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AYUBOWAN • WELCOME

Locally born. Globally trusted.

We are a small team of guides, designers and storytellers based in Colombo — quietly designing private journeys for travellers from over 40 countries since 2014.

Local Sri Lankan culture
Sri Lankan elephants
OUR PHILOSOPHY

We don't sell tours.
We hand-write stories.

From the misted tea estates of the central highlands to the leopard-haunted thickets of Yala, Ceylon Odyssey has been quietly designing private journeys for discerning travellers for over a decade. Our promise is simple — you arrive a guest and leave a friend.

Local Expertise

Born-and-raised guides who treat every traveller like a guest in their own home.

Effortless Travel

Private vehicles, vetted boutique stays, 24/7 concierge — every detail handled.

Responsible Tourism

Community-led tourism that protects Sri Lanka's culture, wildlife and coastline.

Trusted by Travellers

Over 2,400 guests from more than 40 countries have trusted us with their island journey.

FROM OUR TRAVELLERS

Stories that live longer than the journey.

"We've travelled with the world's best — Ceylon Odyssey is now firmly on that list. The attention to detail bordered on telepathic, and our guide Asanka felt like family by day three."

Sophia & James Whitmore
Sophia & James Whitmore
London, UK • The Grand Odyssey — 10 Days

"Travelling with three children is never simple, yet every stop felt curated for each of us. The team anticipated needs we hadn't even articulated."

The Kapoor Family
The Kapoor Family
Mumbai, India • Heritage of Lions — 6 Days

"The Ella train at sunrise alone was worth the journey — but it was the small moments, a quiet temple, a warm roti, that we'll remember for ever."

Anna Lindqvist
Anna Lindqvist
Stockholm, Sweden • Highland Express — 7 Days
2,400+
Travellers hosted
40+
Countries travelled from
38
Itineraries crafted
100%
Locally owned & operated
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