StartSat 31 Oct2026FinishSat 7 Nov2026
Twin share pp$3,700
7 nights · Kandy, tea country, Yala & Mirissa
Highlands, Safari & Mirissa.
Seven nights from Kandy's temples to tea country, Yala wildlife, and the south coast.
- Duration
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Group size
- Minimum 2 travellers
- Pace
- Moderate
- Guide
- Private driver-guide
- Dates
- Flexible private dates
- Tour type
- Private land tour
From$3,700NZDPer person · twin share
Free cancellation up to 60 days0800 574 584
The routeTap a stop to add things thereTap a stop to add things
Starts and ends at Colombo airport
Overview
Kandy to Mirissa.
A privately driven route through Kandy's temples and gardens, Nuwara Eliya's tea country, Horton Plains, a Yala safari and two slow nights by Mirissa beach, before your transfer back to Colombo or Negombo.
- Colombo airport
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
- Horton Plains
- Yala
- Mirissa
- Back to the airport
- 8
- Days
- 7
- Nights
- 5
- Stops
- 4
- Hotels
Day by day
8 days, 7 nights.
The map follows you, day by day. Tap Add on anything you'd like, and it's pinned to your route.
Your Sri Lanka
Day 1 of 8 · KandyArrive Colombo · Transfer to Kandy
Day 1of 8Kandy
Day1Arrive Colombo · Transfer to Kandy
Meet your driver-guide at Bandaranaike International Airport and travel inland to Kandy for the first overnight stay.
TonightRivorich Residence, Kandy
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Flights from New ZealandReturn flights to Colombo, quoted separatelyPinnawala elephantsA stop on the drive to Kandy, with entry
Day2Explore Kandy
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, explore the Royal Botanical Gardens, and attend an evening cultural dance performance.
TonightRivorich Residence, Kandy
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Entrance tickets includedTemple of the Tooth, the gardens and the cultural show
Day3Scenic train to Nuwara Eliya
Board the hill-country train and continue into Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka's cool-climate tea country.
TonightMirage Kings Cottage, Nuwara Eliya
Day4Horton Plains · Tea country
Visit Horton Plains National Park in the morning, then tour a working tea plantation and factory.
TonightMirage Kings Cottage, Nuwara Eliya
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Park entry includedHorton Plains National Park
Day5Transfer to Yala
Travel south to Yala and prepare for an evening safari experience in one of Sri Lanka's best-known wildlife parks.
TonightElephant Reach Hotel, Yala
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Safari jeep & park entryYala National Park, for the evening safari
Day6Yala to Mirissa
Continue to Mirissa and settle into the beach stay for a slow afternoon by the ocean.
TonightAmi Beach, Mirissa
Day7Mirissa beach day
Keep the day open for swimming, cafes, optional whale watching, or simply unwinding on the south coast.
TonightAmi Beach, Mirissa
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Whale watchingA morning boat trip from Mirissa harbour
Day8Departure transfer
Transfer to Colombo or Negombo for your onward plans or your international flight home.
Last dayTour ends
Make it yours.Tap Add on any day, or open your trip to add a night, change hotels or add flights from New Zealand.
Where you'll stay
Four stays, seven nights.
Every night is booked for you, in hotels along the route. Choose a hotel level, or stay a night longer anywhere you like.
Hotel level
A request, not a price. Your quote shows the difference.
Kandy
Rivorich Residence
2 nights · Days 1–2
Nuwara Eliya
Mirage Kings Cottage
2 nights · Days 3–4
Yala
Elephant Reach Hotel
1 night · Day 5
Mirissa
Ami Beach
2 nights · Days 6–7
Dates & prices
Pick a date, or choose your own.
Per person, twin share, in NZD. It's a private tour, so any start date works. Your choice goes into your trip.
StartWed 10 Feb2027FinishWed 17 Feb2027
Twin share pp$3,900
Flexible private datesStart any day that suits you. We price your dates in your quote.
From, twin share pp$3,700
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Good to know
Read the fine print.
What's included
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- Private driver-guide with air-conditioned vehicle
- Scenic train ride to Nuwara Eliya
- Breakfasts as listed in the itinerary
- Vehicle tolls and parking
Not included
- International flights
- Entrance tickets to key attractions and national parks unless confirmed in writing
- Lunches, dinners, and drinks unless listed
- Travel insurance
- Driver-guide tips and personal expenses
Need flights too?We can quote return flights from New Zealand with your tour.
Why book with Fly Lanka
Both ends of the journey.
- Free cancellation up to 60 days
- Registered NZ travel agent
- Auckland team · 7 days a week
- Secure booking · SSL encrypted
FAQ
Common questions, straight answers.
Can't find your answer? Our Auckland team picks up the phone seven days a week.
0800 574 584Are flights included?
No. This is a land-only private tour. International flights can be quoted separately by Fly Lanka.
Can the hotel level be upgraded?
Yes. This itinerary can be quoted with stronger 4-star or 5-star hotels, daily breakfast, and selected entrance inclusions.
Is the Yala safari included?
The evening safari in Yala is part of the plan, but the safari jeep and park entry aren't included as standard. Add them on Day 5 and your quote will include them.
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