01 / THE HIGHLANDS
The art of slowing down.
Tea gardens, winding walks and the quiet pleasures of life above the clouds.
Make room for the highlands ↗
Sri Lanka,
privately yours.
Bespoke, privately curated journeys through Sri Lanka. Shaped around you, rooted in the island.
Let us imagine your journey ↗A private Sri Lankan travel houseOne island.
One island.
A thousand ways
to feel it.
A morning wrapped in hill-country mist. An ancient city in the soft light of evening. Afternoon tea on a shaded veranda overlooking a historic tea estate—a quiet moment that becomes the heart of your day.
We begin with what moves you. Then we bring the island into focus: its landscapes, its people, its beautiful places to pause. Every journey takes its own shape, with room for discovery along the way.
Your pace. Your curiosities. Your Sri Lanka.
In partnership with
Our local partner in Sri Lanka
Our local partner in Sri LankaLocal knowledge.
Long-earned trust.
For 13+ years, our trusted partner, Overa Tours, has brought travellers closer to the heart of the island. Their expertise, local knowledge and time-honoured connections throughout the island elevate each bespoke journey we privately curate for you.
Thoughtful planning, rooted in the island. A partnership that brings you closer to the people and places that make your Sri Lankan experience extraordinary.
Overa Tours · SLTDA licence no. SLTDA/SQA/TA/01945
Sri Lankan company registration no. PV 116832
13+
Years operating
on the ground in Sri Lanka
4.9/5
Read Overa Tours' reviews on Tripadvisor ↗Rating checked October 2026Traveller rating
on Tripadvisor
“I cannot recommend Overa Tours highly enough… every detail of the journey was handled with exceptional care and professionalism.”
Travelled December 2025 · Reviewed Read the full review on Tripadvisor ↗
Read the complete guest review
Outstanding 36-Day Sri Lanka Experience with Overa Tours
View the original review on Tripadvisor ↗I cannot recommend Overa Tours highly enough. We travelled through Sri Lanka for 36 unforgettable days, visiting Colombo, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Ella, Yala, Mirissa, Bentota, Galle, Negombo, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, and Kandy, and every detail of the journey was handled with exceptional care and professionalism.
From the very beginning, both Lakshi & Nazz (Operations Executive) was absolutely brilliant. Our trip was planned over more than four months, and throughout that entire time — before, during, and even after the trip — Nazz was responsive, thoughtful, organised, and genuinely invested in creating the best possible experience for my family. I honestly cannot speak highly enough of him.
Both Nazz and Lakshi are outstanding at what they do, and more importantly, they truly care. That genuine care made all the difference to our experience and gave us complete peace of mind.
Our driver, Baasa, stayed with us for the full 36 days and was exceptional. Some of the destinations we travelled to required a very skilled and experienced driver, and Baasa exceeded expectations every single day. He always prioritised our safety, both on the road and when arriving at destinations. As a parent travelling with children, safety was my biggest priority, and Baasa made us feel secure and well looked after at all times.
Even when unexpected challenges arose — including having to rearrange destinations just a week before the trip due to recent floods — Overa Tours handled everything seamlessly. So much care, effort, and attention went into reworking the itinerary to ensure we still had a smooth, memorable journey. Nothing was ever too much trouble.
If you are thinking about travelling to Sri Lanka, book with Overa Tours. What truly sets them apart is that they genuinely care about you and your experience — not just the itinerary.
Thank you, Nazz, Lakshi, and Baasa, for creating such a memorable journey for our family. We will cherish these memories forever.
The island, in all its layers
Follow your curiosity.
These are starting points for a conversation. Your journey may weave them together, or linger in just one.
02 / CULTURE & HERITAGE
Where devotion becomes art.
Painted cave ceilings, serene Buddha statues and living traditions. Discover the island’s spiritual heritage, with time to look, listen and understand.
Discover the island’s sacred heritage ↗
03 / SAFARI · YALA & WILPATTU
A glimpse of the wild.
The hush before a leopard appears. A slow drive through forest and scrub. Make space for Sri Lanka’s wild side, with time to observe and respect its rhythm.
Bring the wild into my journey ↗
04 / THE SOUTH COAST · MIRISSA
Where the days soften.
A curve of golden sand. Palms against the sky. The Indian Ocean stretching ahead. Let Mirissa inspire the coastal chapter of your privately curated journey.
Leave time for the ocean ↗
05 / BALLOONING · THE CULTURAL TRIANGLE
The island, from above.
The first light over forest and water. A balloon drifting quietly above the Cultural Triangle. Add a different perspective to your journey, when the season and weather allow.
Imagine a morning in the sky ↗
06 / WHALE WATCHING · THE INDIAN OCEAN
Wonder beyond the shore.
A vast horizon. The lift of a whale's tail. Shape a whale-watching morning around your coastal stay, the season and the sea, with respectful observation at its heart.
Make space for ocean encounters ↗The island through the yearA season for
A season for
your Sri Lanka.
Warm shores, cooler tea country and two monsoons that shape each coast differently. Let the rhythm of the island help shape when and where you travel.
Temperature through the year.
Monthly mean temperatures · °C
West coast ColomboEast coast TrincomaleeHigh tea country Nuwara Eliya
Select a month above or tap the graph to highlight its averages. The curves connect monthly climate averages; the full figures are available in the comparison table below.
January
Northeast monsoonWest coast
ColomboEast coast
TrincomaleeHigh tea country
Nuwara EliyaMonthly mean temperatures in °C, averaged across day and night. Daytime temperatures can be higher and nights cooler.
Rain is more likely in the east and northeast. The south and west coasts are generally drier, making this a popular coastal travel period.
