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The Grand Tour of Ceylon
Deux semaines pour vraiment voir le pays : villes sacrées, triangle culturel, plantations de thé, terre des léopards et côte sud, chaque transition tenue, chaque porte déjà ouverte. The Grand Tour of Ceylon est un voyage de 14 jours pour les voyageurs de luxe qui reviennent, et pour les séjours de jalon ou de plusieurs générations. Meilleure saison : janvier à mars.
Dernière mise à jour 20 août 2026
- Durée
- 14 jours | 13 nuits
- À partir de
- $3,980.00 per person (Signature) / $5,600.00 per person (Luxury)
Pourquoi nous l'avons retenu
La signature
- The sacred north, Anuradhapura, Mihintale and a half-day Ayurveda immersion.
- The Cultural Triangle in full, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Minneriya in season.
- Ceylon Tea Trails, two nights in Relais & Chateaux planter bungalows.
- Leopards and the coast, Yala by day, Cape Weligama's clifftop to close.
Jour après jour
Itinéraire proposé
Un point de départ. Nous ajustons, échangeons ou redessinons chaque jour autour de vous.
- Temps du voyageJour 01
Soft Landing
Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo to WallawwaEvening, on landingA boutique soft-landing by the airport
A boutique soft-landing by the airport, dinner and an early night before the two-week journey properly begins.
A gentle first night close to the airport at Wallawwa eases the transition after a long-haul flight, with dinner and an early night the only items on the agenda.
- Temps du voyageJour 02
Journey to Anuradhapura
Wallawwa to Anuradhapura, approximately 4hMorningThe drive north to Anuradhapura
The drive north to Anuradhapura, roughly four hours, the landscape shifting from coastal lowlands to the dry-zone plains of the ancient kingdoms.
AfternoonArrival and a gentler introduction to the sacred city
Arrival and a gentler introduction to the sacred city, the Ruwanwelisaya stupa (a dome-shaped Buddhist shrine) and the Sri Maha Bodhi, both visited by bicycle or tuk-tuk (a three-wheeled auto rickshaw) to cover the site's scale comfortably after a morning in the car.
A four-hour drive north brings you to Anuradhapura, with the afternoon left for a gentler first look at the sacred city before the more demanding climb at Mihintale tomorrow.
- Temps du voyageJour 03
Mihintale and Ayurveda
In-region, AnuradhapuraMorningMihintale, climbed in the cooler part of the day
Mihintale, climbed in the cooler part of the day, several hundred steps up to a hilltop stupa and sweeping views over the plains, the site traditionally credited with the introduction of Buddhism to the island.
AfternoonA half-day Ayurveda immersion at the resort
A half-day Ayurveda immersion at the resort, a deliberate change of pace after two active mornings in a row.
With the travel day behind you, Mihintale is climbed in the cooler morning hours, followed by a half-day Ayurveda immersion back at Uga Ulagalla, a chance to properly rest before the next leg north.
- Temps du voyageJour 04
On to Sigiriya, via Polonnaruwa
Anuradhapura to Sigiriya, via Polonnaruwa, approximately 2.5h driving in totalMorningThe drive toward Sigiriya, stopping at Polonnaruwa's medieval ruins
The drive toward Sigiriya, stopping at Polonnaruwa's medieval ruins en route, the island's second ancient capital, its temples and royal complexes still largely intact.
AfternoonContinuing on to Sigiriya
Continuing on to Sigiriya, arriving at Water Garden in the late afternoon with time to settle in before dinner.
The journey north continues with a stop at Polonnaruwa's ruins before arriving at Sigiriya in the afternoon, an early night ahead of tomorrow's first-light climb.
- Temps du voyageJour 05
Sigiriya, Dambulla and the Gathering
In-region, SigiriyaMorning, first lightSigiriya climbed before the crowds arrive
Sigiriya climbed before the crowds arrive, the summit views taking in the surrounding jungle and the Cultural Triangle beyond.
MiddayThe painted cave temples at Dambulla
The painted cave temples at Dambulla, a short drive from Sigiriya, one of the best-preserved examples of Buddhist cave art on the island.
Late afternoon, optional, Gathering season only (August to September)A Minneriya safari
A Minneriya safari, hundreds of elephants converging on the reservoir bed toward the end of the day.
The one full day based at Sigiriya is used well, the rock climbed at first light, the cave temples at Dambulla by midday, and, when the Gathering is in season, an optional late-afternoon safari at Minneriya to close the day.
