Sri Lanka Explorer

Sri Lanka Explorer
Trip style
BEACH
Cost per Person
USD 1135
Best Time to Travel
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Sri Lanka Explorer

This island country in the Indian Ocean is packed with history, culture and wildlife! Go on a 7 day trip across Sri Lanka to truly explore this beautiful country. The trip will take you across  Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Colombo.

Trip Highlights
  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
  • Galle city visit
  • Tour of Nuwara Eliya
  • Relax in Bentota
Customize your Tour

We have no fixed routes or packaged tours. Every itinerary is unique and can be customised based on your request and preference. Explore the world your way!

Email us at travel@planettraveller.com to customise this tour.

  • 1
    Colombo to Kandy

    Upon arrival in Colombo, be transferred to your hotel in Kandy. This charming city in central Sri Lanka, is often regarded as the Cultural capital of this island country.

    Check-in to the hotel and post a quick afternoon siesta, visit the Sri Dalada Maligawa Temple (The temple of the Tooth Relic) in the evening. The temple is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later on, experience a traditional Kandyan cultural dance show.

    Meals: Dinner
    Accommodation: The Albatross, Luxury Villa
  • 2
    Kandy

    Post breakfast; Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kandy.

    The ancient city of Kandy is dotted with religious shrines, cultural landmarks, royal garden, and palace surrounded by tropical hills and exotic wildlife. Kandy is a city like no other.

    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
    Accommodation: The Albatross, Luxury Villa
  • 3
    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    This morning, be transferred to Nuwara Eliya post breakfast. En route to Nuwara Eliya, visit a tea factory to catch a glimpse of how the iconic "Ceylon Tea" is made. Tea cultivation is not only a major part of the Sri Lankan economy but also of the Sri Lankan way of life, especially in the Central highlands, where each region’s tea has its own distinctive character.

    The tea from Kandy is acclaimed to be intensely full-bodied while the tea of Nuwara Eliya is regarded as one of the finest teas and is termed as delicately fragrant. Once you reach Nuwara Eliya, check-in to the hotel and later, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. Nuwara Eliya is lovingly called Sri Lanka's Little England due to its unique climate and colonial architecture.

    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
    Accommodation: Araliya Green Hills Hotel, Deluxe Room
  • 4
    Nuwara Eliya

    Start your day early with a packed breakfast and visit the Horton Plains which has a unique montane zone, home to several endemic species. Visit the World’s End within this National Park which is a sheer precipice and a famed natural sight. After this visit, proceed to Nuwara Eliya. En route, visit a New Zealand Farm & Strawberry Farm.

    Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
    Accommodation: Araliya Green Hills Hotel, Deluxe Room
  • 5
    Nuwara Eliya to Bentota via Galle

    Start the day early and after breakfast, head to Bentota. En route, experience the coastal city of Galle with a sightseeing tour. The quaint town is well known for Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1663. The promontory of this fort is covered on three sides by the ocean. The fort snakes its way around what is now the commercial district lending a feeling of Dutch colonial times. In addition to its historic charm, Galle proves to be quite an intriguing destination with colourful markets, bustling lanes, beautiful temples, and a shimmering ocean. Upon arrival in Bentota, check-in to the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.

    Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
    Accommodation: Bentota Beach Hotel, Superior Room
  • 6
    Bentota

    Today, explore Bentota on your own. You can try out the various water sports (Optional-Cost not included) or just relax on the beach.

    Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
    Accommodation: Bentota Beach Hotel, Superior Room
  • 7
    Departure

    Today, be transferred to Colombo Airport for your flight home. If time permits, you can do a brief sightseeing tour of Colombo City.

    Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions:

What's Included:
  • Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Airport transfers
  • Sightseeing or activities or safaris as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Taxes
What's Excluded:
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Any increase in taxes, fuel cost and emergency rescue costs
  • Domestic airfare or Train fare
  • Gratuities and Tips
  • International airfare
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Optional activities (if any) and personal expenses
  • Souvenirs
  • Visas, Vaccination and Insurance
Activity Level:
Basic

Designed for travellers who enjoy the outdoors, are in good health, and want an interesting yet relaxing holiday experience. These trips may involve walking, trekking, hiking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking at a very slow pace. Most of these trips are usually a week long in duration. These holidays usually include cultural activities and sightseeing that can be enjoyed by all. There will be exploring on foot as well. Most travellers will find themselves comfortable with the basic activity level trips.

