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Essence of Sri Lanka
Trip Duration
6 Days 5 Nights
Pickup & Drop
Kandy-Colombo
Trip Category
Weekend Trips
Included Services
Transfer
Hotel
Activity
Itinerary
Transfer
Kandy
Arrival Colombo and transfer to Kandy with Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Vehicle Name
SEDAN CAR X 0
Capacity
3
Pax
Service Type
Private
Transfer Type
Airport
When we arrive at the Colombo International Airport where our representatives will be waiting to greet and transfer you to Kandy. While on our way to Kandy, we’ll make a quick stop at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage which has become one of Sri Lanka’s most popular attraction. Tourists and locals all love meeting the residents here and interact with the 65 captive elephants who were saved from many situations. Some of them were orphaned and abandoned since babies, others were elderly matriarchs who can’t survive in the wild anymore or adults that had suffered from unethical treatments while in captivity.It is about 90km from Colombo and after you have fun playing with the elephants, we’ll head to Kandy to the hotel. We’ll check-in and let you rest for the night in Kandy
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Hotel
Earl's Regent Kandy
40/1 Deveni Rajasinghe Mawatha, Peradeniya, Kandy
Tue, 30-Dec-2025 —
Thu, 01-Jan-2026
(2 Night(s))
Sightseeing
Kandy City Tour
Duration
4Hrs
Activity Type
Morning
Availability
On Request
Transfer Type
PRIVATE
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. We’re going on a Kandy city tour today to see everything this gorgeous place has to offer. We will drive to the Upper Lake Road which has the perfect view of Kandy Lake. Kandy Lake is also known as Kiri Muhuda, or Sea of Milk. It was artificially made by the last king of Kandy, King Sri Wickrama in 1807. The protected lake is built next to the Temple of Tooth Relic and has been shrinking over the years where fishing is banned. You’ll have fun browsing through and learning about the local crafts when we visit the Market Crafts Centre. Local creators sell their handmade works here, many worth bringing home as souvenirs from your trip here. The Gem Museum has an impressive collection of gems of Sri Lanka. Along with it are knowledge that educates visitors on the geology of Sri Lanka pertaining to the gems that can be found in this country. And you can bring home some of these precious stones by purchasing from the shop that sells Sri Lankan Ceylon Sapphires, Pearls, and even Diamonds. From the Museum, we’ll head to the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, a popular tourist attraction for those who love nature. This garden is located about 5.5 km to the west of Kandy, known for the collection of Giant Bamboos of Burma, a Javan fig tree that’s over 100 years old, Cannonball trees, double coconut palms, and a huge variety of beautiful palms, and floras, many of them endemic to this area. Visitors often come for picnics by bringing their own packed lunch, or enjoy a relaxing meal at the cafeteria that serves local cuisines. And obviously one of the main highlights of Kandy is Temple of Tooth Relic, a world heritage and pilgrimage site for Buddhist from all over the world. It’s also known as Dalada Maligawa where the sacred tooth relic of Buddha is preserved, although it’s not allowed for public viewing. But visitors can catch sight of the golden casket that has the shape of a stupa, available for public viewing twice a day. Explore the ground to check out the smaller temples and museums. Please ensure to wear appropriate clothes that cover your legs and shoulders while visiting the temple and to remove your shoes before entering. In the evening, you can opt to attend the Kandy Cultural Show at the Kandy Lake Club, an exciting performance by professional ensembles. There will be traditional dances, music, acrobatics, with the cast wearing local traditional clothing of Kandy. It is one of the most vibrant and lively performance that embodies everything beautiful about Kandy from the colorful birds, animals, with a sprinkle of tension as artists attempt fire-walk on burning coals. We’ll head back to the hotel in the evening for your overnight stay in Kandy
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Transfer
Kandy
Transfer from Kandy to Bentota
Vehicle Name
SEDAN CAR X 0
Capacity
3
Pax
Service Type
Private
Transfer Type
Inter-city
After you enjoy your breakfast in Kandy, we’ll check-out and leave the city for Bentota. We’re going to check-in at the hotel upon arrival in Bentota and let you relax. You’ll have the rest of the day for yourself to explore Bentota on your own or rest. We’ll spend an overnight at the hotel
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Hotel
Hill View Resort
Koswaththagoda, Nakandalagoda, 195 Kandawaththa, Dharga Town 12090
Thu, 01-Jan-2026 —
Sat, 03-Jan-2026
(2 Night(s))
Sightseeing
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery & Madu River Safari Tour
Duration
6 hrs
Activity Type
Morning
Availability
On Request
Transfer Type
PRIVATE
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel today. We are going to have an exciting time at Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery with Madu River Safari. Visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project for turtle hatching. Since 1981, the area has become one of the best locations to find turtles laying their eggs and it was established by the Wildlife Protection Society. The Conservation generally has five species they take care of, and visitors will learn all about these gorgeous turtles that are now endangered. They are also allowed to interact with the turtles and hold them in their palms and check out the babies in their tanks. From the conservation, the ride continues for the boat safari at Madu River, a major attraction that will show you the view of the wide Madu Ganga. It’s a healing journey through the mangrove forest and observe the biodiversity of Madu River that includes 19 endemic species. There are 64 islands and is such an attractive destination for nature lovers and bird watchers. Catch sights of the rare bird species and reptiles that made their home here. There are also traditional fishermen here who make a living through Stilt Fishing. It is a method that uses a crossbar with a vertical pole attached to the sea floor and they wait by the crossbar for the fish to bite. After the tour, we will head back to the hotel for overnight stay
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Transfer
Colombo
Transfer from Bentota to Columbo with City Tour
Vehicle Name
SEDAN CAR X 0
