Colombo - Nuwara eliya - Yala - Bentota ( 6 Night / 7 Days )

Day 1

Colombo: Arrival, Sightseeing, & Transfer

Upon arrival at Colombo International Airport (CMB), you will be greeted by our representative who will further escort you to Kandy. On your way to Kandy, you will head on a sightseeing tour. First, you will visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Here, volunteers provide shelter to abandoned and orphaned elephants and take care of them. You can witness activities caretakers feeding and bathing these elephants. You can also take a walk with the herd. Next on the list is Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. In this place, one can spot different varieties of orchids, medicinal plants, and palm trees. Annually, over 1.2 million people visit this garden. It is spread over an area of 147 acres. Then, get to visit the Temple of Tooth Relic, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa. Next, visit the Gem Museum and marvel at the sight of such royalty. Sri Lanka is known to produce the finest quality of gems. Some of the gems you can spot there are sapphires of Sri Lanka. As the day gets over, reach the hotel and post-check-in, reside peacefully

 

Day 2

Nuwara Eliya: A scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya

Post a lavish breakfast, check-out from the hotel as you will head out for Nuwara Eliya. On the way, visit the picturesque Peradeniya Botanical Garden and the tea factory while driving through the winding hills, lush tea estate, and the stunning landscapes. Upon your arrival at Nuwara Eliya, check-in at the hotel and relax for a while. In the evening, you can go out to explore the town that looks like England with its fancy houses, fences, and hedges. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

 

 

Day 3

Nuwara Eliya: Leisure day in Nuwara Eliya

 

You can spend the third day of your Sri Lanka holiday as per your convenience. Relish a sumptuous spread of fresh breakfast in the morning. After that, you have this whole day at your disposal. You can go out and stroll in the nearby streets, try some local food, visit the strawberry estates, or sit on the shores of Victoria Lake and watch the magnificent sunset from amidst the hills. Overnight stay at the hotel. 

 

 

 

Day 4

Yala: Jungle safari in Yala National Park

 

After a hearty breakfast on the fourth day of your Sri Lanka family tour, check out and set off for Yala National Park. The national park is famous for its leopard and elephant population among other animals. Here you have the opportunity to go on a thrilling Jeep Safari and spot a leopard in the natural habitat. After an adventurous day, check-in at the hotel and stay for the night.

 

 

 

Day 5

Bentota: A day on Bentota beach

 

Post breakfast, get ready and check-out from the hotel. On the 5th day of your Sri Lanka holiday, travel to Bentota and enjoy the whole day doing fun activities. On your city tour, you will enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River. Pass islets forested with mangroves on this scenic tour which is both relaxing and interesting. Also visit the Turtle Hatchery, the prime turtle nesting site. Visitors can see huge tanks filled with new born turtle hatchlings. After being fed, the baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days old, usually during the safer hours of darkness.

 

 

Day 6

Colombo: Transfer from Bentota to Colombo

 

Post breakfast, check-out from the hotel and leave for Colombo. On your way to Colombo, visit a Turtle Hatchery. Watch endangered and newborn turtles under the care of the hatchery. Upon your arrival at Colombo, check-in at the hotel and de-stress for some time. In the evening, you can stroll on the shopping streets or try out the local food. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

 

 

Day 7

Colombo: Departure from Sri Lanka

Begin the day on a healthy note with a scrumptious breakfast and spend some time leisurely before your departure. In the afternoon, check-out from the hotel and you will be transferred to Colombo International Airport to board your flight back to India with sweet memories of your Sri Lanka vacation.