Sri Lanka 8 Day Private Tour Kandy Ella Yala Safari and Bentota

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Day 1: Colombo / Airport – Journey to Kandy⌄

   Your private Sri Lanka journey begins with pickup from Colombo International Airport, Colombo, Negombo or another agreed location. Meet your English-speaking chauffeur guide and travel directly to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital surrounded by green hills and rich heritage. Depending on arrival time, guests may enjoy a relaxed Kandy city tour covering Kandy Lake, viewpoint, local market, cultural show or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. The day is arranged at a comfortable pace to help guests settle into the journey. Overnight stay: Kandy

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in premium hotel with swimming pool Overnight stay: Kandy

2. 2Day 2: Kandy – Journey to Nuwara Eliya⌄

   After breakfast, begin the scenic journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, one of Sri Lanka’s most loved hill-country destinations. The route passes through mountain roads, waterfalls, tea plantations and cool-climate villages. Nuwara Eliya is known for its fresh mountain air, colonial-style charm, garden landscapes and peaceful lake surroundings. Guests may enjoy leisure time around Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, local market, tea estates or selected viewpoints depending on timing and preference. Overnight stay: Nuwara Eliya

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in premium hotel with swimming pool

3. 3Day 3: Nuwara Eliya – Journey to Ella⌄

   After breakfast, continue the journey towards Ella, a relaxed hill-country town famous for mountain views, waterfalls, railway bridges, cafés and peaceful nature. Depending on route and timing, guests may enjoy scenic stops, tea country views and waterfalls along the way. Upon arrival in Ella, enjoy leisure time at the hotel or around Ella town. Optional experiences may include Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls or a relaxed hill-country walk. Overnight stay: Ella

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in premium hotel with swimming pool Overnight stay: Ella

4. 4Day 4: Ella – Journey to Yala & Safari Experience⌄

   After breakfast, travel from Ella towards Yala, passing through changing landscapes from cool mountain scenery to Sri Lanka’s dry-zone wildlife region. On arrival in the Yala area, prepare for an exciting safari experience in Yala National Park or nearby wildlife zone depending on park conditions and availability. Yala is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous national parks and is well known for leopards, elephants, spotted deer, crocodiles, birds and beautiful wilderness scenery. Wildlife sightings are natural experiences and cannot be guaranteed, but the safari offers one of the best opportunities to experience Sri Lanka’s wild side. Overnight stay: Yala / Tissamaharama area

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in premium hotel with swimming pool Overnight stay: Yala / Tissamaharama area

5. 5Day 5: Leisure Time in Yala⌄

   Enjoy a relaxed day in the Yala region, allowing guests to rest and appreciate the peaceful surroundings after the safari experience. This day is designed at a slower pace, giving travellers time to enjoy the hotel, pool, natural landscape and wildlife atmosphere without rushing. Guests may spend the day at leisure or choose optional activities such as an additional morning or afternoon safari, Tissamaharama Lake visit, Kataragama sacred city visit, village surroundings, nature photography or relaxed hotel time depending on preference. In the evening, enjoy a special destination dining experience, included as part of the package. This private or specially arranged dinner creates a memorable travel moment in the Yala region, combining Sri Lankan hospitality, natural ambience and a relaxed premium dining setting. The dining experience may be arranged at the hotel, outdoor venue or selected location depending on hotel facilities, weather and operational conditions.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner: Dining By Destination Experience

   Overnight: Accommodation in premium hotel with swimming pool. Destination Dining dinner Included

6. 6Day 6: Yala – Journey to Bentota & Beach Leisure⌄

   After breakfast, check out and travel towards Bentota, one of Sri Lanka’s most popular beach destinations on the southwest coast. The journey passes through southern coastal towns, tropical landscapes and seaside scenery. Upon arrival in Bentota, check in to your beach hotel and enjoy leisure time by the beach, pool or resort. Bentota is ideal for guests who want to relax after the cultural, mountain and safari sections of the tour.

   Meals: Breakfast: All Inclusive Day Package · Lunch: All Inclusive Day Package · Dinner: All Inclusive day package

   Overnight: Accommodation in premium hotel with swimming pool Overnight stay: Bentota

7. 7Day 7: Bentota Excursion Activities & Coastal Leisure⌄

   Enjoy a relaxed day in Bentota with optional excursion activities. Guests may choose experiences such as Madu River boat safari, turtle hatchery visit, water sports, beach walk, local market visit or simply spend the day enjoying the hotel and beach. Bentota is known for its golden coastline, calm holiday atmosphere, river landscapes and easy access to soft adventure and nature-based activities. This day is planned flexibly so guests can enjoy either active excursions or full leisure time. Overnight stay: Bentota

   Meals: Breakfast: All Inclusive day package · Lunch: All Inclusive day package · Dinner: All inclusive day package

   Overnight: accommodation in premium hotel with swimming pool overnight stay : Bentota

8. 8Day 8: Bentota – Colombo Airport Departure⌄

   After breakfast, check out from the hotel and travel to Colombo International Airport, Colombo, Negombo or another agreed drop-off location. Depending on flight time, optional comfort stops or last-minute shopping can be arranged. This completes a memorable Sri Lanka journey combining culture, tea country, Ella, Yala safari, wildlife landscapes and Bentota beach leisure.

   Meals: Breakfast