The Golden Route

Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights
Route: Colombo ➝ Kandy ➝ Nuwara Eliya ➝ Yala ➝ South Coast ➝ Colombo

✅ Tour Highlights Recap

• Private luxury transport throughout the tour
• 1st Class scenic train journey through hill country
• Authentic tea country experience
• Premier wildlife safari in Yala National Park
• Romantic coastal retreat with optional excursions
• Handpicked boutique and 5-star luxury accommodations

Tour Plan

Day 1 – Arrival / Colombo to Kandy

• Meet & greet at Bandaranaike International Airport
• Private transfer to Kandy
• Optional visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en route
• Evening cultural show and visit to the Temple of the Tooth
• Overnight in Kandy – The Kandy House / Earl’s Regency / Jetwing Kandy Gallery

Day 2 – Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (via Train)

• Scenic 1st Class train journey from Kandy to Nanu Oya
• Visit tea plantations and a tea factory en route
• Leisure walk around Gregory Lake or high tea at the Grand Hotel
• Overnight in Nuwara Eliya – Heritance Tea Factory / The Grand Hotel / Bellwood Manor

Day 3 – Nuwara Eliya to Yala

• Early morning transfer via Ella with a stop at Ravana Falls
• Optional short walk to Nine Arches Bridge
• Check-in to a luxury safari lodge
• Overnight in Yala – Wild Coast Tented Lodge / Cinnamon Wild / Jetwing Yala / Uga Escape

Day 4 – Yala Safari & Leisure

• Early morning private jeep safari in Yala National Park
• Leisure time or spa treatment at the lodge
• Optional night safari or guided nature walk
• Overnight in Yala

Day 5 – Yala to Beach (Tangalle / Mirissa / Weligama)

• Scenic coastal drive towards the south
• Relaxation on the beach or sunset cocktails
• Overnight at the Beach – Anantara Peace Haven / Cape Weligama / Amangalla / Amanwella

Day 6 – Beach Leisure / Optional Galle Excursion

• Full day at leisure
• Optional visit to Galle Fort for shopping and dining
• Optional whale watching (December – April)
• Overnight at the Beach

Day 7 – Departure

• Private transfer to Colombo Airport (approx. 2–2.5 hrs from Galle/Weligama)
• Departure