Sri Lanka Cultural and Coastal Quest

Starting Point: Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo
Destination: Kandy (120 km, approx. 4 hours)
Overnight Stay: Kandy
Key Attractions: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Spice Garden
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo and set off on a scenic drive to
Kandy. En route, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to over 80 orphaned
elephants, where you can observe feeding time and watch the herd bathe in the nearby river
(specific timings apply). Continue to a Spice Garden, where Sri Lanka’s world-renowned
spices and healing herbs come to life through guided tours. Check into your hotel in Kandy
for a restful evening. Note: Traditional New Year celebrations from April 12-15 may affect
restaurant and service availability

Starting Point & Destination: Kandy
Overnight Stay: Kandy
Key Attractions: Kandy Lake Drive, Market Crafts Centre, Gem Museum, Temple of the
Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens, Cultural Dance Show
After breakfast, embark on a Kandy city tour. Drive around the picturesque Kandy Lake, visit
the vibrant Market Crafts Centre, and explore the fascinating Gem Museum. Pay homage at
the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO site housing Lord Buddha’s tooth, and
wander through the lush Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, showcasing exotic flora.
Conclude your day with a mesmerizing cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dances.
Overnight in Kandy.

Starting Point: Kandy
Destination: Bentota (180 km, approx. 4.5 hours)
Overnight Stay: Bentota
Key Attractions: Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation, Madhu River Boat Safari
Depart Kandy for the coastal haven of Bentota. Stop at the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation
to learn about efforts to protect endangered turtles and visit their hatchery. Proceed to
Balapitiya for a serene Madhu River Boat Safari, gliding past islets, a 200-year-old temple,
and cinnamon cultivation sites. Spot traditional fishing, coir manufacturing, and diverse
wildlife, including 46 bird species, water lilies, and butterflies. Check into your Bentota hotel
for a relaxing evening.

Starting Point: Bentota
Destination: Colombo (78 km, approx. 2.5 hours)
Overnight Stay: Colombo
Key Attractions: Fort, Sea Street, Hindu Temple, Dutch Church of Wolfendhal, BMICH,
Avukana Buddha Replica, Independence Square
Travel from Bentota to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s dynamic capital. Check into your hotel, then
explore the historic Fort, once a British administrative hub, and Sea Street in Pettah, known
for its goldsmiths. Admire the intricate carvings of a Hindu Temple and the 1749 Dutch
Church of Wolfendhal. Visit the BMICH, the Avukana Buddha replica, and the iconic
Independence Square. Enjoy free time for shopping before retiring for the night in Colombo.

Starting Point: Colombo
Destination: Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo
Overnight Stay: None
Key Attractions: Departure
After breakfast, bid farewell to Sri Lanka with time for last-minute shopping or leisure in
Colombo. Your private transfer will escort you to Bandaranaike International Airport for
your departure, leaving you with cherished memories of an extraordinary holiday. Stay
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