Cultural Heritage & Coastal Bliss Journey
Srilanka
6 Days
Stay
Colombo (1N) –> Kandy (2N) –> Bentota (2N)
Description
This enchanting Sri Lanka journey offers a perfect blend of colonial charm, spiritual heritage, and coastal bliss. Begin in the bustling capital of Colombo, exploring the historic Galle Face Green and the vibrant Pettah Bazaar.
Journey into the hill country to the sacred city of Kandy, home to the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Immerse yourself in the lush landscapes of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, and witness the heartwarming spectacle of rescued elephants bathing at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Descend to the sun-drenched shores of Bentota for a riverside safari, sea turtle conservation visit, and relaxing days on golden sands. Ideal for culture enthusiasts and nature lovers, this tour offers a memorable blend of ancient traditions, wildlife encounters, and coastal serenity.
Trip Include
Hotel, Meals, Sightseeing, Transport
Trip Highlights
- Welcome dinner at rooftop restaurant overlooking Indian Ocean in Colombo
- Visit historic Galle Face Green, colonial Fort District, and aromatic Pettah Bazaar
- Scenic drive through tea-covered hills and spice plantations to Kandy
- Visit working spice and herb garden with cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper
- Explore sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy
- Stroll around serene Kandy Lake and explore Kandy Central Market
- Enjoy traditional Kandyan Cultural Show with fire dancing and classical dance
- Full second day exploring Kandy’s environs: Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage with rescued elephants bathing in Maha Oya River
- Guided village walk in hills above Kandy with traditional farmer’s home visit
- Sample homemade jaggery and learn about Kandyan weaving and pottery
- Transfer to Bentota’s beachfront resort with sunset cocktails and seafood dinner
- Full active day in Bentota: water sports, Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
- Afternoon Bentota River safari through mangroves spotting birdlife and crocodiles
- Farewell dinner on the beach
- Well-planned sightseeing with comfortable private transfers
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Colombo & City Introduction
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo. Be warmly welcomed by your private guide and transfer to your hotel in the city. After check-in, embark on a scenic introduction to Sri Lanka's vibrant commercial capital. Visit the historic Galle Face Green — a vast ocean-side urban park, perfect for a breezy evening stroll as street food vendors line the promenade. Drive through the colonial Fort District — admire the Old Parliament Building, Colombo Lighthouse, and the grand Dutch Period Museum. Explore the aromatic Pettah Bazaar — a bustling market district overflowing with spices, gemstones, fabrics, and local produce. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean. Overnight in Colombo.
Day 02: Kandy — Temple of the Tooth & Cultural Capital
After breakfast, depart for Kandy (approx. 3–4 hours from Colombo through lush tea-covered hills and spice plantations). En route, visit a working spice and herb garden — learn about cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and pepper grown in their natural habitat. Upon arriving in Kandy — Sri Lanka's last royal capital and a UNESCO World Heritage City — visit the sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) — one of Buddhism's most venerated shrines, housing a relic of the Buddha's tooth. Stroll around the serene Kandy Lake and explore the Kandy Central Market. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kandyan Cultural Show — featuring fire dancing, acrobatic drumming, and classical dance. Overnight in Kandy.
Day 03: Kandy — Royal Botanical Gardens, Pinnawala & Village Walk
After breakfast, spend a full second day exploring Kandy's environs. Visit the magnificent Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya — 147 acres of tropical splendour featuring giant bamboo groves, an orchid house, a spice garden, and one of the world's finest collections of palms, ferns, and flowering trees. Continue to the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage — watch a herd of rescued wild elephants bathing in the Maha Oya River in a truly heartwarming spectacle. In the afternoon, explore the hills above Kandy with a guided village walk — visit a traditional farmer's home, sample homemade jaggery, and learn about Kandyan weaving and pottery. Overnight in Kandy.
Day 04: Kandy to Bentota — Coastal Beach Resort
After a final Kandy breakfast, transfer to Bentota on the southwestern coast (approx. 3.5 hours). Check in to your beachfront resort. Afternoon at leisure — swim in the warm Indian Ocean, explore the beach, and enjoy sunset cocktails at the beach bar. Fresh seafood dinner at the resort. Overnight in Bentota.
Day 05: Bentota — Water Sports, Turtle Hatchery & River Safari
Full day of Bentota pleasures: morning water sports, Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project visit (watch baby turtles released into the sea), and a sunset Bentota River boat safari through mangroves — spotting monitor lizards, kingfishers, and crocodiles. Farewell seafood BBQ on the beach. Overnight in Bentota.
Day 06: Departure from Bentota / Colombo
Final breakfast at the resort. Transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (approx. 1.5 hours) for your onward flight, departing Sri Lanka — the Resplendent Isle — with extraordinary memories of ancient temples, hill-country train rides, and golden beaches.
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Inclusions
- Airport pick-up and drop in Colombo
- 5 nights’ accommodation across Colombo, Kandy, and Bentota
- Daily meals – 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners
- All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All currently applicable taxes, however, any other tax as and when levied by the Government shall be extra.
Exclusions
- Round Trip and Internal Airfare
- Visa Fee
- 05% GST
- 05% TCS
- Web Check In – Preferred Seats and meal charges on the airlines will be charged Extra. (Thailand Visa free of cost on arrival)
- Early check-in & late check-out (Standard Check-in time: 1400 hrs. & Check-out: 1200 hrs.)
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, excess baggage, laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels, etc.
- Tips of any nature i.e. drivers, guides, waiters at the hotel, etc.
- Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary
- Cost of excursions, water sports, city sightseeing, entrance fees, and local guides availed other than that mentioned in ‘Package Inclusions’
