Sri Lanka
Digital Nomad & Workation Escapes • Digital Nomad & Workation
Best Time
November – April
From
On request
Duration
14D / 13N
Handpicked Itineraries • Tailor Your Experience
Experience the perfect blend of Sri Lanka’s hill country and tropical coastline. Explore Ella’s scenic tea plantations and mountain trails, enjoy surfing and remote-work-friendly cafés in Arugam Bay, then unwind on Tangalle’s peaceful beaches. This 14-day journey combines adventure, wellness, digital nomad experiences, and coastal relaxation in a budget-friendly travel itinerary.
Journey Route
Route Summary
Arrival Colombo - Ella → Arugam Bay → Tangalle - Departure Colombo
Experience Details
Perfect for travelers seeking a curated luxury escape shaped around destinations, stays, attractions, activities and personal travel style.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Ella
Arrive in Ella and enjoy a relaxed evening surrounded by misty mountains and tea plantations. Explore local cafés perfect for remote work and enjoy the cool hill country atmosphere.
Accommodation
88th ELLA • Cool Mount Resort • Ella Heritage • Morning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella • The Cloud Ella • Nine Skies
Meals
Dinner
Travel Time
6.00 hours
Distance
205.00 KM
Day 2
Ella
Visit Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, and Ravana Falls. Spend the evening in cozy cafés with panoramic mountain views ideal for balancing work and leisure.
Accommodation
88th ELLA • Cool Mount Resort • Ella Heritage • Morning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella • The Cloud Ella • Nine Skies
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.50 hours
Distance
20.00 KM
Day 3
Ella
Experience tea factory visits and scenic countryside walks. Enjoy a slow-paced workation day with peaceful surroundings and fresh mountain air.
Accommodation
The Cloud Ella • Nine Skies • Morning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella • Ella Heritage • 88th ELLA • Cool Mount Resort
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
15.00 KM
Day 4
Arugam Bay
Travel from the hills to Sri Lanka’s surfing paradise. Enjoy changing landscapes from tea plantations to coastal beaches.
Accommodation
Arugam Bay Surfing Resort • Grand Villa Arugam Bay • Beach View Hotel • Nikara Nature Resort • Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve • Jetwing Kottukal Beach House
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
4.50 hours
Distance
135.00 KM
Day 5
Arugam Bay
Spend the day surfing, relaxing on golden beaches, and enjoying beach cafés with excellent remote working spaces and vibrant nightlife.
Accommodation
Arugam Bay Surfing Resort • Grand Villa Arugam Bay • Beach View Hotel • Jetwing Kottukal Beach House • Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve • Nikara Nature Resort
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
30.00 minutes
Distance
10.00 KM
Day 6
Arugam Bay
Enjoy a lagoon safari at Pottuvil Lagoon spotting crocodiles and exotic birds. Evening free for beach relaxation or café hopping.
Accommodation
Arugam Bay Surfing Resort • Nikara Nature Resort • Jetwing Kottukal Beach House • Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve • Grand Villa Arugam Bay • Beach View Hotel
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
18.00 KM
Day 7
Arugam Bay
A flexible day for remote working, yoga sessions, beach walks, and enjoying the relaxed coastal atmosphere of Arugam Bay.
Accommodation
Nikara Nature Resort • Grand Villa Arugam Bay • Beach View Hotel • Jetwing Kottukal Beach House • Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve • Arugam Bay Surfing Resort
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
10.00 KM
Day 8
Arugam Bay
Discover hidden surf points and nearby beaches while enjoying seafood cafés and peaceful sunset views.
Accommodation
Arugam Bay Surfing Resort • Nikara Nature Resort • Jetwing Kottukal Beach House • Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve • Beach View Hotel • Grand Villa Arugam Bay
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
25.00 KM
Day 9
Arugam Bay
Free day for optional surfing lessons, beach relaxation, digital nomad café experiences, or local shopping.
Accommodation
Arugam Bay Surfing Resort • Nikara Nature Resort • Grand Villa Arugam Bay • Jetwing Kottukal Beach House • Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve • Beach View Hotel
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.50 hours
Distance
10.00 KM
Day 10
Tangalle
Travel along Sri Lanka’s southern coastline toward Tangalle, famous for calm beaches and luxury coastal vibes.
Accommodation
Ananthaya Beach • Golden Lodge Tangalle • Peacock Land • Kayaam Wellness • Taru Villas Mawella - Tangalle • Villa Tangalle Lagoon
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
6.50 hours
Distance
245.00 KM
Day 11
Tangalle
Relax at Goyambokka Beach and Silent Beach while enjoying peaceful tropical surroundings perfect for unwinding and remote work.
Accommodation
Ananthaya Beach • Golden Lodge Tangalle • Peacock Land • Villa Tangalle Lagoon • Kayaam Wellness • Taru Villas Mawella - Tangalle
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
45.00 minutes
Distance
15.00 KM
Day 12
Tangalle
Visit Rekawa Turtle Conservation Project and explore nearby lagoons with scenic sunset experiences.
Accommodation
Ananthaya Beach • Golden Lodge Tangalle • Peacock Land • Villa Tangalle Lagoon • Kayaam Wellness • Taru Villas Mawella - Tangalle
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.50 hours
Distance
30.00 KM
Day 13
Tangalle
Enjoy spa therapies, yoga sessions, beach cafés, and a peaceful final workation experience by the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation
Ananthaya Beach • Golden Lodge Tangalle • Peacock Land • Taru Villas Mawella - Tangalle • Villa Tangalle Lagoon • Kayaam Wellness
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
30.00 minutes
Distance
10.00 KM
Day 14
Colombo
After breakfast, proceed for your onward departure with unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka’s hills, surf towns, and tropical coastline.
Meals
Breakfast
Travel Time
6.00 hours
Distance
195.00 KM
Trip Blueprint
Ella⟶Arugam Bay⟶Tangalle⟶Colombo
