Sri Lanka 6 Days Tour Itinerary

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

4.6 (84 Reviews)

34 Agents for Kandy

STAY   budget hotels

$ 450

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival & The Cultural Capital (Kandy)
  • Morning/Afternoon: Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport. Drive to Kandy (approx. 3–3.5 hours).
  • Activity: Stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage or a nearby open-air elephant sanctuary. This is an ideal break for children to see elephants bathing in the river.
  • Visit the Gem Museum and Spice Garden.
  • Evening: Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Afterward, watch a Kandyan Cultural Dance Performance, which features vibrant costumes and drumming that usually keeps young children engaged.
  • Overnight: Kandy (1 Night)
  • Morning: Depart for Nuwara Eliya (approx. 2.5 hours). The drive is scenic, passing through lush tea plantations.
  • Activity: Stop at a Tea Factory and Plantation. You can take a short walk through the tea bushes and see how the world-famous Ceylon tea is processed.
  • Visit Seeta Amman Temple and Asoka Vatika.
  • Afternoon: Visit Gregory Lake. This is a great spot for the 5-year-old to enjoy a pony ride or a swan-shaped pedal boat. The cool climate and open green spaces at Victoria Park are also perfect for toddlers to burn off energy.
  • Overnight: Nuwara Eliya (1 Night)
  • Morning: Travel from the mountains down to the southern coast to Bentota (approx. 5 hours).
  • Activity: On the way, you will pass St. Clair’s and Devon Falls, which offer beautiful photo opportunities without requiring long hikes.
  • Afternoon: Arrive in Bentota and spend the rest of the day relaxing by the beach or pool. The calm waters of the Bentota lagoon are safer for small children than the open ocean.
  • Overnight: Bentota (1 Night)
  • Morning: Take a Madu River Boat Safari. This mangrove boat trip is exciting for kids as you can spot water monitors, birds, and visit 'Cinnamon Island.'
  • Afternoon: Visit a Sea Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda. Children can see baby turtles in tanks and learn about conservation efforts before they are released into the ocean.
  • Enjoy water sports.
  • Evening: Enjoy a quiet sunset dinner on the beach.
  • Overnight: Bentota (2 Nights)
  • Morning: Depart for Colombo (approx. 1.5–2 hours via the Southern Expressway).
  • Afternoon: City tour of Colombo. Visit Galle Face Green, a large open park by the sea where the kids can fly kites and enjoy the ocean breeze. Drive past the Lotus Tower, Gangaramaya Temple, and Independence Square.
  • Evening: Visit a modern shopping mall like One Galle Face or Colombo City Centre, which have air-conditioned play areas and diverse food courts suitable for picky eaters.
  • Overnight: Colombo (1 Night)
  • Morning: Depending on your flight time, do some last-minute souvenir shopping at Laksala (for handicrafts) or Barefoot.
  • Afternoon: Transfer to the airport (approx. 45 minutes via the expressway) for your departure.

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • 5 Nights Accommodation on Half Board Basis (Dinner & Breakfast at the Hotel, Room on Availability Basis)
  • All Transport in an Air-Conditioned Car with an English-Speaking Chauffeur for all sightseeing (Entry Tickets are NOT Included)
  • Expressway & parking charges
  • All local government taxes
  • Meet & Assistance at the airport
  • Complimentary Visits: Spice Garden in Matale with complimentary head massage (On client's request), Visit Gem Museum & get free tickets for Cultural Dance Show, Kandy Lake, Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, Seetha Amman Temple
  • Entrance fees to sights to be paid directly by the clients (Quoted Separately)
  • The Kandy Esala Perahera in 2026 is a 10-day spectacle from August 18–27
  • Late Check-out & Early Check-in charges at the Hotels
  • Any Air Fares + Visa Fees
  • Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, mini bar charges, beverages, liquor, telephone charges, etc.
  • Entry visa fees, please visit www.eta.gov.lk for more details and get ETA visa before arrival
  • Any other services not specified above

This tour package includes a variety of activities and accommodations across Sri Lanka's cultural and scenic highlights.

  • 30 days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost
  • 29 - 20 days before date of departure: 50% of total cost
  • 19 days or less before date of departure: 100% of total cost

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Kandy Tour Package Reviews

Agent: Shine Lanka Holidays

Sayali • a week ago

The coordinator was always helpful and quick to respond whenever needed. The gui (Read More)de was polite, friendly, and easy to talk to, which made the sightseeing more comfortable and enjoyable throughout.

Agent: Shine Lanka Holidays

Pushpak • 2 weeks ago

Extremely smooth experience with zero stress. Chauffeur service was Extremely go (Read More)od and owner was was always available for any problem or support. Overall Nice Experience.
Book better hotels in Nuwara Eliya and always book a room according to requireme (Read More)nt and good view for the traveler.

Agent: Tripoclan Travel

Christina • 2 weeks ago

The hospitality, everything served as promised
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Agent: Shine Lanka Holidays

Fiaz • 3 weeks ago

Everything was good planned and arranged Driver Muhammad Safwath is very genuin (Read More)e nice driver. He knows Hindi language as well, so very comfortable for us.
Maybe kandy hotel stay could be more improved

Agent: Shine Lanka Holidays

Veerendra • 4 weeks ago

What's Good: veerendra

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Pooja • 2 months ago

Communication and travel was Pleasant
A guide wanted there. If provided that would be great

Sri Lanka 6 Days Tour Itinerary

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

4.6 (84 Reviews)

34 Agents for Kandy

STAY   budget hotels

$ 450

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