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Sri Lanka

Scenic Train & Wellness Escape

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Scenic Train & Wellness Escape

Best Time

November – April

From

On request

Duration

9D / 8N

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Handpicked Itineraries • Tailor Your Experience

Discover the Soul of Sri Lanka

A relaxing wellness-focused Sri Lanka experience combining cultural heritage, scenic hill country train rides, tea plantations, waterfalls, and coastal leisure.

Journey Route

Itinerary

Day-by-day journey

1

Day 1

Day 01 – Arrival & Kandy Cultural Start

Colombo

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Arrive at CMB airport and travel to Kandy. Visit Temple of Tooth Relic and evening lake walk for relaxation and wellness recovery after travel.

Accommodation

Heaven Seven Kandy • Hotel Topaz • Earl's Regent Kandy • Earl's Regency

Meals

Dinner

Distance

120.00 KM

2

Day 2

Day 02 – Kandy Exploration & Wellness

Kandy

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Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden, cultural dance show, and herbal wellness/spa experience in Kandy hills. Free evening at leisure.

Accommodation

Heaven Seven Kandy • Hotel Topaz • Earl's Regent Kandy • Earl's Regency

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

3

Day 3

Day 03 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya (Tea Country)

Nuwara Eliya

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Drive through tea estates and waterfalls to Nuwara Eliya. Visit tea factory and Gregory Lake for cool-climate relaxation.

Accommodation

Araliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural Beauty • Mount View Cottage Black Pool • Grand Hotel

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

80.00 KM

4

Day 4

Day 04 – Scenic Train to Ella

Ella

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Enjoy one of the world’s most scenic train journeys. Arrive Ella, relax and visit Nine Arches Bridge in the evening.

Accommodation

88th ELLA • 98 Acres Resort & Spa

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

55.00 KM

5

Day 5

Day 05 – Ella Wellness & Adventure

Ella

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Hike Little Adam’s Peak, visit Ravana Falls, and enjoy wellness spa or yoga session in nature surroundings.

Accommodation

98 Acres Resort & Spa • 88th ELLA

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

6

Day 6

Day 06 – Ella → Yala / South Coast (Mirissa)

Yala • Mirissa

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Travel via Yala region. Optional safari experience before heading to Mirissa beach for sunset relaxation.

Accommodation

Mandara Resort • Amaragiri Resort, Mirissa Sri Lanka.

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

200.00 KM

7

Day 7

Day 07 – Mirissa Coastal Leisure

Mirissa

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Whale watching (seasonal), beach relaxation, and Ayurvedic spa treatment for full wellness recovery.

Accommodation

Mandara Resort • Amaragiri Resort, Mirissa Sri Lanka. • Amara Guest

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

8

Day 8

Day 08 – Mirissa → Bentota Beach Escape

Bentota

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Travel along coastal road to Bentota. Enjoy water sports or river safari on Bentota lagoon.

Accommodation

Marina Bentota • Cinnamon Bey Beruwala • Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

150.00 KM

9

Day 9

Day 09 – Departure via Colombo

Colombo / Airport

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Transfer to Colombo. Optional city tour or shopping before airport drop-off for departure.

Meals

Breakfast

Distance

80.00 KM

Route Summary

andy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala (optional safari) → Mirissa → Bentota → Colombo

Experience Details

How We
Plan Your Journey

Perfect for travelers seeking a curated luxury escape shaped around destinations, stays, attractions, activities and personal travel style.

Attractions
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Bentota BeachBentota River SafariCoconut Tree HillColombo Port City PromenadeElla RockGalle Face GreenGangaramaya TempleGregory Lake ParkLover’s Leap WaterfallLotus TowerKandy View PointYala National ParkTemple of the Sacred Tooth RelicRoyal Palace of KandySecret Beach MirissaViharamahadevi ParkVictoria ParkMirissa BeachMirissa Whale WatchingNine Arches BridgeLittle Adam’s PeakColombo National Museum
Activities
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Bomburu Ella FallsBentota River safariBentota beachDutch Period MuseumElla Rock hikeGangaramaya TempleHakgala Botanical GardenHigh tea experienceHigh tea experienceLittle Adam’s Peak hikeLover’s Leap WaterfallMirissa beachNuwara Eliya city & Gregory LakeNine Arch Bridge walkPort City promenadeRavana CaveRavana FallsTea factory visitStreet food tourSeetha Amman TempleViharamahadevi ParkVictoria ParkTurtle hatchery visitYala National Park safariZipline Flying Ravana
Hotels
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Heaven Seven KandyHotel TopazEarl's Regent KandyEarl's RegencyAraliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural BeautyMount View Cottage Black PoolGrand Hotel88th ELLA98 Acres Resort & SpaMandara ResortAmaragiri Resort, Mirissa Sri Lanka.Amara GuestMarina BentotaCinnamon Bey BeruwalaCinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection
Highlights
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Tea plantation & factory wellness experienceWaterfalls & misty mountain viewpointsYala National Park safari (optional add-on)Relaxing beaches of South Coast
Inclusions
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Airport pickup and departure transfersServices of a professional English-speaking chauffeur guideAccommodation in hotels/resortsAll government taxes and service chargesTrasnportAll sightseeing and excursions mentioned in the itineraryComplimentary bottled water during transfers and excursionsMeet and greet assistance at the airport upon arrivalHotel pick-up and drop-off24/7 on-tour assistance and customer supportPrivate air-conditioned vehicleWater bottleHotel pickup and dropTea plantation and tea factory experience with tea tastingTransport by air conditioned Shared vehicleScenic train journeys with reserved seatsTrain ride experienceTrain tickets (reserved/observation class subject to availability)Tea plantation & factory visitScenic sightseeing stops
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations made within 30 days of arrival may incur cancellation charges.Free cancellation for hotel reservations up to 30 days prior to arrival, subject to hotel policies.Day tours can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours prior to the tour starting time.Payments can be made via bank transfer, online transfer, or other approved payment methods.50% advance payment is required at the time of booking confirmation for Sri Lanka arrangements.No-show bookings and unused services are non-refundable.

Trip Blueprint

Duration9D / 8N
Travel StylePrivate Tailor-Made
Starts InColombo / Airport
Ends InColombo / Airport
Route Path

Colombo⟶Kandy⟶Nuwara Eliya⟶Ella⟶Yala⟶Mirissa⟶Bentota⟶Colombo / Airport

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