Scenic Sri Lanka Escape – 7 Nights of Culture, Wildlife & Coastal Bliss
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Yala → Kalutara → Bentota → Colombo
Trip Highlights
- ✦Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
- ✦Experience elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- ✦Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
- ✦Scenic tea plantation & tea factory visit in the hill country
- ✦Witness stunning waterfalls – Ramboda Falls & Ravana Falls
- ✦Enjoy cool-climate charm of Nuwara Eliya
- ✦Thrilling Jeep Safari at Yala National Park
- ✦Relax on pristine beaches of Kalutara
- ✦Madhu River Boat Ride & Turtle Hatchery visit in Bentota
- ✦City tour & shopping in Colombo
- ✦Enjoy a vibrant Sri Lankan Cultural Dance Show
Itinerary
- 1
Arrival in Sri Lanka | Transfer to Kandy
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your chauffeur guide and transferred to Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. En route, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage or Millennium Elephant Foundation. After hotel check-in, proceed for an evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Later, enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan Cultural Dance Show and visit a local Gem Museum. Overnight stay in Kandy.
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Kandy to Nuwara Eliya – Hill Country Experience
After breakfast, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, famous for orchids and tropical flora. Proceed to Nuwara Eliya, often called 'Little England' due to its colonial charm and cool climate. En route visits: Ramboda Falls, Hanuman Temple (Ramayana Trail site), and Tea Factory & Tea Plantation. Check-in at hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
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Nuwara Eliya Sightseeing
After breakfast, explore Gregory Lake – a scenic lake surrounded by mountains, Sita Amman Temple – a sacred Ramayana site, and Hakgala Botanical Garden – a beautiful high-altitude garden. Enjoy the cool climate and relaxing atmosphere of the hill station. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
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Nuwara Eliya to Yala
After breakfast, proceed to Yala. En route visit the famous Ravana Falls, a stunning waterfall located near Ella. Check-in at hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Yala.
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Yala Safari | Transfer to Kalutara
Early morning jeep safari at Yala National Park, known for its high density of leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and exotic birds. After safari, proceed to Kalutara, a beautiful coastal destination. Check-in at hotel. Evening relax by the beach. Overnight stay in Kalutara.
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Bentota Excursion
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bentota. Activities include: Visit to Turtle Hatchery, Boat Ride in Madhu River, and Optional Watersports at Bentota Lagoon. Return to hotel. Overnight stay in Kalutara.
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Kalutara to Colombo
After breakfast, transfer to Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Enjoy a city tour covering shopping areas, colonial buildings, and modern city highlights. Overnight stay in Colombo.
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Departure
After breakfast, transfer to airport for your onward flight with wonderful memories of Sri Lanka.
Inclusions
- ✓Accommodation at mentioned hotels (or similar)
- ✓Daily Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board Basis)
- ✓All transfers & sightseeing by AC Van
- ✓English Speaking Chauffeur Guide
- ✓Toll taxes, parking & driver allowances
- ✓Jeep Safari at Yala National Park (Including Jeep & Entrance Fees)
- ✓01 Water Bottle (500ml) per person per day (Complimentary)
- ✓Cultural Show in Kandy (Complimentary)
- ✓Tea Factory Visit – Ramboda (Complimentary)
- ✓Gem Museum Visit – Free cultural show tickets (Complimentary)
Exclusions
- ✕Any Airfare or Rail fare
- ✕Entrance fees (unless specified)
- ✕Any meals not mentioned in the inclusions
- ✕Any destination not mentioned in the itinerary
- ✕Monument entrance fees, camera fees, safari charges, cable car rides, and guide charges
- ✕Any expenses of a personal nature
- ✕5% GST on Land Package Cost (charged additionally)
- ✕5% TCS on Land Package Cost (fully claimable, charged additionally)