Colombo to KANDY

Colombo - Day 1 – Arrival and booking into a hotel in Kandy.

You are expected to arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport today in accordance with your itinerary, which calls for a four-night stay and a five-day journey. A representative from Lanka Safe Tours will meet and greet you at the airport. From there, drive to Kandy

Srī Mahā Bōdhi Temple - Your next destination is Bahirawakanda Temple. The giant Buddha statue in this temple will definitely draw people to this place. Someone also calls this “Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya’. Its massive statue stands 25 meters tall and can be climbed to the top. This is another great vantage point to observe Kandy.

Royal Botanical Gardens - Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids.

Kandy View Point - Climb the hill by Kandy Lake to reach Kandy view point and receive a view of the city that cannot be beaten. As a popular tourist spot, the area brings in a large amount of peddlers, though they often sell sub-par items. The area also has a reputation for high pickpocket activity, so keep an eye on your belongings. From the hill, you can enjoy great views over the lake and the city

Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show - Kandy cultural show – Sri Lanka, a country rich with culture & tradition offers a very vibrant and unique show of Sri Lankan traditional dances, in the form of Kandy cultural show. The beat a dancing from “Salupliya” depicting several demons, “Thelme” vibrant expression of low country rhythm, Fire and Harvest dances accompanied by Ceremonial Drums and the Drum Orchestra rising and falling to the lively tempo. As many as 12 different folk and traditional dances are performed by Kandy lake club dance troop within the span of one hour.

KANDY - NUWARA ELIYA

Ambewela Farms - Ambewela is a small town, or a hill station, located in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka. The area is also sometimes called “Little New Zealand”. The town is situated approximately 17 km south-east of the district capital Nuwara Eliya. Ambewela is also a service center to the New Galway tea planting district

Seetha Amman Kovil - Seetha Amman Temple is located approximately 1 kilometre from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 5 kilometres from Nuwara Eliya. The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya

Hakgala Botanical Garden - Hakgala Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The other four are Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden and Seetawaka Botanical Garden. It is the second largest garden in Sri Lanka.

Day 3 – Kandy to Bentota

Kandy - On the third day, you’ll go to Bentota charming town located in the Southern Province’s Galle District. Our car will drive you up to the hotel after breakfast. Our first visit will be to the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of Sri Lanka’s most well-known tourist destinations. It is a sacred site that is very significant to all Buddhists worldwide. It is the temple where the left canine tooth of the Buddha is honored. In 1988, UNESCO named it a treasure of world culture. After that, we’ll drive you to the Kandy viewpoint, which offers a spectacular view of the city. Any plan for a Kandy day tour should include it. Then we will head straight to Bentota for the night.

Bentota Cety tour

Bentota - The beautiful town of Bentota may be explored on day four. Cycling is best experienced in a tranquil setting next to the historic Hindu temple known as the “Katukoliha temple” and the vast rice fields. While traveling, you will see the Mullegoda Temple’s stunning murals engraved onto the walls and the azure Dedduwa Lake. It is without a doubt one of the best things to do in Bentota. Additionally, you may go to Bentota beach, which has a number of serene and lovely beaches. Bentota Beach, one of them, greets guests with swaying coconut trees and beautiful surroundings. It is unquestionably the ideal spot for nature lovers to enjoy relaxing water sports like,

Bentota River - Water skiing: learn to water ski in Bentota and enjoy the feeling of the water beneath your feet and the wind in your hair.This beach is the perfect setting for risk-free sea skiing adventures. The magnificent expanses of water become an addiction for adrenaline junkies because of the lack of significant boulders and uneven conditions. If you enjoy water sports, this is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your skills in a relaxed and secure setting. Do not be concerned if this is your first time; the support personnel will teach and supervise the visitors to provide a fun and safe experience.

Bentota - Snorkeling and Diving: No matter your level of experience, Bentota gives you a memorable diving trip. Here, you may swim in the pleasantly warm Indian Ocean beside tropical fish and gorgeous coral reefs, or you can try to maneuver through the abundant underwater seaweed. Anyone who has the chance should try it out.

Banana Boat & Tube Rides: Banana tubes are, as their name suggests, tubes that resemble bananas and are rope-attached to a speed boat. The journey promises an exhilarating experience, complete with enormous waves that fall over your head. In Bentota, visitors can choose between single-ring rides and couch rides, both of which are appropriate for any age.

Madu River - Windsurfing: You can’t enjoy windsurfing on crystal-clear water just anywhere, but Bentota is the place to go if that’s what you desire. It has the ideal climate all year round. Visitors have the option of renting equipment or bringing their own. Bentota provides lessons and individual sessions for travelers who want to learn about or try windsurfing.

There are many more water sports you can enjoy. Then you can take a boat ride on the lovely Madu River close to Balapitiya town in the evening. The neighboring creek creates a number of islands, and the local biological system also produces a magnificent wetland. It is the conclusion of the day, so you will be transported to the hotel.

Day 5 – Colombo City Tour & Departure

Colombo - On the fifth day, you’ll travel to Colombo to explore the Sri Lankan capital before your departure. After breakfast, we’ll first visit Gangaramaya Temple. One of Colombo’s most significant temples, the Gangaramaya Temple, combines traditional and modern architectural elements. It was finished in the late 19th century and is situated on the Beira Lake. The Beira Lake is located in the center of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It formerly covered a little over 1.65 km2 (0.64 sq mi) of land, but due to a number of factors, it has since been reduced to just 0.65 km2 (0.25 sq mi). Throughout the Portuguese, Dutch, and English colonial periods, the lake served a variety of purposes. It keeps using its Portuguese name. It is connected to a number of intricate canals that make transporting goods across the city and suburbs straightforward.

Colombo City Centre - Then we’ll move in the direction of the Galle Face. Galle Face is a 500 m (1,600 ft) long urban park that spans 5 hectares (12 acres) in the heart of Colombo. Governor Sir Henry George Ward initially designed the promenade in 1859, despite the fact that the original Galle Face Green covered a far larger area than what is currently seen. Then we will stop at the Independence Memorial Hall, also known as the Independence Commemoration Hall, which is a national monument in Sri Lanka that was erected to commemorate the country’s independence from British rule on February 4, 1948, when a Ceylonese-elected legislature regained complete control of the country. It is situated at Independence Square, also known as Torrington Square, in Colombo’s Cinnamon Gardens. The Independence Memorial Museum is also housed there.

Colombo National Museum - The Old Colombo Dutch Hospital, also known as The Dutch Hospital, is said to be the oldest building in the Colombo Fort district and was built during the Dutch colonial era in Sri Lanka. It is a historic building that is used as a culinary and shopping center nowadays. Here you can buy mementos and have something to eat. Your journey with Lanka Safe Tours is now over, and your honorable guide will leave you off at the airport or in Colombo depending on your preferences.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by air-conditioned (Bus/ Van/ Car)
• Complimentary WiFi Excess During the Travel (Subjected To Availability)
• Bottle Water
• English Speaking Chauffeur
• Breakfast

• Overnight Accommodations
• Gratuities
• Local National Guide For Anuradhapura
• Entry/Admission - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
• Entry/Admission - Royal Botanical Gardens
• Entry/Admission - Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show
• Entry/Admission - Ambewela Farms
• Entry/Admission - Hakgala Botanic Gardens
• Entry/Admission - Dambulla Cave Temple
• Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Sigiriya
• Entry/Admission - Mihintale
• Entry /administration- Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
• Hotels accommodation
• Breakfast/ dinner/ lunch