Overview
Trip Highlights
Short Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo | Transfer to Kandy | Enroute Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage | Kandyan Dance Show
Welcome to Sri Lanka. When you get to Colombo someone will meet you. Drive you to Kandy. On the way you will stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. This is a place that helps elephants that are hurt or do not have homes. When you get to Kandy and check into your hotel you can go for a drive around Kandy Lake in the evening. The lake is really pretty. The hills around it are nice too. To end your day you can watch a Kandyan Dance Show. This show is a lot of fun with clothes and good music. The dancers perform Sri Lankan dances that tell old stories. After the show you will go back, to your hotel to rest. Sri Lanka is a place and Kandy is a big part of Sri Lanka. You will see a lot of Sri Lankan things in Kandy.
Day 2: Kandy Sightseeing Tour
Set out today on a tour of Kandy, the cultural crown jewel of Sri Lanka. Your exploration starts at the Market Crafts Centre. This place is perfect to find treasures and unique souvenirs. The Market Crafts Centre has lots of items. You can buy gifts from here. Next visit the Gem Museum. The Gem Museum shows a collection of precious and semi-precious stones. Kandy has geological wonders. The Gem Museum displays them. In the afternoon you will see natures beauty. Stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens. The Royal Botanical Gardens have tropical plants. You will also visit the Orchid House. The Orchid House has colourful flowers. You will visit a Spice Garden. The Spice Garden has herbs and spices. Sri Lanka is famous for these spices. You can learn about them. The day gets spiritual at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic called Kandy Temple. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is the important site, in Sri Lanka. It has the relic of Lord Buddha. Kandy Temple is very special. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a must-visit.
Day 3: Transfer to Nuwara Eliya | Nuwara Eliya Sightseeing Tour
You will go on a drive to Nuwara Eliya after you check out. Nuwara Eliya is also called Little England. When you get to your hotel and check in you will go on a tour of the city. You will see some of the famous places in the area. First you will go to Seetha Eliya. This is a temple thats very important in the old story of the Ramayana. Then you will go to Hakgala Gardens. This is a place with lots of plants and flowers. After that you will walk around Victoria Park. This park is very pretty with lots of flowers. You will also go to Gregory Lake. This is a place where you can go for a boat ride if you want to. Then you will see Ramboda Falls. This is a waterfall with lots of green trees around it. At the end of the tour you will go to the Hanuman Temple. This is a special place for many people. Then you will go back, to your hotel. You will get to see Nuwara Eliya and all the nice things it has to offer.
Day 4: Transfer to Bentota | Enroute Visit to Edinburgh Viewpoint & Kithulgala | Day at Leisure
When you finish checking out you will start your trip to the pretty coastal area of Bentota. You will go through some of the beautiful places in Sri Lanka. Your first stop is the Edinburgh Viewpoint. This is where you can see beautiful views of hills with mist all around them and green valleys. Then you will go to Kitulgala. This is the place in Sri Lanka where people go for white-water rafting. You can choose to go on the Kelani River if you want to.. You have to pay extra for this. When you get to Bentota and check into your hotel you can do what you want for the rest of the day. You can take a boat to Cinnamon Island if you want to learn about cinnamon.. You can walk around Brief Garden. This is a nice garden with a lot of sculptures and it was made by Bevis Bawa. In the evening you can relax on the beach. Go into the town near your hotel. You can go back to your hotel whenever you want. Bentota is a nice place and you will have a lot of fun. You will see a lot of things, in Bentota and Sri Lanka.
Day 5: Visit to Madu River & Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
This morning you will go to Bentota to see the wonders. Your trip starts at the Madu River where you can take a boat ride if you want to pay a little extra. You will go through the mangrove forests and wetlands. Look for all the different animals and birds that live there. After you are done on the river you will go to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. This place helps take care of turtles. You can see many kinds of turtles that are in danger. You can learn about how they keep the turtle eggs safe. If you are lucky you might see baby turtles being set free in the Indian Ocean. Then you will go back, to your hotel in a vehicle.
Day 6: Excursion to Mirissa & Galle
You are going to have a great day. You will travel to the city of Galle and the beautiful beaches of Mirissa. Your trip will be like a journey through time. It starts at the Dutch Reformed Church, which is a very old and pretty building from a long time ago. Then you will visit the Galle Dutch Fort, which is very famous. You can walk on the walls to the Fort Lighthouse. These are two of the interesting places on the island and they will show you what life was like a long time ago in Sri Lanka. You will also learn about the culture of the place. You will go to the Maritime Museum, where you can see ships that sank a long time ago. Then you will visit the Meera Mosque, which is a beautiful building that shows how different people lived together in the town. After that you will go to Mirissa Beach, which has nice sand. You can walk along the beach. Go to Coconut Tree Hill, where you can see the whole Indian Ocean and take some great pictures with the big palm trees in the background. The view of the Indian Ocean is really something to see. You will love the big palm trees that surround it. You will have a time, at Mirissa Beach and the city of Galle.
Day 7: Transfer to Colombo | Colombo Sightseeing Tour
When you are done checking out you will go to Colombo, which is the capital of Sri Lanka and a really cool place. When you get to your hotel and check in you can start looking around the city with a guide. This tour will show you the new things about Colombo. You will start at Galle Face Green, which is a big park by the ocean where people like to hang out. Then you will go to the Gangaramaya Temple, which is a pretty interesting place with a lot of old things that are important to people who go there. Next you will walk around the Colombo Fort area, which has a lot of buildings from a long time ago. After that you will see the Lotus Tower, which is the tallest thing, in Sri Lanka and really cool. You will also get to walk on the Suspension Bridge, which is a fun way to see the city from a different view.. You will visit the Pettah Floating Market, where you can see people buying and selling things and feel the energy of the city. The city of Colombo is a place to visit and you will see a lot of things on this tour of Colombo.
Day 8: Departure Day
Reflect on the amazing memories you have spent in Sri Lanka. Later, check out from the hotel & get driven to the airport to board your flight back home. This is where your trip comes to an end.
Tour Inclusions
What's Included
- Accommodation in Budget hotels
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- All transfers in AC vehicle
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
What's Not Included
- Airfare/train tickets
- Personal expenses
- Lunch unless specified
- Entrance fees to monuments



