Sri Lanka · Up-Close Animal Experiences

4-Day Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Bentota Tour with Madu River Safari

4 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
02 See the World Heritage Site of the Temple of the Tooth Relic
03 Marvel at Ramboda Waterfall and Gregory Lake
04 Enjoy a safari on the Madu River
05 Attend a cultural show and wood-carving workshop in Kandy
06 Indulge in thrilling water sports at Bentota

Sign up for this tour and explore the highlights of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Bentota, including the World Heritage Site of the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Visit major attractions such as the Gem Museum in Kandy, Ramboda Waterfall, and Hakgala Botanical Garden in Nuwara Eliya. Diversify your experience with a visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and a cultural show in Kandy, then enjoy thrilling water sports in Bentota.

Bentota and its breathtaking sandy beach pretty much transform your dreams and visions of a tropical paradise into an everyday reality.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kandy, Bentota, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnawala, Katunayake

Languages Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kandy via Pinnawala

Meet your tour guide at the airport and transfer to Kandy. En route to your destination, you can visit one of the most important tourist attractions, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, as well as the Herbal & Spice Garden. Kandy is situated in the centre of Sri Lanka and is the socio-cultural capital of the country. Nestled among glorious mountains, Kandy is a delightful holiday destination for travellers who want to experience both the natural beauty and the rich, vibrant culture of the island.
See the following sites or enjoy these activities:
- Temple of Tooth Relic
- Gem Museum
- Cultural Show
- Wood Carving workshop
- Batik Factory

Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.

Day 02

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya in the Tea Hills

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel and start the tour of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped Hakgala Botanical Gardens display roses and tree ferns and shelter monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby, Seetha Amman Temple, a colourful Hindu shrine, is decorated with religious figures. Densely forested Galway's Land National Park is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers.
Cover the following sites:
- Ramboda Waterfall
- Tea factory
- Hanuman Kovil
- Victoria Park
- Gregory Lake
- Seethammann Kovil
- Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Arvada Spa

Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.

Day 03

Bentota Beach, Turtle Hatchery and River Safari

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Bentota and its breathtaking sandy beach pretty much transform your dreams and visions of a tropical paradise into an everyday reality.
Visit the turtle hatchery and enjoy the Madu River safari.

Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.

Day 04

Bentota Water Sports and Departure

Have a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy water sports in Bentota.
After the city tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

Where this trip takes you

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Lake Gregory (Nuwara Eliya), Madu River safari

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar on an HB basis in 03-star/04-star hotels (on a single/double/triple-sharing basis)
Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle
Service of an English-speaking chauffeur
Airport transfer
Toll charges
800 kilometres included (extra mileage: 3 USD charge per 10 kilometres)

What's Not Included

Entrance fee to any sites
Tips to chauffeurs
Lunch or any extra meal not mentioned in the above program during the tour
Early check-in or late checkout charges
Camera or video permit
Christmas Eve dinner supplement on an HB basis: 50$ per person
New Year's Eve dinner supplement on an HB basis: 65$ per person

What to bring

Passport/visa
Government-issued photo ID
Just enough cash
Universal charger
Mobile phone with charger and extra batteries
Mobile device with internet capability
Don't bring:
- Any weapons, if possible
- Anything you don't want to lose
- Unnecessary credit cards
- Duplicate items
- Irreplaceable family belongings
- Valuable documents not needed for your travel

Know before you go

Group tours are available. Please contact us for the same.
What to wear and what not to wear throughout the tour:
- Wear something comfortable.
- Don't display affluence.
- Avoid layers, belts, and under-wired bras.
- Don't wear fussy or tough-to-remove shoes.
- Don't wear expensive jewellery - expensive rings, watches, or necklaces.
Please note that any fluctuations in the dollar component will affect the cost.

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