Discover Sri Lanka beyond the southern coast with a private round tour starting from Kosgoda, Bentota or a nearby beach hotel.Ceylon Island Journeys arranges private tours lasting from two to eight days, with comfortable transport, experienced private drivers and chauffeur guides.Explore Sri Lanka’s hill country, wildlife parks, ancient cities, cultural attractions and scenic landscapes before returning to your beach hotel or continuing to the airport.
Kosgoda and Bentota are popular beach destinations, but many of Sri Lanka’s most memorable attractions are located inland.A private round tour allows you to combine your beach holiday with destinations such as:
Our tours are designed mainly for travellers who have between two and eight days available during or after their stay on the southern coast.
Your journey can start directly from your hotel, villa or guesthouse in Kosgoda, Bentota or a nearby area.
Hill-country scenery around Ella followed by a wildlife safari in Yala National Park, all within a short two-day escape from the coast.
A wildlife safari among Udawalawe's wild elephants, followed by an overnight stay and sightseeing in the hill-country town of Ella.
Sri Lankan culture meets tea-country scenery on a private two-day journey through Kandy and the cool hills of Nuwara Eliya.
Two of Sri Lanka's most important cultural landmarks — the Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress — on a fast-paced private tour.
A wildlife-focused private journey through two national parks — tracking elephants in Udawalawe and leopards in Yala.
Sri Lanka's central hills, tea country and cultural capital in one of our most popular short round tours.
The Cultural Triangle combined with Kandy, for travellers drawn to Sri Lankan history, religion and ancient architecture.
Hill-country landscapes paired with two wildlife destinations, for travellers who want nature and scenery in equal measure.
One of our most complete short tours — culture, tea country, mountain scenery and a Yala safari, all from the southern coast.
Ancient Sri Lanka, Kandy and the central tea country, for travellers who prefer culture and scenery over a southern safari.
The Cultural Triangle, Kandy and the central highlands at a more comfortable pace, without a southern wildlife park.
Several of Sri Lanka's most popular attractions within six days, before returning to the coast for some rest.
Ancient cities, cultural attractions, tea country, scenic landscapes and wildlife across a wide-ranging week-long tour.
Ancient capitals, hill country and wildlife on our longest standard round tour — tailor-made extensions available.
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Please provide your exact hotel name, villa name or pickup address when making an enquiry.
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These tours may include ancient cities, temples, historic monuments and cultural experiences.
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These tours are suitable for travellers interested in tea plantations, waterfalls, cool mountain scenery and train journeys.
We can prepare slower-paced itineraries for senior travellers or guests with mobility concerns. The tour may be adjusted to reduce:
Guests should inform us about mobility or health requirements before confirming the itinerary.
Guests who already have their own hotels or itinerary can book private transport with a driver. Private driver tours are suitable for travellers who:
A private driver service can be arranged for two to eight days or for a longer tailor-made journey.
Accommodation can be included in the quotation or booked independently by the guest. Possible hotel categories include:
Please tell us your preferred hotel category and meal plan when requesting a complete tour quotation. Final hotel availability and prices will depend on the travel dates.
Travel times may change because of traffic, road conditions, weather and hotel location.
Train journeys are subject to ticket availability. Seats cannot be guaranteed before successful reservation.
Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions. Specific animals cannot be guaranteed.
Opening hours and entry conditions may change. The itinerary may need to be adjusted.
Guests should wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees. Shoes and hats must be removed where required.
Hotel availability and prices may change until the booking is confirmed.
The standard tours can be changed according to your interests and available time. Possible changes include:
Tell us where you would like to travel, and we will suggest a practical route.
Recommended tours:
Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed because the animals live freely in their natural habitats.
Tour itineraries can be adjusted for families travelling with children.
Possible adjustments include:
Please provide the ages of all children when requesting a quotation.
A chauffeur guide combines private transport with general destination knowledge and travel assistance. This service can be suitable for:
A chauffeur guide may assist with:
Chauffeur-guide availability should be confirmed when requesting the tour.
Depending on the selected package, hotel accommodation may be arranged with:
Meals outside the hotel can be arranged according to the itinerary and guest preferences.Special dietary requirements should be provided in advance.
The vehicle will be selected according to:
Possible vehicle categories include:
Real vehicle images, passenger capacities and luggage information should be shown on the website.
The exact inclusions depend on the selected package. Possible inclusions include:
The confirmed quotation will clearly list every included service.
Unless specifically stated, the following may be excluded:
The final quotation should clearly explain what is included and excluded.
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Tell us which attractions or activities interest you.
Let us know whether you prefer a half-day or full-day tour.
We will recommend a practical route and suitable vehicle.
Confirm the itinerary, pickup time, price and payment conditions.
Tours can start from Kosgoda, Bentota, Ahungalla, Induruwa, Balapitiya, Beruwala, Aluthgama, Ambalangoda, Colombo Airport or another confirmed location.
Yes. Tours can return to the original hotel in Kosgoda, Bentota or another nearby location.
Yes. The final day can be planned around the confirmed flight departure time.
Yes. The tours are arranged privately for your own party.
Yes. Chauffeur guides can be arranged subject to availability.
Yes. Guests may book a car or van with a driver without accommodation or entrance tickets.
The Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Yala 4-Day Tour is suitable for travellers who want a combination of culture, tea country, scenery and wildlife.
Ella and Udawalawe, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, or a customised three to five-day itinerary can work well for families, depending on the children’s ages.
The Udawalawe and Yala 2-Day Safari Tour or Ella, Yala and Udawalawe 3-Day Tour is suitable for wildlife-focused travellers.
Hotels can be included or excluded. Please tell us whether you need a complete package or transport only.
Yes. Hotel options can be recommended according to your preferred category and budget.
Entrance tickets may be included or quoted separately. The final quotation will clearly explain this.
Yes. A suitable train journey may be included, but tickets are subject to availability.
Yes. Safari jeep arrangements can be included for selected national parks.
Yes. All itineraries can be adjusted based on your interests and available time.
The Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandy 3-Day Tour is suitable for travellers interested in culture, history and temples.
Yes. Longer tours can be prepared through our tailor-made Sri Lanka tour service.
Combine your southern beach holiday with a private journey through Sri Lanka’s ancient cities, hill country, tea plantations and wildlife parks.Choose one of our two to eight-day round tours or ask us to create a personalised itinerary.
