01Days 1–4
Ancient Kingdoms
Move from Anuradhapura’s sacred city to the summit of Sigiriya and Dambulla’s painted caves. A private guide gives context to each remarkable site.
AnuradhapuraSigiriyaDambulla
Our Journeys · The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour
10 Days · 9 Nights
Colombo · Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Dambulla · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Yala · Colombo
Tour Highlights
A journey in chapters.
Our defining island journey connects ancient capitals, tea-covered mountains and leopard country in one seamless private itinerary.
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02Days 5–6
Kandy & Tea Country
Visit the Temple of the Tooth before climbing into cool, emerald highlands. Meet tea makers and taste Ceylon tea where it is grown.
Temple of the ToothTea factoryNuwara Eliya
03Days 7–8
Ella
Take one of Asia’s great railway journeys through cloud forest and tea estates. In Ella, walk to Nine Arches Bridge and the open views of Little Adam’s Peak.
Hill trainNine ArchesLittle Adam’s Peak
04Days 9–10
Yala
Trade the hills for wild southern plains and two full safari days in a private open-top jeep. Expert trackers seek leopard, elephant and rich birdlife at the right hours.
Two safari daysPrivate jeepExpert tracker
Day by Day
The road ahead.
Every day has shape, but never feels hurried. We fine-tune the pace around you.
- 1Day 1 · Colombo → Anuradhapura
North to the first kingdom
A private welcome and scenic transfer bring you to the ancient capital, with time to settle before an evening orientation.
Private arrivalScenic transfer - 2Day 2 · Anuradhapura
Sacred city in full
Spend a complete day among the sacred Bodhi tree, vast stupas, monastic ruins and quiet reservoirs with a cultural specialist.
Sri Maha BodhiAncient stupasGuided history - 3Day 3 · Anuradhapura → Sigiriya
Towards Lion Rock
Travel south through rural landscapes, pausing for local life before arriving beneath Sigiriya’s unmistakable profile.
Village stopLeisure afternoon - 4Day 4 · Sigiriya & Dambulla
Fortress and painted caves
Climb Sigiriya early, then visit Dambulla’s five cave sanctuaries in the softer afternoon light.
Sigiriya climbDambullaUNESCO sites - 5Day 5 · Dambulla → Kandy
The last royal capital
Continue into the hills to Kandy, visiting the Temple of the Tooth and joining the evening rhythm around the lake.
Temple visitKandy Lake - 6Day 6 · Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Among the tea gardens
Wind higher through emerald estates for a guided factory visit and tasting, then settle into the cool air of Nuwara Eliya.
Tea factoryTastingEstate stay - 7Day 7 · Nuwara Eliya → Ella
The great hill-country railway
Board the storied train to Ella, crossing valleys and cloud forest. Walk to Nine Arches Bridge as the day cools.
Scenic trainNine Arches Bridge - 8Day 8 · Ella
Paths above the clouds
Climb Little Adam’s Peak at a relaxed pace and keep the afternoon free for waterfalls, cafés or simply the valley view.
Little Adam’s PeakWaterfallsFree time - 9Day 9 · Ella → Yala
From mountains to the wild
Descend to Yala and begin your first private safari as wildlife becomes active in the late afternoon.
Private jeepEvening safari - 10Day 10 · Yala → Colombo
A final dawn safari
Return to the park at first light for a second unhurried drive, then travel privately to Colombo for onward plans.
Dawn safariPrivate transferDeparture
What’s Included
Considered from arrival to farewell.
Specialist Guides
Experts across heritage, hills and wildlife.
Hill Train
Reserved scenic railway tickets.
Private Safaris
Two full Yala days in an open-top jeep.
Nine Nights
Heritage hotels, tea bungalow and eco-lodge.
All Entry Fees
Listed parks and cultural sites included.
Daily Breakfast
Breakfast included each morning.
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