Hill Country And Coastal Escapes
An eight-day journey across the very best of the island from the sacred, cultural heart of Kandy up into the cool, misty tea country of Nuwara Eliya and Ella, before winding down to the wild game reserves and pristine golden beaches of the south coast.
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Hill Country And Coastal Escapes
An eight-day journey across the very best of the island from the sacred, cultural heart of Kandy up into the cool, misty tea country of Nuwara Eliya and Ella, before winding down to the wild game reserves and pristine golden beaches of the south coast.
You will travel with a dedicated private chauffeur-guide, staying at handpicked boutique accommodations along the way. Highlights are seamlessly built in: authentic Kandyan cultural performances, the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, an immersive tea factory experience, scenic mountain hikes in Ella, an exciting wildlife jeep safari, and effortless days on the calm shores of Tangalle.
Inclusions
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Itinerary
Welcome to Sri Lanka
Your chauffeur-guide meets you at arrivals and drives the short hop to your hotel in Colombo, where you can settle in and rest after the flight.
- Airport meet & greet
- Overnight in Colombo
Overnight in Colombo
The hill capital
Drive inland to Kandy, the last royal capital, where a traditional dance performance at the cultural centre is followed by an evening stroll around the serene Kandy Lake.
- Traditional Kandyan dance show
- Kandy Lake walk
Overnight in Kandy
Temple & tea country
Begin at the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, then climb into the cool highlands - stopping at a working tea factory on the way - to Nuwara Eliya, with time for Gregory Lake and the colonial town.
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Tea factory visit
- Gregory Lake & Nuwara Eliya town
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
Into Ella
Continue to the loved hill town of Ella for a city tour and a first hike, soaking up the mountain air and tea-estate views.
- Ella city tour
- Little Adam's Peak hike
Overnight in Ella
Ella at your pace
A full day to explore more of Ella on foot - the Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Rock and the waterfalls - before another night in the hills.
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Ella Rock hike
Overnight in Ella
Safari & the south coast
Descend to the dry south with a jeep safari in Yala or Udawalawe in search of leopard and elephant, then continue to your beach hotel in Tangalle.
- Yala or Udawalawe jeep safari
- Tangalle beach
Overnight in Tangalle
Beach day
A full free day on the southern coast - swim, laze in a hammock and enjoy the slow rhythm of beach life.
- Free beach day
Overnight in Tangalle
Farewell
A final morning by the sea before your coastal-expressway transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
- Departure transfer
Experiences on this route
Urban Culture & Coastal Energy
- 01Gangaramaya Temple
- 02Galle Face Green
- 03Lotus Tower
- 04Colombo National Museum
- 05Independence Square
- 06Old Dutch Hospital Precinct
- 07Colombo Port City
- 08Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar)
- 09Viharamahadevi Park
- 10Pettah Market
Colombo