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The Ceylon Icons

The island's headline sights in a single southern loop, the Rock Fortress at Sigiriya, the hill capital of Kandy, the cool tea country at Nuwara Eliya, the scenic train down to Ella, and a finale inside the ramparts of the Galle Fort. The Ceylon Icons is a curated 8-day journey created for first-time visitors, couples and families (30s+) who want the icons without a guidebook in hand. Best season November to April, hills clearest January to March.

最終更新 2026年9月1日

期間
8 days | 7 nights
料金
$2,110.00 per person (Signature) / $2,980.00 per person (Luxury)
The Ceylon Icons

この旅を選んだ理由

シグネチャー

  • Two nights at Sigiriya for the Rock Fortress, the Dambulla cave temples and the ruins of Polonnaruwa.
  • Kandy and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the spiritual heart of the island.
  • Cool Nuwara Eliya, then the celebrated scenic train through the high tea country to Ella.
  • Two nights inside the walls of the historic Dutch fort, a short drive from the airport at the end.
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日程

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  1. 旅程
    01日目

    Beneath the Rock Fortress

    Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo to Sigiriya, approximately 4h
    On landing

    Chauffeur meets you at arrivals

    Met at the airport and driven straight up to Water Garden Sigiriya, set beneath the rock among its own water gardens.

    Evening

    Settling in beneath the rock

    An early night after the drive, ahead of tomorrow's ascent.

    Met at the airport and driven straight up to Water Garden Sigiriya, a four-hour drive that trades the coast for the Cultural Triangle. The resort sits beneath the rock among its own water gardens, the base for two nights given over to the icons of the triangle, the Rock Fortress, the cave temples of Dambulla, and the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.

    滞在Water Garden Sigiriya
    雰囲気Travel day, arrival
  2. 旅程
    02日目

    The Rock Fortress and the Cultural Triangle

    In-region, Sigiriya
    Morning, dawn

    The ascent of Sigiriya Rock Fortress

    The frescoes, the Lion's Paw and the summit palace, ahead of the day's heat.

    Afternoon

    The cave temples of Dambulla

    The golden painted caves, or the ruins of Polonnaruwa if you'd rather spend the afternoon among the ancient city instead.

    Optional

    A jeep safari at Minneriya

    For wild elephants, on request, or the lesser rock of Pidurangala nearby for the finest view of Sigiriya itself.

    With the travel day behind you, this is the one full day based at Sigiriya, built around the ascent of the Rock Fortress, the frescoes, the Lion's Paw and the summit palace, ahead of the heat. The afternoon can go to the cave temples at Dambulla or the ruins at Polonnaruwa, with a jeep safari at Minneriya for wild elephants available on request, or Pidurangala nearby for the finest view of Sigiriya itself.

    滞在Water Garden Sigiriya
    雰囲気Icon day
  3. 旅程
    03日目

    Into the Hill Capital

    Sigiriya to Kandy, approximately 3h
    Morning

    The climb into the hills

    A three-hour drive to Mountbatten Bungalow, a colonial planter's house above Kandy.

    Afternoon

    Peradeniya and the lake

    The royal botanical gardens, or a stroll around Kandy Lake in the cool of the hills.

    Evening

    The Temple of the Tooth at dusk

    The evening ceremony at the spiritual heart of the island, with a Kandyan dance performance available beforehand if you'd like one.

    The drive from Sigiriya climbs into the hills to Mountbatten Bungalow, a colonial planter's house above Kandy, the last royal capital, with time for the botanical gardens at Peradeniya or a stroll around the lake before the evening ceremony at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth.

    滞在Mountbatten Bungalow, Kandy
    雰囲気Sacred, ceremonial
  4. 旅程
    04日目

    Little England in the Hills

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, approximately 3h
    Morning

    Winding up into the high country

    A three-hour drive to Goatfell by Teardrop Hotels, a restored planter's house in cool Nuwara Eliya, the hill town the British called Little England, the road climbing through emerald tea gardens and waterfalls up to the plateau.

    Afternoon

    A tea factory and the colonial town

    A visit to a working tea factory and a tasting, then the Hill Club, the racecourse and Gregory Lake.

    Optional

    Horton Plains and World's End

    An early-morning walk on request, best arranged for the following dawn if you'd like to add it.

    The drive up into the high country climbs through emerald tea gardens and waterfalls to Goatfell, a restored planter's house among the tea estates, with a working tea factory and tasting followed by the colonial charm of the Hill Club, the racecourse and Gregory Lake.

