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Classic Sri Lanka

Hills, tea country & the coast

A winding path through the green tea fields of Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Tea country, Nuwara EliyaPhotography · Rowan Heuvel / Unsplash

5 Days / 4 NightsBed & Breakfast

Airport → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Bentota → Colombo → Airport

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Journey SL05-A

The shape of your journey

A little closer
to the experience.

A journey through the changing landscapes of Sri Lanka. Begin in Kandy, follow the hills into tea country, make time for the beach and finish among Colombo’s city sights. Your private vehicle and English-speaking chauffeur guide connect the journey, with four overnight stays and daily breakfast.

  • Kandy’s cultural sights
  • Tea gardens & Ramboda Falls
  • Time by the beach
  • Madu River & Colombo
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Accommodation
3 accommodation categories
Meal basis
Bed & Breakfast
Private transport
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Your guide
English-speaking chauffeur guide
Programme validity
May–October 2026

The Life of Travel route

Every stop.
Part of your story.

5 days of discovery.
4 nights along the way.

  1. 01AirportArrival
    Next drive · ≈ 3 hours
  2. 02Kandy1 night
    Next drive · ≈ 2.5 hours
  3. 03Nuwara Eliya1 night
    Next drive · ≈ 6.5 hours
  4. 04Bentota1 night
    Next drive · ≈ 2 hours
  5. 05Colombo1 night
    Next drive · ≈ 1 hour
  6. 06AirportDeparture

A route to orient you. Driving times are approximate; traffic and stops can change the day’s timing.

Your journey, day by day

A new chapter.
Every day.

5 days, connected with care. Explore the outline, then make it your own.

Entrance & activity fee details
  1. DAY01

    Kandy

    Your first chapter, in Kandy.

    Airport → Kandy

    Approx. 3 hours driving

    Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and begin the drive to Kandy, with Pinnawala and the Herbal Garden on your programme. Settle into your first evening on the island.

    Along the way

    • Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport
    • Transfer to Kandy
    • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    • Herbal Garden
    • Cultural Dance Show, if time permits Optional

    Overnight in Kandy

    Kandy Lake with its island and surrounding green hills
    Kandy LakeAjai S / Unsplash
  2. DAY02

    Nuwara Eliya

    Into the heart of tea country.

    Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

    Approx. 2.5 hours driving

    After breakfast, discover Kandy’s city sights before travelling towards Nuwara Eliya. Ramboda Falls, a tea plantation and the tea gardens bring the hill-country chapter to life.

    Along the way

    • Breakfast
    • Temple of the Tooth Relic
    • Kandy city tour
    • Gem Museum
    • Transfer to Nuwara Eliya
    • Ramboda Falls
    • Tea plantation
    • Tea gardens of Nuwara Eliya
    • Gregory Lake

    Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

    Mist over the tea fields near Nuwara Eliya
    The hills of Nuwara EliyaErik Esly / Unsplash
  3. DAY03

    Bentota / South Coast

    From the hills to the Indian Ocean.

    Nuwara Eliya → South Coast / Bentota

    Approx. 6.5 hours driving

    Start with breakfast, Seetha Amman Temple and Nuwara Eliya city before the longer drive to the coast. The day ends with beach leisure and an overnight stay by the sea.

    Along the way

    • Breakfast
    • Seetha Amman Temple
    • Nuwara Eliya city
    • Transfer to South Beach / Bentota
    • Beach leisure

    Overnight in Bentota / South Coast

    Golden sand, palm trees and people enjoying the shoreline at Bentota Beach
    By the sea, BentotaIvani De Silva / Unsplash
  4. DAY04

    Colombo

    River moments. City discoveries.

    Bentota → Colombo

    Approx. 2 hours driving

    After breakfast, visit the Madu River area and a turtle hatchery before continuing to Colombo. A half-day city tour introduces the landmarks, lake area and waterfront of the city.

    Along the way

    • Breakfast
    • Balapitiya / Madu River Boat Safari
    • Turtle Hatchery
    • Transfer to Colombo
    • Colombo half-day city tour
    • Independence Square
    • Town Hall
    • Gangaramaya Lake area
    • Galle Face / Port City drive-by
    • One Galle Face Mall
    • Lotus Tower exterior view

    Overnight in Colombo

    Colombo’s skyline beyond a tree-lined waterway and a curving city road
    A different rhythm, ColomboMatthew Dlr / Unsplash
  5. DAY05

    Airport

    Until the next journey.

    Colombo → Airport

    Approx. 1 hour driving

    Enjoy breakfast before your private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport. Plan to arrive at the airport approximately three hours before your departure.

    Along the way

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
    • Airport arrival approximately 3 hours before departure

The places you’ll come home to

Your journey.
Your kind of stay.

3 accommodation options. The same thoughtfully connected route.
Options describe the offered accommodation categories, not independently verified ratings of each property or vessel.

OPTION 01

3★ option

4 nights · Bed & Breakfast

  1. Kandy

    1 night
    • Royal Classic Resort

  2. Nuwara Eliya

    1 night
    • Ashford Hotel

  3. Bentota / South Coast

    1 night
    • Hibiscus Beach Waskaduwa
    • orBlue Beach Wadduwa

  4. Colombo

    1 night
    • Best Western
Plan with this option
OPTION 02

4★ option

4 nights · Bed & Breakfast

  1. Kandy

    1 night
    • Radisson Kandy

  2. Nuwara Eliya

    1 night
    • Araliya Red

  3. Bentota / South Coast

    1 night
    • Tangerine Beach Waskaduwa

  4. Colombo

    1 night
    • ME Colombo
Plan with this option
OPTION 03

5★ option

4 nights · Bed & Breakfast

  1. Kandy

    1 night
    • Earl’s Regency

  2. Nuwara Eliya

    1 night
    • Araliya Green City

  3. Bentota / South Coast

    1 night
    • Cinnamon Bey Beruwala
    • orCitrus Waskaduwa

  4. Colombo

    1 night
    • NH Colombo
    • orAmari Colombo
Plan with this option

Hotels are subject to availability. Similar-category alternatives may be offered. Your final hotels will be confirmed with your quotation.

Thoughtfully arranged. Clearly explained.

Know what’s
part of the journey.

The programme brings the places together.
Your quotation confirms the arrangements and charges.

Included

  • Accommodation in the selected hotel category
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • Airport pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Entrance fees
  • Safari jeep fees unless specifically mentioned
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Camera/video permits
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

A visit is not an admission ticket

The experiences.
And the entrance fees.

The visits below form part of the itinerary. Entrance and activity fees are generally excluded from the base package price and may be quoted separately. A visit in the programme does not mean its admission or activity charge is included; only charges explicitly confirmed in your quotation are included.

Visits in the programme

  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Temple of the Tooth Relic
  • Gregory Lake
  • Seetha Amman Temple
  • Madu / Balapitiya River Boat Safari
  • Turtle Hatchery

Optional experiences

  • Cultural Dance Show, if time permits
  • Gangaramaya Lake Temple

Ask us about availability and separate charges.

The itinerary is just the beginning

Make this
journey yours.

Stay a little longer. Choose a different hotel. Adjust the activities, meals or route. We’ll shape the details around the way you want to travel.

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