Day-by-Day Journey
Arrival & Airport Transfer to Bentota
Private pickup at airport, highway transfer to beach resort, hotel check-in, sunset beach relaxation.
Selected Beach Resort in Bentota (Night 1)
Bentota River Safari & Coastal Unwind
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)
Bentota to Hill Capital Kandy
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)
Kandy to Misty Nuwara Eliya
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)
World-Famous Train Ride to Scenic Ella
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)
Ella Mountain Trails & Descent to Southern Coast
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)
Mirissa Beach Leisure & Galle Fort Excursion
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)
Departure
Leisurely breakfast, private transfer back to Colombo Airport for departure flight.
Your Route at a Glance
| Day | Route | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Airport (CMB) ➔ Bentota | 110 km |
| Day 2 | Bentota Local River & Beach Transfers | 20 km |
| Day 3 | Bentota ➔ Kandy | 180 km |
| Day 4 | Kandy ➔ Nuwara Eliya | 75 km |
| Day 5 | Nuwara Eliya ➔ Ella | 55 km |
| Day 6 | Ella ➔ Mirissa | 175 km |
| Day 7 | Mirissa ➔ Galle Fort Excursion ➔ Mirissa | 70 km |
| Day 8 | Mirissa ➔ Airport (CMB) | 175 km |
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)
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