    滞在Goatfell, Nuwara Eliya
    雰囲気Little England
  5. 旅程
    05日目

    The Hill-Country Railway

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella, scenic train, approximately 3h 30m
    Morning

    First class on the hill-country train

    Reserved seats on the scenic line from Nanu Oya, one of the world's great rail journeys, winding down through tea gardens, waterfalls and the Nine Arch Bridge.

    Afternoon

    Arrival at Nine Skies

    Your chauffeur meets the train at Ella station for the short transfer to Nine Skies, a converted planter's bungalow above the valley.

    Evening, optional

    Little Adam's Peak at sunset

    A gentle climb for the view over the valley as the light fades.

    The famous hill-country train carries you from Nanu Oya down through tea gardens, waterfalls and the Nine Arch Bridge to Ella, your chauffeur meeting the train at the station for the short transfer to Nine Skies, with Little Adam's Peak at sunset an easy option for the evening.

    滞在Nine Skies, Ella
    雰囲気Scenic, active
  6. 旅程
    06日目

    Descent to the South Coast

    Ella to Galle, approximately 4h
    Morning

    Descending to the coast

    A four-hour drive down from the hills to Fort Bazaar, a restored merchant's townhouse within the walls of the Galle Fort.

    Evening

    The ramparts at sunset

    The lighthouse, the Dutch Reformed Church and the boutiques along the old streets, on arrival at the fort.

    The longest drive of the trip brings you down from the hills to the south coast, arriving at Fort Bazaar in good time for the ramparts at sunset, two final nights inside the walls of the historic Dutch fort.

    滞在Fort Bazaar, Galle
    雰囲気Travel day, coastal arrival
  7. 旅程
    07日目

    Within the Fort Walls

    In-Fort, Galle
    Morning, optional (November to April)

    Whale watching off Mirissa

    Or the stilt fishermen of Weligama Bay, a short drive from the fort.

    Afternoon

    A cooking class or a guided walk

    Through the fort's history, or simply more time among the galleries and cafes of the old streets.

    With no travel to account for, a full day to wander the fort itself, whale watching off Mirissa or the stilt fishermen of Weligama Bay in the morning if you'd like an excursion, a cooking class or guided walk through the fort's history in the afternoon, with the beaches of Unawatuna and its turtle hatcheries nearby if you'd rather spend the day on the sand.

    滞在Fort Bazaar, Galle
    雰囲気Slow finish
  8. 旅程
    08日目

    Departure

    Galle to Colombo, approximately 2h, via the Southern Expressway
    Morning

    A last breakfast in the courtyard

    With time for a final walk along the ramparts before you set off.

    Midday

    The drive back to Colombo

    Along the southern expressway, arriving in good time for your onward connection.

    A relaxed final morning at the Galle Fort before the easy expressway drive up the coast to the capital and the airport.

    滞在Departure
    雰囲気Easy departure

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Every stay is curated and pre-inspected by our team. Swap or upgrade any lodge to match your taste.

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One transparent price. No upsells in the jeep, no surprise bills at check-out.

  • All five properties on a double basis, 7 nights of accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner daily throughout
  • Cultural site fees, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa
  • First-class scenic train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
  • Private chauffeur and vehicle throughout the tour
  • 24/7 Lux Ceylon private concierge support
  • Free eSIM delivered before arrival

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This is our most requested first-time itinerary, hotel availability across Sigiriya, the tea country, and Ella moves fast in the November to April peak. Share your dates and we'll hold your slot within 24 hours. Fully private and tailored, no group departures. Local concierge on WhatsApp throughout your stay. Flexible design, swap any lodge, day or region.

  • Fully private & tailored, no group departures.
  • Local concierge on WhatsApp throughout your stay.
  • Flexible design, swap any lodge, day or region.
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Jayathu Amarasinghe

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よくあるご質問

+How long is The Ceylon Icons journey?

The Ceylon Icons runs 8 days across a 7-night itinerary. Because every Lux Ceylon journey is private, we can shorten or extend it around your flights.

+Is The Ceylon Icons 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 The Ceylon Icons cost?

Rates start from $2,110.00 per person (Signature) or $2,980.00 per person (Luxury), double sharing, equivalent to $4,220.00 or $5,960.00 per couple. 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 Ceylon Icons?

Included: all five properties on a double basis (7 nights of accommodation), breakfast and dinner daily, cultural site fees at Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa, the first-class scenic train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, and a private chauffeur and vehicle throughout. Lunch, liquor and personal beverages, safari jeep fees and guided excursions beyond those specified, highway tolls and any optional activities added en route, and international flights, visas and travel insurance are not included.

+When is the best time to do this journey?

November to April, with the hills clearest from January to March.

+How do I book The Ceylon Icons?

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.

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