Sri Lanka · Wildlife

7-Day Sri Lanka Family Tour from Kandy with Yala Safari and Bentota

7 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Wildlife encounters at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, including feeding and bathing elephants
  • 02 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Gem Museum in Kandy
  • 03 Drive through lush tea estates to Nuwara Eliya and visit a tea factory
  • 04 Thrilling jeep safari in Yala National Park, known for leopards and elephants
  • 05 Boat ride on the Madhu River through mangrove-covered islets
  • 06 See newborn turtles at a turtle hatchery in Bentota and near Colombo

Engage in a wild safari ride in Yala, watch adorable baby elephants sip milk from bottles near Colombo, and unwind in Bentota as the sun sets behind the sea. This 7-day Sri Lanka trip also takes you through the aromatic tea gardens of Nuwara Eliya for a breath of fresh air amid the hills. Along the way, discover cultural landmarks in Kandy, scenic landscapes, and family-friendly wildlife experiences.

Engage in a wild safari ride in Yala, watch adorable baby elephants sip milk from bottles near Colombo, and unwind in Bentota as the sun sets behind the sea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Colombo, Kandy, Bentota, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Pinnawala, Katunayake
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Kandy

  • Upon arrival at Colombo International Airport (CMB), you will be greeted by our representative and escorted to Kandy.
  • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where volunteers provide shelter to abandoned and orphaned elephants and care for them. You can watch the caretakers feeding and bathing the elephants, and you can also take a walk with the herd.
  • Explore Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, where you can spot different varieties of orchids, medicinal plants, and palm trees. More than 1.2 million people visit this garden annually, and it spreads across 147 acres.
  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa.
  • Go through the Gem Museum and marvel at the sight of such royalty. Sri Lanka is known for producing some of the finest quality gems, including Sri Lankan sapphires.

Reach the hotel and, after check-in, take some rest.

2
Day 02

Scenic Drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

  • Check out from the hotel after a lavish breakfast and head to Nuwara Eliya.
  • Visit the picturesque Peradeniya Botanical Garden and a tea factory while driving through winding hills, lush tea estates, and stunning landscapes.
  • Upon arrival in Nuwara Eliya, check in at the hotel and relax for a while. In the evening, you can go out to explore the town, which looks like England with its fancy houses, fences, and hedges.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

3
Day 03

Leisure Day in Nuwara Eliya

Spend the third day of your holiday at your convenience. Relish a sumptuous fresh breakfast in the morning, and then enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace. You can stroll through the nearby streets, try some local food, visit the strawberry estates, or sit on the shores of Victoria Lake and watch the magnificent sunset amid the hills.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

4
Day 04

Jungle Safari in Yala National Park

  • Gear up for a jungle safari in Yala National Park as part of your family package in Sri Lanka.
  • Savour a hearty breakfast, check out, and set off for Yala National Park. The park is famous for its leopard and elephant population, among other animals.
  • Go on a thrilling jeep safari and spot leopards in their natural habitat.

Check in at the hotel and stay for the night.

5
Day 05

Bentota Beach and Madhu River Experience

  • Get ready after breakfast and check out from the hotel. Travel to Bentota and enjoy the whole day doing fun activities.
  • Enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River. Pass islets forested with mangroves on this scenic tour, which is both relaxing and interesting.
  • Visit a Turtle Hatchery, the prime turtle nesting site. Visitors can see huge tanks filled with newborn turtle hatchlings. After being fed, the baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days old, usually under darkness.
6
Day 06

Transfer from Bentota to Colombo

  • After breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave for Colombo. On the way, visit a Turtle Hatchery and watch endangered and newborn turtles under the care of the hatchery.
  • Upon arrival in Colombo, check in at the hotel and relax for some time. In the evening, you can stroll along the shopping streets or try local food.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

7
Day 07

Departure from Sri Lanka

Begin the day on a healthy note with a scrumptious breakfast and spend some time at leisure before your departure. In the afternoon, check out from the hotel, and you will be transferred to Colombo International Airport to board your flight back home with sweet memories of your Sri Lanka vacation.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Yala National Park, Madhu River

Where this trip takes you

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Yala National Park, Madhu River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 7 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water (500 ml per person per day)
  • Free Wi-Fi during the whole tour
  • Local insurance for the vehicle
  • Accommodation at 3-star hotels on a bed and breakfast basis as per the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • National Park fees
  • 4x4 jeep for the safari
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • All entrance fees at places of interest and historical sites

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Tour booking confirmation

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Colombo International Airport (CMB), Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $500.00 — $1,200.00
Double Sharing $500.00 — $750.00

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