Tea & Beach with Uga Retreats

See Sri Lanka's tea country and stay in boutique retreats on this 10-night itinerary

Discover a different side of Sri Lanka on this carefully curated journey through misty tea plantations, dramatic mountain landscapes and the island's laid-back southern shores. Staying exclusively in handpicked Uga retreats, you'll travel from the peaceful hills of Hatton to the spectacular scenery of Ella before unwinding on the coast in Tangalle. Along the way, ride one of Sri Lanka's most scenic train journeys, walk through tea country and enjoy a safari in search of wildlife. Combining boutique luxury, authentic experiences and exceptional hospitality, this itinerary showcases some of the island's most memorable places to stay.

Tour type Multi-centre

Duration 10 nights

Visiting Negombo, Hatton, Ella, Tangalle

Interest Culture, Luxury, Wildlife, Beach & island

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Day 1

Arrive in Negombo

Arrive in Sri Lanka and transfer to Uga Riva in Negombo. Settle into this elegant retreat and enjoy time to unwind after your flight before your adventure begins.

Days 2 to 5

Hatton

Leave the coast behind and journey into Sri Lanka's spectacular Hill Country. Your home for the next three nights is Uga Hallowella, an intimate retreat overlooking Castlereagh Reservoir and the surrounding tea-covered hills. Spend your time exploring the region at your own pace. Visit a nearby tea factory, enjoy traditional afternoon tea, kayak on the reservoir or set out along sections of the famous Pekoe Trail, which winds through tea plantations, forests and local villages.

Days 6 & 7

Ella

Board the Ella Odyssey train for one of Sri Lanka's most iconic rail journeys as you travel from Hatton to Ella through emerald-green tea country. On arrival, check in to Uga Ghiri, a striking boutique retreat with one of the best viewpoints in Ella. Spend your time exploring the area's famous landmarks, including Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arch Bridge and Ravana Falls, or simply relax and soak up the scenery from your hillside perch.

Days 8 to 10

Tangalle

Travelling south towards the coast, stop en route at the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe, where rescued elephants are cared for before being released back into the wild. Continue with a safari through Udawalawe National Park, known for its large elephant population and abundant birdlife. Later, arrive at Uga Prava, your clifftop retreat overlooking the Indian Ocean. Spend the next three nights relaxing by the sea, enjoying the peaceful setting and savouring the slower pace of life on Sri Lanka's southern coast.

Day 11

Depart Sri Lanka

After a final breakfast overlooking the coast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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