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Enjoy a 4-day Sri Lanka journey through lush landscapes, cultural treasures, and charming towns. Visit the Sacred Tooth Temple in Kandy, stroll the Peradeniya Gardens, and admire Ramboda Falls. Explore Nuwara Eliya’s “Little England” and tea estates, experience white-water rafting in Kitulgala, and meet turtles at Kosgoda Hatchery. Complete your trip with Colombo’s temples, landmarks, and vibrant shopping at Pettah and city malls.
Day 1: Arrival – Pinnawela – Kandy
On arrival, travel to Kandy, stopping at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage to see rescued elephants during feeding or bathing time. Optionally, visit a Spice Garden at Mawanella to learn about local spices like cinnamon and pepper. Continue to Kandy, check in to your hotel, and explore the city’s highlights including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Gem Museum, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic — Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist site. In the evening, enjoy a Kandyan Cultural Dance Show before returning to your hotel. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 2: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, home to over 4,000 plant species. Drive to Nuwara Eliya, visiting Ramboda Falls and a Tea Factory and Plantation en route to see how Sri Lanka’s famous Ceylon tea is made. Explore Nuwara Eliya, often called “Little England,” known for its colonial-era architecture, cool climate, and scenic beauty. Visit the Seetha Amman Temple, linked to the Ramayana legend, and enjoy optional activities such as a boat ride or horseback ride at Gregory Lake. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 3: Nuwara Eliya – Bentota
After breakfast, drive to Bentota, stopping at Kitulgala for an exciting white-water rafting experience on the Kelani River. Continue to Bentota and check in at your beachside hotel. In the evening, visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, where you can learn about sea turtle conservation and see baby hatchlings before they are released into the ocean. Overnight stay in Bentota.
Day 4: Bentota – Colombo – Departure
After breakfast, travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s bustling capital city. Enjoy a short city tour covering Pettah Bazaar, Colombo Museum, Independence Square, and colonial landmarks such as the Clock Tower and Old Parliament. Spend time shopping in local markets or modern malls before transferring to the airport for your departure flight.
End of Tour.