Taste of Sri Lanka 5 Nights

Upon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be received warmly by our representative. Pick up from Airport and vehicle to begin your holiday in Sri Lanka. We will drive to Kandy and en route Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage and a spice garden.

Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - Volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned and injured elephants within the park. You can watch caretakers feed, bathe and help these gentle giants. You want to walk with the herd to the nearby river to watch the elephants bathe and play around in water.

Kandy

Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. While being the second largest city in Sri Lanka it is also famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the seven UNESCO declared World Heritage sites in the country. With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, longest river of the country and misty mountains, Kandy successfully mesmerizes every visitor unsurprisingly.

On arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel, where you will check in. Evening time is free at own leisure to explore the beautiful city. Later return to the hotel after having Dinner & spend the night to savor a much needed rest.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy. (Dinner)

Charge yourself with morning breakfast at hotel and proceed for the City tour, which will be solely dedicated to the exploration of the other mysteries of Kandy. Apart from the wonderful elephant orphanage there are other treasures of Kandy which you must enjoy. While on your city tour you will visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world. Semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white etc. In the evening you will witness a traditional cultural dance show. (Entrance fees to sites not included)

After the day trip you get to come back to your hotel and relax your well-travelled feet. Later have Dinner & spend the night in the hotel and get ready for another adventure on the next day.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy. (Breakfast + Dinner)

After the breakfast we will Check out from the hotel & continue for another thrilling journey to Bentota. On the way relax and enjoy Sri Lankan greenery & have a glimpse of local culture during this drive. Bentota is the first National Holiday Resort of Sri Lanka. On arrival, check in to the hotel and relax.

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. The day is divided in between swimming in the water and bathing in the sun. Bentota provides the perfect turf for unfurled vacation at the beach. While enjoying the sun, sea and sand the water sports lovers can enroll themselves in various water sports bringing in the unique pleasure of this locale.

Remaining day is free at own leisure. After having a lovely Dinner, return at hotel to spend the night at Bentota.

Overnight stay at hotel in Bentota. (Breakfast + Dinner)

After the breakfast at hotel you’ll proceed for Bentota City tour. On your city tour you will enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River. It is a scenic tour relaxing and interesting while passing many islets forested with mangroves and experience the natural rhythms as well. If you are looking for more exclusive experience visit the turtle hatchery too. The Turtle Hatchery is the prime turtle nesting site which was open by the Wild life Protection Society in 1981.Visitors can see huge tanks filled with new born turtle hatchlings. After being fed, the baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days old, usually during the safer hours of darkness. (Entrance fees to sites not included)

Later in the evening, have your Dinner & return to the hotel for a relaxed sleep.

Overnight stay at hotel in Bentota. (Breakfast + Dinner)

Have your fill at morning breakfast at the hotel, pack your bags and check out from the hotel. Today we return back to the place we started from. You did not get any scope to explore the city as you immediately had left for Kandy, but this time around you get to savor more.

Colombo

Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast, it is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern and colonial impressions. Colombo has wildly varying architecture that span centuries and depict various styles. Many colonial buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British exist alongside structures built in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian and Contemporary architectural styles. No other place is this more evident in the heart of the city the Fort area. Colombo also boasts many shopping malls and department stores that offer brand name clothing at highly discounted prices. Therefore, it has become an important shopping destination among tourists.

On arrival, check in to the hotel and relax. Later get ready to proceed for Colombo City tour.

On your city tour in Colombo you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. (Entrance fees to sites not included). For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc.

Barefoot and Gallery Café are high-end fine dining spaces in Colombo where you will find plain mouthwatering dishes. Later enjoy the Dinner, before you get back to the hotel and get some sleep.

Overnight stay at hotel in Colombo. (Breakfast + Dinner)

After breakfast, pack your bags & take transfer to the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to catch the flight back home with all the happy memories in the beautiful island, Sri Lanka. On your return, we would like to receive your feedback about the trip. (Breakfast)

Above Itinerary is just indicative, do not consider it as a Final Schedule. It can be changed or swapped or rerouted. Date & Time of Tours can be changed by Local Agent / Tour Operator.

Food: Meals are prepared by local Sri Lankan Chef and is served at hotel. Taste may differ from main North Indian food.

Transportation: Transfers & Sightseeing tours are provided as per itinerary only.

Climate: The climate in Sri Lanka is tropical and consists of very distinctive dry and wet seasons. The average temperature of Sri Lanka usually ranges from 28 - 32 degrees Celsius which may differ due to global weather conditions as a whole. The coldest months according to the mean monthly temperature are December and January while the warmest months are April and August. October, November, December and January are the Monsoon season in the north, when a lightweight raincoat and travel umbrella will come in handy.

Shopping: Sri Lanka offers a wide array of shopping items. The most recognized being- gems, batik, tea, and handicrafts. The most popular items among tourists are handloom fabrics, leather products, reproduction antiques, jewelry and ceramics.