Detailed Itinerary

  • 1
    Colombo to Kandy

    Upon arrival in Colombo, be transferred to your hotel in Kandy. This charming city in central Sri Lanka, is often regarded as the Cultural capital of this island country.

    Check-in to the hotel and post a quick afternoon siesta, visit the Sri Dalada Maligawa Temple (The temple of the Tooth Relic) in the evening. The temple is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later on, experience a traditional Kandyan cultural dance show.

    Meals: Dinner
    Accommodation: The Albatross, Luxury Villa
  • 2
    Kandy

    Post breakfast; Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kandy.

    The ancient city of Kandy is dotted with religious shrines, cultural landmarks, royal garden, and palace surrounded by tropical hills and exotic wildlife. Kandy is a city like no other.

    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
    Accommodation: The Albatross, Luxury Villa
  • 3
    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    This morning, be transferred to Nuwara Eliya post breakfast. En route to Nuwara Eliya, visit a tea factory to catch a glimpse of how the iconic "Ceylon Tea" is made. Tea cultivation is not only a major part of the Sri Lankan economy but also of the Sri Lankan way of life, especially in the Central highlands, where each region’s tea has its own distinctive character.

    The tea from Kandy is acclaimed to be intensely full-bodied while the tea of Nuwara Eliya is regarded as one of the finest teas and is termed as delicately fragrant. Once you reach Nuwara Eliya, check-in to the hotel and later, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. Nuwara Eliya is lovingly called Sri Lanka's Little England due to its unique climate and colonial architecture.

    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
    Accommodation: Araliya Green Hills Hotel, Deluxe Room
  • 4
    Nuwara Eliya

    Start your day early with a packed breakfast and visit the Horton Plains which has a unique montane zone, home to several endemic species. Visit the World’s End within this National Park which is a sheer precipice and a famed natural sight. After this visit, proceed to Nuwara Eliya. En route, visit a New Zealand Farm & Strawberry Farm.

    Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
    Accommodation: Araliya Green Hills Hotel, Deluxe Room
  • 5
    Nuwara Eliya to Bentota via Galle

    Start the day early and after breakfast, head to Bentota. En route, experience the coastal city of Galle with a sightseeing tour. The quaint town is well known for Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1663. The promontory of this fort is covered on three sides by the ocean. The fort snakes its way around what is now the commercial district lending a feeling of Dutch colonial times. In addition to its historic charm, Galle proves to be quite an intriguing destination with colourful markets, bustling lanes, beautiful temples, and a shimmering ocean. Upon arrival in Bentota, check-in to the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.

    Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
    Accommodation: Bentota Beach Hotel, Superior Room
  • 6
    Bentota

    Today, explore Bentota on your own. You can try out the various water sports (Optional-Cost not included) or just relax on the beach.

    Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
    Accommodation: Bentota Beach Hotel, Superior Room
  • 7
    Departure

    Today, be transferred to Colombo Airport for your flight home. If time permits, you can do a brief sightseeing tour of Colombo City.

    Meals: Breakfast

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Inclusions & Activity Level

Inclusions:

What's Included:
  • Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Airport transfers
  • Sightseeing or activities or safaris as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Taxes
What's Excluded:
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Any increase in taxes, fuel cost and emergency rescue costs
  • Domestic airfare or Train fare
  • Gratuities and Tips
  • International airfare
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Optional activities (if any) and personal expenses
  • Souvenirs
  • Visas, Vaccination and Insurance
Activity Level:
Basic

Designed for travellers who enjoy the outdoors, are in good health, and want an interesting yet relaxing holiday experience. These trips may involve walking, trekking, hiking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking at a very slow pace. Most of these trips are usually a week long in duration. These holidays usually include cultural activities and sightseeing that can be enjoyed by all. There will be exploring on foot as well. Most travellers will find themselves comfortable with the basic activity level trips.