Magic Moments at Sri Lanka

Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by an airport representative and a designated guide . After the formalities at the airport, proceed to Colombo. You will arrive in the Late evening flight.

Important Note: Meals are NOT included on your flight. As you will reach your destination late at night, we advise carrying a few dry snacks or light eatables for Day 1. Most restaurants may be closed by the time you arrive, so having something handy will ensure a comfortable start to your trip.

Check into the hotel & relax.

Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check-Out and proceed to Kandy.

En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: About 90 KM from Colombo towards Kandy is the home to some 100 or more elephant orphans. A place you will really enjoy and never forget. Most orphans are accustomed to their curious human visitors and are harmless.

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.

Check into the hotel & relax.

Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Kandy City Tour- Start Sightseeing including Upper Lake Drive, Market Crafts Centre, Gem Museum. Kandy the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera the last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815.

Visit The Temple of the Sacred Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) was originally built by the Kandyan Kings in 1595, to house and honor the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha. Attracting crowds of white-clad pilgrims bearing lotus flowers for means of worship, the Maligawa features a myriad of intricate carvings that speak volumes of the architectural values of Kandy. Today the City of Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in part because of the Temple of the tooth relic.

Later evening experience at the Kandy Cultural Show. The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour-long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Be wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

Return to the hotel & relax.

Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Then proceed to Nuwara Eliya. En route to visit Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple: According to the legend, this is where Hanuman searched for Sita in the jungles above and behind the temple. There is also said to be a pond - the ‘Sita Tear Pond' - here, which was formed from Sita's tears. The temple itself is one of the more enterprising establishments devoted to this legend and contains a granite statue of Lord Hanuman that is said to be over 40 feet tall. It is believed that Lord Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi from these hills of Ramboda. The Ramboda area is believed to be an area where Rama's forces were gathered against Ravana.

Visit Seetha Amman Temple: the stream that runs from the hill, catered to the needs of Sitadevi during her stay at Ashok Vatika. She is said to have bathed in this stream. About a century ago of three idols was discovered in the stream, one of which was that of Sita. It is believed that the idols have been worshipped at this spot for centuries. Now there is temple for Lord Rama, Sitadevi, Luxshmana, and Hanuman by the side of this stream. It is interesting to note that footprints akin to Lord Hanuman's are found by this river and some are of small size and some are of large size, which tells us of the immense powers of hanuman transforming himself into any size.

Later evening proceed for City Tour of Nuwara Eliya. Visit the highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked post office as you purchase a postcard to take home or send to your friends.

On completion, check into the hotel and relax.

Dinner and Overnight Stay in Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to Bentota (Nuwara Eliya to Bentota Estimated travel time: 5.30 hrs).

Check in to the hotel and relax.

Dinner and Overnight Stay at Bentota Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed for Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project ("KSTCP"). Dudley Perera's project has been underway since 1988. The main aim of the project is to monitor local sea turtle activity and conserve the local nesting sites. We aim to make the public more aware of how endangered these beautiful creatures are and just how important it is to help protect them before it is too late.

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 'headstarting' 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.

After that proceed for Galle Tour- Discover the charming coastal city of Galle, home to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Dutch Fort. Stroll through cobbled streets lined with colonial architecture, visit the iconic lighthouse, explore quaint boutiques and cafés, admire historic churches and museums, and soak in breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean along the picturesque fort walls.

Return to the hotel and relax.

Dinner and Overnight Stay at Bentota Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check-out and proceed to Colombo Airport. Enroute Explore the City of Colombo with visit to Lotus Tower.

The City tour of Colombo a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens, Visit Fort, the former British administrative centre and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmiths quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha & the Independence Square.

The Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka's tallest landmark at 350 meters, offers breathtaking panoramic city and ocean views. The visit includes an observation deck ticket, allowing guests to enjoy stunning vistas, modern attractions, and the tower's iconic lotus-inspired architecture.

Shopping Tour in Colombo: The 5-hectare ribbon of beach stripe, the Galle face green is now the largest open space in Colombo that attracts hundreds of tourists and locals alike. Cotton Collection, House of Fashion and Odel, the largest departmental store in the island offers you stylish clothes to cute souvenirs with elegant Sri Lankan touch,Galle Face Green, Cotton Collection, Odel, Barefoot, Laksala & Colombo City Center.

Proceed to the Airport for your departure flight back home with all the memories you had on this beautiful island.

• Travel Duration: All travel times mentioned in the itinerary are approximate and may vary depending on traffic conditions, weather, road conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.
• Itinerary Flexibility: The sequence of sightseeing, destinations, or overnight stays may be modified, swapped, rerouted, or curtailed by the tour operator if required.
• Operational Adjustments: Any changes made during the tour will be solely to ensure that all pre-booked and ticketed attractions are covered to the maximum extent possible.
• Unforeseen Circumstances: The itinerary may be revised due to operational requirements, local regulations, natural events, vehicle restrictions, flight schedule changes, or any other unavoidable situations beyond our control.
• Guest Cooperation: We request all guests to cooperate with the tour manager/driver in case of any itinerary adjustments made in the larger interest of the group and for the smooth conduct of the tour.