During this 4-day Essence of Sri Lanka tour, you will visit the must-see sites and cities in Sri Lanka. We are confident you will enjoy this experience and gain a deep understanding of Sri Lankan culture throughout the tour.
During this 4-day Essence of Sri Lanka tour, you will visit the must-see sites and cities in Sri Lanka. We are confident you will enjoy this experience and gain a deep understanding of Sri Lankan culture throughout the tour.
Colombo
Colombo - Day 1: Airport – Colombo
Upon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be received warmly by our representative. You will then be escorted to your vehicle to begin your holiday in Sri Lanka.
Your first visit will be to Colombo.
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka….
Colombo
Colombo - Day 1: Airport – Colombo
Upon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be received warmly by our representative. You will then be escorted to your vehicle to begin your holiday in Sri Lanka.
Your first visit will be to Colombo.
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast, it is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern and colonial impressions. Colombo has wildly varying architecture that span centuries and depict various styles. Many colonial buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British exist alongside structures built in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian and Contemporary architectural styles. No other place is this more evident in the heart of the city the Fort area. Colombo also boasts many shopping malls and department stores that offer brand name clothing at highly discounted prices. Therefore, it has become an important shopping destination among tourists.
Colombo City Centre - City Tour: While on your city tour in Colombo you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. (Entrance fees to sites not included). For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo.
Colombo to Kandy
Kandy - Day 2: Colombo – Kandy
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit Kandy. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
Enroute to your destination, you can visit one of the most important tourist attraction in Sri Lanka, the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned and injured elephants within the park. You can watch caretakers feed, bathe and help these gentle giants. You want walk with the herd to the nearby river to watch the elephants bathe and play around in water.
Kandy District - Kandy
Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. While being the second largest city in Sri Lanka it is also famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the seven UNESCO declared World Heritage sites in the country. With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, longest river of the country and misty mountains, Kandy successfully mesmerizes every visitor unsurprisingly.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Kandy.
Kandy Cety tour
Kandy City Center - Day 3: Kandy
City Tour: While on your city tour you will visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world. Semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white etc. In the evening you will witness a traditional cultural dance show. (Entrance fees to sites not included)
Overnight stay at your hotel in Kandy.
Ranweli Spice Garden - After Lunch, we will drive to Kandy. En route visit a Spice garden in Matale.
Stop At: Ranweli Spice Garden
For centuries, spices have been one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated exports and are used for not only food but also medicines and cosmetics.
Duration: 1 hour
In the afternoon, you will take a city tour of Kandy including a visit to the temple of the sacred tooth relic, upper lake drive, market square, gem lapidary and more. Spend overnight in Kandy.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings’ era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
Duration: 2 hours
Day 4: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya - Day 4: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwaraeliya
Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights), blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. It is also known as “Little England”, which was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club with its hunting pictures, trophies and strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, horse race course, etc., all remind you of “England”.
Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya - City tour: During the city tour in Nuwara Eliya you will visit the main attractions of the town which include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. You can also visit a working tea factory where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world’s finest Orange Pekoe tea. You can also add Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens.
Seetha Eliya is a temple which was mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana. Haggala is a temperate hill-country garden where languid low-country lotus and water lily float in their serene loveliness.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – Bentota
Bentota - Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – Bentota
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit Bentota.
Bentota
Bentota is the city of the Golden Beaches. You will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the soft sand. The day is divided in between swimming in the water and bathing in the sun. Bentota provides the perfect turf for unfurled vacation at the beach. While enjoying the sun, sea and sand the water sports lovers can enroll themselves in various water sports bringing in the unique pleasure of this locale.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Bentota.
Bentota Cety tour
Bentota - Day 6: Bentota
City tour: On your city tour you will enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River. It is a scenic tour relaxing and interesting while passing many islets forested with mangroves and experience the natural rhythms as well. If you are looking for more exclusive experience visit the turtle hatchery too. The Turtle Hatchery is the prime turtle nesting site which was open by the Wild life Protection Society in 1981.Visitors can see huge tanks filled with new born turtle hatchlings. After being fed, the baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days old, usually during the safer hours of darkness.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Bentota.
Bentota to Colombo Aypot
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - Day 7: Bentota – Airport
Transfer to airport, end of tour.
- All current taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
- Lunch
- 3 nights accommodation at 3 star hotels on Bed & Breakfast basis as per itinerary
- Dinner
- Hiriwadunna Trekking with Lunch
- Breakfast
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Cycling in Polonnaruwa
- All current taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
- Lunch
- 3 nights accommodation at 3 star hotels on Bed & Breakfast basis as per itinerary
- Dinner
- Hiriwadunna Trekking with Lunch
- Breakfast
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Cycling in Polonnaruwa
- Gratuities
- Any others expenses not mentioned in Inclusions section
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
- Any others expenses not mentioned in Inclusions section
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.