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Ceylon Wonders Unveiled

Sri Lanka

Discover the wonders of Sri Lanka, from misty hill stations to bustling cities. Encounter majestic elephants at Pinnawala, stroll through Kandy’s historic streets, savor Ceylon tea in Nuwara Eliya, and experience Colombo’s vibrant charm. A journey of nature, culture, and unforgettable memories.

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Overview

Daily Schedule

Day

Elephant Encounters

Arrive and travel to Kandy via Pinnawala. On the way, visit the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to many rescued elephants and their babies. Watch them being fed and bathed in the river while learning about their care and conservation. After this heartwarming experience, continue your journey to Kandy, check in to your hotel, and relax for the evening.
🏨 Your stay at Earl’s Regency (🍴B&B)

Day

Cultural Kandy

After breakfast, visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, known for its beautiful flowers, tall trees, and peaceful surroundings. Later, explore the city of Kandy. Drive around Kandy Lake, visit the town bazaar, gem museum, and arts and crafts center. In the evening, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and enjoy a colorful cultural dance show.
🏨 Your stay at Earl’s Regency (🍴B&B)

Day

Tea Country Trails

After breakfast, drive towards the hill town of Nuwara Eliya, also called “Little England.” Visit lush green tea plantations and a tea factory to see how world-famous Ceylon Tea is made. In the evening, take a half-day city tour and admire colonial-style buildings, beautiful gardens, waterfalls, and the scenic Gregory Lake. Enjoy the cool mountain breeze and peaceful atmosphere.
🏨 Your stay at Araliya Green City (🍴B&B)

Day

Colombo Highlights

After breakfast, proceed to Colombo and check in at your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Sri Lanka’s lively capital. Visit Pettah Bazaar, temples, Colombo Museum, BMICH, and Dutch Museum. Drive past modern skyscrapers and colonial landmarks that show the city’s mix of old and new. End the day exploring local shops and beautiful coastal views.
🏨 Your stay at Cinnamon Lakeside (🍴B&B)

Day

Farewell from Colombo

After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to beautiful Sri Lanka. Proceed to the airport for your return flight. Take home wonderful memories of elephants in Pinnawala, the sacred beauty of Kandy, the misty tea hills of Nuwara Eliya, and the vibrant charm of Colombo. A perfect short escape filled with nature, culture, and unforgettable experiences

Day 1:

Pinnawala elephant orphanage, national park in Sri Lanka

Destination Highlights

Kandy - Cultural capital with a sacred temple

Pinnawala - Famous elephant orphanage and river bath

Peradeniya - Lush botanical gardens and orchids

Nuwara Eliya - Misty hills and tea plantations

Colombo - Modern city with colonial charm

Signature Experiences

Watch elephants bathe at Pinnawala

Explore the sacred Temple of the Tooth

Stroll through Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

Enjoy tea tasting in misty hills

Experience colonial charm in Nuwara Eliya

Discover vibrant streets of Colombo city

Inclusions and Exclusions

As detailed in the itinerary:

Includes

Your stay on twin sharing basis with breakfast
Activities and transfers listed in the itinerary
Travel documents sent by email
24/7 emergency travel support
All applicable taxes

Excludes

Int'l & Domestic flights unless specified
Personal expenses - Drinks, tips, laundry, shopping not listed
Tips & gratuities for guides or drivers
Travel or liability insurance
Optional extras, car hire, activities or excursions not listed
Camera/video permits not included

Best Time to Travel

October to March

Price start from

Information

Prices are quoted in USD per person, based on double occupancy, and exclude flights. Rates are starting from; exact pricing depends on hotel availability and travel dates. Prices may be revised in the event of changes to taxes, fuel surcharges, or other fees imposed by the government or suppliers.

$327pp excl. flights

Explore by Landscape

Countryside & Rural Life

Signature Stays

Discover a thoughtfully curated range of accommodation options designed to suit every traveler's preferences, comfort level, and lifestyle.

Earl’s Regency

Kandy

A luxury hotel surrounded by green hills, offering elegant rooms, an infinity pool, and breathtaking views of Kandy’s natural beauty.

Araliya Green City

Nuwara Eliya

A stylish mountain hotel with cozy rooms, indoor pool, restaurants, and scenic tea valley views in Sri Lanka’s cool hill station.

Cinnamon Lakeside

Colombo

A lakeside urban retreat offering luxurious rooms, fine dining, outdoor pool, and beautiful views of Beira Lake in Colombo city centre.

Gallery

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy

Aerial view of luxury skyscrapers, Colombo

City skyline and Beira Lake chanel at sunset, Colombo

Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens located, Kandy city

Golden reclining Buddha at Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque or Red Masjid Mosque is a historic mosque, Colombo

Lake Gregory and Gregory Park, Nuwara Eliya

Pink Post Office, Nuwara Eliya

National Museum, Colombo

Traditional Kandyan dancers

Seema Malaka temple on Beira Lake, Colombo

Seema Malaka buddhist temple in the Beira Lake, Colombo

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Pinnawala village

Botanical Garden landscape in Peradeniya, Kandy

Island with palms on the Kandy Lake, Kandy city

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