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Yatara Ceylon · Family escape
Sri Lanka Highlights – Family & Friends Escape
Royal Kandy, misty tea trails, iconic Ella, Bentota beach, and Colombo shopping in six lively days.
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Route
Kandy → Colombo
Total driving
680–750 km
Starting from
LKR 122,450
per couple (2 guests)
A slower way to see Sri Lanka
Designed around how you want to feel, not how much you can fit in.
Starts and ends
Colombo Airport (CMB)
Style
Private family and friends chauffeur tour
See five of Sri Lanka’s defining destinations on a compact, budget-conscious private journey built for families, friend groups, couples, and first-time visitors. Travel from sacred Kandy through Nuwara Eliya and Ella to Bentota’s beach and Colombo’s shops, with a dedicated chauffeur, flexible stops, and vehicle choices matched to your group.
FamiliesFriend groupsCouplesFirst-time visitors
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandy Lake walk
- Optional Pinnawala elephant stop on the arrival route
- Ramboda Falls, working tea factory, and fresh tasting
- Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak in Ella
- Bentota’s golden beach and optional mangrove river safari
- Colombo heritage landmarks and curated shopping
Signature experiences
The moments this journey is built around.
Every day moves between rest, nature, and discovery — without making the journey feel rushed.
Highland discovery
Ella in the Rain
Fresh mountain air, Nine Arches Bridge, and spontaneous family moments beyond the postcard.
Coastal joy
Barefoot Bentota
Trade road time for bright water, beach play, and an easy final chapter beside the ocean.
Route at a glance
Your journey across the island
Where each day takes you, how long the transfers run, and where the pace deliberately slows down.
Total estimated driving
680–750 km
Spread across 6 days with 6 intercity transfer days. Local sightseeing runs separately, and timing stays flexible around weather and your pace.
Day by day
The journey, one day at a time.
Drive times are approximate and shift with traffic, weather, and the stops you choose.
Meet your chauffeur at the airport and cross the green interior to Kandy, with an optional Pinnawala stop. Visit the Temple of the Tooth, lake, or cultural dance show as timing allows.
115 km Approx. 3 hours Kandy Sacred Kandy welcome
Private transport
Travel in private comfort.
Choose the vehicle level that fits your luggage, comfort preference, and group size. Final selection is confirmed against your route.
Included in starting priceIdeal for 1–2 guestsStandard Sedan
Best value for couples or a parent and child.
2 large suitcases
Ideal for 2–4 guestsSUV / Crossover
Added room for a small family and highland touring.
Flexible small-family luggage space
Ideal for 4–7 guestsKDH Luxury Van
Comfortable shared space for larger families and friend groups.
Group luggage capacity
Make it yours
Experiences you can add on.
Add only what you actually want. Each stays optional, so the journey keeps its space to breathe.
CultureGuided Heritage Access
A licensed heritage guide and pre-arranged tickets across the ancient cities, so nothing is spent queueing.
Optional · quoted with your proposal
HighlandsCeylon Tea Estate & Tasting
A working plantation and factory visit through the leaf-to-cup process, closing with a guided highland tasting.
Optional · quoted with your proposal
OceanWhale & Dolphin Charter
An early private boat from the southern coast in search of blue whales, sperm whales, and spinner dolphin pods.
Optional · quoted with your proposal
Good to know
Clear inclusions. No blurred edges.
Included in your journey
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all 6 days
- Dedicated professional English-speaking chauffeur driver
- Fuel, expressway tolls, parking fees, and driver expenses
- Airport pickup and departure transfer
- Complimentary bottled drinking water daily
- Free hotel selection and itinerary customization assistance
- 24/7 operational support
Quoted separately
- Hotel accommodation, quoted separately by selected tier
- Lunches and dinners
- Monument, attraction, optional train, and river safari tickets
- Personal expenses, shopping, travel insurance, and chauffeur gratuities
Planning allowance
- Land transport package starts from USD 395 per 2 guests
- Hotel and breakfast packages available in 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star tiers
Bespoke by Yatara Ceylon
Like the journey, but want it entirely yours?
Change the pace, the hotels, the wellness sessions, the vehicle class, or the destinations — and let the itinerary adapt around you.
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