granite Buddhas of Gal Vihara.
Overnight: The Lake Polonnaruwa (or similar)
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 sunrise and an afternoon private game drive in Yala, searching for leopard, sloth bear and elephant.
Overnight: Wild Coast Tented Lodge (or similar)
A walking tour of Galle Fort’s Dutch lanes, boutiques and lighthouse, with sunset cocktails on the ramparts.
Overnight: Amangalla (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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