Compare temperatures across all 12 months
| Month | West coastColombo | East coastTrincomalee | High tea countryNuwara Eliya |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2°C | 26.4°C | 15.1°C |
| February | 27.6°C | 27.2°C | 15.6°C |
| March | 28.4°C | 28.4°C | 16.6°C |
| April | 28.6°C | 29.7°C | 17.1°C |
| May | 28.9°C | 30.6°C | 17.5°C |
| June | 28.3°C | 30.9°C | 16.4°C |
| July | 28.1°C | 30.6°C | 16.1°C |
| August | 28.1°C | 30.6°C | 16.2°C |
| September | 27.9°C | 30.1°C | 16.2°C |
| October | 27.5°C | 28.7°C | 16.0°C |
| November | 27.3°C | 26.9°C | 16.1°C |
| December | 27.2°C | 26.4°C | 15.5°C |
Four seasons. A different rhythm in each region.Click to open the regional season guide
Sri Lanka’s seasons follow rainfall and monsoon winds. The guide below shows how each period affects the island, with temperatures for three reference locations.
Northeast monsoon
Rain is more likely in the east and northeast. The south and west coasts are generally drier, making this a popular coastal travel period.
- West coast
- 27.2–27.6°C
- East coast
- 26.4–27.2°C
- High tea country
- 15.1–15.6°C
First inter-monsoon
Warm conditions across the lowlands, with afternoon or evening thunderstorms possible around the island. Allow breathing room in days spent exploring culture and hill country.
- West coast
- 28.4–28.6°C
- East coast
- 28.4–29.7°C
- High tea country
- 16.6–17.1°C
Southwest monsoon
Rain is concentrated in the southwest and western hills. The east coast is generally drier; consider Trincomalee and the eastern shores for your coastal chapter.
- West coast
- 27.9–28.9°C
- East coast
- 30.1–30.9°C
- High tea country
- 16.1–17.5°C
Second inter-monsoon
Widespread showers and thunderstorms can affect the whole island. Keep plans flexible, particularly for sea excursions, and leave time to enjoy the lush landscapes.
- West coast
- 27.3–27.5°C
- East coast
- 26.9–28.7°C
- High tea country
- 16.0–16.1°C
Location matters: Colombo and Trincomalee represent their respective coasts. Nuwara Eliya represents the high tea country; lower hill towns such as Kandy and Ella are warmer. Conditions vary within every region and from year to year.
Have a month in mind? We’ll help find the places that suit it.
Plan around January ↗Climate sources & notes
Temperatures: Japan Meteorological Agency / Tokyo Climate Center, monthly normals for Colombo, Trincomalee, Nuwara Eliya. Base period: 1991–2020. Season ranges are the lowest and highest monthly means within each period, not daily highs or lows.
Seasonal patterns: Sri Lanka Tourism and the Department of Meteorology. Climate averages are a planning guide, not a forecast. Checked October 2026.
Bespoke, from the very beginningA journey with
A journey with
your name on it.
No fixed departures. No off-the-shelf itinerary. Just a thoughtful conversation, and a Sri Lankan journey made personal.
01
Tell us what draws you here.
Your interests, your companions, your idea of a perfect day. We listen before we plan.
02
We shape the possibilities.
A considered balance of places, experiences and stays, refined together around your pace.
03
Leave space for the unexpected.
A beautiful journey has structure, and breathing room. We design for both.
Closer to the island.
Gentler in our approach.
To know the island is to spend time with its people, discover its local craft and share in its living traditions. We curate meaningful encounters at an unhurried pace, with care for the landscapes we explore and respect for the communities who welcome us.
Share what matters to you ↗Your Sri Lanka begins hereTell us a little.
Tell us a little.
We’ll imagine
the possibilities.
You don’t need an itinerary in mind. A feeling, a wish, or a few dates is a beautiful place to start.
Ceylon Eco Resorts connects you with our trusted travel partner, Overa Tours, who will design and curate your bespoke itinerary. All reservations, payments, and terms are managed directly by Overa Tours under their standard booking conditions.
Your Questions Answered
Who are we and what do we do?
Ceylon Eco Resorts PVT Limited is a Sri Lankan registered entity, registered since 2020, and an international marketing and referral partner for Overa Tours.
We connect discerning travellers with their experienced local team, who will design and curate your bespoke Sri Lankan itinerary. All reservations, payments and booking arrangements are handled directly by Overa Tours.
Where is Ceylon Eco Resorts based?
Ceylon Eco Resorts is a Sri Lankan registered entity, welcoming enquiries from travellers around the world.
Who will design my itinerary?
Overa Tours will work directly with you to understand your interests, preferred dates, travelling companions and budget, then develop your personalised itinerary.
Do I need to know exactly what I want before enquiring?
No. A few interests, possible dates or an occasion you would like to celebrate are enough to begin. You can also select “Inspire me — you choose” if you would welcome suggestions.
What happens after I submit an enquiry?
Your enquiry is shared with Overa Tours so their team can discuss your wishes with you and explore suitable possibilities.
Does submitting an enquiry commit me to a booking?
No. An enquiry simply starts a conversation. Any decision to book is made directly with Overa Tours after you have reviewed their proposal and booking conditions.
Does Ceylon Eco Resorts take bookings or payments?
No. All reservations, payments and booking agreements are managed directly by Overa Tours under their standard booking conditions.
Who should I contact about a proposal or an existing booking?
Once introduced, please contact Overa Tours directly about itinerary details, quotations, availability, payments or changes to your booking. Their team will provide the information relevant to your arrangements.
Should you wish to contact Ceylon Eco Resorts, our UK contact is available by telephone on +44 7470 402459 or by email at [email protected].