kandy – BENTOTA- COLOMBO
The jade pendant of the Indian Ocean was dubbed by Conde Nast Traveler in 2017, as the 12th best country in the world to visit. Discover Sri Lanka and its tranquil charms with experts in the field; walk through ancient cities, hike to the tallest peaks, and embark on adventures of love, nature, and culture. Esna Holidays believes in an extraordinary quality of life, where every journey should be a story worth telling. Our specialist travel agents in Sri Lanka are equipped to provide you with a tour of the island to suit your needs, whether you choose one of our pre-designed tours or like to craft one yourself.
WEATHER & BEST TIME TO VISIT
The weather in Sri Lanka is dictated by two monsoon seasons which bring rain to the west and south-west coasts from May to September and the east coast and northern region between October and February. The rest of the year is sunny and dry. Temperatures are constant year-round, with coastal regions enjoying average temperatures of 25-30C and the highlands 15-18C on average.
Sri Lanka is a year-round destination since there is something for every discerning traveler. From pilgrim experiences to adventure, culture, honeymoon, or even special interest experiences, there is something you can do in Sri Lanka anytime of the year. With recent weather pattern changes, it is hard to predict when it would rain and when the sun is out, however, making a note that Sri Lanka is a tropical destination and rain is to be expected anytime of the day, any time of the year; always helps.
DAY -1- AIRPORT (BIA) |KANDY
Upon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranayake International Airport, you will be received warmly by our representative. You will then be escorted to your vehicle to begin your holiday in Sri Lanka.
Proceed to Kandy En route visit PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE – Approx. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo-Kandy Road is Pinnawela. Here an orphanage was started in 1975 to house abandoned and wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including baby elephants brought from various parts, as well more than 25 babies born because of the captive breeding programmer. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0915-0945hrs and 1415-1445hrs. The bathing time from 1000-11.00hrs and 1500-1600hrs. When all the elephants are taken to the river close by.
Lunch at Outside Indian Restaurant – Thereafter procced to Kandy via Mawanella – En-route visit Spice Garden
Sri Lanka is world renowned for its valued spices and healing herbs. Our lush spice and herbal gardens feature many important herbs such as Sandalwood, Margosa, Cocoa, Citronella, Almond, Jasmine, and Coconut. When visiting us, make the most of the chance to experience first-hand how cloves, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron are grown in their natural surroundings.
At Regent Spice and Herbal Garden, you can learn of their medicinal healing properties and how to use them in your day-to-day needs. Used worldwide in many medicines, the healing powers of spices have been respected from the time of the Pharaohs and Chinese Dynasties, while our herbs are used in Ayurvedic concoctions.
Day 02 |Kandy
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit to Kandy.
Dalada Maligawa – Temple of Tooth
Located in Kandy, long a center of the Buddhist faith, the stunning 17th-century Temple of the Tooth (Śrī Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day.
According to legend, the tooth was taken from the Buddha as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was smuggled to Sri Lanka in 313 AD, hidden in the hair of Princess Hemamali who fled the Hindu armies besieging her father’s kingdom in India.
It immediately became an object of great reverence and was enshrined in a series of nested jeweled reliquaries. The tooth was brought out for special occasions and paraded on the backs of elephants, which are sacred to the Buddha. Where it survived numerous attempts to capture and destroy it.
When the capital was moved to Kandy, the tooth was taken to the new city and placed in temples built to honor it. The temple was originally built under Kandyan kings between 1687 and 1707
Located in Kandy, long a center of the Buddhist faith, the stunning 17th-century TEMPLE OF SACRED TOOTH RELIC is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day.
Kandy city tour
Located in the foothills of the central highlands, Kandy, Sri Lanka’s renowned second city is a beautiful city, surrounded by hills and valleys, rivers, lakes and cascading waterfalls. 129 Km away from Colombo Kandy, the charming hill capital, is the centre of Sri Lanka’s rich culture and a World Heritage City or it may be said that Kandy is a perfect place to explore the unique history and the beautiful culture simultaneously. Popularly known as Maha Nuwara (means “The Great City”) among most of Sri Lankans, Kandy is full of magnificent architecture displaying Indian and Sinhalese designs. It is a most sacred city for Buddhists with numerous temples and shrines, based on Buddhist architecture. Kandy was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kandy
Check in & Relax
Dinner and Overnight stay in Kandy
DAY – -3 KANDY |RAMBODA | NUWARA ELIYA
Breakfast at Hotel – Check out and Procced to Nuwara Eliya
En-route visit Ramboda Hanuman Temple and Ramboda waterfalls
NUWARA ELIYA (City of Lights), blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains, and greenery; Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. It is also known as “Little England”, which was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club with its hunting pictures, trophies, and strict formal dinner attire; the 18-hole golf course, horse racecourse, etc., all remind you of “England”.
Check in & Relax
Dinner and Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
Day 04 – Nuwara Eliya
City tour: You can also add Haggala Gardens (Ashoka Vatika), Seetha Eliya and. Seetha Eliya is a temple which was mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana. Haggala is a temperate hill-country garden where languid low-country lotus and water lily float in their serene loveliness.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
DAY – -5 NUWARA ELIYA |KITHULGALA |BENTOTA
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel then check out and proceed to Bentota En- route visit Kithulgala on the way to Bentota from Nuwara Eliya.
