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Private airport pickups with a smooth arrival from Colombo to your hotel, villa or next destination.
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PRIVATE SRI LANKA TOURS & AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Discover Sri Lanka,
your way.
Private Sri Lanka tours, airport transfers and custom routes planned by local travel experts for independent travellers.
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PEARLNEST CEYLON TOURS
From arrival
to adventure.
Airport pickups, private transfers, day tours, wildlife and custom Sri Lanka routes — one local travel partner from touchdown to the final sunset.
Private Tours
Flexible private journeys built around your pace, interests and travel dates.
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Sigiriya, Kandy, Galle, Ella, wildlife and cultural highlights with local support.
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Private safari planning for Sri Lanka’s national parks and nature experiences.
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Tell us where you want to go. We shape the route, transport and stops around you.
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Airport pickup.
Airport drop-off.
Anywhere in Sri Lanka.
Arriving in Sri Lanka? We can meet you at the airport and take you directly to your hotel, villa or agreed destination. Flying home? We can pick you up from any hotel, villa, city, beach town or agreed location anywhere in Sri Lanka and transfer you to the airport.
Airport →
Anywhere in Sri Lanka
Private airport pickup with direct transfer to your hotel, villa or selected destination.
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Anywhere in Sri Lanka →
Airport
We pick you up from your agreed location and provide a private transfer to the airport for your departure.
Private VehicleDoor-to-Door PickupFlexible Pickup TimeIsland-Wide ServiceHotel & Villa Pickup
Get Transfer Quote ↗01 · SIGNATURE ROUND TOUR
Grand Sri Lanka
Round Tour.
14 DAYS · 13 NIGHTSA private coast-to-coast journey through ancient kingdoms, misty hill country, wildlife, tropical beaches and Sri Lanka’s most memorable local experiences.
Sacred city & hill country
Kandy
Ancient Lion Rock
Sigiriya
Mountains & adventure
Ella
Wildlife & safari
Yala
South coast escape
Mirissa
Fort & southern heritage
Galle
Kandy Sigiriya Anuradhapura Trincomalee Pasikuda Nuwara Eliya Ella Yala Mirissa Galle Colombo
THE JOURNEY · 14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS
Day by day,
across Sri Lanka.
See what each day feels like before you travel. Every private journey stays flexible and can be adjusted around your pace and interests.
DAY01
Arrival → Pinnawala → Kandy
Your first taste of Sri Lanka blends a warm airport welcome, an iconic elephant-country stop and the cultural heart of Kandy.
ARRIVAL
Private pickup from CMB Airport
MORNING / MIDDAY
Travel via Pinnawala
AFTERNOON
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
EVENING
Kandyan cultural dance · Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
STAYOvernight · Kandy
DAY02
Kandy → Dambulla → Sigiriya
Leave the hill capital for Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, combining viewpoints, spices, cave heritage and a memorable sunset climb.
MORNING
Kandy View Point · Spice Garden
AFTERNOON
Dambulla Cave Temple
EVENING
Pidurangala sunset
STAYOvernight · Sigiriya
DAY03
Sigiriya → Anuradhapura
Start early at Sri Lanka’s famous rock fortress, then slow down for village life and local experiences before continuing north.
EARLY MORNING
Sigiriya Lion Rock
MIDDAY
Sigiriya Village Tour · Local guide experience
AFTERNOON
Gem museum / experience
EVENING
Continue to Anuradhapura
STAYOvernight · Anuradhapura
DAY04
Ancient Anuradhapura → Trincomalee
Step into one of Sri Lanka’s great ancient capitals with a guided heritage experience before crossing toward the beautiful east coast.
MORNING
Anuradhapura Ancient City
MIDDAY
Heritage & temple tour with local guide
AFTERNOON
Scenic journey to the East Coast
EVENING
Arrive in Trincomalee
STAYOvernight · Trincomalee
DAY05
Trincomalee → Pasikuda
A tropical east-coast day of clear-water adventure, beaches and cultural landmarks before a relaxed drive to Pasikuda.
MORNING
Pigeon Island snorkeling
MIDDAY
Relax at Nilaveli Beach
AFTERNOON
Koneswaram Temple · Kanniya Hot Springs
EVENING
Continue to Pasikuda
STAYOvernight · Pasikuda
DAY06
Pasikuda → Nuwara Eliya
Swap the warm coast for cool mountain air as the journey climbs into Sri Lanka’s misty tea country.
