Small Island.

Endless Wonders.

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Welcome to Ceylon Peacock Travels

Sri Lanka, Curated for You

There is a particular kind of traveller who finds, somewhere around the third day, that the trip they planned is not the trip they are having. The temple was quieter than expected. Someone's grandmother insisted they stay for lunch.

We design for that traveller.

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A traveller relaxing in a sunlit colonial villa in Sri Lanka

Discover Sri Lanka

A world of extraordinary places and unforgettable moments.

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Beach & Coastal Escapes

Galle / Mirissa / Bentota / Unawatuna

9 itineraries · 6 to 19 days

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Cultural & Heritage

Sigiriya / Kandy / Anuradhapura / Dambulla

9 itineraries · 3 to 19 days

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Cycling & Adventure Tours

Kitulgala / Riverston / Ella / Dambulla

1 itinerary · 15 days

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Family Friendly & Classic Tours

Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Udawalawe / Koggala

1 itinerary · 13 days

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Wildlife & Nature Tours

Yala / Udawalawe / Wilpattu / Gal Oya

9 itineraries · 6 to 19 days

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Signature Experiences

Beyond the itinerary

Not every journey follows a route. Some start with a feeling, a celebration, or a question and the island shapes itself around the answer.

Two empty chairs on a clifftop terrace overlooking the ocean at sunrise

Romantic Honeymoons

Two weeks built around the pauses rather than the sights.

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Romantic Honeymoons
Two children walking ahead on a jungle trail, seen from behind, in tropical greenery

Private Family Journeys

No drive over three hours, and a guide who travels with children rather than around them.

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Private Family Journeys
A hot-air balloon drifting low over the Cultural Triangle at first light, paddy and a rock fortress below

Sri Lanka from the Air

The island is small on a map. From a few hundred feet, it is not.

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Sri Lanka from the Air
Ayurvedic oils and herbs arranged on a wooden surface, close-up detail

Wellness & Ayurveda Retreats

A week of treatments, a practitioner who knows the tradition, and nowhere to be.

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Wellness & Ayurveda Retreats
A Sri Lankan mosque surrounded by tropical greenery in morning light

Halal-Friendly Journeys

Every meal confirmed, every mosque located, and a guide who understands the requirement.

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Halal-Friendly Journeys
A parcel of rough Ceylon sapphires spread on white paper at a dealer's table

Ceylon Sapphires at Source

Buy a stone where it comes out of the ground, and have it set before you fly.

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Ceylon Sapphires at Source
A private pool villa verandah with linen daybeds and a view of green hills

Ultra-Luxury Holidays

The finest properties on the island, and the privacy to enjoy them.

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Ultra-Luxury Holidays

From Dream to Journey

You imagine it. We bring it to life.

  1. Tell us what moves you

    Not dates and headcount, not yet. Tell us what you picture when you picture this trip. Whether you want to be moving or still. What you would be sorry to have missed.

  2. We curate the details

    Your designer builds a first draft and sends it with the reasoning attached: why this property, why this order, why three nights here rather than two. Then you tell us what to change, and we change it. Most journeys settle by the third draft.

  3. You travel, we take care of the rest

    From the moment you clear immigration you are in our hands. Your guide, your vehicle, your rooms, your permits. If something needs solving, it is usually solved before you notice it needed solving.

  4. And we stay in touch

    Your photographs of the hatchlings, six months later. A note when the Perahera dates are announced. Most of our travellers come back. We would like you to be one of them.

Seasons

Where the island is now

Two monsoons run on opposite schedules, which means somewhere on the island is always in season.

Nov on the island

The northeast monsoon arrives. The south and west begin to open up again.

Adam's Peak pilgrimage season opens.

There is no wrong month. Only the wrong region for a given month.

Conservation

What we leave behind

Five of the world's seven sea turtle species nest on Sri Lankan beaches. All five are threatened. Most of the eggs laid on this coast never reach the water - taken for food, or lost to light and traffic before the hatchlings find the surf.

Hand-written nest markers in the sand at Ahungalla, each recording the date, species and number of eggs buried beneath it.

We don't donate to a conservation project. We run one.

1,847

Nests protected since 2019

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What they tell people afterwards

“On the fourth day our guide asked whether we would mind a detour, and we spent the afternoon at his cousin's tea smallholding above Deniyaya being shown, at some length, how not to pick tea. It is the photograph on our wall.”
Marianne & Peter · Hamburg, Germany · February 2025
“The service was punctual and transparent. They even changed the itinerary at the last moment at my request without making a fuss. Serious and helpful people. I will return to them for a next ride to the south of the island.”
Guilia Cattalini · Brescia, Italy · January 2026
“The itinerary had a nice mix of coastal, culture, sightseeing and local experiences, with time to relax as well, so we got to see a lot of the country without feeling rushed. Our driver was one of the highlights of the trip.”
Dihen D · April 2026
“The itinerary was thoughtfully designed, combining Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage, beaches, scenic landscapes and unique local experiences. Each destination was selected to match our interests. We look forward to travelling with them again.”
Romaya Waters · Milan, Italy · June 2026
“Our honeymoon was absolutely perfect. Everything was beautifully organised, making our trip relaxing and romantic. The attention to detail made every moment special.”
Ankit Sharma · India · June 2026
“The planning was great and the guide was very knowledgeable. We saw beautiful places and the itinerary was well balanced.”
Michael J · September 2025
“Staff were kind, caring and professional. The food, nature tours and beaches were all incredible. We enjoyed every moment.”
Eliza S · August 2026