Peaceful Sri Lankan Escape

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Discover Sri Lanka through a thoughtfully designed journey combining cultural heritage, misty tea country, untouched wilderness and the tranquil southern coast. With exceptional accommodation, carefully selected experiences and a relaxed pace, every day offers the perfect balance of discovery, comfort and peaceful luxury.

1. Day 1

   Colombo - Kandy

   • Arrive in Kandy.
   • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – Sri Dalada Maligawa.
   • Enjoy lunch in Kandy.

   Guests may choose one of the following:

   • Option 1: Ambuluwawa Tower
   • Option 2: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya

   Continue into the Tea Country

   • Proceed towards Ramboda.
   • Visit Ramboda Waterfall.
   • Continue to Ceylon Tea Trails.
   • Check in and relax at the hotel

   Dinner and overnight stay at Ceylon Tea Trails.

2. Day 2

   Ceylon Tea Trails

   Guests may select one of two programmes.

   Option 1: Horton Plains

   • Depart from the hotel at approximately 4:30 a.m.
   • A packed breakfast will be provided.
   • Visit Horton Plains National Park.
   • Walk to World’s End and Baker’s Falls.
   • After the excursion, proceed to Nuwara Eliya.

   Option 2: Relaxed Tea Country Experience

   • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
   • Participate in a tea-tasting experience.
   • Discover the history and traditions of Ceylon tea.
   • Depart for Nuwara Eliya at approximately 9:00–10:00 a.m.

   Nuwara Eliya sightseeing

   • Visit Gregory Lake.
   • Visit the historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office.
   • Enjoy a relaxed Nuwara Eliya city tour.
   • Return to Ceylon Tea Trails.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Ceylon Tea Trails.

3. Day 3

   Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala

    Check out

   • Enjoy breakfast.
   • Check out from Ceylon Tea Trails at approximately 8:00 a.m.

    Nuwara Eliya

   • Continue the Nuwara Eliya city tour if required.
   • Enjoy lunch in Nuwara Eliya.

    Explore Ella

   • Proceed towards Ella.
   • Visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge.
   • Optional: Climb Little Adam’s Peak.

    Continue to Yala

   • Proceed to Wild Coast Tented Lodge.
   • Check in and relax.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Yala.

4. Day 4

   Yala

    Relax at the hotel

   • Enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
   • Spend the morning and early afternoon relaxing at the hotel.

   Evening safari

   • Depart for an evening jeep safari in Yala National Park.
   • Look for elephants, leopards, deer, crocodiles and native birds.
   • Return to the hotel after the safari.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Yala.

5. Day 5

   Yala - Amanwella

    Check out from Wild Coast

   • Enjoy breakfast.
   • Check out from Wild Coast Tented Lodge.

    Visit Mulgirigala

   • Proceed towards Tangalle.
   • Visit Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara.
   • Explore the ancient rock temple and its historic cave shrines.

    Check in at Amanwella

   • Continue to Amanwella.
   • Check in and enjoy lunch at the hotel.
   • Spend the afternoon relaxing at the beach or enjoying the hotel facilities.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Amanwella, Tangalle.

6. Day 6

   Mirissa - Weligama

   Early departure from Amanwella

   • Check out early from Amanwella.
   • Depart at approximately 4:15–4:30 a.m.
   • A packed breakfast should be arranged.
   • The luggage can remain inside the tour vehicle.

   Whale watching

   • Arrive at Mirissa Harbour by approximately 6:00 a.m.
   • Board the whale-watching boat.
   • Enjoy the packed breakfast during the excursion.
   • Return to Mirissa after the boat journey.

    Lunch and coastal experience

   • Enjoy lunch at a five-star restaurant or at Cape Weligama.
   • Visit Coconut Tree Hill in Mirissa.

   Cape Weligama

   • Proceed to Cape Weligama.
   • Check in and spend the afternoon at leisure.
   • Enjoy the hotel facilities and ocean views.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Cape Weligama.

7. Day 7

   Weligama - Galle - Colombo

   Check out

   • Enjoy breakfast at Cape Weligama.
   • Check out from the hotel.

    Traditional stilt fishing

   • Stop to witness Sri Lanka’s traditional stilt fishing.

    Optional Galle Fort visit

   • Optional: Visit Galle Fort.
   • Walk along the historic ramparts.
   • See the lighthouse and colonial streets.

    Madu Ganga River Safari

   • Continue towards Balapitiya.
   • Enjoy a boat safari on the Madu Ganga.
   • Travel through mangrove forests and small islands.

    Final transfer

   • Continue to Colombo or Bandaranaike International Airport.
   • End of the tour.

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