Arrive in Sri Lanka and be welcomed by our airport representative. Meet your chauffeur/guide and proceed to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to over 65 rescued elephants. Visit during feeding and river bathing for the best experience.
Continue to Sigiriya, check in to the hotel, and in the evening climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress—the 5th-century “Fortress in the Sky.” Discover its ancient palace ruins, gardens, and the iconic frescoes of the Sigiriya maidens.
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Dambulla to visit the famous Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, known for its five cave temples filled with over 130 Buddha statues and ancient Buddhist murals dating back to the 1st century BC.
Continue to Kandy, stopping at a Spice Garden to learn about traditional Sri Lankan spices and Ayurvedic plants. In the evening, enjoy a Sri Lankan Cultural Dance Show, followed by a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic—one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world, located in the historic hill capital of Kandy.
After breakfast, begin a Kandy city tour including Upper Lake Drive, the Market Square, a Gem Lapidary, and a Batik Factory.
Then proceed to Nuwara Eliya, stopping en route to visit the Hanuman Temple, Ramboda Waterfalls, and a Tea Plantation & Factory to enjoy a cup of world-famous Ceylon tea.
Continue to Nuwara Eliya, the “Little England” of Sri Lanka, known for its cool climate, tea estates, waterfalls, and scenic mountain views. Explore the charming town and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and gardens.
After breakfast, depart for Bentota via Kitulgala. On the way, visit St. Clair’s Waterfall and Devon Waterfall. Optional activities include White Water Rafting in Kitulgala.
Arrive in Bentota in the afternoon, check in to the hotel, and relax.
Bentota, located on Sri Lanka’s south coast, is known for its beaches, birdlife, river safaris, and attractions such as the Turtle Hatchery, Mask Factory, Galle Fort, and Bentota River Boat Ride.
Overnight stay at Hotel Serandib, Bentota.
After breakfast, enjoy a Madu River Boat Safari, exploring its 54 islands, rich biodiversity, mangrove tunnels, and wildlife including monkeys, water monitors, birds, and fish. Visit a Buddhist Temple, Cinnamon Island, and experience natural fish therapy during the cruise.
Afterwards, visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, where you can see several endangered turtle species and learn how thousands of baby turtles are protected and released safely into the ocean.
After breakfast, proceed to Colombo and begin a city tour followed by shopping. Explore Colombo’s key areas including Fort, Pettah, and the tree-lined streets of Cinnamon Gardens. Visit landmarks such as the Sea Street Hindu Temple, Dutch Church at Wolfendhal, Dewatagaha Mosque, Independence Square, Independence Hall, BMICH, and the Avukana Buddha replica. Continue shopping at Majestic City, Liberty Plaza, ODEL, Independence Arcade, Colombo City Centre, and visit the Lanka Ceramics Center for Noritake and ceramic items, as well as the Mlesna Tea Boutique and cashew shops. Overnight stay in Colombo.
After breakfast leave Colombo to connect with the departure flight
