Sri Lanka · Wildlife

6-Day Sri Lanka Tour from Kandy to Colombo with Safari and Beaches

145 Hours Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

Explore the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire a traditional cultural dance in Kandy
02 Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and see elephant rehabilitation
03 Explore Nuwara Eliya, the "Little England" of Sri Lanka
04 Take a 4x4 jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park
05 Enjoy Bentota's beach, water sports, and sunset views

Maximise your journey through Sri Lanka on this 6-day adventure covering Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Bentota, Galle, and Colombo. Along the way, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a tea plantation and factory, and the Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda, while also enjoying a cultural dance performance, city tours, and time by the beach. The tour combines wildlife, hill-country scenery, coastal experiences, shopping, and cultural highlights, with accommodation, transport, and meals as specified included.

Take a 4x4 jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park in the afternoon, or early the next morning.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 145 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Bentota, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Pinnawala, Katunayake, Kosgoda, Udawalawe National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival, Pinnawala Visit, and Kandy City Tour

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayaka.
En route, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. (Entrance included)
Set out on a Kandy city tour, including the Upper Lake Drive, gem and batik shopping, and Oak Ray wood carvings.
Enjoy a cultural dance in the evening.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Temple of the Tooth and Nuwara Eliya Exploration

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Temple of Tooth and participate in the morning ceremony.
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya, which is also known as "Little England".
Visit a tea plantation and tea factory en route.
Visit beautiful waterfalls in the Hill Country.
Take a Nuwara Eliya city tour, including a strawberry farm visit and a boat ride.

Check in and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03

Journey to Yala with Udawalawe Jeep Safari

Proceed to Yala National Park after breakfast at the hotel.
Take a 4x4 jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park in the afternoon, or early the next morning.

Check in and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04

Bentota Beach Time and Galle City Tour

Proceed to Bentota after breakfast at the hotel.
Set off on a 2-hour Galle city tour.
Engage in water sports activities.
Enjoy the sunset and relax at the beach in the evening.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05

Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and Colombo Shopping Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Colombo and check in to the hotel to relax.
Set out for a Colombo shopping and city tour.
On the way, visit the Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda.

Day 06

Departure Transfer

Get dropped off at Bandaranaike International Airport or any location you would like, concluding this tour.

Where this trip takes you

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Udawalawe National Park, Bentota

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 10 cities · 145 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airport pick-up and drop-off
Assistance at the airport
Standard accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast plus dinner basis at the hotels mentioned below
Private English-speaking driver for the entire journey
Kandy city tour - 2 hours
Sri Lanka cultural dance visit - free
Ceylon Gem Factory visit
Ceylon Batik clothing factory visit
Sri Lanka Handicraft Factory visit
All government taxes are included.
Fuel and local insurance for the vehicle
Private semi-luxury air-conditioned car/van
Colombo city and shopping tour - 3 hours
Nuwara Eliya city tour - 2 hours
Galle city tour - 3 hours
Tea plantation and factory visit with free tea tasting
Spice Garden visit and 15-minute Ayurvedic massage

What's Not Included

This package excludes sightseeing entrance charges, unless specified.
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Late check-out and early check-in charges
Air tickets are not included
Camera and video permits
Travel insurance is not included
Guide/driver tips

Know before you go

The cultural capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy is full of history, culture, and unique personality. The city is surrounded by majestic mountains and attractive touring destinations for travellers who want to enjoy the natural beauty of this island while exploring its rich and colourful culture. This city is also situated very close to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, and visiting this place will be a unique experience for travellers. Because this is the only place in the whole world where you can help the elephants bathe and feed, you can even get engaged in their rehabilitation work.
The city of Nuwara Eliya is also known as "Little England" because of its weather and the amazing colonial architecture and buildings seen all over the city. This hill town has plenty to offer that will surely leave you breathless. These are just some of the marvellous places you can visit if you decide to stay here.
Yala National Park is a popular and world-renowned wildlife reserve in Sri Lanka. It is most notable for being home to the attractive and elusive Sri Lankan leopard. Despite their elusive nature, many travellers may identify a leopard in this stunning place because of the high concentration of leopards residing in the park.
The amazing Bentota is situated 200 km away from the Equator and very near the southern tip of the island of Sri Lanka. The eye-catching beauty of this bright and sandy beach will transform your dreams and visions of tropical heaven into an everyday reality. This breathtaking beach is crescent-shaped and has plenty of natural beauty to offer, as it is an ideal place for simply sitting and relaxing. You will forget about the busy life far away from you.
The city of Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, and it beautifully brings together the new and old trends of the country. The city also reflects colonial remnants alongside high-rise hotels and commercial banks. Additionally, Colombo was an eighth-century port and houses several financial, administrative, and other major institutions of relevance to travellers. Today, the city has developed into a modern destination and boasts an amazing blend of Sri Lanka's ethnic and religious diversity.

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