Cultural Triangle, Hill Country and Coast10 days / 9 nights
The Emerald Island Escape
The route
1Sigiriya
2Kandy
3Nuwara Eliya
4Ella
5Galle
6Bentota
Duration10 days / 9 nights
Stops6
LanguagesEnglish-speaking chauffeur guide
Ten days of rock fortresses, tea hills, the train to Ella and the south-west coast, ending with mangrove boat rides, sea turtles and a beach stay in Bentota.
Tour Highlights
Sigiriya Rock and Pidurangala sunset
Minneriya elephant safari
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
Scenic train to Ella
Madu River mangrove boat ride
Sea Turtle Conservation Centre
Bentota beach
Trip Advisor Tips
Flights and timingsThe itinerary may change with your flight times, which can also change the final price. Once your flights are confirmed we will let you know.
Entrance fees and taxesAny rise in government entrance fees, and any new taxes, are paid by the guest.
Drive timesAll drive times are approximate. The order of the days can change to keep the trip running smoothly.
Weather and trainsSudden changes in train timetables or weather are beyond our control.
Bookings and refundsAll reservations depend on availability when you book. There is no refund for unused stays or services.
Poya daysLiquor is not served in public on Full Moon Poya days.
Eight days from Colombo to the south coast: Pinnawala elephants, the Temple of the Tooth, the hill-country train to Ella, a Yala safari and two beach days in Galle.
Twelve days across the whole island: Sigiriya, Kandy, Horton Plains and World's End, Ella by train, a Yala safari and three relaxed days on the beach in Bentota.
