Arrive in Sri Lanka and meet our airport representative before connecting with your chauffeur/guide to begin the tour. Travel to Pinnawala to visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to over 65 elephants including rescued and newborn calves. The best moments to witness are feeding and river bathing. Continue to Kandy, check in to your hotel, and enjoy an overnight stay in Kandy.
After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, the local market, a gem lapidary, and a batik factory. Explore the cultural heritage of Kandy, home to the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. Visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, featuring over 5,000 plant species. In the evening, enjoy a Sri Lankan traditional cultural dance show and visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Overnight stay in Kandy.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin your journey from Kandy to Bentota. On the way, visit a tea factory to experience the process of making world-famous Ceylon tea, from leaf to cup. After the visit, continue your scenic drive and arrive in Bentota for relaxation by the beach.
After breakfast, enjoy a boat safari on the Madu River, exploring its 54 islands, mangrove forests, and rich wildlife, including monkeys, birds, and crocodiles. Visit a Buddhist temple, Cinnamon Island, and experience fish therapy during the safari. Continue to Mawanella to explore a spice garden featuring traditional Sri Lankan spices and Ayurvedic herbal plants. Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery to see endangered turtle species and learn about their conservation. In the evening, enjoy free time for water sports in Bentota. Overnight stay in Bentota.
