Details
Day 01: Arrival in Sri Lanka & Colombo City Sightseeing
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, you will meet your private tour representative and transfer to your hotel. After check-in and short relaxation, embark on a comprehensive Colombo city tour exploring key highlights including the historic Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Pettah Floating Market, and the scenic promenade of Galle Face Green. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Colombo.
Day 02: Colombo to Kandy via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
After breakfast, check out and proceed towards the hill capital of Kandy, stopping en route to visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to observe rescued elephants up close. Arrive in Kandy, check into your hotel, and spend the afternoon visiting the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, stroll around the serene Kandy Lake, and experience a lively evening traditional cultural dance performance. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 03: Day Excursion to Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Dambulla
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for a full-day excursion to the Cultural Triangle. Ascend the world-renowned Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress, an ancient 5th-century palace complex adorned with historic frescoes and impressive water gardens. On your return trip to Kandy, stop at the Dambulla Cave Temple complex to admire ancient Buddha statues and intricate wall mural art. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 04: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya via Ramayana Heritage Sites
Check out after breakfast and drive through lush, rolling tea plantations towards Nuwara Eliya, making a stop at a working tea factory and estate to observe the traditional processing of Ceylon tea. Continue your journey to visit the sacred Seetha Amman Temple and the Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, both deeply tied to the Ramayana epic, followed by a visit to the historic Hakgala Botanical Garden. Check into your hotel in Nuwara Eliya for an overnight stay.
Day 05: Nuwara Eliya to Bentota Coastal Transfer
Enjoy breakfast, check out from Hotel, and take a scenic road transfer down towards the southwest coast of Bentota. Upon reaching Bentota, check into your beach resort and spend the afternoon at leisure relaxing on the golden beaches, trying out exhilarating water sports on the Bentota River, or enjoying a serene Madu River boat safari through mangrove forests. Overnight stay in Bentota.
Day 06: Day Excursion to Mirissa & Whale Watching
Depart early in the morning for a day excursion south towards Mirissa. Embark on a boat excursion off the coast of Mirissa for an incredible whale and dolphin watching experience (seasonal). Afterwards, visit the iconic Coconut Tree Hill and Galle Dutch Fort on your return journey to Bentota, enjoying breathtaking ocean views before returning to your resort for an overnight stay in Bentota.
Day 07: Bentota to Colombo Airport Departure
After breakfast, check out of your hotel depending on your flight schedule. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo with unforgettable memories of your Sri Lanka tour for your onward journey back home.
