Highlights

Discover Sri Lanka’s hill country and cultural heartlands before relaxing on the golden beaches of the south. This itinerary combines heritage in Kandy, cool highland scenery in Nuwara Eliya, and coastal experiences in Bentota including river safaris and historic fort walks.

Colombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Bentota → Colombo → Departure

Upon arrival in Sri Lanka, you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to Kandy. Enjoy an evening of culture and a chance to experience Sri Lanka’s gentle giants.

Highlights

• Airport pick-up and transfer to Kandy
• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit
• Technical craft experiences such as wood carving, batik or gems
• Kandy cultural dance show
• Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO) 

Hotel: Cinnamon Citadel, Kandy or similar
Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)

Travel into Sri Lanka’s central highlands with waterfalls, tea country scenery and the charming streets of Nuwara Eliya.

Highlights

• Scenic hill country drive towards Nuwara Eliya
• Ramboda Falls visit
• Tea factory and plantation experience with tea tasting
• Nuwara Eliya city tour including Lake Gregory and Victoria Park 

Hotel: Araliya Green City, Nuwara Eliya or similar
Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)

Start the day with sacred heritage and gardens, then continue to Colombo for your final overnight stay.

Enjoy two nights by the southern coast in Bentota, with time to relax at the beach and explore nature and heritage experiences nearby.

Highlights across both days

• Scenic drive from Nuwara Eliya to Bentota
• Bentota beach leisure time 
• Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery visit
• Madu River boat safari through mangroves
• Visit to Galle Fort (UNESCO) with guided walking tour 

Hotel: Ekho Surf, Bentota or similar
Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)

Depending on your flight time, enjoy a relaxed morning and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast (as part of Half Board plan of previous night)