Adventure
Scenic Sri Lanka Escape – 5 Nights / 6 Days
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the cultural heart and natural wonders of Sri Lanka, a land steeped in rich heritage, lush landscapes, and tranquil beaches. This 6-day, 5-night itinerary offers the perfect mix of history, nature, and relaxation—ideal for those seeking an enriching island escape.
Your journey begins in Colombo, where you are warmly welcomed and escorted to Dambulla, a heritage destination surrounded by rocky hills and timeless traditions. En route, visit the renowned Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to over 70 gentle giants, offering an up-close experience with these magnificent creatures. You’ll also stop at a Herbal Garden, giving you a glimpse into Sri Lanka’s ancient Ayurvedic practices. Upon arrival in Dambulla, explore the iconic Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with ancient Buddha statues and vibrant murals inside natural rock caves.
Continue your cultural immersion with a scenic drive to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s spiritual capital. En route, walk through a fragrant Spice Garden in Matale and learn how Sri Lanka became one of the world’s top spice exporters. In Kandy, pay your respects at the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic—home to a tooth of Lord Buddha and an essential pilgrimage site for Buddhists. As evening falls, be enchanted by a vibrant cultural dance show, featuring traditional Sri Lankan music and performances.
Next, travel through rolling hills to Nuwara Eliya, known as "Little England" for its cool climate, colonial-era architecture, and tea-covered landscapes. Along the way, visit the celebrated Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, housing over 4,000 plant species. You’ll also witness the art of Ceylon tea-making at a local plantation and factory. In Nuwara Eliya, enjoy a charming tour of this hill town, complete with English-style cottages and serene lake views.
From the hills, descend to the golden coastline of Bentota, a paradise for beach lovers and adventure seekers alike. Whether you prefer lounging by the sea or engaging in water sports like jet-skiing, parasailing, or river safaris, Bentota offers an idyllic tropical retreat. Don’t miss a visit to a Turtle Hatchery and local fish markets, where you can connect with the region’s marine conservation efforts and coastal culture.
Conclude your journey with a visit to Colombo, the bustling capital city where tradition meets modernity. Enjoy a panoramic city tour featuring colonial architecture, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and iconic sites such as the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). Wrap up your trip with some leisure shopping at top locations like House of Fashion, Odel, Majestic City, and Noritake Ceramic Showroom.
This package includes private airport transfers, all intercity travel in a comfortable private vehicle, double-sharing hotel accommodation with daily breakfast, and driver allowances. Explore Sri Lanka at your own pace with the comfort and convenience of a personalized itinerary.
Day 1: Arrive Colombo - Dambulla (3 Hours)
Arrive into Colombo and you will be welcomed and assisted by a representative before you proceed to Dambulla. En-route visit Pinnawala Elephant orphanage which shelters more than 70 orphaned elephants and visit Herbal Garden. Afternoon visit the cave Temple at Dambulla. Dambulla is a vast isolated rock mass and it was here that King Valagam Bahu took refuge in the 1st century B.C. He later turned the caves into a rock temple. Overnight in Dambulla.
Day 02: - Dambulla - Kandy (2 Hours)
After Breakfast visit the Spice Garden in Matale. For centuries, spices have been one of Sri Lanka's most celebrated exports. While visiting a Spice Garden you could sample such scents and flavors as cinnamon, ginger, pepper, vanilla, cardamom and many more. In the evening visit Dālada Maligai, the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dālada) of Lord Buddha that is the most venerated object of worship for Buddhists. Later witness spectacular dance performances (Cultural show). Overnight in Kandy.
Day 03: - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (2.5 Hours)
After breakfast visit the botanical gardens at Peradeniya. The gardens contain over 4,000 species and varieties making it one of the best and most valuable collections in the world. Later, proceed to Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit a tea plantation to see the tea pluckers at work and also visit a tea factory to witness the manufacturing process of the finest Ceylon tea. In the afternoon do a sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya. Set in the heart of tea-country this beautiful town is where the British succeeded in creating an English countryside with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 04: - Nuwara Eliya – Bentota (5.5 Hours)
After breakfast, proceed to Bentota. On arrival, check into your hotel. Facing the Indian Ocean, a tropical lagoon and a major river, Bentota offers water sports possibilities nowhere else to be found. Apart from swimming, body-surfing or diving in the sea, you can jet-ski, windsurf, parasail or enjoy a romantic river safari on the river and lagoon. You can also visit the Fish Market & Turtle Hatchery. Overnight in Bentota.
Day 05: - Bentota – Colombo (2 Hours)
After breakfast, proceed to Colombo; like many capital cities in developing countries this is fast changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. Yet in some parts, the old-world charm is retained with several British built colonial buildings, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) - an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People's Republic of China. In the evening, you have time free for shopping; visit House of Fashion, Odel Dress Boutique, Majestic City, Noritake Ceramic ware showroom and local souvenir shops. Overnight in Colombo.
Day 06: - Departure
After Breakfast check out the hotel proceeds to Colombo airport drop off.
Amount: - 32,999/- per person
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