We understand that no two people are alike, often having widely varying preferences and expectations, which is where our decades of experience enable us to perfectly tailor our itineraries to anticipate and fit anyone’s needs, in both Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Our team of experts negotiate the best rates on behalf of our clients, from affordable accommodation to all-inclusive luxurious getaways at star class hotels and high end boutique properties, we will arrange your dream island vacation for you.
Discover the splendors of Sri Lanka, its beautiful landscapes, rich history, and incredible wildlife!
View TourFor a small island in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is extremely biodiverse and gives you endless opportunities for exploration; whether you are looking for treks through windswept tea estates or dense green rainforests, a relaxing day on a beach or an adventure through time discovering the wonders of ancient cities.
View All DestinationsLocated on the southern edge of Sri Lanka's Hill Country, Ella is a small and scenic town that offers breathtaking outdoor experiences., If you are looking to enjoy beautiful waterfalls, green tea plantations, stunning views, carefree hikes across majestic mountains, Ella is the place to be.
Find Out MoreDiscover the charming beauty of Galle – with its picturesque coastlines, paddy fields and plantations rich cultural heritage, and colonial architectural gems.
This fifth-century Rock Fortress in the Sky is a UNESCO World Heritage site. An engineering marvel, which King Kassapa constructed with the incredible ingenuity and skills of the ancient people of Sri Lanka, it served as a Royal Citadel for more than 18 years. This spectacular pillar of rock rises 200 meters from the scrub jungle and gives you a fascinating 360 degree view from the top.
Find Out MoreA paradise for those who appreciate the beauty and diversity of nature; Yala is a robust habitat to a large variety of endemic wildlife and the highest density of leopards in the world -– and is located in the southeast region of Sri Lanka, near the majestic Indian Ocean.
Find Out MoreNo matter where you are visiting from, this enchanting island nation in the majestic Indian Ocean has a lot of surprises for everyone! With a spellbinding, time-honoured culture and history, a diverse community comprising of multiple ethnic groups, a host of fascinating destinations to explore, and so much more, Sri Lanka has stood the test of time with its captivating and intriguing legends and tales that will transport you back in time.
Read MoreAt Ceylon Tours, we truly believe that immersing yourself in the island’s culture and history, and connecting to its people, are all a big part of visiting a destination. We offer a carefully curated selection of rewarding and stimulating experiences by local hosts, guides, experts, and naturalists to complement your journey, leaving you to take home some unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka.
A photograph captures a fraction of a second, but the story it carries can last far longer.
Across Sri Lanka, those stories are everywhere. In a face caught between moments. This World Photography Day, we celebrate the photographers, travellers and curious eyes who capture Sri Lanka as they see it, preserving moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed.
Because every photograph becomes part of how a place is remembered.
📷 Happy World Photography Day.
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Sigiriya makes much more sense when you look beyond the rock.
In the 5th century, King Kassapa I made Sigiriya his royal capital. It wasn’t just a palace on top of a 180-metre rock. Below it was an entire walled and moated city, with elaborate gardens, gateways and ramparts stretching across the landscape.
Even the climb tells part of the story. Along the way are Sigiriya’s surviving wall paintings, before the route continues towards the summit and the remains of the royal complex above.
What we know as Lion Rock was only one part of a much bigger city.
📍 Ancient City of Sigiriya, Central Province, Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle is less about a line on a map and more about what happens when you travel through these places together.
Anuradhapura flourished as a political and religious capital for 1,300 years. Polonnaruwa emerged as the capital that followed. At Sigiriya, King Kassapa built a royal stronghold around a towering rock in the 5th century. Inside Dambulla, Buddhist worship has continued for more than two millennia. And in Kandy, the island’s last royal capital remains home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. Visit them separately and each is extraordinary.
That connection is what makes the Cultural Triangle more than a collection of historic sites.
Ready to see the story for yourself? Explore Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle with Ceylon Tours.
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Wildlife doesn’t need our permission to be wild.
Sri Lanka’s elephants share much of their range with people. In fact, people live within 69.4% of Sri Lanka’s elephant range.
That makes coexistence essential to their future.
Give them space. Respect their path. Let them remain wild.
This World Elephant Day, their survival is our shared responsibility. 🐘🌿
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August brings together some of Sri Lanka’s most remarkable cultural and wildlife experiences.
In the Cultural Triangle, the dry season draws wild elephants towards the reservoirs and grasslands of Minneriya, Kaudulla and the surrounding area.
In Kandy, the Esala Perahera brings dancers, drummers, torchbearers and ceremonial processions into the streets in honour of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Further north, Jaffna’s Nallur Kandaswamy Festival unfolds over 25 days of worship, rituals and processions dedicated to Lord Murugan.
On the east coast, August is one of the best times to head out in search of blue whales off Trincomalee.
These are not the entire journey. They are some of the experiences that can be carefully woven into a broader holiday through Sri Lanka.
At Ceylon Tours, we plan the route, timing and pace around what you most want to experience. We have been doing so since 1946.
📩 Planning an August journey through Sri Lanka? Message us or follow the link in our bio.
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