(Approx. 5 hrs 20 min | 200 km)
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your local representative and proceed to Dambulla, with an en route visit to:

🐘 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

One of Sri Lanka’s top attractions, this sanctuary is home to around 65 elephants, including calves, orphans, and injured animals. Watch them as they’re fed and bathe in the river — an unforgettable experience.

Continue onward to Dambulla. Enjoy a leisurely evening.
Dinner & Overnight in Dambulla

After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to two of Sri Lanka’s most iconic heritage sites:

• Dambulla Cave Temple: A UNESCO World Heritage Site perched atop a 500-foot rock, featuring magnificent cave shrines that date back to the 1st century B.C., once the refuge of King Walagamba.
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Climb the famous “Lion Rock,” a 200-meter-high ancient rock citadel chosen by King Kasyapa for his capital. Marvel at its water gardens, frescoes, and breathtaking views. Sigiriya is considered one of Asia’s best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning.

Breakfast & Dinner | Overnight in Dambulla

(Approx. 3 hrs | 80 km)
After breakfast, journey to the hill capital of Kandy.

• Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: Housing a sacred relic of the Buddha, this temple is one of the most venerated pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka.
• Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya: Explore 147 acres of tropical flora, including a world-famous orchid collection, spices, medicinal plants, and majestic palms.
• Kandy Lake: Stroll around this tranquil lake built in 1807 next to the Temple of the Tooth.
• Kandyan Cultural Dance Show: Witness a spectacular performance of traditional Kandyan dance and drumming.

Optional: Explore the city in a more local style with “Kandy by TUK TUK”.

Breakfast & Dinner | Overnight in Kandy

(Approx. 2 hrs 15 min | 98 km)
After breakfast, depart for Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s scenic hill station, via the lush Ramboda Pass.

En route, visit:

• Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple – Built by the Chinmaya Mission, this serene temple houses a 16-foot-high granite statue of Lord Hanuman and is deeply tied to the Ramayana legend.
• Ramboda Falls – A picturesque waterfall surrounded by greenery.
• Tea Factory & Tea Plantation – Discover the art of Ceylon tea production with a tasting session.
• Seetha Amman Temple – A temple associated with Sita from the Ramayana epic.

Breakfast & Dinner | Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, explore the highlights of Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England”:

• Hakgala Botanical Garden – Established in 1860, this garden houses exotic plants, orchids, and was once a quinine plantation.
• Victoria Park – A peaceful park created in honor of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
• Gregory Lake – A central hub for relaxation and water activities, built in 1873.

Take in panoramic views of Piduruthalagala, Sri Lanka’s highest peak.
Breakfast & Dinner | Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

(Approx. 4 hrs 40 min | 209 km)
After breakfast, proceed to the coastal town of Bentota.

On the way, stop at:

• St. Clair’s Falls – Referred to as the “Little Niagara of Sri Lanka,” this is one of the widest waterfalls in the country.
• Devon Falls – Known as the "Veil of the Valley," this 97-meter fall is one of the tallest in Sri Lanka.

Breakfast & Dinner | Overnight in Bentota

After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Bentota and surrounding coastal highlights:

• Bentota City Tour – Discover the charm of this beachside town with its riverside scenery and laid-back vibe.
• Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery – Visit this conservation project that protects five species of endangered sea turtles native to Sri Lanka.
• Madu River Safari – Take a scenic boat ride through mangroves, past islands, temples, and cinnamon plantations in this lush estuary wildlife sanctuary.

Breakfast & Dinner | Overnight in Bentota

(Approx. 1 hr 40 min | 81 km)
After breakfast, drive to Colombo, the bustling capital.

Highlights of the Colombo City Tour include:

• Fort Area – Historic colonial buildings from the Portuguese, Dutch, and British periods.
• Sea Street & Pettah Bazaar – Vibrant local markets and the goldsmith quarter.
• Kayman’s Gate Belfry & Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal (1749)
• Kelaniya Temple – An important Buddhist site with ancient roots.
• Colombo Museum & Natural History Museum
• Dawatagaha Mosque

Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast & Dinner | Overnight in Colombo

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
We hope you leave with wonderful memories and look forward to welcoming you again!

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