Discover the beauty of Sri Lanka with this perfectly crafted 5-day itinerary covering Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, and Colombo. From cultural heritage and scenic tea hills to relaxing beaches and vibrant city life, this tour offers a complete experience of the island’s top highlights in a short getaway.
Day 01 – Airport to Pinnawala to Kandy
- Arrive and clear immigration & visa formalities.
- Collect your baggage and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs.
- The Green Holiday Centre Representative will page you by your name.
- Thereafter you will be assisted to the Car park / Coach Park to begin your journey as per the booked itinerary.
- Airport to Kandy approximately 3.5 hours (Excluding stops).
- Afterwards proceed to Nuwara Eliya via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (If time permits).
- Arrive in Kandy.
- Visit Kandy Gem Museum and gem & jewellery shop.
- Evening witnesses the Kandy Cultural Dance Performance (If the time permits).
- Overnight stay at a Kandy hotel.
Day 02 – Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to enjoy a city tour of Kandy + Shopping.
Kandy Highlights
- The hill capital and venue of the annual Perahera.
- The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings ceded to the British in 1815.
- An example of Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today.
- Temples, shrines, and monasteries preserving Buddhist traditions.
Key Attractions
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
- Afterwards proceed to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda.
- Kandy to Nuwara Eliya approximately 2.5 hours (Excluding stops).
- Visit Ramboda Waterfall (Optional).
- Arrive in Nuwara Eliya.
Evening City Tour
- Hakgala Botanical Garden (Ashok Vatika).
- Gregory Lake.
- Overnight stay at a Nuwara Eliya hotel.
Day 03 – Nuwara Eliya to Bentota to Kalutara
- After an early breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Bentota.
- Kandy to Bentota approximately 6–7 hours (Excluding stops).
- Arrive in Bentota.
Activities & Attractions
- Visit Turtle Hatchery.
- Evening leisure at Bentota Beach.
- Madu River Boat Ride (Optional).
- Leisure time.
- Overnight stay at Kalutara hotel.
Day 04 – Bentota to Colombo
- After breakfast, proceed to Colombo.
Optional Activities
- Enjoy water sports.
- Bentota to Colombo approximately 2.5 hours (Excluding stops).
- Arrive in Colombo.
Colombo City Tour & Shopping (Late Evening)
City Overview
- Drive through busy commercial areas and tree-lined residential areas like Cinnamon Gardens.
Key Attractions
- Fort (former British administrative center and military garrison).
- Sea Street – Goldsmith’s quarters in Pettah.
- Bazaar area.
- BMICH.
- Replica of Avukana Buddha.
- Gangarama Temple.
- Kelaniya Temple.
- Independence Square.
- Overnight stay at a Colombo hotel.
Day 05 – Colombo to Airport
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Last-minute shopping (If time permits).
- Proceed to the airport for your scheduled flight with wonderful memories.
- Have a safe flight!
Important Note
- Hotels’ check-in time: 14:00 hours.
- Check-out time: 12:00 hours.
Highlights
- Explore the scenic Georgian Military Highway.
- Visit the historic Ananuri Fortress and Jinvali Reservoir.
- Enjoy breathtaking views from Gergeti Trinity Church.
- Discover the untouched beauty of Truso Valley.
- Hike to the picturesque Gveleti Waterfalls.
- Experience Tbilisi’s Old Town, Peace Bridge, and Narikala Fortress.
- Ride the cable car and admire panoramic city views.