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Tea Estates, Tented Safari and Coast

12 days · 11 nights • Customisable itinerary • Colombo → Colombo

Railway tracks curving through Hatton station with platforms and hillside town buildings, Sri Lanka
Hatton railway station and tracks
An adult elephant and a smaller elephant standing in shallow water beside dry grass in Yala, Sri Lanka
Elephants at a waterhole in Yala
Rocky shoreline, blue water and a palm-lined sandy beach at Goyambokka near Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Goyambokka Beach in Tangalle

A JOURNEY TO MAKE YOUR OWN

The experience

Tea Estates, Tented Safari and Coast is a 12-day Sri Lanka itinerary starting in Colombo and finishing in Colombo. Distinctive estate, safari and coastal stays with private transfers. Use this route as the starting point for a personalised quote, with the pace, accommodation and activities adjusted to your dates.

Duration
12 days · 11 nights
Starts in
Colombo
Finishes in
Colombo
Travel style
Private, tailor-made proposal
Your route

Colombo > Hatton > Yala > Tangalle > Galle > Colombo

A suggested itinerary. Your operator must confirm the final schedule, stays, activities and price before booking.

THE JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY

Your itinerary

DAY 01HattonArrive and settle in

Day 1 activities

  • Meet at the agreed starting point in Colombo and travel to your Hatton base. Keep arrival-day plans flexible around your actual arrival time.
  • Arrange an estate walk and tea-making visit, with access agreed by the tea property.
  • Ask for a suitable boutique or premium stay at this base; named properties and any private experiences require separate confirmation.
Overnight
Hatton
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Road transfer from Colombo to Hatton; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 02HattonExplore Hatton

Day 2 activities

  • Explore the Dickoya valley and reservoir viewpoints with an unhurried scenic drive.
  • Ask for a suitable boutique or premium stay at this base; named properties and any private experiences require separate confirmation.
Overnight
Hatton
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 03HattonExplore Hatton

Day 3 activities

  • Choose a guided section of tea-country walking suited to the day’s weather and your fitness.
  • Ask for a suitable boutique or premium stay at this base; named properties and any private experiences require separate confirmation.
Overnight
Hatton
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 04YalaTravel to Yala

Day 4 activities

  • Continue from Hatton to Yala, allowing breaks and time to settle into your next stay.
  • Take a jeep safari in an open Yala block with an authorised operator; wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
  • Ask for a suitable boutique or premium stay at this base; named properties and any private experiences require separate confirmation.
Overnight
Yala
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Long road-transfer day. Reserve most of the day and agree rest stops; exact timing depends on the pickup and route.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 05YalaExplore Yala

Day 5 activities

  • Choose an additional morning game drive, or use the day for wildlife interpretation and rest.
  • Ask for a suitable boutique or premium stay at this base; named properties and any private experiences require separate confirmation.
Overnight
Yala
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 06YalaExplore Yala

Day 6 activities

  • Explore nearby wetlands with a bird guide, keeping vehicle movements outside the park to permitted roads.
  • Ask for a suitable boutique or premium stay at this base; named properties and any private experiences require separate confirmation.
Overnight
Yala
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 07TangalleTravel to Tangalle

Day 7 activities

  • Continue from Yala to Tangalle, allowing breaks and time to settle into your next stay.
  • Take time beside the coast and explore quiet village roads with a local guide.
  • Ask for a suitable boutique or premium stay at this base; named properties and any private experiences require separate confirmation.
Overnight
Tangalle
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Road transfer from Yala to Tangalle; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 08TangalleExplore Tangalle

Day 8 activities

  • Visit Mulkirigala rock temple in cooler hours; agree an alternative if steps are unsuitable.
  • Ask for a suitable boutique or premium stay at this base; named properties and any private experiences require separate confirmation.
Overnight
Tangalle
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 09TangalleExplore Tangalle

Day 9 activities

  • Arrange a southern cooking session or a market visit with a local host.
  • Ask for a suitable boutique or premium stay at this base; named properties and any private experiences require separate confirmation.
Overnight
Tangalle
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 10GalleTravel to Galle

Day 10 activities

  • Continue from Tangalle to Galle, allowing breaks and time to settle into your next stay.
  • Walk Galle Fort with a local guide, exploring its lanes, ramparts and maritime history.
  • Ask for a suitable boutique or premium stay at this base; named properties and any private experiences require separate confirmation.
Overnight
Galle
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Road transfer from Tangalle to Galle; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 11GalleExplore Galle

Day 11 activities

  • Arrange a Koggala lake and cinnamon-producer visit with local hosts.
  • Ask for a suitable boutique or premium stay at this base; named properties and any private experiences require separate confirmation.
Overnight
Galle
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 12ColomboOnward journey

Day 12 activities

  • After a relaxed start, finish the itinerary in Colombo. Agree the final drop-off and leave enough time for any onward connection.
  • Airport transfers are included only if your written quote specifies them.
Overnight
No overnight stay planned
Meals
As agreed in your quote.
Travel planning
Road transfer from Galle to Colombo; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
Transport
Final transfer or local drop-off, as agreed.

THE PLACES ALONG THE WAY

Your Sri Lanka route

  1. Colombo ↗
  2. Hatton ↗
  3. Yala ↗
  4. Tangalle ↗
  5. Galle ↗

Use the destination cards or open a place in maps below.

Pins show approximate destination centres. Distances between destinations are straight-line estimates, not driving distances.

The route lists destinations and overnight bases. Exact roads, station transfers and activity meeting points are agreed with your operator.

PLAN THE DETAILS

Shape your package

Accommodation & meals

Choose guesthouse, hotel, boutique stay or villa options in your quote; named properties are not yet allocated.

Breakfast, half board, full board, tastings and special meals are included only when listed in the final quote. Share dietary requirements before confirming.

What to include in your quote
  • Every overnight stay, room type and agreed meal.
  • Driver, guide, vehicle, fuel, parking and any station or airport transfers.
  • Entry tickets, safari jeeps, boats, activity equipment and specialist guides.
  • Taxes, payment schedule and cancellation terms.

These are items to request, not confirmed inclusions.

Costs to budget separately

Unless specifically included in your quote, allow for international flights, entry requirements, travel insurance, personal spending, tips, optional activities and meals outside the agreed plan.

Season, activity level & suitability

Varies by activity; shorter alternatives on request. Suitable pace and access depend on the activities selected. Tell the operator about mobility requirements, child ages and swimming or walking ability.

  • Confirm the full itinerary, exact pickup and drop-off points, and a realistic daily schedule with the operator.
  • Request an itemised quote covering accommodation, transport, guide services, admission, meals, taxes and optional activities.
  • Check current access, weather and local conditions before travel; the final programme may need to change.
  • Confirm activity grading, guide qualifications, equipment and a weather alternative. Wildlife sightings and sea or trail access cannot be guaranteed.
Booking & cancellation

This page is an itinerary proposal, not a confirmed departure. Before paying, obtain the named operator’s written quote, availability, payment terms and cancellation policy. Sending an enquiry does not make a reservation.

LET’S SHAPE YOUR JOURNEY

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