A Journey Through Sri Lanka's Heartland

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Colombo to Kandy

   You'll get picked up at the airport or from your Colombo hotel and head to Kandy. Once there, start at the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is one of the world's oldest Buddhist temples and a significant pilgrimage site. After that, spend some time relaxing by Kandy Lake before moving on to the Gem Museum to learn about Sri Lanka's gemstone industry. In the afternoon, head up to Kandy View Point for panoramic views across the city. By evening, you'll catch a cultural dance presentation featuring traditional Kandyan performances. Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.

   Start point

   Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport/Negombo/Colombo, 00:05 - 23:55)

   Meals

   Dinner

   Included Activities

   • Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic
   • Explore Kandy Lake
   • Visit Gem Museum
   • Visit Kandy View Point
   • Traditional Kandyan cultural dance presentation

   Optional Activities

   • Shop for jewellery and mementos at Gem Museum

   Landmarks/POIs
   Temple of the Tooth Relic
   Kandy Lake
   Kandy View Point

   

2. Day 2

   Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

   After breakfast, travel to Nuwara Eliya and check out Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, which is one of Asia's largest gardens with bamboo groves, rare orchids, and features like a Javan fig tree and suspension bridge. Later you'll head to a tea plantation and factory to see how tea gets cultivated and processed, with tastings included. On the way, stop at Ramboda Waterfalls where water drops 109 meters down a cliff. Before heading to your hotel, visit a colorful Hindu temple that shows the town's cultural variety. Dinner and overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

   Meals

   Breakfast, Dinner

   Included Activities

   • Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
   • Visit tea plantation and factory with tea tasting
   • Visit Ramboda Waterfalls
   • Visit Hindu temple

   Optional Activities

   • Tea and refreshments at viewpoint near Ramboda Waterfalls

   Landmarks/POIs
   Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
   Ramboda Waterfalls

   

3. Day 3

   Nuwara Eliya

   After breakfast, explore Hakgala Botanical Gardens, which has colorful blooms, lush greenery, and tropical species along with rare endemic varieties. From there, head to Gregory Lake, a peaceful spot surrounded by rich vegetation where you can relax and take in the scenery. Next, drive to Little England, a charming colonial-era town with English countryside architecture, well-manicured gardens, tea estates, and quaint cottages covered in flowers. Dinner and overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

   Meals

   Breakfast, Dinner

   Included Activities

   • Visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens
   • Visit Gregory Lake
   • Explore Little England

   Landmarks/POIs
   Hakgala Botanical Gardens
   Gregory Lake
   Little England

4. Day 4

   Nuwara Eliya to Bentota

   After breakfast, travel toward Bentota but stop in Kitulgala for white water rafting. You'll navigate through various rapids with twists and turns while taking in scenery like towering cliffs and lush green forest walls along the river. This gives you a real rush of adrenaline in a beautiful setting. After the rafting, continue on to Bentota. Dinner and overnight there.

   Meals

   Breakfast, Dinner

   Included Activities

   • White water rafting in Kitulgala

   Landmarks/POIs
   Kitulgala Rapids

   

5. Day 5

   Bentota to Colombo

   After breakfast, take a boat safari on the Madu River, gliding through lush mangrove forests past water lilies while watching for different bird species. Next, stop at a turtle hatchery focused on sea turtle conservation where you can see baby turtles and learn about protection efforts. Later, head to historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of Asia's best-preserved colonial architecture. The fort has thick stone walls, narrow streets, colonial buildings, museums, cafes, and boutique shops worth exploring. By evening, travel to Colombo for your overnight stay.

   Meals

   Breakfast, Dinner

   Included Activities

   • Madu River boat safari
   • Visit turtle hatchery
   • Visit Galle Fort

   Optional Activities

   • Shopping at Galle Fort boutique shops and cafes

   Landmarks/POIs
   Madu River
   Galle Fort

   

6. Day 6

   Colombo

   After breakfast, take a city tour around Colombo hitting notable spots like Galle Face Green, Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, and the Old Parliament Building. You'll also have time to shop at local markets and shopping malls before your journey ends. This wraps up your time in Sri Lanka.

   Meals

   Breakfast

   Included Activities

   • Colombo city tour
   • Visit Galle Face Green
   • Visit Independence Square
   • Visit Gangaramaya Temple
   • Visit Old Parliament Building

   Optional Activities

   • Shopping at local markets
   • Shopping at local shopping malls

   Landmarks/POIs
   Galle Face Green
   Independence Square
   Gangaramaya Temple
   Old Parliament Building