- Temps du voyageJour 06
Kandy
Sigiriya to Kandy, approximately 3hMorningThe drive south to Kandy, stopping at a working spice garden
The drive south to Kandy, stopping at a working spice garden en route, cinnamon, cardamom and pepper growing before they reach a kitchen.
EveningThe pooja at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth
The pooja at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, the island's most sacred Buddhist shrine.
The drive from Sigiriya to Kandy includes a spice garden stop, arriving in time for the evening pooja at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth.
- Temps du voyageJour 07
Peradeniya and the Climb to Hatton
Kandy to Hatton, approximately 2.5hMorningThe Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya
The Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, a short drive from Kandy, a calm start before the longer climb up into tea country.
AfternoonThe drive up into the hills
The drive up into the hills, arriving at Ceylon Tea Trails and settling into a restored colonial planter bungalow.
Peradeniya provides a calm start before the drive up into tea country proper, arriving at Ceylon Tea Trails in the afternoon for the first of two nights.
- Temps du voyageJour 08
A Day on the Tea Estate
In-resort, HattonMorningA guided estate walk
A guided estate walk through the working tea gardens.
AfternoonA private factory tour and tasting
A private factory tour and tasting, seeing the leaf processed from pluck to cup.
With no travel to account for, a full day inside the working tea estates around Hatton, an estate walk in the morning and a private factory tour and tasting in the afternoon.
- Temps du voyageJour 09
Ella
Hatton to Ella, scenic train, approximately 4hMorningOne of the island's most celebrated rail journeys
One of the island's most celebrated rail journeys, the train winding through tea estates and past waterfalls on the roughly four-hour journey down to Ella.
AfternoonThe Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak
The Nine Arch Bridge and the gentle climb up Little Adam's Peak, both within easy reach of town once you've settled in.
The scenic train carries you from Hatton down to Ella over the course of the morning, with the afternoon spent exploring the Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak once you've arrived.
- Temps du voyageJour 10
On to Yala
Ella to Yala, approximately 2.5hMorningThe drive south-east to Yala
The drive south-east to Yala, tea country giving way to dry scrubland as the road descends.
Late afternoon, duskA first game drive from Wild Coast
A first game drive from Wild Coast once you've settled in, the light softening as the safari vehicles head out.
The drive to Yala takes up the morning, with a first game drive fitting neatly into late afternoon once you've arrived and settled in.
- Temps du voyageJour 11
A Full Day at Yala
In-park, YalaMorning, dawnA leopard safari from Wild Coast
A leopard safari from Wild Coast, timed to when the cats are most active.
Late afternoon, duskA second game drive
A second game drive to close out the park.
With no travel to account for, this is a full day of game drives, dawn and dusk, Yala carrying the highest concentration of leopards anywhere on the island.
- Temps du voyageJour 12
To the Coast
Yala to Cape Weligama, approximately 2.5hMorningThe drive to the south coast
The drive to the south coast, the dry zone giving way to coconut groves and the first glimpses of the sea.
AfternoonGalle Fort and its beaches
Galle Fort and its beaches, a short additional drive from Cape Weligama, a walk along the ramparts and time in the boutiques tucked into the old streets.
The drive to the coast takes up the morning, with the afternoon free to explore Galle Fort on the way to settling in at Cape Weligama.
- Temps du voyageJour 13
Whales and the Clifftop
In-resort, WeligamaMorning, optional (November to April)Whale watching off Mirissa
Whale watching off Mirissa, a morning-only excursion, a short drive from the resort.
AfternoonBeach and pool time at Cape Weligama
Beach and pool time at Cape Weligama, the clifftop suites a fitting close to two weeks that began in the sacred north.
With the travel behind you, whale watching off Mirissa fills the morning when in season, followed by an unhurried afternoon at Cape Weligama's clifftop suites.
- Temps du voyageJour 14
Depart
Cape Weligama to Colombo, approximately 2.5h via the Southern ExpresswayMorningA final relaxed morning
A final relaxed morning before the drive back to the airport.
A final relaxed morning before the transfer to the airport, closing out the most comprehensive of the seven journeys.
Où vous dormez
Lodges choisis pour ce voyage
Chaque séjour est choisi et visité par nous. Échangez ou rehaussez le lodge selon votre goût.
