12 days · 11 nights
The Essential of Ceylon
A first encounter with the island, without rushing anything.
From €2,500/person
International flights from Paris included
Twelve days to connect Colombo, ancient cities, tea mountains, wildlife and the Indian Ocean. The island's major landmarks, with enough time between them for the journey to breathe.
- Période
- December to April
- Durée
- 12 days · 11 nights
- Pour qui
- Couples · Families · First trip
- Budget
- From €2,500/personInternational flights from Paris included
Les moments qui restent
Ce que vous allez vraiment vivre.
Sept instantanés pour donner une texture à votre voyage.
01Colombo by tuk-tuk
The markets, the temples and the excitement of old Colombo to the rhythm of its most emblematic means of transport.
02The Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya, the cave temples of Dambulla and the gentleness of the Sri Lankan countryside.
03The mountains of Kandy on foot
An accessible hike between villages, rice fields and tea plantations.
04The Highlands Train
One of the most beautiful rail journeys in Asia, between misty mountains and landscapes of tea trees.
05A safari in Udawalawe
Meet elephants and wildlife in the great plains of the national park.
06The southern lagoons
A peaceful cruise at sunrise or sunset in one of the most beautiful natural sanctuaries on the coast.
07The sweetness of life in Madiha
Sea turtles, tropical beaches, restaurants and days without watches facing the Indian Ocean.
Faites glisser pour découvrir les moments
Le fil de cette inspiration
La route, en un regard.
Un fil pour situer le voyage, jamais un programme figé.
12 days · 11 nights · 8 étapes
Itinéraire indicatif, adapté à vos dates, vos envies et à la saison.
Les nuits, les détours et les expériences s’ajustent avec vous avant votre départ.
Le récit de Mathieu
Jour après jour.
Chaque carte reprend son itinéraire, mot pour mot. Faites défiler pour vivre le voyage dans son ordre naturel.
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Day 1Days 1-2Colombo
Day 1
First steps in Colombo
Installation in your charming address and first gentle contact with Sri Lanka. A few hours by the pool, a walk around the city when the heat subsides, then a dinner watching the sunset. The journey can begin.
Le fil du voyage- Day 2Days 1-2
Colombo
Day 2
From old Colombo to the countryside
A guided morning by tuk-tuk through old Colombo: temples, markets, colonial architecture and street scenes. Then change of scenery. Direction the inland areas and the Matale region, to reach a house of character nestled in the countryside. Tropical gardens, nature and first moments at the rhythm of local life.
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Day 3Days 2-4Cultural Triangle
Day 3
The treasures of the Cultural Triangle
A day dedicated to the wonders of the Cultural Triangle. The ascent of the mythical Lion Rock of Sigiriya, the temples carved into the rock of Dambulla, then a quieter break in the heart of rural life. Return home at the end of the day. Swimming pool, nature and rest.
Le fil du voyage- Day 4Days 2-4
Cultural Triangle
Day 4
Kandy, between fervor and mountains
Road to Kandy and lunch in town before discovering the former royal capital. Traditional Kandyan dances, spiritual atmosphere of the Temple of the Tooth during the ceremonies, then departure towards the surrounding hills. The day ends in the calm of a charming house facing the mountains.
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Day 5Days 4-6Kandy & hills
Day 5
Sri Lanka on foot
An accessible guided hike in the heart of rural Sri Lanka. Small paths, village houses, rice fields, tea plantations and encounters along the trail. The afternoon belongs to slow time: swimming, reading, contemplation and the sweetness of life in the mountains.
Le fil du voyage- Day 6Days 4-6
Kandy & hills
Day 6
The Highlands Train
Early departure to board the legendary Highlands train. A few hours watching tea plantations, waterfalls, forests and small stations lost in the mist pass by. Arrival in the Ella region and installation facing the mountains.
Le fil du voyage - Day 7Days 6-8
Ella
Day 7
A day in Ella
Early departure towards the Nine Arch Bridge, set in the middle of spectacular vegetation, then walk to the summit of Little Adam’s Peak. The afternoon can be enjoyed without a set program: cafes, small shops, restaurants and a relaxed atmosphere in the streets of Ella.
Le fil du voyage - Day 8Days 6-8
Ella
Day 8
From mountains to wildlife
The mountains gradually fade away to give way to the wild plains of Udawalawe. Board a jeep for a safari in search of the elephants, buffaloes, peacocks and birds of the park. Then head towards the coast and settle in the preserved region of Rekawa.
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Day 9Days 8-12Rekawa & Madiha
Day 9
To the rhythm of the lagoons
No wake-up calls, except for those who choose the magic of a lagoon at sunrise. A boat trip through the peaceful waters of Kalametiya, between mangroves and wild birds. Unless you prefer a quiet day and sailing in the last light of day.
Le fil du voyage- Day 10Days 8-12
Rekawa & Madiha
Day 10
Secret temples and Indian Ocean
Discovery of the spectacular rock temple of Mulkirigala, perched on top of an imposing rock surrounded by tropical vegetation. Then road to Madiha and installation in your new charming address. The Indian Ocean marks the start of a new rhythm.
Le fil du voyage - Day 11Days 8-12
Rekawa & Madiha
Day 11
The sweetness of life in the South
A morning in the calm waters of Polhena in search of large sea turtles, then discovery of Mirissa and its surroundings. Beach, swimming, cafes and restaurants: one last day to live without a watch, to the rhythm of the ocean.
Le fil du voyage - Day 12Days 8-12
Rekawa & Madiha
Day 12
Galle, a last journey through time
Last stop in the heart of Galle Fort. Stroll between the ramparts, the old colonial houses, the small shops and the cafes hidden in the alleys. One last look at the ocean before heading back to the airport and slowly closing this Sri Lankan break.
Le fil du voyage
Votre voyage, en pratique
Déjà pensé. Jamais verrouillé.
Le socle est en place. Le rythme, les nuits et les expériences se dessinent ensuite autour de vous.
Ce qui est inclus
- 01Charming accommodation
- 02Private driver
- 03Breakfasts
- 04Selected activities
- 05Local support 7 days a week
- 06Full customization
Les adresses, les temps de route et les étapes restent affinés avec vous avant votre départ.
Designed for the months when the South and the Highlands offer their best face. The pace, stages and addresses remain adjusted when you leave.
À ajouter selon vos envies
Le voyage reste à vous.
À partir de cette inspiration
On dessine votre version.
Gardez le fil du voyage, changez le rythme, les nuits, les expériences ou les adresses. C’est là que le sur-mesure commence.
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