Ancient kingdom
Sigiriya Before the Heat
Climb the royal citadel early, then trace Dambulla’s painted caves.
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Yatara Ceylon · Wildlife journey
Wildlife & Coastal Escape
From ancient kingdoms and misty highlands to wild jungles and tropical beaches.
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Route
Sigiriya → Negombo
Total driving
800–900 km
Starting from
LKR 206,150
per couple (2 guests)
A slower way to see Sri Lanka
Designed around how you want to feel, not how much you can fit in.
Starts and ends
Colombo Airport (CMB)
Style
Private wildlife and coastal chauffeur tour
Embark on a private nine-day journey blending Sri Lanka’s cultural landmarks, hill-country scenery, wildlife safaris, and southern coast. Climb Sigiriya, cross the tea country, track wildlife in Yala, and finish beside palm-fringed beaches with a dedicated chauffeur and complete route flexibility.
Nature loversWildlife enthusiastsCouplesAdventure families
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
- Highland tea trails, waterfalls, and scenic rail journey
- Two wildlife experiences in Yala and the southern dry zone
- Mirissa, Coconut Tree Hill, and seasonal whale watching
- UNESCO-listed Galle Dutch Fort ramparts
Signature experiences
The moments this journey is built around.
Every day moves between rest, nature, and discovery — without making the journey feel rushed.
Leopard country
Two Days in Yala
A 4x4 tracker works the dry-zone tracks for leopard, elephant, and sloth bear.
Ocean finish
Palms Over Mirissa
Coconut Tree Hill, seasonal whales, and slow evenings on the southern sand.
Route at a glance
Your journey across the island
Where each day takes you, how long the transfers run, and where the pace deliberately slows down.
Total estimated driving
800–900 km
Spread across 9 days with 8 intercity transfer days. Local sightseeing runs separately, and timing stays flexible around weather and your pace.
Day by day
The journey, one day at a time.
Drive times are approximate and shift with traffic, weather, and the stops you choose.
Airport pickup and a scenic private drive to Sigiriya. Settle into the hotel, then take an optional evening walk around the moat or enjoy a sunset viewpoint.
150 km Approx. 4 hours Sigiriya Airport to Sigiriya
Private transport
Choose the space that suits you.
We recommend the smallest vehicle for your group. You can always pick a larger one for more room.
Make or model may be substituted with an equivalent class. Capacity is checked against luggage before confirmation.
Make it yours
Experiences you can add on.
Add only what you actually want. Each stays optional, so the journey keeps its space to breathe.
CultureGuided Heritage Access
A licensed heritage guide and pre-arranged tickets across the ancient cities, so nothing is spent queueing.
Optional · quoted with your proposal
OceanWhale & Dolphin Charter
An early private boat from the southern coast in search of blue whales, sperm whales, and spinner dolphin pods.
Optional · quoted with your proposal
Wild naturePrivate 4×4 Jeep Safari
A private jeep with park entrance arranged around first light, when elephant and leopard activity peaks.
Estimated safari and attraction tickets: USD 140–180 per person, payable at official counters
Good to know
Clear inclusions. No blurred edges.
Included in your journey
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all 9 days
- Dedicated professional English-speaking chauffeur driver
- Fuel, expressway tolls, parking fees, and driver expenses
- Airport pickup and departure transfer
- Complimentary bottled drinking water daily
- Free hotel selection and itinerary customization assistance
- 24/7 operational support
- Scenic train ticket booking assistance
Quoted separately
- Hotel accommodation unless added to the final proposal
- Lunches and dinners unless specifically stated
- Monument, attraction, and activity entrance tickets
- Travel insurance, personal expenses, and chauffeur gratuities
- Yala park tickets and private safari jeep
- Scenic train tickets and optional whale-watching cruise
Planning allowance
- Land transport package starts from USD 665 per 2 guests
- Estimated safari and attraction tickets: USD 140–180 per person, payable at official counters
Bespoke by Yatara Ceylon
Like the journey, but want it entirely yours?
Change the pace, the hotels, the wellness sessions, the vehicle class, or the destinations — and let the itinerary adapt around you.
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