7N / 8D
8 Days Sri Lanka Escape: Colombo, Kandy and Bentota
Colombo(3N) → Kandy(2N) → Bentota(2N)
Sold By: Ease My Vacations
5.0 (14 reviews)
Offers payment via Holidify
$ 412
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Hotel
- Our representatives will meet you at Colombo Airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
- Relax for the rest of the day or explore the city on your own.
- Overnight stay at Berjaya Hotel Colombo.
Day 2 Full-Day Sightseeing Tour of Colombo
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- Take a city tour of Colombo, the largest city on the island and a port city connecting east-west trade since the 5th century. You will see remnants of Dutch, British and other influences.
- Visit Galle Face Green, Colombo's biggest seaside promenade, which is popular for its sunset views. It was first planned in 1850 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward.
- Note: Tickets and entrance fees are extra or payable directly.
- Overnight stay at Berjaya Hotel Colombo.
- Meals: breakfast included at the hotel; lunch and dinner not included.
Day 3 Pinnawala Day Tour from Colombo
- After breakfast, set out on an excursion to the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
- Watch the elephants being fed and enjoy the river bathing experience.
- This is a round-trip day tour with private transport, returning to Colombo after the visit.
- Overnight stay at Berjaya Hotel Colombo.
- Meals: breakfast included at the hotel; lunch and dinner not included.
Day 4 Transfer from Colombo to Kandy and Local Sightseeing
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then check out.
- Drive from Colombo to Kandy, which takes around 3.5 hours.
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa), a World Heritage site and pilgrimage destination for Buddhists from all over the world.
- Note: Tickets and entrance fees are at additional cost and payable directly.
- Overnight stay at Jack Tree Lodge, Kandy.
- Meals: breakfast included at the hotel; lunch and dinner not included.
Day 5 Day Excursion to Nuwara Eliya
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then head out for the day.
- Visit Nuwara Eliya, known as the 'city of light' and the 'Little England' of Sri Lanka. It is famous for its tea production and English-influenced architecture, with views of valleys, waterfalls and hills.
- The drive takes about 1.5 hours each way.
- Visit the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, one of the largest gardens in Sri Lanka, with many tropical and sub-tropical plants.
- Pick up memorable postcards from the post office.
- Note: Tickets and entrance fees are at additional cost and payable directly.
- Overnight stay at Jack Tree Lodge, Kandy.
- Meals: breakfast included at the hotel; lunch and dinner not included.
Day 6 Transfer from Kandy to Bentota with Madu River and Turtle Hatchery
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Kandy, then check out and travel to Bentota.
- Take a boat safari on the Madu River (Madu Ganga) through the mangrove forest. The river is home to 19 endemic species and 64 islands, and is ideal for nature lovers and bird watchers.
- See traditional fishermen practising stilt fishing.
- Visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, established by the Wildlife Protection Society. It has been one of the best places to see turtles laying eggs since 1981.
- Note: Tickets and entrance fees are at additional cost and payable directly.
- Overnight stay at Shenya Villa, Bentota.
- Meals: breakfast included at the hotel; lunch and dinner not included.
Day 7 Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and Madu River Safari Tour
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, which cares for five species of endangered turtles. Learn about the turtles, hold them in your palms and see the babies in their tanks.
- Continue to the Madu River for a boat safari through the mangrove forest, with sightings of rare birds and reptiles and a look at traditional stilt fishing.
- Note: Tickets are not included.
- Overnight stay at Shenya Villa, Bentota.
- Meals: breakfast included at the hotel; lunch and dinner not included.
Day 8 Transfer from Bentota to Colombo and Departure
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then check out.
- Leave Bentota and drive to Colombo for Bandaranaike International Airport.
- Meals: breakfast included at the hotel.
Stay & Meal Details
Colombo
3 nights
Berjaya Hotel Colombo, 36 College Avenue. 1 x Double King Standard room, bed and breakfast with special discount.
Breakfast Included
Kandy
2 nights
Jack Tree Lodge, No 1, Nelum Mawatha. 1 x Standard Double Room, 3 bedrooms, accessible, non-smoking, with breakfast for 2.
Breakfast Included
Bentota
2 nights
Shenya Villa, 37, River View. 1 x Standard Double or Twin Room with 1 double bed, package rate with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free self parking.
