Route
BIA → Colombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Mirissa → Hikkaduwa → Galle → BIA
Highlights
- Dehiwala Zoo
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Scenic Mountain Train
- Strawberry Picking
- Sea Turtle Hatchery
- Galle Fort Family Walk
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1Colombo
- Dehiwala Zoo — sun bears, elephants, giraffes
- Dutch Hospital food court
- Galle Face Green kite flying & evening kottu
Day 2Kandy Kids Day
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage — bathing & feeding time
- Peradeniya Gardens giant Java fig tree · Kandy Lake paddle boats
- Kandyan fire dance performance
Day 3Scenic Train & Nuwara Eliya
- Kandy to Nuwara Eliya scenic mountain train (book 2–3 weeks ahead)
- Strawberry picking at farm
- Colonial town walk · Victoria Park
Day 4Horton Plains & Ella
- Horton Plains family trail + Baker's Falls
- Nine Arches Bridge · Little Adam's Peak family hike
Day 5Mirissa Beach Day
- Beach play, banana boat & glass-bottom boat tour
- Parrot Rock sunset scramble
Day 6Hikkaduwa Turtles
- Sea Turtle Hatchery — eggs, baby turtles & release
- Coral Sanctuary snorkelling with turtles
Day 7Galle Fort & Return
- Galle Fort family walking tour · ice cream on ramparts
- Drive to BIA (230 km)
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · entrance fees · train tickets (book ahead)
🏨 Suggested stays: Colombo · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Mirissa · Galle
Choosing a vehicleThink about your head count and how much luggage you carry. Sedan suits small groups with light bags. Mini van and KDH van give more room for people and baggage. Not sure? We'll help you pick.
Good to know
- This is an estimate. We give the exact price after we talk it through.
- The price covers city-to-city travel only. Short side trips and nearby spots are not included, but you can add them. Just ask.
- Hotels are not included. Book your own, or we can find and book them for you.
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