Tour Highlights

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Kandy City Tour Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Kandyan Cultural Dance Performance Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple Ceylon Tea Estate and Factory Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya Seetha Amman Temple Scenic Hill Country Train Journey to Ella Nine Arch Bridge Little Adam’s Peak Ravana Falls Yala National Park Jeep Safari Coconut Tree Hill, Mirissa Galle Fort — UNESCO World Heritage Site Bentota Beach Madu River Boat Safari Sea Turtle Conservation Centre Colombo Panoramic City Tour

Tour Pricing

Transport & Hotels
Transportation + Accommodation
$1,499
Per person / tour package
Transport Only
Transportation without accommodation
$1,499
Per person / tour package

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Day 01 — Arrival in Sri Lanka | Colombo Airport to Kandy
  • Warm welcome from your representative at Bandaranaike International Airport
  • Private transfer from the airport towards Kandy, the historic hill capital
  • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to learn about elephant care and conservation
  • Enjoy a Kandy city tour and discover the heritage and atmosphere of this historic city
  • Experience a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance featuring colourful costumes and rhythmic drumming
  • Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist pilgrimage sites
  • Check in to your hotel and relax
  • Overnight stay in Kandy
2
Day 02 — Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya and explore their remarkable collection of tropical plants and towering trees
  • Visit Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, associated with Sri Lanka’s Ramayana heritage
  • Explore a Ceylon tea estate and factory to learn about tea production
  • Enjoy a freshly brewed Ceylon tea tasting experience, subject to availability
  • Continue through the picturesque hill country to Nuwara Eliya
  • Visit Gregory Lake and enjoy the tranquil lakeside scenery
  • Check in to your hotel and relax amid the cool highland atmosphere
  • Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
3
Day 03 — Nuwara Eliya to Ella
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit Seetha Amman Temple, a sacred Hindu site associated with the Ramayana legend
  • Board the scenic train to Ella, subject to train schedules and ticket availability
  • Enjoy beautiful views of tea plantations, forested hills, misty valleys and mountain landscapes
  • Arrive in Ella and explore the iconic Nine Arch Bridge
  • Discover Ella town, with its cafés, local shops and relaxed mountain atmosphere
  • Check in to your accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Ella
4
Day 04 — Ella to Yala
  • Start the day with an early morning hike to Little Adam’s Peak
  • Enjoy panoramic views across Ella’s dramatic hills and valleys
  • Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out
  • Stop at Ravana Falls to admire the waterfall and surrounding natural scenery
  • Travel towards Yala through Sri Lanka’s changing landscapes
  • Enjoy a jeep safari in Yala National Park in search of elephants, crocodiles, deer, birdlife and the elusive Sri Lankan leopard
  • Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed
  • Check in to your accommodation in the Yala area
  • Overnight stay in the Yala area
5
Day 05 — Yala to Southern Coast and Bentota
  • Breakfast at the hotel before departing towards Sri Lanka’s southern coastline
  • Visit Coconut Tree Hill in Mirissa for sweeping Indian Ocean views and photographs
  • Explore historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Walk through colonial-era streets, browse local boutiques and discover charming cafés
  • Enjoy a scenic coastal drive towards Bentota
  • Arrive in Bentota and check in to your beachside accommodation
  • Relax on Bentota Beach and enjoy the golden sands and ocean views
  • Optional water sports, subject to availability, weather and sea conditions
  • Overnight stay in Bentota
6
Day 06 — Bentota to Colombo and Departure
  • Breakfast at the hotel and check out
  • Enjoy a Madu River boat safari through peaceful waterways and mangrove-lined channels
  • Discover the natural environment and scenic landscapes around the river
  • Visit a sea turtle conservation centre to learn about local conservation initiatives, subject to opening hours
  • Continue towards Colombo for a panoramic city tour, depending on flight time and traffic conditions
  • Discover Colombo’s historic landmarks, busy streets and modern architecture
  • Visit Independence Square, subject to available time
  • Stop at Galle Face Green to enjoy views of Colombo’s waterfront, subject to available time
  • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport with sufficient time for departure formalities
  • Depart Sri Lanka with wonderful memories of culture, tea country, wildlife and tropical coastlines

What's Included

Included
  • 5 nights accommodation in selected hotels
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver throughout the tour
  • Airport pick-up and departure transfer
  • Daily breakfast at the hotels
  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit, subject to final booking confirmation
  • Kandy city tour
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit
  • Kandyan cultural dance performance, subject to final booking confirmation
  • Royal Botanical Gardens visit
  • Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple visit
  • Ceylon tea estate and factory visit
  • Seetha Amman Temple visit
  • Scenic train journey to Ella, subject to ticket availability and booking confirmation
  • Nine Arch Bridge visit
  • Little Adam’s Peak hike
  • Ravana Falls visit
  • Yala National Park jeep safari
  • Coconut Tree Hill visit
  • Galle Fort visit
  • Bentota Beach visit
  • All applicable government taxes
Not Included
  • International airfare
  • Lunches and dinners unless specifically stated
  • Train tickets, unless confirmed as included in the final booking
  • Entrance fees not specifically listed under inclusions
  • Madu River boat safari fees, unless confirmed as included
  • Sea turtle conservation centre fees, if applicable
  • Optional water sports and recreational activities
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any services not specifically listed under inclusions
Complimentary
  • Airport welcome and arrival assistance
  • Local SIM card assistance, subject to availability
  • Tea tasting at the plantation, subject to availability
  • Bottled drinking water during touring days
  • Sri Lanka travel guidebook
  • 24/7 telephone support from our team