Tea, safari and private coast for a softer romantic Sri Lanka.
Designed as an adaptable starting point, with pacing, stays and experiences refined around the traveller’s brief.
Day by Day Itinerary
12 Days |
11 Nights
Day
01
Arrival - Colombo
Private transfer to a boutique city hotel. Welcome dinner, a rooftop drink or a quiet oceanfront walk. Overnight in Colombo.
Day
02
Colombo to Sigiriya via Dambulla
Drive to Sigiriya with a Dambulla Cave Temple visit. Evening private resort dinner or a lake-view sunset. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Day
03
Sigiriya - Romance and Village Table
Sunrise Sigiriya climb and a private breakfast setup where possible. Afternoon village cooking, lake canoeing and an optional Pidurangala sunset picnic. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Day
04
Sigiriya to Hatton - Tea Highlands
Scenic drive into deep tea highlands with comfort stops. Check in to a tea bungalow. Evening fireplace dinner or private veranda dining. Overnight in Hatton.
Day
05
Hatton - Tea Bungalow Slow Day
Tea plucking, a tea terroir tasting and a private estate picnic. Afternoon couples massage, reading, photography or quiet estate walking. Overnight in Hatton.
Day
06
Hatton to Ella - Scenic Rail
Scenic rail or a road-rail combination toward Ella, subject to reserved seating and timing. Evening mountain-view dinner. Overnight in Ella.
Day
07
Ella
Soft Adventure for Two Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge and an optional waterfall visit, cooking class, zipline or private tea-field picnic. Overnight in Ella.
Day
08
Ella to Yala
Drive to Yala and enjoy a private afternoon safari with golden-hour wildlife and landscapes. Overnight in a safari lodge or luxury tented camp.
Day
09
Yala to Tangalle
Optional dawn safari or a slow breakfast. Transfer to Tangalle for private beach, spa or villa time. Overnight in Tangalle.
Day
10
Tangalle - Romantic Coast Day
Full day for a beach picnic, ocean breathing, lagoon kayaking, couples spa, a Hiriketiya visit or a candlelit dinner. Overnight in Tangalle.
Day
11
Tangalle - Galle - Bentota
Morning coastal drive to Galle Fort for a heritage walk, galleries and cafes. Continue to Bentota for a private villa or beachfront resort stay. Overnight in Bentota.
Day
12
Bentota to Colombo - Departure
Optional Madu River private boat ride, a garden stop or a final beach morning before the airport transfer. Departure.
Practical Notes
Tea bungalow room type must be confirmed in writing for couples before booking
Private dinners and picnics require advance coordination with the property
Yala can be replaced with Udawalawe if park access or drive comfort requires it
Fitness level: easy to moderate, deliberately paced with fewer early starts than the adventure-focused routes
What to Pack
Something for a special dinner or two
Swimwear for Tangalle and Bentota
A light layer for the Hatton and Ella evenings
Comfortable shoes for the Little Adam’s Peak walk
Accommodation Suggestions
Colombo: Uga Residence, Paradise Road Tintagel or Galle Face Hotel
Sigiriya: Water Garden Sigiriya, Jetwing Vil Uyana or Aliya Resort & Spa
Hatton: Ceylon Tea Trails, Camellia Hills or The Argyle
Ella: 98 Acres Resort & Spa, EKHO Ella or Zion View Ella
Yala: Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Chena Huts by Uga or Cinnamon Wild Yala
Tangalle: Amanwella, Buckingham Place or Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
Bentota: Taj Bentota Resort & Spa, Club Villa or The Villa Bentota by KK Collection
Final selection should be matched to budget, room style, availability and route pacing before confirmation.
Highlights
Private romantic pacing throughout
Sigiriya sunrise and an optional Pidurangala picnic
Tea bungalow and private estate picnic in Hatton
Scenic rail to Ella
Ella soft adventure for two
Yala private safari at golden hour
Tangalle private beach and couples spa
Galle Fort and Bentota villa finale
Inclusions
Accommodation based on the confirmed final selection on a bed and breakfast basis, with bed configuration confirmed in writing
Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur guide throughout
Safari jeep and national park entrance fees for Yala
Private tea estate walk and tasting in Hatton
Welcome briefing and 24-hour on-island support
Exclusions
International flights and Sri Lanka ETA visa
Meals not specified above
Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Couples spa treatments and private dinners beyond those specified above