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Glimpse of Sri Lanka

Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Bentota

5 Days / 4 Nights
Small Group
4.8 (41 reviews)

Overview

A perfect short introduction to Sri Lanka, this 5-day tour takes you from Colombo through the cultural heart of Kandy, the cool tea hills of Nuwara Eliya, and down to the golden beaches of Bentota.

Top Stops on This Journey

Popular destinations you'll explore across this 5-day itinerary

01
Popular Stop

Kandy

Kandy is a major city in central Sri Lanka known for its cultural significance and being the gateway to the hill country.

Why you'll love it

  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Kandy Lake
02
Popular Stop

Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya is a scenic town in the central highlands famous for its colonial architecture and expansive tea plantations.

Why you'll love it

  • Gregory Lake
  • Hakgala Botanical Garden
  • Pedro Tea Estate
03
Popular Stop

Bentota

Bentota is a popular coastal town in southwestern Sri Lanka celebrated for its golden beaches and water sports opportunities.

Why you'll love it

  • Bentota Beach
  • Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa
  • Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

Gallery

Glimpse of Sri Lanka — Beautiful tropical beach scenery in coastal Bentota, Sri Lanka.
Beautiful tropical beach scenery in coastal Bentota, Sri Lanka.
Glimpse of Sri Lanka — Scenic blue train journey through Nuwara Eliya tea plantations.
Scenic blue train journey through Nuwara Eliya tea plantations.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival – Colombo – Kandy

Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Temple of the Tooth Relic.

  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Temple of the Tooth Relic
2

Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

Royal Botanical Gardens. Tea factory and plantation visit.

  • Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Tea plantation & factory
3

Nuwara Eliya – Bentota

Optional white water rafting. Drive to Bentota beach.

  • Optional white water rafting
  • Bentota beach
4

Bentota Leisure & Madu River

Madu River boat ride through mangroves. Turtle Hatchery visit.

  • Madu River boat ride
  • Turtle Hatchery
  • Beach leisure
5

Bentota – Colombo – Departure

Drive to Colombo airport. Optional gem museum or souvenir shopping.

  • Optional gem museum stop
  • Airport departure

What's Included

  • Daily breakfast
  • Airport transfers
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking guide
  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Tea factory visit
  • Madu River boat ride
  • Turtle Hatchery visit
  • All applicable taxes

Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • White water rafting (optional extra)
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Personal expenses

Starting from

AUD $699

per person

5 Days / 4 Nights
Small Group
Sri Lanka
4.8 · 41 reviews
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