Overview
A 4 Nights / 5 Days Sri Lanka tour covering Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota and Colombo, with a private air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking chauffeur guide throughout.
- Package Code: SWTT-S005
- Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Package Cost: ₹27,500 net per adult
Hotels (or similar)
- Kandy — Hotel Tourmaline, 3 Star (1 night)
- Nuwara Eliya — Salzburg Hotel, 3 Star (1 night)
- Bentota — Tangerine Beach, 3 Star (1 night)
- Colombo — Best Western, 3 Star (1 night)
Vehicle: For 1–2 passengers, Toyota Prius / Axio / Honda Fit Shuttle / Honda Insight or similar.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival — Pinnawala and Kandy
Arrive in Sri Lanka, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to Kandy (travel time approximately 3.5 hours). En route, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, started in 1975 to house abandoned and wounded elephants, followed by a spice garden visit. On arrival in Kandy, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Lanka’s most prized possession. A gem gallery visit follows. In the evening, witness the colourful Kandy Cultural Show. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.
Day 2 :
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, then travel to Nuwara Eliya (approximately 2.5 hours). En route, visit the Ramboda Hanumanji Temple (subject to temple timings), a tea plantation and Ramboda Falls. Nuwara Eliya, the “Little England” of Sri Lanka, is set against mountains, valleys, waterfalls and tea plantations. Also visit Gregory Lake with a boat ride, and the Seetha Amman Temple and Asoka Vatika. Overnight stay at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 3 :
Nuwara Eliya to Bentota
After breakfast, proceed to Bentota (approximately 5 hours), witnessing St Clair’s Falls and Devon Falls en route. On arrival, commence Bentota sightseeing including the Madu River ride, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and Bentota water sports (jet ski, banana ride and tube ride). Overnight stay at a hotel in Bentota.
Day 4 :
Bentota to Colombo
After breakfast, proceed to Colombo (approximately 2 hours). Enjoy a drive through the city taking in the commercial areas and the tree-lined residential Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative centre; Sea Street, the goldsmiths’ quarter in the heart of Pettah; the Bazaar area with its Hindu temple of elaborate stone carvings; and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH to see the replica of the Avukana Buddha, and Independence Square. Time is also set aside for shopping in Colombo, including ODEL. Overnight stay at a hotel in Colombo.
Day 5 :
Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight back to India.
Inclusions
- 4 nights accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar
- 4 breakfasts at the hotels
- 4 dinners at the hotels
- Kandy guided city tour including Bhairavakanda Temple, Kandy view point, Kandy Lake, gem gallery and Kandy Cultural Show
- Nuwara Eliya city tour including Ramboda Falls, Ramboda Hanumanji Temple, tea factory, Seetha Amman Temple and Asoka Vatika
- Bentota sightseeing (excluding entrance fees)
- Colombo guided city and shopping tour (excluding entrance fees)
- 2 bottles of 500ml mineral water per person per day throughout the tour
- Complimentary SIM card on arrival (terms and conditions apply) — per room basis
- Complimentary gem gallery visit
- Complimentary Kandy Cultural Show — a gem gallery visit is required to obtain the complimentary coupon
- Complimentary spice garden visit
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle on a private basis
- Services of an English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Arrival and departure assistance at the airport
- City tour and shopping
- Applicable taxes excluding GST and bank fees
Exclusions
- Any expenses of a personal nature
- Tips and portage
- Meals other than those mentioned above
- Camera and video permits
- Airfares
- Visa fees
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Entrance fees
