6 Days Sri Lanka 6 Days Tour Itinerary

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

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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: Aziz Travelland Lanka Tours

Pooja • a week ago

The trip was well planned and cordinated by Aziz travels and it went well. The s (Read More)tays and the driver they have shared is absolutely wonderful and had a very good experience with them. Thanks team

Agent: Sign Of Lanka (pvt) Ltd

Megha • 4 weeks ago

Mr. Dumbika have arranged a super leisure trip for us. The Tour guide Mr. Imran (Read More)has done very good hospitality and over all the trip was arranged according to our needs and concerns.

Agent: Tourbirds

Hema • a month ago

It's been an amazing service with Holidify On term service, best vehicle, cust (Read More)omer requests adhered n very friendly driver Isur. No issues at all. It was pleasure and commendable service
English speaking skills to be improved. It was difficult but Isur could understa (Read More)nd n interpreted well.

Agent: Shine Lanka Holidays

Yogeshwar • a month ago

​Mr. Inshaf planned an absolute dream itinerary for us across Sri Lanka. Every stop was packed with incredible activities—safari & Sigiriya rock, Dambulla, Ambu (Read More)luwava tower, visiting the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, touring lush tea plantations & factory visit in Nuwara Eliya, watching the train cross the Nine Arches Bridge in Ella, whale & dolphins watching in Mirissa along with famous rasta rope swing, enjoying water sports & river safari with turtle hatchery in Bentota, and exploring vibrant Colombo. All the stays were excellent by providing the list of hotels/resorts he has and if possible, he'll arrange for stay in our own choice of hotels as well and the total cost of the trip would also be within budget. ​A huge, heartfelt thank you to Efas, who was so much more than a chauffeur for our first 7 days—his warmth, patience, and great driving truly made the trip special. And to Rahmath, who took such thoughtful care of us on our final day in Colombo. Flawless organization, great driving, and top-tier hospitality throughout. Highly recommended!

Agent: Ceylan Tours

Devraj • a month ago

Well organised. Enjoyed.

Agent: Aziz Travelland Lanka Tours

Goutham • a month ago

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6 Days 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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