Standing on Nine Arch Bridge as the Ella train crosses overhead.
Every Breeze of Asia round tour is a complete, privately guided journey, matched to a specific way of travelling rather than reshuffled from a single template. Whether you want a classic cultural circuit, an extended coastal finish, or a slower hiking-and-wellness reset, there’s a collection built specifically around it.
Standing on Nine Arch Bridge as the Ella train crosses overhead.
Booking & Seasonal Notes: Our best fit for travellers with 9-10 days rather than a full two weeks; elephant gathering season (July-October) at Minneriya is worth timing a trip around.
Transfer from the airport to Negombo, with an afternoon boat trip on the Muthurajawela wetlands to spot herons, kingfishers and monitor lizards among the mangroves. Overnight in Negombo.
Drive north to the Cultural Triangle (approx. 3.5 hours), stopping at the Dambulla Cave Temple en route. Continue to Sigiriya. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the morning. In the afternoon, head to Minneriya National Park for a jeep safari, from July to October the park hosts “The Gathering,” one of Asia’s largest elephant gatherings. Overnight in Sigiriya.
Drive to Kandy (approx. 3 hours). Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya in the afternoon. Overnight in Kandy.
Drive into the hill country (approx. 2.5-3 hours), stopping at a tea factory for a tour and tasting. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella. On arrival, visit the Nine Arch Bridge and take an easy walk up Little Adam’s Peak for hill country views. Overnight in Ella.
Drive south to Udawalawe (approx. 2.5 hours). In the afternoon, a jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park, known for reliable elephant sightings in open grassland. Overnight in Udawalawe.
Drive to the south coast (approx. 2 hours). Spend the afternoon walking Galle Fort’s ramparts and boutique lanes, followed by an evening at a nearby beach property. Overnight in Galle.