Sri Lanka 5N6D

You will be met on arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport by our tour representative, who will assist you with your luggage and guide you to your vehicle where your personal chauffeur awaits. From there, you will be transferred from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy.

Next, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (Optional – Entrance Fee Supplement Given). The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage was established to provide shelter and nourishment to abandoned, injured, and maimed elephants. The project’s main focus is the care of abandoned baby elephants who cannot survive without their mothers.

Afterward, proceed to the hotel in Kandy. Following your check-in, embark on a city tour of Kandy. Kandy is the charming hill capital of Sri Lanka and the island’s second-largest city. Located 129 km North-East of Colombo at an elevation of 465 meters above sea level, Kandy is nestled amidst low hills and looped by the Mahaweli River. It serves as the country’s religious and cultural center and is recognized as a World Heritage City.

During the tour, visit a Gem Lapidary in Kandy, where you can learn about Sri Lanka’s renowned gemstones.

In the evening, attend the Kandy Cultural Dance Show (Optional). The Kandy cultural show (Kandy Dance) is one of the most famous evening events, not to be missed when visiting this heritage city. The program starts in the evening and runs for more than an hour. You will be captivated by the traditional drummers and mesmerized by the various art forms from both the upcountry and low country regions of the island. The spectacular fire dancers, folklore performances, demon dancers, and traditional Kandyan dancers provide a breathtaking experience for both locals and visitors.

Return to the hotel in Kandy.

Meals: Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.

Have breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya (Optional – Entrance Fee Supplement Given). This botanical garden was originally built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and later expanded by the British. Spanning 147 acres, it offers an impressive variety of trees, plants, and flowers.

Leave for Nuwara Eliya. On the way, visit a Tea Plantation to observe how tea is plucked, followed by a visit to a Factory to witness the processing of the raw green leaf into the graded product. Then proceed to Nuwara Eliya.

Commence a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya is the heart of Sri Lanka's hill country. Known as the home of the famous Ceylon Tea, the region’s rolling mountains are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and cascading waterfalls. The pleasant climate, misty glens, and the distinctly British character make Nuwara Eliya a must-visit destination on any Sri Lankan travel itinerary.

Proceed to the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Meals: Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.

Have breakfast at the Hotel.

Leave for Bentota.

Proceed to the hotel in Bentota.

Relax & enjoy your day at the beach hotel. 

Meals:Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Balapitiya for a river cruise (Optional – Supplement Fee Given). Balapitiya is a place where you can simply sit back and observe the unique blend of ecology and culture under the sun. Cut through the clear waters of the Madu River, the lifeline of Balapitiya, and head towards Kotu Duwa, a small island housing a temple dating back to ancient Sinhalese kings. You can also sail through tunnels of shady mangroves swaying alongside the Madu River, revealing an ecological treasure as you experience the tranquility of this biodiversity hotspot, home to reptiles, mollusks, and over 70 species of freshwater fish. This region, known for its strong connection to rural folk life on the island, not only boasts abundant cinnamon plantations but also offers a unique ‘fish pedicure center,’ one of the most effective and recent rejuvenation techniques. Additionally, Balapitiya is a renowned spot for bird watchers, promising a thrilling offshore experience.

Return to the hotel in Bentota. Relax and enjoy your day at the hotel.

Meals: Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.

Have breakfast at the hotel. Leave for Colombo. Upon arrival, commence shopping and a city tour of Colombo. Colombo, the trade and commercial capital, has long been the traditional gateway to the Orient. Today, Colombo is a fascinating city—a harmonious blend of east and west, past and present, with a charm of its own. A lesser-known but surprisingly true fact is that Colombo offers a superb range of high-quality restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world, along with some of the best shopping opportunities in Asia.

Proceed to the hotel in Colombo. Relax and enjoy your day.

Meals: Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Leave for airport in time for flight out of Sri Lanka.