Moving on from the polished city life, Sri Lanka’s exotic attractions are a paradise for animal and nature lovers. The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage sanctuary is home to 60 abandoned wild elepahant babies who are cared for. Revel as you watch the elephants enjoying their river soak. Nuwara Eliya is the country’s lush green hill station, once a summer retreat of colonizers, it is now home to verdant tea plantations, Sri Lanka’s best golf course and the beautiful Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Kandy is another gorgeous hill city that is built around an attractive man made lake, the town is famous for the Esala Perahera Festival in August. Kandy is also known for housing a scared artifact in a guarded coffer in Dalada Maligawa or in the Temple of The Tooth.
Day 01: Arrival in Colombo | Proceed to Kandy
Meet our representative upon arrival in Colombo and proceed to Kandy–popular as the cultural capital of this island. Kandy was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. Since the Kandyan kingdom came under the British only around 1815, the city still retains the living traditions of its sovereign kingdom era. Check-in at the hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Kandy.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kandy
After breakfast, proceed towards one of the main attractions of the country – Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a home to sacred tooth of the Buddha and located in the royal place complex of the last kingdom of the region. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, visit Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, from where one can also watch entire Kandy town in one view. In evening, enjoy a Kandyan Dance performance and later a fire walking act. Afterwards, visit the local shopping markets of the city that are known for selling gems, handicrafts, jewelry and silk items.
Overnight at Kandy.
Day 03: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive towards Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights) - also known as 'Little' England', was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. Check-in at the hotel upon arrival and spend rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
Day 04: Sightseeing in Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing tour starting with Horton Plains National Park - World's End and Baker's falls are major attractions of the park. Later, visit Bluefield Tea Garden and Gregory Lake – most significant highlight of this hill station, where you may enjoy boating. Return to hotel.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
Day 05: Nuwara Eliya - Bentota
Nuwara Eliya is the country's popular hill resort and Tea estate. After breakfast, enjoy visit to Tea Estate & Tea Factory situated at around 2000m above sea level and surrounded by lush tea plantations, and Horton Plains National Park. Later, proceed to Bentota.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Bentota
Day 06: Bentota
Bentota is the city of the Golden Beaches. You will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the soft sand. After breakfast, spend the day swimming in cool waters and relaxing on the beach. Bentota provides the perfect turf for unfurled vacation at the beach. While enjoying the sun, sea and sand, the beach lovers can try their hands at various water sports.
Overnight stay at Bentota.
Day 07: Departure from Colombo
This morning after breakfast proceed to Colombo (65 kms/ 1.5Hours drive approx.) to board the return flight.
Important Note: The above itinerary is tentative and subjected to change without prior notice. We can also amend and tailor-made the above itinerary as per your requirement.
Srilanka is a very beautiful place.And tour planned by Regent travels was so pleasant!!!
