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Sri Lanka Hills & Beaches: Tea Country to the Coast — Sri Lanka
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Family - 2 adults + 1 child (3 years)

Sri Lanka Hills & Beaches: Tea Country to the
Coast

Misty hill stations, easy jungle hikes and a soft southern beach, paced for a toddler

7 Nights · December 2025 · Sri Lanka

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Trip Overview

Duration
7 Nights
December 2025 · Family - 2 adults + 1 child (3 years)
Where
Sri Lanka
Scenic mountain drive past tea estates and Ramboda Falls · Nuwara Eliya's Gregory Lake, Victoria Park and 'Little England' cool climate · Ella's Nine Arches Bridge and easy Little Adam's Peak hike
Budget
≈ ₹2,40,000
See the cost breakdown →

Where You'll Stay

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Colombo · 1 Night
Superior room with city view; lakeside location near the city centre

Araliya Green Hills Hotel

Nuwara Eliya · 2 Nights
Deluxe room in the cool hill-country town

Rawana Den

Ella · 2 Nights
Standard triple room; relaxed guesthouse close to Ella town

EKHO Surf Bentota

Bentota · 2 Nights
Superior room with sea view on the beach road

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
DAY
Day 1 of 8
Arrive in Colombo
  • Evening arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
  • Meet your private driver after immigration and baggage
  • Drive into Colombo via the expressway (approx. 45 min - 1 hr)
  • Check in at a lakeside city hotel and unwind after the flight
2
DAY
Day 2 of 8
Into the Hill Country
  • Breakfast, then late-morning checkout from Colombo
  • Scenic 5-6 hr drive winding up into the mountains to Nuwara Eliya
  • Stop at a tea factory (Damro or Blue Field) for photos
  • Pause at Ramboda Falls to stretch
  • Check in mid-afternoon and enjoy the cool climate; light walk or early dinner
3
DAY
Day 3 of 8
Exploring 'Little England'
  • Breakfast, then a relaxed day sightseeing by private car
  • Gregory Lake: family-friendly boat ride and park area to play
  • Victoria Park: easy walking for a toddler
  • Seetha Amman Temple, a short drive away in Seetha Eliya
  • Visit a working tea estate and factory
4
DAY
Day 4 of 8
Scenic Route to Ella
  • Breakfast and mid-morning checkout from Nuwara Eliya
  • Drive to Ella (approx. 2-3 hrs), one of the island's most beautiful routes
  • Check in to your Ella guesthouse in the early afternoon
  • Head to the Nine Arches Bridge by tuk-tuk or a short walk
  • Evening in Ella town's relaxed cafe scene
5
DAY
Day 5 of 8
Ella Sightseeing
  • Breakfast at the guesthouse
  • Hike Little Adam's Peak, a relatively easy walk with big views
  • Visit roadside Ravana Falls, accessible by car without a hike
  • Free time in Ella's laid-back town
6
DAY
Day 6 of 8
Down to the Coast (Bentota)
  • Early checkout from Ella (by 10:00)
  • Drive to Bentota (approx. 4-5 hrs), descending from hills to the south coast
  • Check in mid-afternoon to a sea-view superior room
  • Relax at the beach or the hotel pool
7
DAY
Day 7 of 8
Beach & River Safari
  • Breakfast at the resort
  • Madu River boat safari, a calm ride through the mangroves
  • Turtle hatchery visit, popular with toddlers
  • Afternoon leisure time at the resort
8
DAY
Day 8 of 8
Departure
  • Breakfast, then early checkout for the airport
  • Drive Bentota to CMB via the Southern Expressway (approx. 1.5-2 hrs)
  • Aim to reach the airport around 3 hours before departure
  • Midday flight home

What It Costs

INDICATIVE · DECEMBER 2025
Flights₹80,000
Hotels₹75,000
Activities₹25,000
Transport₹32,000
ETA visa, insurance & food buffer₹28,000
Trip total · for 3 travellers≈ ₹2,40,000

Prices are as they were when this itinerary was finalised (in December 2025). We price your own trip live, to your dates.

Good to Know

Private car throughout

A private car with driver is hired for the full trip, making the long scenic drives and toddler stops flexible and easy.

Paced for a toddler

Days are built around short walks, boat rides and park time rather than long treks, with easy checkouts and downtime at each stop.

Pack for two climates

Nuwara Eliya and Ella are cool in the hills (bring a light jacket), while Bentota is warm and beachy, so pack layers plus swimwear.

Early Ella checkout

The Ella guesthouse checks out by 10:00, earlier than most hotels, so plan the drive to the coast accordingly.

Allow airport buffer

For the midday departure, leave Bentota early and aim to reach CMB about 3 hours before an international flight.

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