Itinerary overview & night stays

Day-by-Day Journey

Day1

Arrival & Coastal Welcome to Bentota

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) ➔ Bentota~110 km (1.5 to 2 hours drive via Southern Expressway)

Private luxury car pickup at airport, hotel check-in, relaxed evening beach walk, or candlelit welcome dinner.

Selected Beach Resort in Bentota (Night 1)

Day2

Bentota Relaxation & River Safari

Bentota Local Transfers~20 km

Private morning boat safari on Bentota River (mangroves & wildlife), visit to Brief Garden or local sea turtle sanctuary, and sunset relaxation on Bentota Beach.

Selected Beach Resort in Bentota (Night 2)

Day3

Bentota to Cultural Kandy

Bentota ➔ Kandy~180 km (4 to 4.5 hours drive)

Scenic drive into central hills, optional visit to a spice garden along the way, evening walk around Kandy Lake, and visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Selected Boutique Hotel in Kandy (Night 3)

Day4

Kandy to Misty Nuwara Eliya

Kandy ➔ Nuwara Eliya~75 km (2.5 to 3 hours drive)

Winding mountain drive through tea estates passing Ramboda Falls, guided tour of a working tea factory/plantation, and colonial high tea in Nuwara Eliya.

Selected Colonial Manor / Hotel in Nuwara Eliya (Night 4)

Day5

Tea Country to Scenic Ella

Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya Station) ➔ Ella~55 km (~2 hours by scenic mountain train)

Iconic scenic train ride through misty hills (chauffeur meets guests with luggage at Ella station), Nine Arch Bridge visit, and sunset at Little Adam's Peak.

Selected Mountain View Hotel in Ella (Night 5)

Day6

Ella Down to Southern Coast (Mirissa)

Ella ➔ Mirissa~175 km (3.5 to 4 hours drive)

Scenic descent from mountain slopes down to the southern coastline, resort check-in, and romantic beachfront seafood dinner.

Selected Oceanfront Resort in Mirissa (Night 6)

Day7

Galle Fort Heritage & Coastal Leisure

Mirissa ➔ Galle Dutch Fort ➔ Mirissa~70 km (round-trip)

Stroll along cobbled paths of historic 17th-century Dutch Fort in Galle, boutique shopping, ocean view coffee stops, and afternoon beach relaxation.

Selected Oceanfront Resort in Mirissa (Night 7)

Day8

Departure

Mirissa ➔ Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)~175 km (2.5 to 3 hours drive via Southern Expressway)

Leisurely breakfast, private luxury transfer to Colombo Airport for departure flight.

Google Maps daily route overview

Your Route at a Glance

DayRouteDistance
Day 1Airport (CMB) ➔ Bentota110 km
Day 2Bentota Local River & Beach Transfers20 km
Day 3Bentota ➔ Kandy180 km
Day 4Kandy ➔ Nuwara Eliya75 km
Day 5Nuwara Eliya ➔ Ella55 km
Day 6Ella ➔ Mirissa175 km
Day 7Mirissa ➔ Galle Fort Excursion ➔ Mirissa70 km
Day 8Mirissa ➔ Airport (CMB)175 km

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Total tour route summary

What’s Included & Excluded

Total driving distance ~855 km over 8 Days / 7 Nights.

Inclusions

  • Private Air-Conditioned Luxury Sedan
  • Dedicated English-speaking chauffeur driver
  • Vehicle fuel
  • Express highway tolls
  • Airport transfers
  • 24/7 route coordination

Exclusions

  • Entry tickets to attractions
  • Guest accommodation (bookable on request)
  • Driver accommodation (covered by hotel driver quarters or allowance)
Minimum route threshold of 900 km
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