Explore Sri Lanka – Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Bentota & Colombo 9D/8N

Meet our representative upon arrival in Colombo and proceed to Kandy – popular as the cultural capital of this island. Kandy was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. Since the Kandyan kingdom came under the British only around 1815, the city still retains the living traditions of its sovereign kingdom era. Check-in at the hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at Kandy.

After breakfast, proceed towards one of the main attractions of the country – Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a home to sacred tooth of the Buddha and located in the royal place complex of the last kingdom of the region. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, visit Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, from where one can also watch entire Kandy town in one view. In evening, enjoy a Kandyan Dance performance and later a fire walking act. Afterwards, visit the local shopping markets of the city that are known for selling gems, handicrafts, jewellery and silk items. Overnight stay in Kandy.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive towards Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights) - also known as 'Little' England', was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English village. Check-in at the hotel. Later, enjoy sightseeing tour starting with Horton Plains National Park - World's End and Baker's falls are major attractions of the park. Later, visit Bluefield Tea Garden and Gregory Lake – most significant highlight of this hill station, where you may enjoy boating. Return to hotel for overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

After breakfast leave to Yala. Proceed on an afternoon Jeep Safari in Yala National Park. Situated 309 km. south of Colombo, Yala is approximately 1259 sq.km. in extent and is located in the southeastern corner of the island. Its northern boundaries border on the Lahugala Elephant Sanctuary and it has the added bonus of a scenic ocean frontage. The terrain is varied flat plains alternating with rocky outcrops. The vegetation ranges from open parkland to dense jungle. Water holes, small lakes, lagoons and streams provide water for the animals and birds. The specialty here is the large numbers of elephants. Later, proceed to Yala for overnight stay at your hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Afternoon Proceed to Bentota for overnight stay at your hotel.

Bentota is the city of the Golden Beaches. You will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the so and. After breakfast, spend the day swimming in cool waters and relaxing on the beach. Bentota provides the perfect turf fo nfurled vacation at the beach. While enjoying the sun, sea and sand, the beach lovers can try their hands at various water sport njoy a comfortable overnight stay at Bentota.

This morning after breakfast proceed to Colombo. Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, is a bustling city and a hopping-off point for beaches in the island nation's south. It has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. Arrive and check-in at your hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at Colombo.

After breakfast, proceed for the city tour of Colombo – visiting Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, National Museum, Beira Lake and Dutch Church. Evening, return back to the hotel for overnight stay

(Depending on your flight time) transfer to Airport to connect departure flight back home.