10 Days – THE ISLAND ESCAPE

Tour Summary

Suitable for :

Couples, Honeymooners, First-Time Sri Lanka Visitors, Nature & Wellness Lovers

Our 10-day Island Escape is a slow-travel private tour of Sri Lanka designed for couples and first-time visitors who want the full picture, coast, wildlife, and tea country without itinerary burnout. Rather than moving every day, we build in deliberate rest days in Bentota, a single ethically guided golden-hour safari near Udawalawe or Yala, and unhurried highland time in Ella’s tea estates. Every transfer stays under a comfortable driving window, and your final two days return to the coast for wellness and a relaxed farewell dinner before departure.

Inclusion

Accommodation

Airport Pick-up

Airport Drop-off

Breakfast & Dinner

Private Luxury Car

Private Driver/Guide

Tour Consultant

Government Taxes

Tour Theme

Beach

Culture

History

Nature

Wildlife

Day 01 Day 1 — Arrival & Bentota Unwind

We welcome you on arrival and transfer you directly to your coastal base in Bentota by private air-conditioned vehicle. There is no sightseeing scheduled today, this day exists purely to let you decompress, adjust to island time, and enjoy your first fresh seafood dinner by the ocean.

Day 1 — Arrival & Bentota Unwind

Day 01 Activities

  • Private airport pickup and highway transfer to Bentota
  • Check-in and free time to unpack and relax
  • Welcome seafood dinner at your hotel or a nearby beach restaurant
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 02 Day 2 — Bentota Free Day: Lagoon or Sand

Your second day in Bentota is intentionally unstructured. Choose a relaxed morning on the private water sports at the Bentota lagoon, or simply stay on the sand, both options are available, and neither is compulsory.

Day 2 — Bentota Free Day: Lagoon or Sand

Day 02 Activities

  • Optional private lagoon boat ride or water sports session
  • Free time at the beach
Day 03 Day 3 — Bentota to Galle: Fort & Ramparts

We drive south to the historic city of Galle. Step back into the 17th century with a guided walk through the picturesque lanes of the Dutch Fort, passing the iconic lighthouse and ending with a golden-hour view along the ancient ramparts.

Day 3 — Bentota to Galle: Fort & Ramparts

Day 03 Activities

  • Scenic coastal drive to Galle
  • Guided walking tour of Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Visit to small design boutiques and artisan coffee houses
  • Sunset at the Galle Fort ramparts

 

Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 04 Day 4 — Galle at Your Own Pace

A second, unhurried day in the south coast region. Spend the morning at a quiet beach nearby or continue exploring Galle's boutique cafés and heritage streets without a fixed schedule.

Day 4 — Galle at Your Own Pace

Day 04 Activities

  • Free morning for beach relaxation or independent exploration
  • Optional visit to a turtle conservation hatchery
  • Evening sundowners overlooking the Indian Ocean

 

Day 05 Day 5 — South Coast to Yala/Udawalawe Safari

Enjoy a scenic drive inland, with a cultural photo stop at the traditional stilt fishermen along the way. In the afternoon, we switch to an open-top jeep for a golden-hour wildlife safari in Yala National Park. Note: If Yala Block 1 is closed for its annual seasonal maintenance, we seamlessly reroute to Udawalawe National Park to see herds of wild elephants at no extra cost.

Day 5 — South Coast to Yala/Udawalawe Safari

Day 05 Activities

  • Photo stop at the stilt fishermen of Koggala
  • Check-in at a secluded eco-lodge near the park perimeter
  • Golden-hour open-jeep safari with an ethical wildlife-viewing guide
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 06 Day 6 — Wild Heart: Second Safari or Rest

A flexible day at the wildlife lodge. Choose a second, quieter safari drive focused on birdlife and smaller mammals, or spend the day relaxing at your eco-lodge away from the midday heat.

Day 6 — Wild Heart: Second Safari or Rest

Day 06 Activities

  • Optional second safari drive (bird and mammal-focused)
  • Free time at the lodge
  • Evening nature walk with lodge naturalist (where available)

 

Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 07 Day 7 — Into the Hills: Ella & Tea Country

We ascend through winding mountain roads into the cool highlands of Ella. Check into your tea-country accommodation and spend the afternoon walking through nearby estate paths at your own pace.

Day 7 — Into the Hills: Ella & Tea Country

Day 07 Activities

  • Scenic drive into the central highlands
  • Estate path walk with views over the Ella Gap
  • Fresh Ceylon tea tasting on your veranda
Transport Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Day 08 Day 8 — Tea Country: Nine Arches & Factory Visit

A relaxed highland day combining light hiking with cultural immersion. Visit the iconic Nine Arches Bridge and a working tea factory to see how Ceylon tea is processed from leaf to cup, followed by an unhurried dinner in a mountain bistro.

Day 8 — Tea Country: Nine Arches & Factory Visit

Day 08 Activities

  • Visit to Nine Arches Bridge
  • Guided tea factory tour and tasting
  • Optional short hike to Little Adam’s Peak
  • Dinner at a local mountain bistro

 

Day 09 Day 9 — Return to the Coast

We descend from the highlands back to the west coast for your final full day. Enjoy a couples' Ayurvedic massage and a relaxed beachfront dinner as your journey winds down.

Day 9 — Return to the Coast

Day 09 Activities

  • Scenic descent drive back to Bentota
  • Couples’ Ayurvedic massage session
  • Farewell beachfront dinner

 

Day 10 Day 10 — Departure

After a final relaxed breakfast, we transfer you by private vehicle to the airport for your departure flight, with enough buffer time to avoid any last-minute rush.

Day 10 — Departure

Day 10 Activities

  • Leisurely breakfast
  • Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport

Your Tour Map

  • Private A/C vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide throughout
  • 9 nights’ accommodation in Signature-tier boutique hotels/eco-lodges
  • Daily breakfast (B) and dinner (D) as specified in the itinerary
  • Golden-hour safari jeep and national park entrance tickets (2 adults)
  • Galle Fort guided walking tour
  • Tea factory tour and tasting
  • Couples’ Ayurvedic massage session
  • All tolls, fuel, government taxes, and bottled drinking water
  • Your personalized Sri Lanka Experience Passport
  • International flights
  • Sri Lanka ETA visa fee (applied for online before travel)
  • Lunches (unless specified)
  • Personal expenses, gratuities, and optional activities not listed in the Experience Menu
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended for all European travellers)
  • An ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) must be obtained online before travel. As of 25 May 2026, nationals of 40 countries, including most EU member states, the UK, and Switzerland qualify for a free 30-day tourist ETA; confirm your country’s status before booking.
  • Modest dress is required for temple and religious site visits (shoulders and knees covered).
  • We operate a strict ethical wildlife policy: no elephant rides, support for rehabilitation-based turtle centers only, and reef-safe sunscreen is strongly recommended near coral areas.
  • Itinerary sequencing may be adjusted for weather, park closures, or seasonal road conditions, with equivalent experiences substituted at no extra cost.

Destination

Sri Lanka

Travel Style

Tailor Made

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Starting at

€ 1,775 P.P

Per Person

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