Itinerary overview & night stays

Day-by-Day Journey

Day1

Arrival & Airport Transfer to Bentota

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

Private pickup at airport, highway transfer to beach resort, hotel check-in, sunset beach relaxation.

Selected Beach Resort in Bentota (Night 1)

Day2

Bentota River Safari & Coastal Unwind

Bentota Local Transfers~20 km

Private morning boat safari on Bentota River (mangroves, water monitors, bird watching), afternoon beach walk, fresh seafood dinner.

Selected Beach Resort in Bentota (Night 2)

Day3

Bentota to Hill Capital Kandy

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

Scenic drive into central highlands, optional spice garden visit along route, stroll around Kandy Lake, evening 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 passing Ramboda Falls, guided walk through working tea factory & estate, colonial high tea in Nuwara Eliya.

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

Day5

World-Famous Train Ride to Scenic Ella

Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya Station) ➔ Ella~55 km (~2 hours via iconic mountain train ride)

Scenic train ride through misty tea plantations and viaducts (chauffeur meets guests with luggage at Ella station), Nine Arch Bridge visit, sunset hike up Little Adam's Peak.

Selected Mountain View Lodge in Ella (Night 5)

Day6

Ella Mountain Trails & Descent to Southern Coast

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

Morning trek to Ravana Falls or Ella Rock viewpoint, scenic mountain descent down to southern coastline, check-in at oceanfront resort.

Selected Oceanfront Resort in Mirissa (Night 6)

Day7

Mirissa Beach Leisure & Galle Fort Excursion

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

Relaxed morning on Mirissa beach, afternoon excursion to explore cobblestone paths and ramparts of Galle Fort, sunset coastal dining.

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 transfer back 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 ~860 km over 8 Days / 7 Nights.

Inclusions

  • Private Air-Conditioned Luxury Van / SUV
  • Dedicated English-speaking chauffeur driver
  • Vehicle fuel
  • Highway tolls
  • Airport transfers
  • 24/7 route coordination

Exclusions

  • Scenic train tickets (Nanu Oya to Ella)
  • Entrance passes to tea estates or botanical gardens
  • Guest accommodation (bookable on request)
  • Driver accommodation (covered by hotel driver quarters or allowance)
Minimum route threshold of 900 km
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