9 Days Romantic Sri Lanka & Wildlife Escape

Negombo · Kandy · Ella · Yala · Galle

Private AC Vehicle & Dedicated Guide

Tour Overview

An enchanting 9-day escape designed for couples, honeymooners, and lovers of wilderness and boutique luxury. Highlights include ethical elephant encounters, hillside candlelit dining, scenic mountain train journeys, Little Adam’s Peak sunrises, an exclusive dune dining dinner under the stars in Yala, soothing spa treatments, and sunset strolls on Galle Fort.

Key Tour Highlights

Curated romantic itinerary with boutique stays & exclusive VIP perks

Ethical elephant encounters at Elephant Freedom Project (wash, feed & walk)

Romantic dinner on an open-air terrace overlooking the Kandy hills

Panoramic scenic train ride to Ella through tea plantations and misty hills

Little Adam's Peak golden sunrise hike & Nine Arch Bridge walk

Exciting 4x4 game drives in Yala National Park for leopards & elephants

Exclusive Dune Dining experience under the stars with chilled wine/beer

Couples spa treatment & optional visit to Sithulpawwa jungle monastery

Fun homestyle cooking class in Thalpe with a local host

Unscheduled boutique leisure day in Galle Fort with artisan gelato & sundowners

Day-by-Day Detailed Itinerary

Day 1:

BIA to Negombo - Welcome & Refreshment

Welcome to Sri Lanka! Pickup and assistance at the airport. Transfer to Negombo. Check into your hotel and recover any jetlag. Overnight stay in Negombo.

Exclusive for you: You may take a dip in the hotel pool or drink Sri Lanka's famous 'King Coconut' to refresh your senses and let any tiredness from your journey melt away!

Day 2:

Negombo to Kandy - Elephant Freedom Project & Hillside Romance

Transfer to Kandy. En route visit the Elephant Freedom Project to show your love towards the giant mammals – feed, wash, and walk with elephants ethically. Continue your drive to Kandy, check into the hotel, and spend the evening at leisure while enjoying hotel facilities. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Exclusive for you: Dining experience on an open terrace overlooking the illuminated hills!

Day 3:

Kandy to Ella - Sacred Blessings & Scenic Mountain Train

Morning pay a visit to the Tooth Relic Temple of Kandy and take blessings. Take the iconic scenic train ride to Ella from Kandy, journeying past misty hills, emerald green tea fields, and cascading waterfalls. Check into your resort. Overnight stay in Ella.

Exclusive for you: Indulge in a Romantic Couple Treatment at the resort spa ('Love and Desire').

Day 4:

Ella - Little Adam's Peak Sunrise & Nine Arch Bridge

Morning hike to Little Adam's Peak to witness stunning views of sunrise over Ella Gap! Take a walk along the famous Nine Arch Bridge. Evening is free to enjoy resort facilities or explore Ella outdoors on your own. Overnight stay in Ella.

Day 5:

Ella to Yala - Waterfalls & Dune Dining Under the Stars

Morning transfer to Yala – the ideal place to enjoy a taste of the Sri Lankan wilderness and spot wildlife to the fullest! En route witness Ravana Waterfall (sightseeing). Join an afternoon game drive in Yala National Park. Overnight stay in Yala.

Exclusive for you: A Dune Dining Experience followed by a chilled beer or bottle of wine!

Day 6:

Yala - Big Game Safari & Spa Indulgence

Morning go on another wildlife adventure of a lifetime at Yala National Park! With any luck you will spot leopards and elephants as well as sloth bears and more. Afternoon is free to enjoy any/all resort activities exclusively available for you. Overnight stay in Yala.

Exclusive for you: Pamper yourself with a couple's massage at the inhouse spa | Visit to the Jungle Monastery of Sithulpawwa.

Day 7:

Yala to Galle - Coastal Cooking Class & Fort Ramparts

Transfer to Galle. En route stop in Thalpe to learn to create a gastronomic Sri Lankan masterpiece at a fun cooking class with a local lady! Check into hotel and enjoy the facilities. Evening go for a sunset walk on the ramparts of Galle Fort. Overnight stay in Galle.

Day 8:

Galle - Unscheduled Day of Heritage & Boutique Bliss

Full day is unscheduled! Relax and enjoy hotel facilities or stroll the cobblestone streets of Galle Fort. Overnight stay in Galle.

Exclusive for you: Enjoy lunch at Pedlar's Inn Café | Cool off with authentic Sri Lankan gelato at Il Gelato | Visit Barefoot Gallery for colorful souvenirs and ethical handlooms | Enjoy a sundowner at the timeless Galle Fort Hotel.

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