Day 1 – Arrival at Colombo and Transfer to Kandy along with Sightseeing
Arrive at the Colombo International Airport and take a drive to Kandy. On your way, stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage where abandoned and injured elephants are taken care of. On arrival at Kandy, check-in to your hotel and proceed for sightseeing at the New Ranweli Spice Garden. Explore the wide variety of herbs and spices grown in Sri Lanka. After the garden visit, enjoy a leisurely evening. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Tags: Colombo, Kandy, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, New Ranweli Spice Garden
Day 2 – Kandy Sightseeing
After the breakfast at the hotel, get ready for an exciting day ahead. Your first stop is at one of the most sacred sites of Sri Lanka—Temple of the Tooth Relic. The temple is renowned for housing the relic of Lord Buddha’s tooth, which is preserved inside a stupa. Next, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens that display nearly 4000 species of plants. After the garden visit, proceed to Kandy Lake where you can spend some peaceful time amidst the serene settings. Next, stop at the Gem Museum where you can purchase beautiful gems as well as learn about the history of gemstones in Sri Lanka. Next on your city tour is a shopping spree at the famous silk shops and Batik factory. The city tour takes you various other attractions of Kandy. In the evening, enjoy a cultural show by the local artists. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Tags: Temple of the Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens, Kandy Lake, Gem Museum, City Tour, Cultural Show
Day 3 – Transfer to Bentota and Sightseeing
After the breakfast at the hotel, take a drive to your next destination in Sri Lanka—Bentota. On arrival, check-in to your hotel and proceed for sightseeing at Madu River. Offering beautiful views of the villages along its banks, a boat ride on the Madu River is an experience of a lifetime. The mangrove trees that edge the river make the ride more memorable. Next, visit the Sea Turtle Farm where you can learn about the turtle hatchery process. In the evening, leisure on the Bentota Beach which offers a sweeping view of the Indian Ocean along with various water sports activities. After spending quality time at the beach, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Tags: Bentota, Madu River Boat Ride, Sea Turtle Farm, Bentota Beach
Day 4 – Transfer to Colombo and Sightseeing
After the breakfast at the hotel, take a drive to the capital city of Sri Lanka—Colombo. On arrival, check-in to your hotel and proceed for sightseeing at Kelaniya Temple. It is believed that Lord Buddha visited this place on his third and final visit to Sri Lanka. Next, visit the Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple, which is the only temple in the world to have a chariot for the deity Anjaneyar (Tamil name of Lord Hanuman). After the temple visit, enjoy a city tour and shopping in Colombo. In the evening, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Tags: Colombo, Kelaniya Temple, Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple, City Tour, Shopping
Day 5 – Departure
This is your last day in Sri Lanka. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and get ready for departure from the Colombo International Airport.
