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Wild Ceylon
Leopards, elephants and the Gathering, the island's wildlife at the right hours and the right seasons, from camps built for exactly this. Wild Ceylon is a curated 9-day journey created for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and active families. Best season, Yala February to July, the Minneriya Gathering August to September.
Senast uppdaterad 25 augusti 2026
- Längd
- 9 days | 8 nights
- Från
- $2,540.00 per person (Signature) / $3,540.00 per person (Luxury)
Därför vi valde den
Signaturen
- 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.
Dag för dag
Förslag på resplan
En utgångspunkt. Vi justerar, byter eller ritar om varje dag efter er.
- ResfasDag 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.
- ResfasDag 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.
- ResfasDag 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.
- ResfasDag 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.
- ResfasDag 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.
- ResfasDag 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.
- ResfasDag 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.
- ResfasDag 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.
- ResfasDag 09
Depart
A relaxed final morning before the transfer to the airport, closing out a trip built entirely around the island's wildlife.
Där ni bor
Utvalda lodger på resan
Every stay is curated and pre-inspected by our team. Swap or upgrade any lodge to match your taste.
Allt ingår
Vad som ingår
One transparent price. No upsells in the jeep, no surprise bills at check-out.
- First-light Sigiriya and an afternoon Minneriya safari (the Gathering in season)
- Forest walks and birding from a wilderness camp
- Udawalawe elephants and a visit to the Elephant Transit Home
- Dawn and dusk leopard drives at Yala
- Park entrance fees and safari jeep costs for the drives listed above
- Arrival amenities: flowers, welcome gift, room set-up and water
- Private vehicle and chauffeur-guide, park jeeps with trackers
Reservera era datum
Redo att låsa den här resan?
Ranger permits, park jeeps, and wilderness camp beds are genuinely limited in season, especially across the August to September Gathering. Share your dates and we'll hold your slot within 24 hours.
- Fully private & tailored, no group departures.
- Local concierge on WhatsApp throughout your stay.
- Flexible design, swap any lodge, day or region.
Din personliga concierge på Ceylon
Aasif Azmi
Ansvarig för digital verksamhet & personlig concierge · Colombo, huvudkontor · Reselogistik
Väver in modern reseteknik i varje resplan, med koordinering i realtid, sömlösa transfers och alltid nåbar
Vanliga frågor
+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.
Skräddarsydda tillägg
Personliga Lux tillägg
Njut av skräddarsydd lyx med våra personliga upplevelser, anpassade efter varje önskan. Från privat butler till individuella program ser vi till att varje ögonblick av din resa är perfekt planerat.
Helikopterturer
Flygturer över södra kusten eller Sigiriya, sparar restid och ger fantastiska vyer.
Privat ädelstensvisning
Besök endast med tidsbokning för certifierade ceylonsafirer med oberoende rådgivning.
Destinationsbröllop
Stranddvigslar, förnyade löften i teplantagerna och firanden över flera dagar, planerat från början till slut.
Privat fotografering
Från redigering för sociala medier till skräddarsydda album och inramade tryck, av vårt eget team.
Destinationsarrangemang
Milstolpsfiranden, privata middagar och företagsevent iscensatta över hela ön.
Bekväm privat transport
Chaufförskörda SUV:ar och lyxsedaner över ön, tyst, luftkonditionerat, i din takt.
Gold Route fast-track ankomst
Fast-track vid immigrationen, privata lounger och porterservice vid ankomst och avresa.