Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Kandy
You'll start with breakfast in Colombo, then travel to Kandy arriving in time for lunch with your group. Spend the afternoon walking around Kandy Lake and checking out the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic before dinner. Your Indy team has suggestions for nightlife if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (First lunch together with the group), Dinner (Relaxed dinner and drinks)
Included Activities
- Explore Kandy Lake
- Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Optional Activities
- Kandy nightlife exploration
Landmarks/POIs Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Kandy Lake - Day 2
Kandy to Ella
Early start with a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast, then head to the train station for the 6 to 8 hour journey to Ella. The train ride itself is really something special, and you'll have reserved seating with great views the whole way. Once you arrive, settle into your place and wander around Ella's relaxed vibe.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Sri Lankan breakfast)
Included Activities
- Train journey Kandy to Ella with reserved seats
Optional Activities
- Ella town exploration and nightlife
Landmarks/POIs Ella - Day 3
Ella
You can explore Ella on your own or join the free guided hike with your Indy team through tea plantations heading to Ella Rock and Little Adam's Peak. From there you'll continue to an iconic Pool Club with mountain views. Throughout the day there are hidden viewpoints and quiet walks through the plantations to discover.
Included Activities
- Free guided hike through tea plantations to Ella Rock
- Little Adam's Peak
- Pool Club visit with mountain views
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing and hiking at own pace
- Scenic viewpoints exploration
- Tea plantation walks
Landmarks/POIs Ella Rock Little Adam's Peak - Day 4
Ella to Udawalawe National Park
After a slower morning, you'll head out to Udawalawe National Park for a private safari jeep. Depending on timing, you might see elephants, crocodiles, golden jackals, and sloth bears. Early morning or late afternoon usually offers the best chances to spot wildlife when they're more active.
Included Activities
- Private safari jeep in Udawalawe National Park
- Wildlife spotting (elephants, crocodiles, golden jackals, sloth bears)
Landmarks/POIs Udawalawe National Park - Day 5
Udawalawe to Mirissa
You've got options in Mirissa like a jungle hike to Secret Beach, whale watching, or sunset walks to Coconut Hill if something appeals to you. Come evening, reunite with your group for dinner right on the beach with sunset cocktails. Later you'll head into town for Sri Lankan coconut pancakes (Pain Pol).
- Meals
- Dinner (Delightful dinner on the beach)
Included Activities
- Beach dinner
- Sunset cocktails on the beach
Optional Activities
- Early morning jungle hike to Mirissa's Secret Beach
- Whale watching
- Sunset stroll to Coconut Hill
- Pain Pol (Sri Lankan coconut pancake dessert) in town
Landmarks/POIs Mirissa Secret Beach Coconut Hill - Day 6
Mirissa to Weligama
The day starts with optional yoga on the beach, then you'll head along the coast to Weligama for surf lessons that work for all skill levels. That evening, join your Indy team for a Sri Lankan cooking class where you'll all prepare a meal together and learn about local herbs, spices, and cooking methods.
- Meals
- Dinner (Sri Lankan cooking class with prepared feast)
Included Activities
- Sri Lankan cooking class for dinner
Optional Activities
- Yoga session on the beach
- Surf lessons (beginner to intermediate levels)
Landmarks/POIs Weligama - Day 7
Weligama to Bentota
You can take an optional hike to Jungle Beach for a quick swim, then continue down the coast to see the stilt fishermen of Midigama and stop for coconut and photos. After that you'll travel through Galle heading to your beachfront resort in Bentota. Spend time at the pool and beach, then cap off your tour with a final celebration on the sand.
- Meals
- Dinner (Final evening celebration on the beach)
Included Activities
- Visit stilt fishermen of Midigama with photo opportunity
Optional Activities
- Hike to Jungle Beach
- Swimming at Jungle Beach
Landmarks/POIs Jungle Beach Midigama Stilt Fishermen Galle - Day 8
Bentota (Departure)
Gather with the group for a farewell breakfast before everyone heads their separate ways. Your Indy team will help arrange airport transfers or sort out onward accommodation if you're staying longer in Sri Lanka or heading to the Maldives.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Farewell breakfast)
