Kandy-Nuwara Eliya-Bentota-Colombo Tour

Kandy(2N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Bentota(2N) → Colombo(1N)

STAY   3✭ hotels

$ 445

$ 516

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Airport to Kandy
  • Arrival in Sri Lanka
  • Welcome by our representative at the airport
  • Transfer to Kandy
  • En route visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    • Provides a caring home for abandoned and injured elephants
    • A popular destination for tourists and locals alike
    • Home to both adult and baby elephants from around Sri Lanka
    • Successful captive breeding program
    • Feeding and bathing times are ideal for observing these gentle giants
  • Visit to the spice garden in Mawanella
  • Check-in at the hotel and relax
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy
  • After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Kandy, the last kingdom of the Sinhalese.
  • Take in the sights of Upper Lake Drive and the Market Square on the way to pay homage to one of the most sacred religious sites in Sri Lanka.
  • A walk around the town allows you to indulge in souvenir hunting, with intricate treasures available in wood, copper, silver, brass, ebony, bronze, ceramics, lacquer work, handlooms, batiks, jewelry, and reed-ware.
  • In the afternoon, visit the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya, located about 5.5 km west of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka.
  • In 2016, the gardens were visited by 1.2 million locals and 400,000 foreign visitors.
  • The gardens are situated near the Mahaweli River and are renowned for their collection of orchids.
  • At 4:45 PM, round off your day with a cultural dance show, where the vibrant costumes and pulsating rhythms of traditional dance forms from centuries-old rituals will enthrall you.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
  • After breakfast, head 'up country' to the city of Nuwara Eliya, visiting the Ramboda Waterfalls and a tea factory along the way.
  • Nuwara Eliya, an old colonial outpost still referred to as 'Little England', certainly lives up to its name.
  • Perched 6,200 feet above sea level, the climate adds to the illusion of stepping into an old English town, where neat hedges, quaint cottages, and beautiful old buildings stand as serenely as they did over a century ago, with the magnificent Grand Hotel presiding over them all.
  • There is, of course, an old golf course as well as horse racing events to complete the picture.
  • In the evening, visit Gregory Lake and Victoria Park:
    • Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya: Lake Gregory, sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in the heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area.
    • Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya: Victoria Park is a public park located in Nuwara Eliya, next to the Nuwara Eliya Post Office in Sri Lanka. Originally, the park was the research field of Hakgala Botanical Garden. It was formally named in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
  • Check-in to the hotel and relax. Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
  • Morning: After breakfast, head to the resort town of Bentota via Kithulgala.
  • If you feel adventurous, the incredible experience of white-water rafting awaits you at Kitulgala.
  • The 5 km run on the picturesque Kelani River covers 5 major rapids and 4 minor ones.
  • You will be in good hands with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing provided by our white-water rafting instructors beforehand.
  • Those who prefer to keep their feet dry can relax and admire the beautiful views.
  • Check-in at the hotel and relax.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Bentota.
  • After breakfast, proceed to Galle and visit Galle Fort, the heritage city of Galle.
  • For centuries, Galle has stood strong against invasions from colonial powers and nature's volatile outbursts.
  • The famous Dutch Fort was first built by the Portuguese, fortified by the Dutch, and preserved by the British.
  • Battered daily for over 400 years by the ocean, it even survived the onslaught of a tsunami and is enjoyed today by residents and visitors alike.
  • The colonial architecture of the walled city has resisted the advance of modernity and holds tightly to its past glory.
  • Bentota, located on the south coast of Sri Lanka, is an interesting area for birdwatching.
  • On the shore, sea birds and wanderers are often found, including the rare Indian Heron.
  • Vegetation along the river harbors many local species as well as winter migrants.
  • Many interesting sightseeing tours are possible from here, such as the Turtle Hatchery and Madu River boat trips on Bentota River.
  • The biodiversity of the Madu River is significant, considering the wide range of aquatic and avian life, as well as wetland-dwelling amphibians, reptiles, and mammals that inhabit this natural treasure.
  • A total of 11 species of aquatic mollusks and 14 land-dwelling mollusks are found in this system.
  • Seventy species of fish, 31 types of reptiles, and 50 kinds of butterflies are just some of the colorful array of wildlife that inhabits this abundantly bustling ecosystem.
  • Bird watchers will be pleased to know that 111 species of birds have been identified in the mangrove-formed environs of the river, which has been known to host several types of migratory birds.
  • The Turtle Hatchery at Kosgoda is a successful conservation effort established to protect Sri Lanka's turtles from extinction.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Bentota.
  • After breakfast, proceed to Colombo and enjoy a city tour and shopping, including a visit to Gangaramaya Temple.
  • Sri Lanka’s former capital city, Colombo, is the largest metropolis in the country.
  • Colombo serves as the commercial and entertainment hub, featuring numerous corporate buildings, restaurants, shopping malls, spas, hotels, and nightclubs.
  • If you seek an active urban nightlife and shopping opportunities, Colombo is the place for you.
  • One unique aspect of Colombo is its tree-lined main streets, enhancing the feeling that this is truly a tropical paradise.
  • Stand under one of the towering trees in the afternoon sun, and you are sure to cool off.
  • Colombo also boasts a massive park named after both Queen Victoria and Sri Lankan princes, Vihara Maha Devi, located along the island’s western coastline.
  • This park features Galle Face Green, which offers some of the world’s best city sunsets every evening.
  • Sit on an open terrace, sip margaritas, and watch the golden-orange sky transition through tones of blue and purple as night begins to fall.
  • Later, enjoy shopping in Colombo city.
  • There is a wide variety of shopping complexes within Colombo, all equipped with modern facilities.
  • Most shopping malls are fully Wi-Fi enabled.
  • If you are looking for goods at lower prices, Pettah Bazaar is the ideal location.
  • You can find almost anything you want there, but it is always busy and crowded.
  • If you move along Galle Road, you will find popular shopping malls such as Majestic City, Liberty Plaza, and Crescat, frequented by locals.
  • These malls offer garments, handicrafts, books, leather goods, and much more at competitive prices.
  • ODEL and Arina are other shopping malls that are very popular among tourists.
  • The shops on Main Street in Pettah primarily sell ready-made garments.
  • Check in to your hotel and relax.
  • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Colombo.
  • After breakfast, proceed to Colombo Airport to catch your flight back home.
  • Take with you all the happy memories of the tropical isle, Sri Lanka, once known as Taprobane.

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • 6 Nights Accommodation on a Half Board Basis (Dinner & Breakfast at the Hotel)
  • All transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur for all sightseeing (Entry tickets are not included)
  • Expressway and parking charges
  • All local government taxes
  • Meet and assistance at the airport
  • Complimentary visits:
    • Spice Garden in Mawanella with a complimentary head massage (upon request)
    • Gem Museum
    • Cultural Dance Show
    • Kandy Lake
    • Ramboda Falls
    • Tea Factory
    • Seetha Amman Temple
    • Galle Fort
  • Entrance fees to sights (to be paid directly by the clients)
  • Late check-out and early check-in charges at the hotels
  • Any air fares and visa fees
  • Expenses of a personal nature, such as laundry, mini bar charges, beverages, liquor, telephone charges, etc.
  • Entry visa fees
  • Any other services not specified above
  • Lunches throughout the tour
  • TCS 2% and GST 5% extra as per government regulations

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Kandy-Nuwara Eliya-Bentota-Colombo Tour

Kandy(2N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Bentota(2N) → Colombo(1N)

STAY   3✭ hotels

$ 445

$ 516

13% off

  /person

This tour package is currently under the moderation process and may not be available. We will get you the offers from similar travel agents.