Hotel Details

Kandyan View Holiday Bungalow, Kandy

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
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Palm Beach Inn & Sea Shells Cabanas, Bentota

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Cabin, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area
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Colombo Beach Hostel, Colombo

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Standard Double Room
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Land Transport

• You will get a car for your Intra/Inter city transfers from Colombo to Kandy to Bentota to Colombo covering famous sightseeing points as explained in the itinerary.

Day wise Itinerary

Day 1	Arrival en route Pinnawala to Kandy Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, shares a rich colonial heritage. The city offers a contrast with lush gardens, mansions, fine beaches, shopping malls trending expensive brands, busy roads and street markets. The vibrant city is a mixture of modern lifestyle and colonial buildings, with varying architectural styles influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. Upon arrival at the airport, you would be greeted by a Holidaybaskett representative and transferred to Kandy in a private vehicle. En route to your destination, you could visit (own expense) one of the most sought after tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned and injured elephants within the park. You can watch caretakers feed, bathe and help these animals; for which they have a fixed schedule for all the elephants. You can also walk with the herd to the nearby river to watch the elephants bathe and play around in water. After spending a joyous time watching all the gentle giants go about their lives head out to Kandy where after checking in to the hotel you enjoy a heartwarming dinner and a comfortable overnight stay to get reenergized for the upcoming journey. Dinner
Day 2	Local sightseeing at Kandy After a hearty breakfast, you would be picked up from the lobby for you embark on a journey to Kandy - the second largest and mesmerizing city in Sri Lanka. The city is famous for its immense scenic beauty like lush prairie, picturesque lakes and rivers and misty mountains. Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. Kandy mesmerizes every visitor. Here you would visit Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of tooth Relic, one of the world’s famous heritage sites sacred to the Buddhists. The next destination would be Peradeniya Botanical Garden, the beautiful ‘Garden-of-Eden’ which is a home to over 300 different varieties of orchids, medicinal plants and Palm trees. After a session of treating your senses, get ready for a heritage drive to the Gem Shop, where you could witness the finest quality of gems in exclusive shades of blue, red, green etc. Also proceed to watch the Kandyan cultural dance show, featuring a variety of traditional dances such as: the Pooja dance, the Peacock dance etc. and other spectacular performances displaying aspects of Sri Lankan culture. After an eventful day, relish a lavish dinner at the hotel and enjoy a comfortable sleep. Breakfast   Dinner
Day 3	Transfer to Bentota After enjoying sumptuous breakfast, leave for Bentota. It is popular for its sun-kissed beaches, exotic gardens, wildlife, sacred temples as well as a dazzling nightlife with some of the finest clubs in town. Here you will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the soft sand. Your day will be divided between swimming in the water and relaxing on the beach. Bentota provides the perfect turf for an unfurled vacation at the beach. Besides enjoying the sun, sea and sand, you could also indulge in various water sports like scuba diving, jet skiing, kayaking, etc. and set free the adventure lover in you as Bentota is a favoured destination in Sri Lanka for the adventure enthusiasts. Return to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay in Bentota. Breakfast   Dinner
Day 4	Local sightseeing at Bentota After enjoying your breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Bentota. Today, you could visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery - a must-visit for the nature lovers. The Turtle Hatchery is the prime turtle nesting site, established as an attempt to protect Sri Lanka’s marine turtles from extinction. Here, you would see huge tanks filled with new born turtle hatchlings. After being fed and taken care of for about 2-4 years, these little creatures are released into the sea. It would be an entirely new experience to watch closely different species of this marine creature, while also being able to hold them and getting photographed. The duration of the visit would be about 1 hour. You could purchase this activity on the payment page at the time of booking this package. Evening is free for you to enjoy as you like. You could visit (own expense) Bentota Bazar, a place for shopping-enthusiasts. The market provides a large number of articles to shop for, such as: Batik textiles, momentos, gift items made of carved wood and brassware, etc. which could be bought at genuine rates. So, stuff up your bag of memories with souvenirs for your loved ones. After having a scrumptious dinner, you would return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Bentota. Breakfast   Dinner
Day 5	Transfer to Colombo After a hearty breakfast, you would be picked up from the hotel and be transferred in a private vehicle to Colombo. Upon arrival in Colombo, you would check-in the hotel, catch a breath and then be picked up from the lobby in a private vehicle, as you proceed for a city tour to have a closer glance at the charms of the city. Visit the most popular tourist attractions, such as: the Galle Face Green, a vast expanding stretch of lawn facing the sea and a beautiful place to walk along the greens and watch a splendid sunset, Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo National Museum, exhibiting ancient English paintings, miscellaneous sculptures from the colonial period and an antique collection of demon masks, World Trade Center towers, the tallest building in Sri Lanka and the best business centre rose with the concept of ‘One Stop Shop’, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Old Colombo Lighthouse, Independence Hall at Independence Square in Cinnamon gardens, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque St.Paul’s Church Milagiriya. For a fun-filled evening, you could plan to visit (own expense) Colombo’s night clubs, bars and casinos, and set free the party-animal in you. Bally’s Casino, Rhythm and Blues Nightclub and Sky Lounge are amongst the most popular party spots in Colombo, offering a wide choice of exotic food and interesting beverages. The amazing ambience with some music would add to your party fever. After a tiring yet exciting day, grab an appetizing dinner and then enjoy a comfortable sleep at the hotel. Breakfast   Dinner
Day 6	Departure from Colombo After relishing a hearty breakfast, you would check-out from the hotel and be transferred to the airport/railway station in time for your departure. Breakfast

Hotels Included

Kandyan View Holiday Bungalow, Kandy

Palm Beach Inn & Sea Shells Cabanas, Bentota

Colombo Beach Hostel, Colombo