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The Grand Tour — Ultra-Luxury Sri Lanka

Fourteen days of the extraordinary — private guides, the island's finest hotels, and experiences money usually can't buy

14 Days / 13 NightsFrom $6,800 ppEasy / RelaxedUp to 6 people
Duration14 Days / 13 Nights
Starting From$6,800 pp
DifficultyEasy / Relaxed
Group Size26 people
Best SeasonsDec – Feb, Mar – Apr

About This Journey

A fully private, bespoke 14-day journey through Sri Lanka's greatest experiences — private hot air balloon at dawn, exclusive wildlife safaris, the scenic train in a private compartment, and south coast villa stays at the finest resorts in Asia.

The Grand Tour is Cey Gate's flagship luxury experience — a fully curated, private 14-day journey where every element has been hand-selected and personally inspected by our team. Nothing is left to chance. Nothing ordinary makes the cut.

From the moment your dedicated guide meets you at Colombo airport to your final breakfast at one of Asia's greatest beach resorts, this is Sri Lanka at its most extraordinary — delivered at precisely the pace that suits you.

Destinations Visited

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1
Private Arrival — Colombo, The Fort
🏨 Colombo — Galle Face Hotel

Private meet-and-greet at Bandaranaike International Airport. Transfer to the Galle Face Hotel — Colombo's most storied colonial landmark. Welcome dinner on the ocean-facing veranda.

Day2
Colombo — Private City Discovery
🏨 Colombo — Galle Face Hotel

Private guided tour of Colombo's most compelling layers — the Fort district, Pettah spice market, Independence Square, and the Colombo 7 art quarter. Rooftop sunset cocktails.

Day3
Habarana — Private Hot Air Balloon at Dawn
🏨 Habarana — Cinnamon Lodge

Transfer to Habarana. Pre-dawn transfer for a private hot air balloon flight over the Cultural Triangle as the sun rises over Sigiriya. The most spectacular view in Sri Lanka — exclusive to your group.

Day4
Sigiriya Rock & Minneriya — The Gathering at Dusk
🏨 Habarana — Cinnamon Lodge

Private guided climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the cool morning. Afternoon at leisure at Cinnamon Lodge. At dusk, private jeep to Minneriya for the Elephant Gathering.

Day5
Kandy — Sacred City
🏨 Kandy — luxury hotel

Transfer via Heritance Kandalama — an architectural masterpiece built into the cliff face above the ancient Kandalama Tank. Afternoon transfer to Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth.

Day6
Kandy — Private Cultural Immersion
🏨 Kandy — luxury hotel

Private guided tour of Kandy's hidden cultural layers — Peradeniya Botanical Gardens at dawn, the Temple of the Tooth, and Kandyan Cultural Dance Show with front-row seating. Dinner at the finest restaurant in Kandy.

Day7
Scenic Train — Kandy to Ella (Private Compartment)
🏨 Ella — boutique luxury hotel

The legendary Kandy–Ella train journey. Seven hours through cloud-draped tea country with your private guide providing cultural context throughout. Arrive in Ella at dusk.

Day8
Ella — Rock Hike & Candlelit Dinner
🏨 Ella — boutique luxury hotel

Morning guided hike to Ella Rock summit. Afternoon at Rawana Waterfall and a private tea estate walk. Dinner at a candlelit hilltop restaurant with panoramic views.

Day9
Nuwara Eliya — High-Country Estate
🏨 Nuwara Eliya — Grand Hotel or equivalent

Transfer to Nuwara Eliya. Check in to your colonial property. Private sunset tea tasting with the head tea master at a high-altitude estate — the finest high-grown teas paired with local condiments.

Day10
Yala — Private Safari Begins
🏨 Yala — Uga Chena Huts

Transfer to Yala. Check in to Uga Chena Huts — the most exclusive lodge in Yala, with private verandas overlooking the jungle. Private jeep safari from late afternoon.

Day11
Yala — Exclusive Private Safari Day
🏨 Yala — Uga Chena Huts

Dawn and sunset private jeep safaris with your personal naturalist guide and dedicated jeep. Linger as long as you wish with any sighting — your schedule belongs to you alone.

Day12
South Coast — Private Beach Villa
🏨 South Coast — private villa

Transfer to the south coast. Check in to Amanwella or equivalent private beach villa. Afternoon at the private beach. Sunset private whale-watching charter from Mirissa Harbour.

Day13
Galle Fort — Private Cultural Day
🏨 Galle — Amangalla or equivalent

Private guided tour of Galle Fort. Your guide opens doors and shares stories that no public tour reveals. Final dinner at a celebrated south coast restaurant — a farewell to the flavours of Sri Lanka.

Day14
Airport Transfer — Farewell

Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport. Your dedicated guide accompanies you to the terminal. Farewell to Sri Lanka — and to an experience you will never forget.

What's Included

Included

Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle and professional driver throughout
Dedicated English-speaking expert guide for the full 14 days
All accommodation — 13 nights at 5-star properties
Airport transfers with private meet-and-greet service
Private hot air balloon over the Cultural Triangle at dawn
Private exclusive jeep safari in Yala (dedicated vehicle, no sharing)
Private Elephant Gathering evening at Minneriya
Scenic train: Kandy to Ella (private compartment arrangement)
Kandyan Cultural Dance Show (private front-row seating)
Private whale-watching charter from Mirissa Harbour
Private guided tour of Galle Fort
Sunset tea tasting with head tea master, Nuwara Eliya
Welcome and farewell dinners
All entrance fees, activity costs, and service charges
Bottled water, breakfast daily, and one dinner per night
All tips for drivers and guides pre-paid by Cey Gate

Not Included

International flights
Travel insurance
Lunches and most dinners (as noted above)
Personal shopping
Alcoholic beverages (except at included dinners)

Accommodation Options

luxury
$6,800 / person

5-star hotels throughout — Cinnamon Lodge, Heritance Kandalama, Heritance Tea Factory, Uga Chena Huts, Amanwella

ultra luxury
$10,500 / person

Private villa stays, Amangalla Galle, Anantara Peace Haven, and domestic seaplane transfer between destinations

Ideal For

Couples Honeymooners Seniors

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