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Discover the Soul of Sri Lanka
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Sri Lanka's spectacular highlands, where misty mountains, tea-covered slopes, scenic train journeys, wildlife encounters, and cultural treasures combine to create an extraordinary travel experience. From the golden beaches of Negombo to the breathtaking landscapes of Ella and Haputale, this journey showcases the island's most iconic hill-country attractions. Experience thrilling wildlife safaris, panoramic viewpoints, colonial-era tea estates, and the cultural heart of Kandy before concluding your adventure at the airport.
Journey Route
Itinerary
Day-by-day journey
1Day 1
Arrival in Sri Lanka & Transfer to Negombo
Negombo
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Day 1
Arrival in Sri Lanka & Transfer to Negombo
Negombo
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your chauffeur guide and transfer to Negombo. Spend the day relaxing after your flight and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beach or lagoon while experiencing the laid-back atmosphere of Sri Lanka's west coast.
Accommodation
Sentido Heritance Negombo • Jetwing Sea • Jetwing Beach • Jetwing Sea • Jetwing Blue • Jetwing Lagoon Wellness, A Luxury Reserve - Adults Only • Jetwing Thalahena Villa
Meals
Dinner
Travel Time
20.00 minutes
Distance
15.00 KM
2Day 2
Negombo to Ella via Udawalawe Safari
Colombo • Galle Fort • Udawalawe • Thanamalvila • Wellawaya • Ella
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Day 2
Negombo to Ella via Udawalawe Safari
Colombo • Galle Fort • Udawalawe • Thanamalvila • Wellawaya • Ella
After breakfast, begin your journey towards the hill country. En route, enjoy an exciting safari at Udawalawe National Park, one of Sri Lanka's premier wildlife reserves renowned for its large elephant population and diverse birdlife. Following the safari, continue through scenic mountain roads to Ella. Arrive in the evening and relax amidst the cool climate and stunning mountain scenery.
Accommodation
Nine Skies • Walaa Kulu – A Villa by 98 Acres • Planters Bungalow • Morning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella • HIDE ELLA Hotel & Resort • 98 Acres Resort & Spa • EKHO Ella
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
7.00 hours
Distance
260.00 KM
3Day 3
Explore Ella
Ella
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Day 3
Explore Ella
Ella
After breakfast, discover the natural beauty of Ella. Visit the iconic Nine Arches Bridge, walk to Little Adam's Peak for breathtaking panoramic views, and explore the charming town surrounded by tea plantations and mist-covered mountains. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, soaking in the beauty of Sri Lanka's hill country.
Accommodation
Nine Skies • 98 Acres Resort & Spa • Walaa Kulu – A Villa by 98 Acres • EKHO Ella
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
4Day 4
Ella to Haputale
Bandarawela • Haputale
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Day 4
Ella to Haputale
Bandarawela • Haputale
Following breakfast, travel to Haputale, one of Sri Lanka's most scenic mountain destinations. Visit the world-famous Lipton's Seat, where Sir Thomas Lipton once surveyed his tea empire. Enjoy spectacular views across rolling tea estates, valleys, and distant mountain ranges. Spend the afternoon relaxing amidst the cool highland climate.
Accommodation
Thotalagala • Melheim Resort and Spa • Benito Bungalow by The Serendipity Collection
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
30.00 KM
5Day 5
Haputale Highlands Experience
Haputale
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Day 5
Haputale Highlands Experience
Haputale
After an early breakfast, visit Adisham Bungalow, a beautiful monastery set amidst lush gardens and forests. Continue exploring tea plantations and scenic viewpoints that make Haputale one of the most picturesque regions in Sri Lanka. Enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the central highlands.
Accommodation
Thotalagala • Benito Bungalow by The Serendipity Collection
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
6Day 6
Haputale to Kandy
Bandarawela • Nuwara Eliya • Ramboda • Gampola • Kandy
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Day 6
Haputale to Kandy
Bandarawela • Nuwara Eliya • Ramboda • Gampola • Kandy
After breakfast, journey through the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country towards Kandy. Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and enjoy a leisurely walk around Kandy Lake. Experience the cultural charm of Sri Lanka's last royal kingdom and explore the city's vibrant atmosphere.
Accommodation
The Radh Hotel • The Grand Kandyan • The Golden Crown Hotel • Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge • Mahaweli Reach Hotel • Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts- Luxury in the Mist • Earl's Regency • Aarunya Nature Resort & Spa
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
5.00 hours
Distance
115.00 KM
7Day 7
Kandy to Airport Departure
Peradeniya • Pinnawala • Kegalle • Seeduwa - Katunayake
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Day 7
Kandy to Airport Departure
Peradeniya • Pinnawala • Kegalle • Seeduwa - Katunayake
After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your memorable highland adventure to a close.
Meals
Breakfast
Travel Time
4.00 hours
Distance
115.00 KM