MORNING
Relaxed Pasikuda beach time
MIDDAY
Scenic journey into the hill country
AFTERNOON
Arrive in Nuwara Eliya
EVENING
Gregory Lake · Boat ride
STAYOvernight · Nuwara Eliya
DAY07
Horton Plains & Tea Country
A full hill-country day with dramatic highland scenery, tea culture and the colonial character of Nuwara Eliya.
EARLY MORNING
Horton Plains
MIDDAY
Tea factory & plantation
AFTERNOON
Old Post Office · Hakgala Botanic Garden
EVENING
Nuwara Eliya city highlights
STAYOvernight · Nuwara Eliya
DAY08
Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Move deeper into the mountains for some of Sri Lanka’s best-known scenery, walks and adventure experiences.
MORNING
Travel to Ella · Nine Arches Bridge
MIDDAY
Little Adam’s Peak
AFTERNOON
Flying Ravana Mega Zipline · Swing / selected activity
EVENING
Explore Ella town
STAYOvernight · Ella
DAY09
Ella → Yala / Tissamaharama
Leave the mountains behind through waterfalls and changing landscapes as you head toward Sri Lanka’s wildlife country.
MORNING
Ravana Falls
MIDDAY
Selected waterfall stop
AFTERNOON
Scenic southern journey
EVENING
Arrive Yala / Tissamaharama
STAYOvernight · Yala / Tissa
DAY10
Yala → Hiriketiya → South Coast
Begin with an early wildlife adventure, then trade safari country for palms, surf beaches and the laid-back southern coast.
EARLY MORNING
Yala wildlife safari
MIDDAY
Continue toward Hiriketiya
AFTERNOON
Hiriketiya beach area
EVENING
Continue to Mirissa / Weligama
STAYOvernight · Mirissa / Weligama
DAY11
Mirissa & Weligama
A relaxed coastal day mixing famous viewpoints, hidden beaches, surfing and time to enjoy the Indian Ocean.
MORNING
Coconut Tree Hill · Parrot Rock
MIDDAY
Secret Beach
AFTERNOON
Surf lesson in Weligama
EVENING
Relaxed beach evening
STAYOvernight · Mirissa / Weligama
DAY12
Mirissa → Galle → Bentota
Follow the coast through colonial heritage and traditional southern crafts before settling into the Bentota area.
MORNING
Galle Fort
MIDDAY
Continue via Ambalangoda
AFTERNOON
Moonstone mine / gem experience · Traditional puppet show
EVENING
Continue to Induruwa / Bentota
STAYOvernight · Induruwa / Bentota
DAY13
Bentota → Colombo
Finish the sightseeing journey with river nature, coastal conservation and a taste of Sri Lanka’s lively capital.
MORNING
Madu River Safari · Turtle conservation / observation
AFTERNOON
Independence Square · Gangaramaya · Seema Malaka
EVENING
Pettah · Red Mosque · Lotus Tower · Port City
STAYOvernight · Colombo
DAY14
Colombo → Airport
Enjoy an easy final day with a private departure transfer and an optional coastal stop when your flight schedule allows.
MORNING / DAY
Relaxed Colombo departure day
OPTIONAL
Negombo stop depending on flight time
DEPARTURE
Private transfer to CMB Airport · Airport drop-off
DEPARTURECMB Airport
CHOOSE YOUR TRAVEL STYLE
One journey.
Three ways to travel.
Every option is private and flexible. We can also help find accommodation that matches your preferred location, comfort level and budget.
PRIVATE JOURNEY
Your route.
We handle the road.
Travel the complete route with your own private air-conditioned vehicle and dedicated driver, including airport pickup and drop-off. Choose your own stays, meals and experiences — and if you need accommodation, PearlNest Ceylon Tours can help you find suitable options for your budget and travel style.
Private Vehicle · Driver · Airport Pickup & Drop-off · Route TransportationRequest a Quote ↗JOURNEY + STAY
Travel easy.
Stay your way.
We arrange your private vehicle, dedicated driver, airport transfers and accommodation throughout the journey. Stays can be selected around your budget and preferred style, while meals remain flexible so you are free to eat what and where you like.
Private Vehicle · Driver · Airport Transfers · Accommodation · Trip CoordinationRequest a Quote ↗COMPLETE SRI LANKA EXPERIENCE
The journey,
arranged for you.
Our most complete travel style combines private transport and accommodation with the major experiences in your confirmed itinerary — including selected entrance tickets, local guides, safari, snorkeling, village experiences and other selected activities. Meals remain flexible.
Vehicle · Driver · Stay · Selected Tickets · Guides · Safari · Selected ActivitiesRequest a Quote ↗All packages can be customized to your travel dates, group size, accommodation preference and interests.
YOUR ISLAND. YOUR PACE.