Overview
A romantic 6-day itinerary balancing tropical beaches, wildlife game drives in Yala, scenic mountain train journeys, and highland tea country estates.
Itinerary
Day 01 :
Arrival & Western Coastline Relaxation in Bentota
- Route: CMB Airport to Bentota.
- Operational Schedule: Airport meet-and-greet followed by coastal transfer to Bentota. Check-in to beachfront lodging; evening beach walk and romantic seaside dinner setup.
Day 02 :
Turtle Conservation, Galle Fort & Mirissa Sunset
- Route: Bentota to Galle and Mirissa.
- Operational Schedule: Morning visit to Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. Midday walking tour and photography along Galle Fort ramparts. Afternoon arrival in Mirissa with sunset views from Coconut Tree Hill.
Day 03 :
Mirissa Whale Safari & Transfer to Yala Wilderness
- Route: Mirissa to Yala National Park.
- Operational Schedule: Morning pelagic whale watching cruise off Mirissa. Afternoon transit east toward Yala National Park; evening check-in to a safari lodge on the park boundary.
Day 04 :
Dawn 4x4 Safari in Yala & Mountain Drive to Ella
- Route: Yala to Ella via Wellawaya.
- Operational Schedule: 06:00 AM private 4x4 open-top safari across Yala Block 1 tracking leopards, sloth bears, and wild elephants. Midday departure toward the central mountains, stopping at Rawana Falls before arriving in Ella.
Day 05 :
Ella Mountain Panoramas & Scenic Blue Train to Nuwara Eliya
- Route: Ella to Nuwara Eliya.
- Operational Schedule: Morning walk to Little Adam's Peak and Nine Arch Bridge. Afternoon scenic train journey from Ella to Nanu Oya through tea plantations; evening walk around Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 06 :
Hakgala Botanical Gardens & Departure Transfer
- Route: Nuwara Eliya to CMB Airport / Colombo.
- Operational Schedule: Morning visit to Hakgala Botanical Gardens; scenic mountain descent through the western foothills back to Colombo or CMB Airport for international flights.
Includes/Excludes
Inclusions
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional chauffeur-guide for the 6-day itinerary.
- Dedicated 4x4 private safari jeep charter for Yala National Park.
- Reserved scenic train tickets from Ella to Nanu Oya.
- Daily bottled water inside the transport vehicle.
- Full vehicular travel insurance covering all passengers.
Excludes
- Yala National Park entry permits and tracker fees.
- Mirissa boat charter tickets for whale watching.
- Admission passes for Hakgala Gardens and Kosgoda Hatchery.
- Hotel accommodations, meals, and driver gratuities.