Breakfast Included
Package Policies
- 3 nights at Berjaya Hotel Colombo in a Double King Standard room, with breakfast.
- 2 nights at Jack Tree Lodge, Kandy, in a Standard Double Room, with breakfast for 2.
- 2 nights at Shenya Villa, Bentota, in a Standard Double or Twin Room with 1 double bed. Free breakfast, Wi-Fi and self parking are included.
- Private road transport in a small car covering Colombo, Kandy and Bentota as per the itinerary, including airport pick-up and drop-off.
- Full-day sightseeing tour of Colombo.
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage day tour from Colombo with private transport.
- Local sightseeing in Kandy.
- Day excursion to Nuwara Eliya.
- Madu River boat safari and Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project visit.
- Daily breakfast at the hotels.
- GST & TCS
- Passport fees, immunization costs, city taxes at hotels and local departure taxes (wherever applicable).
- Optional enhancements such as room or flight upgrades, and local camera or video fees.
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside the itinerary.
- Entrance tickets and fees at sightseeing places, which are payable directly.
- Early check-in or late check-out at hotels, unless otherwise specified.
- Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary.
- Meals on board flights.
- Any other international or domestic flights, unless explicitly mentioned as an inclusion.
- Excess baggage charges and baggage not included in the fare.
- Tips for services and experiences.
- Any visa required, unless mentioned as an inclusion.
- New Year's Eve (31 Dec) gala dinner at Berjaya Hotel Colombo: USD 30 per adult and USD 30 per child (6 to 11 years), payable at the hotel.
- Shenya Villa cash deposit (USD 50 per stay) and breakage deposit (USD 20 per stay), payable at the property.
- Personal or incidental expenses such as laundry, room service, minibar charges, beverages, tips and portage.
- This itinerary is a preliminary proposal. Please review it carefully and inform us of any changes or discrepancies.
- No services are currently being held. All services and prices are subject to availability and potential currency fluctuations.
- Paying the deposit does not guarantee confirmation. Services remain on request at the time of booking. If the original services are unavailable, alternatives may be offered with potential price adjustments.
- Airfares are based on current rates and are 100% non-refundable once ticketed.
- A copy of each traveller's passport showing full name, date of birth and gender is required at the time of booking.
- The passport of every guest must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Hotel check-in and check-out timings are as per hotel policy. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
- Berjaya Hotel Colombo: a gala dinner is available on New Year's Eve (31 Dec) at USD 30 per adult and USD 30 per child (6 to 11 years), payable at the property.
- Shenya Villa: a cash deposit of USD 50 per stay and a breakage deposit of USD 20 per stay are payable at the property.
- Seat selection and room allocation are determined by the airline or hotel and cannot be guaranteed. If a listed hotel is unavailable, an alternative of a similar standard will be arranged.
- The itinerary may be modified due to force majeure, strikes, festivals, weather, traffic, overbooking, flight changes or closures of places of visit.
- Hotel cancellations are subject to each hotel's policy. Non-refundable bookings are not eligible for any refund.
- No refund is provided for unused nights (including early check-out) or unutilized services such as meals, transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees. In case of medical conditions, any exception is at the hotel's discretion.
- Transfers and activities included in the itinerary are non-refundable if cancelled within 3 days of the travel start date, unless otherwise specified. Certain services may have separate cancellation policies.
- Entrance tickets are non-refundable once booked, unless specified otherwise.
- A service charge of 5% of the total booking value applies to cancellations of land services (including activities and transfers) and to any amendments.
- Airline cancellations, changes and schedule modifications are governed by the airline's policy. Non-refundable fares are not eligible for any refund.
- Airline refunds, if applicable, are processed within 30 working days after deducting airline cancellation charges and service fees (5% for cancellations, 2.5% for amendments). One-way cancellations are not permitted.
- If a visa is rejected or delayed by the embassy for any reason, no refund is given and the respective cancellation policies apply.
- Amendment requests must be submitted in writing to your travel advisor or by email. They are subject to availability and are treated as a new booking. If an amendment is made within the cancellation period, cancellation charges apply as of the date the request is submitted.
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8 Days Sri Lanka Escape: Colombo, Kandy and Bentota
Colombo(3N) → Kandy(2N) → Bentota(2N)
Sold By: Ease My Vacations
5.0 (14 reviews)
Offers payment via Holidify
$ 412
