Overview
- Embark on a captivating journey through Sri Lanka’s cultural gems and scenic delights with the Kandy-Bentota-Colombo tour. Begin your adventure in Kandy, a city steeped in history and spiritual significance, where you’ll visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture. Then, unwind in Bentota, a coastal paradise renowned for its pristine beaches and water sports opportunities, where you can indulge in activities like snorkeling, diving, or simply basking in the sun. Finally, conclude your journey in Colombo, the dynamic capital city, where you can explore its bustling markets, colonial architecture, and diverse culinary scene before bidding farewell to this enchanting island nation.
Trip Highlights
- Day 1 - Arrival in Kandy
- Day 2 - Kandy - Kosgoda - Bentota || 200 kms || 4 hrs ||
- Day 3 - Bentota - Colombo || 90 kms || 2 hrs ||
- Day 4 - Departure from Colombo
Itinerary
Arrive at Airport. Clear immigration & visa formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs. Thereafter you will be assisted to the Car park / Coach Park to begin you journey by our representative. Leave to Pinnawela Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage : App. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo – Kandy road is Pinnawela, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including Baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as more than 25 babies were born, as a result of the captive breeding programme. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0930-1000 hrs and 1330-1400 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-1030 hrs and 1400-1430 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river close by. Arrive in Kandy and enjoy Kandy City Tour Kandy : The hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism's influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple's shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic : Ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession. Overnight stay at a Kandy hotel.
After the breakfast, proceed to Bentota. Proceed to Kosgoda visit Turtle Hatchery : Kosgoda is famous for its sea turtle conservation project operated by the Wild Life Protection Society of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1988 to protect Sri Lanka’s turtles from extinction. Since then it has released about 3.5 million baby turtles into the wild. The hatchery pays fishermen for eggs that they collect at night along the long sandy beach. Although October to April is the main laying season, some eggs (mostly green turtles) can be found at Kosgoda throughout the year. The hatchery buries the eggs in sand, and when they hatch around 50 days later the baby turtles are released into the sea at night. Only about one in 1,000 turtles survive to maturity. Kosgoda turtle hatchery also has tanks for injured or disabled turtles, including albino turtles that would not survive in the wild. Proceed to Madu Ganga for a Boat Ride The estuary of the Madu Ganga River is a complex coastal ecosystem of mangroves and islands. It may be one of the last remaining tracts of pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka. A boat trip is a wonderful way of seeing some of the hundreds of species of plants and animals – monkeys eat fruit in the trees, a water monitor lizard glides slowly through The water, and cormorants, egrets and kingfishers wait patiently on the banks, eyeing the water for prey. There are around 64 islands in the river and lagoon, from a tiny speck housing a deserted shrine to one housing 250 families connected to the mainland with a very long footbridge. You can visit an island with a Buddhist monastery, where the friendly young monks will show you a 150-year-old book made of palm leaves and how they cook on cinnamon wood on an open fire. The main occupations of the local inhabitants are producing cinnamon and prawn fishing – if you take the trip in the evening you will see the fishermen in their canoes lighting lanterns to attract the shellfish into their traps. Overnight stay at Hotel in Bentota.
After breakfast proceed to Colombo, City tour in Colombo + Shopping Colombo - a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and Independence Square. Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to airport for your scheduled flight with Beautiful Memories.
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FAQ's
Yes, the itinerary can be customised according to your preferences. We can adjust it based on your travel dates, budget, hotel selections, and sightseeing interests to create a personalised experience that suits your needs. Just let us know your requirements, and we’ll tailor it accordingly.
Yes, we can arrange train tickets or flights for you. Alternatively, you can book them yourself and provide us with the details to organise airport pickups. Just let us know your preference, and we’ll ensure a seamless travel experience.
Our cancellation policy varies based on travel dates and the specific hotels booked, and is detailed during the payment process. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, we will make every effort to refund your money beyond the standard policy. However, please note that a 10% processing fee of the total paid amount will be retained, as this covers the time and effort invested in planning your itinerary. We appreciate your understanding of these terms and are committed to assisting you through any changes or cancellations as smoothly as possible.
