Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

4-Day Sri Lanka Tour with Kandy, Galle Fort and Colombo

4 Days Round trip from Katunayake Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • 02 Pay your respects at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • 03 Have a refreshing time at the beach in Bentota and visit the Galle Fort
  • 04 Explore the iconic landmarks of Colombo

Discover Sri Lanka's cultural, coastal, and city highlights on this 4-day journey from Katunayake to Kandy, Bentota, Galle, and Colombo. Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, explore the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and enjoy a spice garden visit with a free Ayurvedic massage. Along the southern coast, experience Bentota's beaches, the historic Galle Fort, a mangrove boat ride on the Madu River, and a turtle hatchery. End your tour in Colombo with landmark visits, park walks, and time for shopping before your airport transfer.

Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, explore the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and enjoy a spice garden visit with a free Ayurvedic massage.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Bentota, Pinnawala, Katunayake
Languages English, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Katunayake and Kandy Highlights

  • Arrive at Sri Lanka Katunayake International Airport and receive a warm welcome from our representative, guide, and chauffeur at the airport.
  • After assistance at the airport, proceed to Kandy.
  • En route, visit the amazing Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
  • Learn about Sri Lankan spices, take part in a spice garden visit, and enjoy a free Ayurvedic massage.
  • Check in to the hotel and get a quick refresh.
  • Visit one of the biggest attractions in Sri Lanka, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, also known as Kandy Temple and Daladha Maligawa.
  • Afterward, if time permits, take part in the Sri Lankan traditional Kandyan cultural show.

Overnight stay and relax at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Kandy to Bentota via Peradeniya

  • After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Bentota.
  • Visit the Royal Botanical Garden at Peradeniya.
  • Get to know the famous Ceylon gem museum.
  • Learn how Sri Lankan handicrafts and famous batiks are made.
  • Stop at the famous Giragama or Kadugannawa tea plantation on the way to the Sri Lankan hills.
  • Proceed to Bentota, check in to the hotel, and get a quick refresh.
  • Wind down, walk on the beach, and witness the beautiful clear sunset in the Indian Ocean.

Overnight stay and relax at the hotel.

3
Day 03

Galle Fort and Madu River Experience

  • After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Galle.
  • Witness and take pictures of the famous Sri Lankan stilt fishermen.
  • Experience a limited collection of exhibits from the Portuguese, Dutch, and British periods in the three main galleries of a tropical colonial Dutch building.
  • Visit the archaeological museum in Galle Fort, as well as the old post office, the library, and the Dutch church, to experience the city in its true sense.
  • Go to the Galle Lighthouse, also known as Point de Galle Light. Also see a rare historical jewel protected by dark, thick stone walls and recognized as a UNESCO-declared Heritage site.
  • Next, experience an amazing boat ride through the mangroves in the Madu River.
  • Visit the turtle hatchery and learn about Sri Lankan turtles. Bentota is famous for water sports such as jet skiing, banana boating, tube boating, diving, snorkelling, kite surfing, fishing, and deep-sea fishing.
  • Wind down, walk on the beach, and witness the beautiful clear sunset in the Indian Ocean.

Overnight stay and relax at the hotel.

4
Day 04

Colombo City Tour and Departure

  • After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Colombo.
  • Visit Galle Face Green and the Old Parliament of Sri Lanka.
  • Next, visit Independence Square and Independence Arcade, and drive past BMICH.
  • Our chauffeur will take you to the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. Don't forget to take a few beautiful memories.
  • Take a short walk in Green Park and Viharamahadevi Park. Witness some beautiful Ceylon paintings.
  • Visit Lotus Tower, the tallest skyscraper in Sri Lanka, and Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, also known as the Red Mosque, as well as Pettah Bazaar.
  • Later, continue shopping at ODEL, House of Fashion, Ceylon tea shops, Sri Lankan handicraft stores, and many more.
  • After lunch, proceed to Bandaranaike International Airport, carrying your memories of this beautiful island, Sri Lanka.

End of the tour.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Galle Fort, Madu River mangroves

Where this trip takes you

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Galle Fort, Madu River mangroves

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Katunayake 6 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pick-up
  • Assistance at the airport
  • Accommodation on a half-board basis in the mentioned 3-star hotels (breakfast and dinner)
  • Private luxury sedan car with air conditioning
  • Private English-speaking chauffeur-guide for the entire journey
  • Complimentary birthday, wedding, or anniversary cakes
  • Complimentary mineral water daily on arrival in Sri Lanka (500 ml bottle per person)
  • Free Odel shopping vouchers
  • Special bed decoration and honeymoon courtesies at every hotel for honeymooners
  • Kandy city tour
  • Ceylon gem factory visit
  • Ceylon batik clothing factory visit
  • Sri Lanka handicraft factory visit
  • Tea plantation and factory visit with free tea tasting
  • Spice garden visit and 15-minute Ayurvedic massage
  • Fuel and local comprehensive insurance for the vehicle
  • All government taxes
  • Airport drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Air tickets and visa fare
  • Camera and video permits
  • Sightseeing entrance charges (unless specified)
  • Travel insurance
  • Guide and driver tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Late check-out and early check-in charges

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Katunayake International Airport (CMB), Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Katunayake.

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