Surf, Ridges & The Southern Coves

Route

Colombo - Negombo - Sigiriya - Kandy - Ella - Yala -

Surf mornings, ridgeline afternoons.

Tour Highlights

  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Ella Rock hike
  • Yala leopard safari (two drives)
  • Ahangama surf
  • Galle Fort

Day by Day

10 Nights / 11 Days

  1. Day 1

    Arrival - Negombo

    Transfer from the airport to Negombo. Overnight in Negombo.

  2. Day 2

    Negombo - Sigiriya

    Drive north (approximately 3.5 hours) via the Dambulla Cave Temple. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the afternoon. Overnight in Sigiriya.

  3. Day 3

    Sigiriya - Kandy

    Drive to Kandy (approximately 3 hours). Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Overnight in Kandy.

  4. Day 4

    Kandy - Ella

    Drive into and across the highlands (approximately 4-4.5 hours), stopping at a tea factory en route. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge on arrival. Overnight in Ella.

  5. Day 5

    Ella Rock Full-Day Hike

    A longer, quieter alternative to Little Adam's Peak, through working tea estates with sweeping valley views. Overnight in Ella.

  6. Day 6

    Ella - Yala

    Drive south (approximately 2.5 hours) via Wellawaya for an afternoon jeep safari through Yala National Park. Overnight near Yala.

  7. Day 7

    Yala National Park Safari

    A second, dawn safari through Yala National Park. Overnight near Yala.

  8. Day 8

    Yala - Ahangama

    Drive to Ahangama (approximately 2.5 hours). Afternoon surf lesson at one of the area's quieter breaks. Overnight in Ahangama.

  9. Day 9

    Ahangama at Leisure

    A free day to keep surfing or relax on the beach. Overnight in Ahangama.

  10. Day 10

    Ahangama - Galle

    Drive to Galle (approximately 30 minutes). Afternoon walking the ramparts of Galle Fort. Overnight in Galle.

  11. Day 11

    Departure

    Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (approximately 2.5 hours).

Suggested Stays

  • Negombo (beachfront hotel)
  • Sigiriya (rock-view lodge)
  • Kandy (heritage hotel)
  • Ella (hillside guesthouse, 2 nights)
  • Yala (safari lodge, 2 nights)
  • Ahangama (surf-side boutique, 2 nights)
  • Galle (boutique fort-area hotel)

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • All private ground transport throughout the tour
  • Temple of the Tooth guided visit
  • Guided Ella Rock hike
  • Private jeep safaris at Yala, two drives
  • Surf lesson at Ahangama
  • Guided Galle Fort walking tour
  • All airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • 10 nights accommodation as specified above
  • Daily breakfast at each property
  • 24/7 on-ground support throughout

Exclusions

  • International flights to/from Colombo
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Lunches and dinners unless specified
  • Yala National Park entrance fee (approximately USD 25-35pp)
  • Additional surf sessions
  • Personal spending, souvenirs and tipping

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