Tour Overview
Discover Sri Lanka’s heritage, misty hill country, scenic train routes, and southern coastline in one seamless 10-day holiday.
Start in Colombo, travel to Kandy via Pinnawala, enjoy tea country in Nuwara Eliya, experience the famous train journey to Ella,
explore colonial Galle Fort, and relax along Mirissa/Weligama and Bentota with beach time, water sports, and a Madu River Safari.
Tour Highlights
- Colombo city tour + Lotus Tower
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Kandy Temple of the Tooth + Cultural Show
- Nuwara Eliya tea country + Gregory Lake
- Scenic train journey to Ella
- Galle Fort (UNESCO)
- Mirissa / Weligama coastal experiences
- Bentota water sports + Madu River Safari
Day 1 – Arrival → Colombo Evening Tour
Arrive in Sri Lanka and enjoy a relaxed evening city experience in Colombo with key landmarks and coastal views.
- Airport pickup & transfer
- Colombo evening city drive
- Overnight stay in Colombo
Colombo City
Arrival & evening vibes
City Landmarks
Iconic highlights
Coastal Drive
Oceanfront views
Day 2 – Colombo City Tour + Lotus Tower
Explore Colombo’s cultural and modern landmarks including temple sites, monuments, and city highlights.
- Colombo city sightseeing
- Lotus Tower photo stop (sky-view can be added)
- Overnight stay in Colombo
Gangaramaya
Culture & architecture
Lotus Tower
City icon photo stop
Independence Sq.
Historic monument
Day 3 – Colombo → Kandy (Pinnawala + Cultural Show)
Travel to Kandy with a stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. In Kandy, enjoy a cultural dance show and visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth.
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Kandyan cultural dance show
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Overnight stay in Kandy
Pinnawala
Elephant experience
Kandy Dance
Traditional show
Temple of Tooth
Sacred heritage
Day 4 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya (Tea Factory + Gregory Lake)
Drive through the hill country with tea plantations and cool weather. Visit a tea factory and enjoy leisure time around Gregory Lake.
- Tea factory visit & tasting
- Gregory Lake leisure time
- Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
Tea Factory
Plantations & views
Gregory Lake
Relaxing walk
Nuwara Eliya
Cool climate stay
Day 5 – Nuwara Eliya Sightseeing
Enjoy a relaxed day exploring Nuwara Eliya’s colonial charm and cool-climate scenery. You can keep it easy with town stops and viewpoints, or add premium experiences based on your interests.
- Nuwara Eliya town sightseeing
- Leisure time in the hill country
- Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
Town Charm
Colonial vibes
Hill Views
Misty scenery
Cool Climate
Relaxing day
Day 6 – Scenic Train Journey to Ella
Board one of the world’s most scenic train journeys (Nanu Oya → Ella), passing tea estates, tunnels, and mountain bridges. Arrive in Ella and enjoy its cool hill-village atmosphere.
- Train ride (Nanu Oya → Ella)
- Photo stops and breathtaking landscapes
- Overnight stay in Ella
Ella Train
Scenic journey
Tea Estates
Green landscapes
Ella Stay
Hill village night
Day 7 – Ella → Galle Fort
Travel from the hills to the southern coast and explore the colonial streets of Galle Fort — ramparts, cafés, boutique shops, and lighthouse views.
- Drive to the south coast
- Galle Fort heritage walk
- Overnight stay on the South Coast
Galle Fort
UNESCO heritage
Lighthouse
Coastal views
Fort Streets
Cafés & shops
Day 8 – Mirissa / Weligama (Whale Watching – Seasonal)
Enjoy the southern beaches of Mirissa and Weligama. Whale watching is available seasonally, and you can add coastal viewpoints like Coconut Tree Hill.
- Mirissa / Weligama beach leisure
- Whale watching (seasonal)
- Overnight stay on the South Coast
Mirissa
Beach relaxation
Whale Watching
Seasonal experience
Weligama
Coastal vibes
Day 9 – Bentota (Water Sports + Madu River)
Spend the day in Bentota with water sports and a calm Madu River Safari through mangroves and small islands.
- Bentota water sports package
- Madu River boat safari
- Overnight stay in Bentota
Bentota
Beach town
Water Sports
Adventure time
Madu River
Mangrove safari
Day 10 – Bentota → Airport
Enjoy your final morning at leisure before your airport transfer and departure.
- Free time and checkout
- Airport transfer
- Breakfast included
Final Morning
Relaxed checkout
Last Views
Coastal moments
Departure
Airport transfer
✅ Package Inclusions
- 9 nights accommodation (3★ hotels)
- Daily breakfast
- Chauffeur-driven AC vehicle
- Train ride (Nanu Oya → Ella)
- Whale watching (seasonal)
- Water sports package
- All entry tickets
- Airport transfers
- Travel insurance
❌ Package Exclusions
- Lunch & dinner
- Personal expenses
- Optional experiences not listed
- Tips and gratuities
- Early check-in / late check-out
✨ Optional Experiences & Add-Ons
Enhance your tour with cultural experiences, hill-country adventures, and premium add-ons. Optional experiences are subject to availability and pricing will be confirmed via WhatsApp.
- Scenic photography tour (Ella & Nuwara Eliya)
- Horton Plains World’s End hike
- Tea estate luxury experience
- Whale watching (Mirissa – seasonal)
- Traditional Sri Lankan cooking class
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