Capacity
3
Pax
Service Type
Private
Transfer Type
Inter-city
Enjoy your breakfast the check-out from the hotel in Bentotta and hop on your ride for Colombo. We start our Colombo City Tour immediately upon arrival with a visit to the iconic Independence Square located within the Cinnamon Gardens. It is also where the Independence Memorial Museum is built to commemorate the independence of Sri Lanka in 1948. The Hall is located in the heart of the museum and is used for ceremonial purposes. It’s impressively known for the architectural feats with intricately carved lion statues, pillars, and columns that has Sri Lankan design on them. The square is now a popular place to just hang out and stay cool around the fountains while enjoying the greenery after a quick shop at the arcade within the colonial government buildings. You do need to pay attention to the car itineraries and ensure that it passes by this attraction.The World Trade Centre Towers of Colombo are another buildings worth visiting. They are 39-storey twin towers building that was opened by 1997 and has continued to flourish as the financial situation and business in the country grow. The 152m twin towers have many facilities including entertainment venues, restaurants and several shops. Visitors are invited to visit and experience the services of the many stores that are open here. It’s definitely worth a visit to look around, but also make sure the car itineraries include a stop here.The Galle Face Green is an ocean-side park and known as Colombo’s biggest seaside promenade. The park becomes popular among visitors because you can enjoy the gorgeous sunset view. It was first planned out in 1850 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward when it was still a golf course that doubles as a horse racing track. There were a few hearsays throughout the years as some believe it was meant for the “fair ladies” to spend a pleasant afternoon at. Others said that it was where the Dutch planned to line up their cannons while defending against Portuguese. The view and greenery are worth it, but as usual make sure the car itineraries include an extended stop to the promenade.Our tour also includes a visit to the Viharamahadevi Park which is one of the biggest in the city. It is also known as the Victoria Park that was designed and constructed by the British before Sri Lanka’s Independence. It used to host events for the British Army pre-WWII, the 17th Brigade of Australian Army, and where several cricket matches were hosted. A Buddha statue will greet you at the entrance and as you go further in, you’ll see water fountains where you can chill around. There’s also a play area and a zoo where you can spend some quality time with your kids. There’s also a small aquarium on the eastern side of the museum which is near the park where you can see many rare local fish species.Just 4km outside Colombo is the Old Parliament Building that has become a famous historical building. It was established in 1930 as the Parliament before it was moved to Jayawardenapura Jotte in 1983. Presently, the baroque-style building with faded paint is the home of the Presidential Secretariat. There’s also the garden where you can see several bronze statues of important figures to Sri Lanka’s history during the Colonial Era.After the tour, we will head to the hotel for check-in. Spend the night at the hotel in Colombo.
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Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Colombo
30 Sir Mohamed Macan Markar Mawatha, Colombo 00300
Sat, 03-Jan-2026 —
Sun, 04-Jan-2026
(1 Night(s))
Transfer
Colombo
Transfer to Aiport for Departure
Vehicle Name
SEDAN CAR X 0
Capacity
3
Pax
Service Type
Private
Transfer Type
Airport
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before we check-out. You’ll have the rest of the day on your own before the time of departure. Our team will drive you to the airport per schedule for your flight back home.
Inclusions
- 5 Nights accommodation at Hotel
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Airport pick-up and drop-off on Private
- All transfers for tours as per itinerary (AC vehicle)
Exclusions
- Airfare (international or domestic)
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Travel insurance
- Early check-in or late check-out at hotel
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, tips, minibar, etc.)
- Drinks during meals unless specified
- Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Surcharges (holiday, festival, peak season)
- Tips for guide and driver
Terms & Conditions
- Cancellation 21 days or more before arrival: No cancellation fee (full refund).
- Cancellation between 15 - 20 days before arrival: 25% of the total package cost will be charged.
- Cancellation between 7 - 14 days before arrival: 50% of the total package cost will be charged.
- Cancellation within 6 days of arrival or no-show: 100% of the total package cost will be charged.
- Refunds (if applicable): Processing time may take 7-10 working days after written cancellation confirmation.
- Note: Hotel and activity providers may have separate cancellation policies that will apply in addition to the above.
Contact Details
- Email: info@flyholidays.com
- Phone: +91 123 456 7890
- Support Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST
Things To Pack
- Good quality rucksack (preferably 40-60 liters) & a small day bag pack (for hikes/treks purpose) with rain-cover is recommended, easy to carry trolley bag.
- A pair of shoes (mainly trekking/sports) with good grip & waterproof, at least 2 pair of socks & floaters/sandals/slippers.
- Heavy down jacket, light fleece, long track/cargo pants, long/short sleeves T-shirts, body thermal wears (as per season), sun cap/hat, woolen cap & gloves (as per season), hoodie, raincoats/ponchos.
- Personal care items like cold cream & moisturiser, sunscreen (preferably SPF40), lip balm, sanitary pads, toothpaste & other toiletries, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, insect repellent, body spray.
- Personal medication (as prescribed by the doctor) & first-aid, sprain relief spray, glucose powder, tablets for headache, fever, diarrhea, motion sickness, dettol & cotton/bandages.
- Personal documents & ID's like aadhar card, drivers license, passport or any other valid Government ID proofs.
- Sunglasses, charger, power bank, quick dry towel, adequate amount of cash, quick snacks/dryfruits/energy bars, trash & waterproof laundry bags, re-usable water bottle.
Destination Itinerary
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45,000
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