Sri Lanka - Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Tour Overview

• Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
• Routing: 2N Kandy $\rightarrow$ 1N Nuwara Eliya $\rightarrow$ 1N Bentota $\rightarrow$ 1N Colombo
• Special Offer: Buy 1 Get 1 Free (BOGO) — Pay for 1 traveler, and your companion travels free .
• Key Highlights: 3-Star Standard accommodations, daily breakfast & dinner, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Tea Plantations, Sita Amman Temple, Maadu River Boat Safari, Turtle Hatchery, and Colombo City Highlights .

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo & Transfer to Kandy

• Hotel: Lavendish Hills or similar in Kandy
• Meals: Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo) . Meet your representative at the Arrival Hall .
  • Board the group AC coach for a scenic drive up into the central highlands toward Kandy .
  • Stop en route to visit a traditional Spice Garden to learn about Sri Lanka's indigenous spices and herbal medicine .
  • Arrive in Kandy, check into your hotel, and relax .
  • Enjoy dinner at the hotel .
  • (Note: The common group transfer departs the airport at 13:00 hrs. Flights should arrive at least 1 hour prior.)

Day 2: Kandy City Exploration & Sacred Heritage

• Hotel: Lavendish Hills or similar in Kandy
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel .
  • Visit the sprawling Royal Botanical Garden at Peradeniya, famous for its orchid collection, palm avenues, and giant tropical trees .
  • Explore the iconic Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), a UNESCO World Heritage site housing the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha .
  • Explore local handicraft centers and enjoy a cultural dance performance in the evening .
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy .

Day 3: Scenic Drive to Nuwara Eliya (Tea Country & Ramayana Trails)

• Hotel: High Garden Hotel or similar in Nuwara Eliya
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Following breakfast, check out from Kandy and drive toward the misty hill station of Nuwara Eliya ("Little England") .
  • Visit a lush Tea Plantation & Factory to observe the cultivation and processing of world-renowned Ceylon Tea .
  • Visit the historic Sita Amman Temple in Seetha Eliya, a key Ramayana site dedicated to Goddess Sita .
  • Stroll along colonial streets, view Ramboda Waterfalls, and relax by Gregory Lake .
  • Check into your hotel in Nuwara Eliya and enjoy dinner .

Day 4: Nuwara Eliya to Coastal Bentota

• Hotel: Tangerine Beach Hotel or similar in Bentota
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, check out and drive down from the mountains toward the southwestern golden coast of Bentota .
  • Check into your beachfront resort and spend the afternoon at leisure .
  • Relax on the beach, enjoy ocean views, or try optional water sports .
  • Dinner at the resort and overnight stay in Bentota .

Day 5: Bentota River Safari & Turtle Hatchery to Colombo City Tour

• Hotel: Hotel Best Western Elyon Colombo or similar in Colombo
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, enjoy a peaceful Maadu River Boat Safari, gliding through mangrove forests, small islands, and diverse wildlife .
  • Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, a conservation center dedicated to sea turtle protection .
  • Drive to Colombo and embark on a city orientation tour :
    • Walk along the coastal promenade at Galle Face Green .
    • Visit Independence Hall at Independence Square .
    • Explore the architectural marvel of Gangaramaya Temple .
    • Enjoy free time for shopping at famous malls like Odel or Crescat Boulevard .
  • Check into your hotel in Colombo and enjoy dinner .

Day 6: Departure from Colombo

• Meals: Breakfast
• Itinerary:
  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out formalities .
  • Board the group transfer coach to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight .
  • (Note: Common group transfer departs the hotel at 08:30 hrs for return flights scheduled after 13:00 hrs.)

Accommodations Summary

Package Inclusions & Exclusions

 Inclusions

• 5 Nights accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in listed 3-star standard hotels .
• Daily Breakfast and Dinner at the hotel .
• Airport Meet & Assistance .
• AC Vehicle transfers & sightseeing on a shared basis with an English-speaking guide (subject to minimum 10 pax) .
• Standard Travel Insurance coverage (valid up to age 69) .
• Value Added Taxes (VAT) & 5% GST .

Exclusions

• Visas & Permits: Sri Lanka ETA / Visa processing fees and camera/video permits .
• Ticket / Entrance Fees: Entrance tickets for monuments, botanical gardens, boat rides, or jeep safaris .
• Personal Expenses: Porterage, tips, laundry, minibar, or soft/alcoholic beverages .
• Private Vehicle Supplement: Optional private vehicle upgrade (USD 280 / USD 380 per vehicle if group size is under 10 pax) .