WHITE WATER RAFFTING – Boasting about adventure sporting, Kitulgala is a town located in West of the road from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. It’s a town located in amid tickly forest hills. It has been once a filming place for the David Lean’s 1957 Oscar-winning epic “Bridge on the River Kwai” on the banks of Kelani River. Most visitors for the adventure sporting are from Colombo. The Kitulgala’s main attraction is White water rafting where you can ride the tides of Kelani River. Other than that, it’s popular for sports like confidence jump, Stream Sliding, Waterfall abseiling, Jungle trekking. Bird watching and cave exploration and finally river trips and expeditions.
Lunch at Outside Indian restaurant then proceed to Bentota
Check in the Hotel & Relax
Dinner and Overnight stay in Bentota
DAY -6 – BENTOTA
Breakfast at Hotel
Day at Leisure – Evening visit Bentota City
MADU RIVER flows across Balapitiya (approx. 80kms down south of Colombo) and is one of the rarely visited, unspoiled attractions any nature lover can find in Sri Lanka. She boasts of having a cluster of 64 small islands scattered along her path and the most of which are covered with mangroves and uninhabited. The largest island is known as “Ma Doowa” is the largest inhabited island within the country where about 300 families live. The smallest islet of the lot is called “Satha Paha Doowa” where there is a tiny shrine with a statue built in respect of the gods of Kataragama.
KOSGODA SEA TURTLE HATCHERY –One of the most important activities of the project is its hatchery. Within the sanctuary of the project, collected and rescued eggs can hatch safely away from predators before being released into the sea at night-time. In addition, a certain number from each hatching are kept back for a short period for ‘head starting’ before release. The hatchery program is designed to maximize the number of hatchlings reaching the sea and surviving through the critical stages of their early life. Only a few hatchlings from each batch will ever make it to adulthood. Therefore, every nest-ground, every egg, every hatchling, and every turtle is crucial to the survival of the species. Unfortunately, sea turtles face many dangers.
(OPTIONAL)WATER SPORTS
Check in the Hotel & Relax
Dinner and Overnight stay in Bentota
DAY -7 – BENTOTA |COLOMBO
Breakfast at Hotel – Relax till check out then proceed to Colombo
COLOMBO is the largest city of Sri Lanka and its commercial capital. The city is strategically located on the east west trade route and is a major business hub of the country. The city serves as a major port and the largest financial center of Sri Lanka. Colombo is a blend of old and the new. The city is bestowed with some of the most beautiful historic sites.
The city is also the most modernized city of Sri Lanka. The most famous architecture of the city includes the Dutch Era buildings, the British era buildings, and the Colombo Fort. Colombo is a city of many festivals. The most important festival of Colombo is the celebration of Lord Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment and Death. The city of Colombo is decorated with lanterns during this festival. The festival takes place in the month of May. The other major festival that is celebrated in Colombo is Christmas. The city of Colombo is also the Media and the Fashion center of Sri Lanka.
Check in the Hotel & Relax
NIGHT LIFE OF COLOMBO – A few years ago, Colombo was lacking in a variety of nightlife. Recently however, a rash of nightspots has popped up in a short space of time giving everyone who likes to indulge in such activities, more options. Although there are several nightclubs and bars catering to young adults, those with live bands (mostly of excellent standard), are very popular with a more mature clientele
Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Colombo
DAY -8 – COLOMBO |AIRPORT (BIA)
Breakfast at Hotel
Check out by 12.00
Lunch at Outside Indian restaurant
Last minute shopping
Transfer from Colombo to airport for departure flight
END TOUR….
| LOCATION | 3* HOTEL | 4* HOTEL | 5* HOTEL |
| 2N Kandy | Oakray Regency | Amaya Hills | Grand Kandyan |
| 2N Nuwara Eliya | Oakray Summer Hill Breeze | Araliya Green Hills | Araliya Green City |
| 2N Bentota | Hibiscus Bentota | Club Waskaduwa | Cinnamon Bey |
| 1N Colombo | Global Tower Hotel & Apartments | Fairway Colombo | Cinnamon Lakeside |
3* PACKAGE
| NO OF PAX | 01 | 02 | 03 – 05 | 06 – 08 | CWB | CNB |
| PER PERSON IN A SGL | 811 | – | 652 | 608 | – | – |
| PER PERSON SHARING
A DBL |
– | 486 | 455 | 410 | 342 | 237 |
| PER PERSON SHARING
A TPL |
– | – | 409 | 365 | – | – |
4* PACKAGE
| NO OF PAX | 01 | 02 | 03 – 05 | 06 – 08 | CWB | CNB |
| PER PERSON IN A SGL | 986 | – | 827 | 779 | – | – |
| PER PERSON SHARING
A DBL |
– | 581 | 550 | 502 | 377 | 272 |
| PER PERSON SHARING
A TPL |
– | – | 494 | 446 | – | – |
5* PACKAGE
| NO OF PAX | 01 | 02 | 03 – 05 | 06 – 08 | CWB | CNB |
| PER PERSON IN A SGL | 1148 | – | 989 | 945 | – | – |
| PER PERSON SHARING
A DBL |
– | 705 | 674 | 630 | 447 | 317 |
| PER PERSON SHARING
A TPL |
– | – | 596 | 552 | – | – |
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