Nine days. Each one worth building a trip around.

Packages

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.

Tea Trails & Boutique Coast

Standing on Nine Arch Bridge as the Ella train crosses overhead.

Travel Style: Culture, Safari & Boutique Beach
Best For: Travellers with 9-10 days wanting an active, highlights-led trip
Best Time to Travel: July-October for the Minneriya elephant gathering; otherwise November-April
Activity Level: Active – most days include a hike, safari or walking tour
Pace: Active-Moderate – a brisker, activity-dense shorter escape
Route: Colombo – Negombo – Sigiriya – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Udawalawe – Galle – Colombo

Tour Highlights

  • Muthurajawela wetland boat safari
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Minneriya elephant safari
  • Scenic hill country train
  • Udawalawe elephant safari
  • Galle Fort heritage walk

Suggested Accomodation

  • Negombo: Jetwing Blue
  • Sigiriya: Water Garden Sigiriya
  • Kandy: The Kandy House
  • Nuwara Eliya: Heritance Tea Factory or The Grand Hotel
  • Ella: 98 Acres Resort & Spa
  • Udawalawe: Mahoora Tented Safari Camp
  • Galle: Fort Bazaar (within the fort) or The Fortress Resort & Spa (nearby Koggala)

 

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.

Inclusions

  • All private ground transport throughout the tour
  • Private guide for cultural and heritage sites
  • Jeep safaris at Minneriya and Udawalawe
  • Scenic train tickets, Nanu Oya to Ella
  • Guided Galle Fort walking tour
  • All airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • 8 nights accommodation as specified above
  • Daily breakfast at each property
  • 24/7 on-ground support throughout

Exclusions

  • International flights to/from Colombo
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Lunches and dinners unless specified
  • National park entrance fees – approx. USD 20-30pp per park
  • Personal spending, souvenirs and tipping

Itinerary

Arrival - Negombo

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.

Negombo to Sigiriya

Drive north to the Cultural Triangle (approx. 3.5 hours), stopping at the Dambulla Cave Temple en route. Continue to Sigiriya. Overnight in Sigiriya.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Minneriya Safari

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.

Sigiriya to Kandy

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.

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Drive into the hill country (approx. 2.5-3 hours), stopping at a tea factory for a tour and tasting. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

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.

Ella to Udawalawe

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.

Udawalawe to Galle

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.

Departure

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (approx. 2.5 hours).