Kandy Nuwara Eliya Bentota Colombo 6N 7D Tour in Sri Lanka

Tour Package : Kandy Nuwara Eliya Bentota Colombo (Sri Lanka) Tour 6N 7D
Itinerary Code : M2A-SRILANKA-67
Places Covered : Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Bentota - Water Sports - Colombo
Duration : 6 Nights / 7 Days

Itinerary Gist : Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) / Ratmalana Airport (RML) / Port of Kolomtota - Kandy (02 Nights) - Nuwara Eliya (01 Night) - Bentota (02 Nights) - Colombo (01 Night) - Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) / Ratmalana Airport (RML) / Port of Kolomtota 

Day 1 Arrival at  Bandaranaike International Airport  (CMB) / Ratmalana Airport (RML) / Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport  (HRI) / Port of Kolomtota  & driven to Kandy - It is approximately 135 kilometers and requires 03 1/2 to 04 hours by road - Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka - It is the second largest city in the country after Colombo - It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka - The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea - Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province - Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world - It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988 -  On route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Which is home for about 90 elephants, out of which some are baby elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild - The best time to visit is during the feeding time at 9.15 AM or 1.15 PM - Overnight stay in Kandy 

Day 2 Kandy Sightseeing -  After breakfast proceed to visit Royal botanical gardens in Peradneiya and kandy city tour - In the afternoon visit Temple of The Tooth Relic and proceed on a sightseeing tour of Kandy including visit a gem factory where you will see gems of all types that are found in Sri Lanka  - Finally you will see artisans in a workroom where you will see several people who are cutting and polishing the gems - You will also visit the Kandy Garrison cemetery - this beautifully kept garden cemetery was founded in 1817 for the internment of British-era colonists and is managed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Thereafter witness a cultural show - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Lord Buddha’s sacred Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world - It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession - Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 3 Transfer to Nuwara Eliya & Sightseeing - It is approximately 80 kilometers and is nearly 02 1/2 hours to 03 Hours drive - Breakfast at the hotel - Leave for Nuwara Eliya En -route visiting tea plantation & a factory - Nuwara Eliya - The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations - It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, where the air is pure, cool and distilled up through 1,884 meters; windswept peaks lie shrouded in mist, while gaily clad tea puckers wind their way among tea bushes listening to the wild music of the water falls - All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence - Houses are like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions -  It also has one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South Asia - Nuwara Eliya Sightseeing includes Seetha Amman Temple, Gregory Lake - Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Day 4 Transfer to Bentota & leisure or water sports (Optional) - It is nearly 04 1/2 Hours drive - After the breakfast proceed to Bentota - Bentota is a tourist attraction, with a local airport (Bentota River Airport) and a handful of world-class hotels - It is a destination for water sports - Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda and is famous for its toddy production, an alcoholic beverage made out of coconut nectar - Beach stay at leisure - Bentota - Facing the Indian Ocean, a tropical lagoon and a major river Bentota offers water sports possibilities nowhere else to be found - The name comes from a mythical story which dates back to kings time saying a demon called Bem ruled this river (tota = river bank) - Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda - The city is famous for its toddy production, an alcoholic beverage made out of coconut nectar - Madu river boat safari - Optional Water activities - Overnight stay at Hotel in Bentota

Day 5 Leisure day at Bentota - Day at Leisure best to spend in Beach - Breakfast at the hotel - Buddhism festival which happens once a year at the end of December - It is similar but smaller than the Esala Perahera in Kandy - Elphants, dancers, fire jugglers and musicians parade from 11:00 PM to 01:00 AM & the Turtle hatcheries, (Induruwa beach) - Place where turtle eggs and babies are protected until their release are best tourist attractions in the region - Next visit beach for  Leisure - Evening free to stroll around the area and visit shopping center -  Evening is quite busy with a variety of streetfood and local diners to choose from - Return to the hotel - Overnight stay at Bentota

Day 6 Transfer to Colombo & Sightseeing - After the breakfast proceed to colombo - It is approximately 82 kilometers and is nearly 02 hours drive by road - Colombo is the largest city and the commercial, industrial and cultural capital of Sri Lanka - It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte suburb or the parliament capital of Sri Lanka  - In the afternoon commence a city tour of Colombo - Colombo - A drive through the city will take you to the Fort and Pettah - The commercial area of the city and tree-lined Colombo - 07 Cinnamon Gardens - The Hindu Temple at Sea Street, lined with goldsmith's shops, the Dutch Church at Wolfendhal, dating back to 1749 - The Independence Hall, B.M.I.C.H, see the replica of Avukana Buddha, the Independence Square and Gangarama Temple - Evening free to stroll around the area and visit shopping center - Return to the hotel - Overnight stay at Colombo

Day 7 Departure transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport  (CMB) / Ratmalana Airport (RML) / Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport  (HRI) / Port of Kolomtota - Early morning breakfast -  One of the Sri Lanka’s best-kept secrets is the shopping opportunities in Colombo – With many boutiques filled with international brands, local art and fabrics, designer clothing, shoes, and handbags, plus handicrafts, home furnishings and more - The name of the town is derived from a mythical story which claims a demon named 'Bem' ruled the tota or river bank - As Colombo possesses a natural harbour, it was known to Indian, Greeks, Persians, Romans, Arabs, and Chinese traders over 2,000 years ago - Traveller Ibn Batuta who visited the island in the 14th century, referred to it as Kalanpu - Early morning breakfast proceed to Bandaranaike International Airport  (CMB) / Ratmalana Airport (RML) / Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport  (HRI) / Port of Kolomtota for departure - Forwarding journey