Overview

Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession.

Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon. Coral-rich dive sites include Canoe Rock. On Bentota River, centuries-old Galapota Temple has a large Buddha statue. Southeast is Lunuganga, the estate and gardens of architect Geoffrey Bawa. Northeast is his brother Bevis's Brief Garden.

Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage Gem Museum

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

On Arrival our representative will welcome you and Transfer to Kandy. Enroute visit one of the most important tourist attraction in Sri Lanka, the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned and injured elephants within the park. You can watch caretakers feed, bathe and help these gentle giants. You want walk with the herd to the nearby river to watch the elephants bathe and play around in water. your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world. Semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white etc.

Day 2

Kandy

Dalada Maligawa Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

After Breakfast get ready for visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens. In the evening you will witness a traditional cultural dance show.

Day 3

Kandy to Bentota

Kande Vihare Temple Sri Kalyanarama Maha Vihariya Madu River

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and Transfer to Bentota.On your arrival check into your hotel and freshen up before you head out for a city tour.Stop by Kande Vihare Temple that houses the tallest statue of Buddha in Sri Lanka and visit the Sri Kalyanarama Maha Vihariya popular for its ancient marble effigy of Buddha. Laze around the Bentota beach and snack on some delicious delicacies from the beach stalls while you enjoy the enchanting ocean. Later during the day escape from the city to the fascinating Madu River. Take the Madu River Boat Cruise and get yourself acquainted with lush green mangroves and the unique flora and fauna of the region. Spot water monitor lizards, egrets, kingfishers, and cormorants among many other distinct species of the region. On your return to Bentota enjoy a quite dinner and retire to your hotel. Overnight stay in Bentota.

Day 4

Bentota

Leisure

Breakfast

Stay

After Breakfast at Hotel Spend the day at Leisure.

Day 5

Bentota to Colombo

Galle Face Green Viharamahadevi Park Old Parliament Building Fort district Independence Hall

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and Transfer to Colombo. After check into Hotel get ready for City Tour. Visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. (Entrance fees to sites not included). For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc.

Day 6

Departure

Breakfast

Transfers

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and Transfer to Airport for Drop.