7 nights · Kandy, tea country, Yala & Mirissa

Highlands, Safari & Mirissa.Highlands, Safari & Mirissa, your way

Seven nights from Kandy's temples to tea country, Yala wildlife, and the south coast.

4.9· 142 reviews· Kandy · Nuwara Eliya
Duration
7 nights · 8 days
Group size
Minimum 2 travellers
From
$2,990 pp
Duration7 nights
HotelsHand-picked
Group sizeMinimum 2 travellers
Tour typeModerate
GuidePrivate driver-guide
From (pp twin share)$2,990NZD
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Overview

Kandy to Mirissa.

This privately driven route is built from the SLTP03 itinerary: Kandy temples and gardens, Nuwara Eliya tea country, Horton Plains, a Yala safari opportunity, and two slow nights by Mirissa beach before the Colombo or Negombo transfer.

Day · by · dayDay by day

8 days, 7 nights.7 nights, your way

Private vehicle · Private driver-guide

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Day 1
Day 01

Arrive Colombo · Transfer to KandyArrive Colombo · Transfer to Kandy

Meet your driver-guide at Bandaranaike International Airport and travel inland to Kandy for the first overnight stay.Meet your driver-guide at Bandaranaike International Airport and travel inland to Kandy for the first overnight stay.

Rivorich Residence, Kandy
Day 3
Day 03

Scenic train to Nuwara EliyaScenic train to Nuwara Eliya

Board the hill-country train and continue into Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka's cool-climate tea country.Board the hill-country train and continue into Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka's cool-climate tea country.

Mirage Kings Cottage, Nuwara Eliya
Day 4
Day 04

Horton Plains · Tea countryHorton Plains · Tea country

Visit Horton Plains National Park in the morning, then tour a working tea plantation and factory.Visit Horton Plains National Park in the morning, then tour a working tea plantation and factory.

Mirage Kings Cottage, Nuwara Eliya
Day 6
Day 06

Yala to MirissaYala to Mirissa

Continue to Mirissa and settle into the beach stay for a slow afternoon by the ocean.Continue to Mirissa and settle into the beach stay for a slow afternoon by the ocean.

Ami Beach, Mirissa
Day 7
Day 07

Mirissa beach dayMirissa beach day

Keep the day open for swimming, cafes, optional whale watching, or simply unwinding on the south coast.Keep the day open for swimming, cafes, optional whale watching, or simply unwinding on the south coast.

Ami Beach, Mirissa
Day 8
Day 08

Departure transferDeparture transfer

Transfer toward Colombo or Negombo for the onward arrangement or international flight connection.Transfer toward Colombo or Negombo for the onward arrangement or international flight connection.

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What's included & excluded

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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

What's 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

Pricing

Departures & per-person ratesDepartures & rates

All prices in NZD, twin share
Wed, 12 Aug 2026Flexible private datesWed, 19 Aug 2026Minimum 2 travellers$3,400Request quote
Wed, 14 Oct 2026Shoulder seasonWed, 21 Oct 2026Customisable$3,700Request quote
Wed, 10 Feb 2027Peak seasonWed, 17 Feb 2027Customisable$3,900Request quote
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4.9 · 142 reviews for this tour

What our travellers say.4.9 from 142 travellers

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Sigiriya at sunrise was magic

"The team picked the perfect time to climb. We had the rock almost to ourselves at sunrise. Our guide knew every legend."

Emma & Tim· Travelled Mar 2026

Hotels were beyond expectations

"Heritance Kandalama is built into the rock — like staying in a hotel that's also a sculpture. We didn't want to leave."

Mark & Lena· Travelled Feb 2026

Felt totally looked after

"The Auckland team booked everything, the Colombo team picked us up. From flight to flight, never a wrong moment."

Robyn· Travelled Jan 2026
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FAQ

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Are 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 PDF lists an evening safari in Yala, but entrance tickets are excluded. The team should confirm the safari jeep and park-entry inclusion on each quote.

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