Airport → Pinnawala → Kandy
Arrive, explore and settle in
Airport → Pinnawala → Kandy
Arrive and continue via Pinnawala to Kandy, with leisure time before dinner.
Along the way
- Arrival
- Pinnawala
- Continue to Kandy
- Leisure
- Dinner
Overnight in Kandy
Sri LankaPrivate Journey
Sri Lanka Hills & Coast
Kandy, Little England & the southern shore
8 Days / 7 NightsHalf Board — Breakfast & Dinner
Airport → Pinnawala → Kandy → Ramboda → Nuwara Eliya → Bentota / South Beach → Colombo → Airport
Private Journey
The shape of your journey
A little closer
to the experience.
An eight-day private journey with two-night stays in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and the southern beach area, finishing in Colombo. Breakfast and dinner are included on a Half Board basis.
- Two nights in Kandy
- Tea country & Little England
- Two nights by the southern shore
- Madu River & Colombo
- Duration
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Accommodation
- 2 accommodation categories
- Meal basis
- Half Board — Breakfast & Dinner
- Private transport
- Private A/C vehicle
- Your guide
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
The Life of Travel route
Every stop.
Part of your story.
8 days of discovery.
7 nights along the way.
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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.
8 days, connected with care. Explore the outline, then make it your own.
Entrance & activity fee details- DAY01
Kandy LakeAjai S / Unsplash - DAY02
Kandy
A day of living traditions
Kandy
Explore Kandy’s temple, lake and city sights, with gems and cultural dance on the programme. Visit Bahirawakanda Buddha if time permits.
Along the way
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Kandy Lake / city
- Gem Museum
- Bahirawakanda Buddha, subject to time Optional
- Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
Overnight in Kandy
- DAY03
Kandy → Ramboda → Nuwara Eliya
Waterfalls and tea-country flavours
Kandy → Ramboda → Nuwara Eliya
Travel through Ramboda to Nuwara Eliya, stopping for the falls, a tea plantation or factory, and tea tasting.
Along the way
- Ramboda Falls
- Tea plantation / factory
- Tea tasting
- Continue to Nuwara Eliya
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
The hills of Nuwara EliyaErik Esly / Unsplash - DAY04
Nuwara Eliya
Around Little England
Nuwara Eliya
Spend the day around Nuwara Eliya, from Gregory Lake and Victoria Park to Seetha Amman Temple. Add a look around the local market or town if time allows.
Along the way
- Gregory Lake
- Victoria Park
- Seetha Amman Temple
- Nuwara Eliya city tour
- Local market / town, subject to time Optional
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
- DAY05
Nuwara Eliya → Bentota / South Beach
From the hills to the shore
Nuwara Eliya → Bentota / South Beach
Take the scenic transfer from Nuwara Eliya to the southern beach area and settle into beach leisure.
Along the way
- Scenic transfer
- Beach leisure
Overnight in Bentota / South Beach
- DAY06
Bentota
River moments and beach leisure
Bentota
Explore the Madu River and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, with beach leisure afterwards. Water sports remain optional.
Along the way
- Madu River Boat Safari
- Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
- Beach leisure
- Water sports Optional
Overnight in Bentota / South Beach
By the sea, BentotaIvani De Silva / Unsplash - DAY07
Bentota → Colombo
A last chapter in the capital
Bentota → Colombo
Continue to Colombo for its landmarks, waterfront and shopping, including an exterior view of Lotus Tower.
Along the way
- Independence Square
- Gangaramaya area
- Galle Face Green
- Colombo Fort
- Lotus Tower exterior
- Shopping
Overnight in Colombo
A different rhythm, ColomboMatthew Dlr / Unsplash - DAY08
Colombo → Airport
Your homeward journey
Colombo → Airport
Transfer from Colombo to the airport for departure.
Along the way
- Airport transfer
The places you’ll come home to
Your journey.
Your kind of stay.
2 accommodation options. The same thoughtfully connected route.
Options describe the offered accommodation categories, not independently verified ratings of each property or vessel.
3★ option
7 nights · Half Board — Breakfast & DinnerKandy
2 nights- Royal Classic
Deluxe · HB
Nuwara Eliya
2 nights- Ashford
Deluxe · HB
Bentota / South Beach
2 nights- Blue Beach
Deluxe · HB
Colombo
1 night- Best Western
Deluxe · HB
4★ option
7 nights · Half Board — Breakfast & DinnerKandy
2 nights- Topaz Kandy
Deluxe · HB
Nuwara Eliya
2 nights- Araliya Red
Deluxe · HB
Bentota / South Beach
2 nights- Tangerine Beach
Deluxe · HB
Colombo
1 night- Mirage Colombo
Standard · HB
The named hotels or similar-category alternatives are subject to availability. Final hotels will be confirmed in your proposal.
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 or similar
- Half Board — Breakfast & Dinner
- Private A/C vehicle
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
Not included
- Entrance and activity fees
A visit is not an admission ticket
The experiences.
And the entrance fees.
Entrance and activity fees are excluded and may be quoted separately. Visits listed in the itinerary do not imply that admission or activity charges are included.
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journey yours.
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