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SIGNATURE 8-DAY PRIVATE TOUR

Ceylon Highlights
Tour

Discover Sri Lanka's Most Iconic Destinations

10 Days

DURATION

1 – No limit

GROUP SIZE

Car · Van · Bus

VEHICLES

Year-round

BEST TIME

TOUR OVERVIEW

The island's
iconic treasures.

An unhurried eight-day private journey across Sri Lanka's most celebrated destinations — ancient kingdoms, misty hill country, sacred temples and leopard country.

COVERING PLACES

  • COLOMBO
  • DAMBULLA
  • SIGIRIYA
  • HABARANA
  • KANDY
  • NUWARA ELIYA
  • ELLA
  • YALA
  • GALLE

DAY BY DAY

Tour Itineraries

We specialize in customized tour itineraries designed to match your interests.

1

Arrival – Colombo

  • Welcome to Sri Lanka — upon your arrival on the island, one of our representatives will meet you at the Bandaranaike International Airport.
  • You will get driven to your first accommodation in Colombo. It's time to relax and sleep off any jet lag.
Arrival – Colombo image
2

Habarana / Dambulla

  • Transfer to Habarana, the gateway to the Cultural Triangle.
  • Explore the stunning cave temples of Dambulla, adorned with ancient frescoes and golden Buddha statues.
Habarana / Dambulla image
3

Habarana / Dambulla

  • Climb the legendary Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress for breathtaking panoramic views.
  • In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional village experience with a bullock cart ride through paddy fields.
Habarana / Dambulla image
4

Kandy

  • Scenic drive to Kandy, Sri Lanka's cultural capital.
  • Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and explore the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya.
Kandy image
5

Kandy

  • A full day to discover Kandy at your own pace.
  • Visit the vibrant Kandy market, take a cultural dance performance in the evening, or explore the serene lake and surrounding hills.
Kandy image
6

Nuwara Eliya

  • Journey through the misty hill country to Nuwara Eliya.
  • Visit a working tea factory, stroll through manicured tea estates, and breathe in the cool highland air.
Nuwara Eliya image
7

Ella – Scenic Train Ride from Nuwara Eliya

  • Board one of the world's most scenic train journeys from Nanu Oya (Nuwara Eliya) to Ella, winding through emerald tea estates and misty mountains.
  • Arrive in the charming village of Ella — hike to Little Adam's Peak for sunset views or explore the iconic Nine Arch Bridge.
Ella – Scenic Train Ride from Nuwara Eliya image
8

Yala

  • Transfer to Yala, home to the world's highest density of leopards.
  • Enjoy an exhilarating morning jeep safari through Yala National Park in search of leopards, elephants, sloth bears and crocodiles.
Yala image
9

Galle

  • Depart for Galle on Sri Lanka's stunning southern coast.
  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, stroll the ramparts at sunset, browse boutique galleries, and enjoy fresh seafood by the harbour.
Galle image
10

Departure

  • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward journey home, with beautiful memories of Sri Lanka to last a lifetime.
Departure image

ACCOMMODATIONS

Places You Can Stay

This is for an idea — you can always decide where you want to stay.

ROUTE MAP

Your Journey Through Ceylon

A thoughtfully crafted route across the island's most beautiful destinations.

  1. ACOLOMBO
  2. BHABARANA / DAMBULLA
  3. CKANDY
  4. DNUWARA ELIYA
  5. EELLA
  6. FYALA
  7. GGALLE
  8. HCOLOMBO AIRPORT
Sri Lankan coastline at golden hour

LET'S BEGIN

Ready to explore Ceylon?

Share your travel dates and interests — we'll craft a tailor-made version of the Ceylon Highlights tour just for you.

What's on your mind? Let's talk.

Ceylon Highlights Tour – 8 Day Sri Lanka Private Tour | Ceylon Jay Travels