1 nuit
Wallawwa, Colombo
L'atterrissage doux après le vol, vingt minutes de l'aéroport, dans sept acres de jardin tropical.
Voir le séjour
2 nuits
Water Garden Sigiriya
Voir le séjour
2 nuits
Ceylon Tea Trails, Hatton
Bungalows de planteurs restaurés au-dessus du réservoir de Castlereagh, tout compris.
Voir le séjour
2 nuits
Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Yala
Voir le séjour
2 nuits
Cape Weligama
Sur la falaise, la moon pool
Voir le séjour
Tout est compris
Ce que comprend le voyage
Un prix lisible. Pas de supplément dans la jeep, pas de surprise à la sortie.
- Cyclisme dans la ville sacrée d'Anuradhapura et une demi-journée à Adhitya Ayurveda
- Sigiriya aux premières lueurs et un safari à Minneriya (the Gathering, août–septembre)
- Deux nuits au cœur des plantations de thé en activité
- Safaris léopard à l'aube et au crépuscule à Yala
- Baleines au large de Mirissa, en saison
- Gestes d'arrivée, renforcés pour les voyages de jalon
- Véhicule privé et chauffeur-guide pendant tout le séjour ; un second véhicule pour les groupes de 7 ou plus
Réserver vos dates
Souhaitez-vous retenir ces dates ?
C'est notre itinéraire le plus complet. Lodges privés, safaris avec ranger et bungalows de plantation se réservent longtemps à l'avance pour le pic de janvier à mars. Envoyez vos dates, nous retenons une place sous 24 heures.
- Fully private & tailored, no group departures.
- Local concierge on WhatsApp throughout your stay.
- Flexible design, swap any lodge, day or region.
Votre concierge à Ceylan
Tilak Tilakaratne
Travel Advisor & Personal Concierge · Colombo HQ · Founding Advisor
40+ years designing private journeys across Sri Lanka for guests from every continent
Questions fréquentes
+How long is The Grand Tour of Ceylon journey?
The Grand Tour runs 14 days across a 13-night itinerary. Because every Lux Ceylon journey is private, we can shorten or extend it around your flights.
+Is The Grand Tour of Ceylon a private tour or a group departure?
It is entirely private. You travel with your own chauffeur-guide and vehicle, on your own schedule, with a Colombo-based concierge reachable 24/7 for the whole trip. A second vehicle is provided for groups of 7 or more.
+How much does The Grand Tour of Ceylon cost?
Rates start from $3,980.00 per person (Signature) or $5,600.00 per person (Luxury), or from $7,960.00 per couple (Signature) and $11,200.00 per couple (Luxury). The final quote depends on season, the hotels you choose and your group size; we send an itemised proposal before anything is confirmed.
+What is included in The Grand Tour of Ceylon?
Included: sacred-city cycling and a half-day Ayurveda immersion at Anuradhapura, first-light Sigiriya and a Minneriya safari, two nights in the working tea estates, dawn and dusk leopard safaris at Yala, whale watching in season, arrival amenities, and a private vehicle with chauffeur-guide throughout. International flights, visas and travel insurance are not included.
+When is the best time to do this journey?
January to March, for the clearest hill country and dry conditions across the Cultural Triangle and the south.
+How do I book The Grand Tour of Ceylon?
Share your dates and travel style through our enquiry form, WhatsApp, or [email protected]. A travel designer replies with a personalised proposal, usually within 24 hours.
Extras sur mesure
Lux à votre mesure
Des expériences pensées pour vous, du majordome privé aux programmes dessinés un à un. Chaque moment du voyage est arrangé, sans bruit.
Vols en hélicoptère
Survols de la côte sud ou de Sigiriya : moins de route, et la vue pour elle-même.
Présentation privée de gemmes
Visites sur rendez-vous pour saphirs de Ceylan certifiés, avec un conseil indépendant.
Mariages à destination
Vœux sur la plage, renouvellements dans les plantations de thé, fêtes de plusieurs jours, arrangés de bout en bout.
Photographie privée
Du retravail pour les réseaux aux albums et tirages encadrés, par notre équipe.
Événements à destination
Anniversaires, dîners privés et réunions d'entreprise, mis en scène à travers l'île.
Transport privé confortable
SUV et berlines avec chauffeur, discrets, climatisés, à votre rythme.
Arrivée Gold Route en voie rapide
Immigration accélérée, salons privés et portage à l'arrivée comme au départ.