We like to keep things chilled on the first day of our escapes.

On this day, guests will arrive to Colombo and transfer directly to our city hotel for some unwinding, socialising and of course first night cocktails!

Let the adventure begin!

It will be an early wake up today as we head to Colombo train station to catch the epic Ella Odyssey train.
This 10 hour, beautiful journey is an amazing way to start your week of adventure. Stopping along the way at famous scenic photo spots and plenty of opportunities for you to get the obligatory shot of you hanging out of the door, don’t be put off by the journey length because it is absolutely worth every minute!

Our train arrives into Ella just in time to get freshened up, and make our way out to the awesome local restaurants and bars.

Ella is famous for it’s natural beauty and we want to ensure guests get to experience it in full! Today you’ll head into the hills for what many people describe as the most beautiful hike in Sri Lanka - Ella Rock!

After an invigorating hike it will be time to visit the famous nine arch bridge before spending the afternoon relaxing at a local pool club.

Sunrises & elephants!

We’ll wake up early to head to “Little Adam’s Peak” for an easy walk followed by a beautiful sunrise. Then after breakfast, it will be time to head South to the area of Udawalawe.

Here guests will drop their bags at our authentic tented safari camp, grab lunch and head into the National Park for some wild elephant action!

Dinner and a glass of wine by the roaring fire will follow and a relaxing night’s rest surrounded by the sounds of nature!

Following a delicious breakfast in camp, we’ll head further South to the sun, sea and surf of the beautiful Sri Lankan coast, but not before stopping on the way at a nearby elephant orphanage where guests will have the opportunity to watch the morning feeding and learn a little about how this wonderful project raises and re-integrates orphaned baby elephants.

When we arrive at our coastal hotel it will be time to relax and unwind by the pool with an ice cold smoothie (or something stronger if you’d prefer).

Today… we surf!

We’ll head to the nearby beach for our first group surf lesson, where guests will learn the basics of catching their first wave with our awesome instructors.

Surfing is tiring work so an awesome local lunch on the beach follows before heading back to our accommodation to change, for our afternoon workout! Let’s get sweaty!

Today we’ll pack our swimming gear, and head out to explore some local beaches on foot. Within 30minute walk from the hotel we’ll be on one of the South Coasts quieter beaches where guests can swim and start the day with a fresh coconut before heading further round the coastline to eventually end in the town of Unawatuna for an absolutely amazing breakfast! Pancakes anyone?

After we’ve filled our bellies guests will have an opportunity to relax at a local beach club for the afternoon to top up their tans and get some well earned R&R!

It’s the last day! We like to keep last days a surprise, but don’t worry we’ll make it fun!

It’s a sad day because it’s time to say good bye to your new family, but don’t worry because we have loads of other escapes around the world for your to explore!