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Wild Ceylon
Léopards, éléphants et the Gathering : la faune de l'île aux bonnes heures et aux bonnes saisons, depuis des camps faits pour cela. Wild Ceylon est un circuit de 9 jours pour les amoureux de la faune, les photographes et les familles actives. Meilleure saison : Yala de février à juillet ; the Gathering à Minneriya, août–septembre.
Dernière mise à jour 25 août 2026
- Durée
- 9 jours | 8 nuits
- À partir de
- $2,540.00 per person (Signature) / $3,540.00 per person (Luxury)
Pourquoi nous l'avons retenu
La signature
- Minneriya and the Gathering, hundreds of elephants on the tank bed (August to September).
- Wilderness camps, Knuckles forest and birdlife under canvas.
- Udawalawe, reliable elephants and the Transit Home.
- Yala leopards, dawn and dusk drives with the ocean at the door.
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 to Sigiriya
Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo to SigiriyaOn landingChauffeur meets you at arrivals
Your chauffeur meets you at arrivals for the drive straight into the Cultural Triangle, settling in at Water Garden beneath Sigiriya rock.
The drive from the airport takes you straight into the Cultural Triangle, settling in at Water Garden for the first two nights, with the wildlife-focused part of the trip beginning the following morning.
- Temps du voyageJour 02
Sigiriya and Minneriya
In-regionMorning, first lightSigiriya ahead of the crowds
Climbed ahead of the crowds and the day's heat.
Late afternoonA Minneriya safari
Elephants tending to gather toward the end of the day, with the Gathering itself running from August to September, hundreds of elephants converging on the reservoir bed.
Sigiriya is climbed at first light, before a late-afternoon safari at Minneriya, one of the more significant wildlife events on the continent when the Gathering is in season.
- Temps du voyageJour 03
Arrival at Knuckles
Sigiriya to Knuckles, approximately 2.5hMorningThe drive into Knuckles
The landscape shifting from dry plains to dense, cloud-wrapped highland forest.
EveningSettling into camp
As the light fades, dinner under canvas with the forest closing in around you.
The drive into Knuckles takes up the morning, with two nights under canvas at Wild Glamping, a quieter, more immersive pace than the game drives either side of it.
- Temps du voyageJour 04
A Morning of Birding
In-region, KnucklesMorning, dawnA guided birding walk
When the forest is at its most active, focused on the range's birdlife and smaller wildlife that a vehicle-based safari tends to miss.
AfternoonTime around the camp
A slower second half to the day after the early start.
With no travel to account for, a dawn birding walk through the Knuckles forest, followed by a quiet afternoon at camp before the drive south tomorrow.
- Temps du voyageJour 05
To Udawalawe
Knuckles to Udawalawe, approximately 3.5hMorningThe drive south to Udawalawe
Forest giving way to open scrubland as the road descends.
AfternoonAn elephant safari
Once you've settled in, among the most reliable sightings on the island, followed by a visit to the Elephant Transit Home timed around an afternoon feeding, where orphaned calves are rehabilitated.
The drive south from Knuckles takes up the morning, with the afternoon given to an elephant safari and a visit to the Elephant Transit Home once you've arrived.
- Temps du voyageJour 06
On to Yala
Udawalawe to Yala, approximately 2hMorningA shorter drive on to Yala
A quicker leg than the previous day's.
Late afternoon, duskA first game drive
From Wild Coast once you've settled in.
A shorter travel morning brings you to Yala in good time for a first, dusk game drive from Wild Coast.
- Temps du voyageJour 07
A Full Day at Yala
In-park, YalaMorning, dawnA leopard safari
Timed to when the cats are most active.
Late afternoon, duskA second game drive
To close out the park.
With no travel to account for, a full day of dawn and dusk game drives, Yala holding the highest concentration of leopards anywhere on the island, the lodge sitting inside the park's buffer zone.
- Temps du voyageJour 08
South Coast
Yala to Galle, approximately 2.5hMorningThe drive to the coast
The dry zone giving way to coastal palms as you head south.
AfternoonA chance to decompress
After several days of early starts and game drives, with time free to explore Galle Fort.
The drive to the coast takes the morning, an afternoon to decompress and explore Galle Fort before settling in at Fort Bazaar.
- Temps du voyageJour 09
Depart
A relaxed final morning before the transfer to the airport, closing out a trip built entirely around the island's wildlife.
Où vous dormez
Lodges choisis pour ce voyage
Chaque séjour est choisi et visité par nous. Échangez ou rehaussez le lodge selon votre goût.
Tout est compris
Ce que comprend le voyage
Un prix lisible. Pas de supplément dans la jeep, pas de surprise à la sortie.
- Sigiriya aux premières lueurs et un safari l'après-midi à Minneriya (the Gathering en saison)
- Promenades en forêt et observation des oiseaux depuis un camp
- Éléphants d'Udawalawe et visite de l'Elephant Transit Home
- Safaris léopard à l'aube et au crépuscule à Yala
- Droits d'entrée des parcs et jeeps pour les sorties listées
- Gestes d'arrivée : fleurs, cadeau de bienvenue, préparation de la chambre et eau
- Véhicule privé et chauffeur-guide, jeeps de parc avec pisteurs
Réserver vos dates
Souhaitez-vous retenir ces dates ?
Permis de rangers, jeeps de parc et lits de camp sont vraiment limités en saison, surtout pendant the Gathering d'août à septembre. 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
Aasif Azmi
Digital Operations Lead & Personal Concierge · Colombo HQ · Journey Logistics
Brings modern travel-tech into every itinerary, real-time coordination, seamless transfers, always on call
Questions fréquentes
+How long is the Wild Ceylon journey?
Wild Ceylon runs 9 days across an 8-night itinerary. Because every Lux Ceylon journey is private, we can shorten or extend it around your flights.
+Is Wild 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.
+How much does Wild Ceylon cost?
Rates start from $2,540.00 per person (Signature) or $3,540.00 per person (Luxury), double sharing. The final quote depends on season, the camps and lodges you choose and your group size; we send an itemised proposal before anything is confirmed.
+What is included in Wild Ceylon?
Included: first-light Sigiriya and a Minneriya safari, forest walks and birding from a wilderness camp, Udawalawe elephants and the Elephant Transit Home, dawn and dusk leopard drives at Yala, park entrance fees and safari jeep costs for the drives listed, arrival amenities, and a private vehicle with chauffeur-guide and park jeeps with trackers. International flights, visas and travel insurance are not included.
+When is the best time to do this journey?
Yala is best February to July. The Minneriya Gathering runs August to September.
+How do I book Wild 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.