Overview
A perfect combination of cultural heritage, cool hill country landscapes, light adventure, and relaxing beach experiences.
Arrive in Sri Lanka and meet your guide at the airport. Drive directly to Kandy, stopping en route at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to observe elephants up close. Continue with a visit to a spice garden to learn about Sri Lanka’s world-famous spices.
Overnight: Kandy
After breakfast, explore the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens (Peradeniya), followed by an afternoon Kandy cultural dance performance. In the evening, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism’s most important pilgrimage sites.
Overnight: Kandy
Travel into Sri Lanka’s scenic hill country after breakfast. Stop at the picturesque Ramboda Waterfall and visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about the production of world-renowned Ceylon tea. Continue to Nuwara Eliya, often referred to as “Little England.”
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy a short Nuwara Eliya city tour in the morning. Drive toward the south coast, stopping in Kitulgala for optional white-water rafting, a popular soft-adventure experience. Continue to the coastal town of Bentota.
Overnight: Bentota
Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Visit the historic Galle Fort, enjoy a Madu River boat safari through mangroves, and stop at a turtle conservation project. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing on Bentota Beach.
Overnight: Bentota
Travel to Colombo and enjoy a city tour, visiting key landmarks and shopping areas, before transferring to the airport for your departure flight.
End of Tour