SCENIC HIGHLANDS & WATERFALLS

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Tour Overview

This tour focuses on Sri Lanka’s stunning hill country and natural landscapes. Begin in Kandy with visits to the sacred Temple of the Tooth before taking the legendary train ride to Haputale. Spend time exploring Lipton’s Seat, where you’ll get panoramic views across tea estates, and hike to Uda Diyaluma, one of the island’s tallest waterfalls.

Continue to Ella to see the Nine Arches Bridge and climb Little Adam’s Peak, then head to Yala for wildlife safaris where leopard sightings are common. Finish at Mirissa’s beautiful beaches, perfect for unwinding after days in the mountains. This itinerary suits travelers who love hiking, photography, and natural scenery.

Highlights
Day 01 – Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport → Kandy
  • Arrival at Katunayake Airport.
  • Drive to Kandy (~3–3.5 hours).
  • Check-in at hotel.
  • Evening visit: Temple of the Tooth Relic and optional Kandyan cultural show.
  • Overnight: Kandy
Day 02 – Kandy Sightseeing / Scenic Train Preparation
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Optional morning: visit Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya.
  • Relax in Kandy before boarding the train to Haputale the next morning.
  • Overnight: Kandy
Day 03 – Kandy → Haputale (Train Ride)
  • Early breakfast at hotel.
  • Board the train from Kandy → Haputale (~6–7 hours), one of the most scenic train journeys in the world.
  • Arrive in Haputale, check-in at hotel.
  • Evening: enjoy tea estate views and sunset points.
  • Overnight: Haputale
Day 04 – Haputale / Uda Diyaluma
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Day trip to Uda Diyaluma Waterfall (one of Sri Lanka’s tallest waterfalls).
  • Explore Haputale viewpoints: Lipton’s Seat and surrounding tea plantations.
  • Dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight: Haputale
Day 05 – Haputale → Ella
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Short drive to Ella (~1–1.5 hours).
  • Check-in at hotel.
  • Afternoon: visit Nine Arches Bridge and optional Little Adam’s Peak.
  • Overnight: Ella
Day 06 – Ella → Yala National Park
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Drive to Yala (~4–5 hours).
  • Check-in at safari lodge or hotel near Yala.
  • Afternoon: optional evening jeep safari in Yala National Park.
  • Overnight: Yala
Day 07 – Yala → Mirissa (South Coast Beach)
  • Optional early morning safari in Yala.
  • Breakfast at lodge.
  • Drive to Mirissa (~4–5 hours).
  • Check-in at beachfront hotel.
  • Relax on Mirissa Beach, optional sunset cruise or whale watching (seasonal).
  • Dinner at hotel or local seafood restaurant.
  • Overnight: Mirissa
Day 08 – Mirissa Beach Leisure
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Full day leisure: sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, or visit Galle Fort (~1 hour drive).
  • Dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight: Mirissa
Day 09 – Mirissa → Colombo
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Drive to Colombo (~3–3.5 hours).
  • Check-in at hotel.
  • Colombo city tour:
    • Gangaramaya Temple
    • Galle Face Green
    • Independence Square
    • Pettah Market
  • Dinner at hotel or local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Colombo
Day 10 – Colombo → Bandaranaike International Airport
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Transfer to Katunayake Airport for departure.
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