Bentota is famous for its golden sandy beaches that stretch along the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. The beaches are ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying water sports such as snorkeling and diving. The warm waters of the ocean offer ample opportunities for marine adventures, including exploring coral reefs and encountering exotic marine life. Nuwara Eliya, also known as “Little England,” is a charming town located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. It is a popular hill station renowned for its picturesque landscapes, cool climate, and colonial-era charm. Habarana is a small town located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, known for its scenic beauty and proximity to several popular tourist destinations.
OVERVIEW:
Duration: 9 days/ 8 nights
Accommodation: Hotel 3* (2 nights)
BRIEF ITINERARY:
DAY 1:Â Â Â Arrival / Transfer from airport / Colombo / Night stay: Colombo
DAY 2:Â Â Breakfast in Hotel /Habarana / Night stay: Habarana
DAY 3:Â Â Breakfast in Hotel / Kandy / Night stay: Kandy
DAY 4:Â Â Breakfast in Hotel / Nuwara Eliya / Night stay: Nuwara Eliya
DAY 5:Â Â Breakfast in Hotel / Yala / Night stay: Yala
DAY 6:Â Â Breakfast in Hotel / Yala / Night stay: Yala
DAY 7:Â Â Breakfast in Hotel / Benthota / Night stay: Benthota
DAY 8:Â Â Breakfast in Hotel / Benthota / Night stay: Benthota
DAY 9:Â Â Breakfast in Hotel / Check-out / Transfer from Airport / Departure
Details
Day 1
Upon Arrival welcome and assistant by our representative and direct drive to Colombo (45 min drive) at hotel, two days leisure and sightseeing in Colombo
Colombo – A cozy mixture of the past and present, The Portuguese, Dutch and British have all left in their wake churches and monuments, names and religions, costumes and food and smatterings of their languages which have been absorbed into the speech of the Sri Lankan.
Visit Galle Face Green, Old Parliament, BMICH conference Hall, Independence square, Gangarama Temple and bare Lake and Hindu Kovil, Bazaars & Markets
Dinner & Overnight stay at Colombo Hotel, Colombo (B, D)
Day 2 & Day 3
After breakfast drive to Habarana (04 hours’ drive) enroute stop at Village tour in Galewala enjoy and experience tropical Sri Lanka Village experience with local lunch and proceed to Habarana, three days leisure and sightseeing in Heritage sites in Cultural triangle
Sigiriya rock fortress (03 hours climb) – Sigiriya was the capital city, built by parricidal King Kasyapa who reigned from 477-495 AD. The ruins of the city lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 370 m high.
Polonnaruwa – (Day excursion to Polonnaruwa – 01 hours) ancient City (02 – 03 hour spend – 01 ½ hour drive from Habarana) – The ancient city of Polonnaruwa rose to fame as the new capita after decline of Anuradhapura (11th – 13th Century)
Dinner & Overnight stay at Habarana Hotel, Habarana (B, D)
Day 4
After breakfast drive to Kandy (02 hours’ drive) en-route visit spice Garden in Matale where you could observe how Sri Lankan spices use for medical treatment and using for Sri Lankan cuisines  reach to Kandy afternoon sightseeing in Kandy
Kandy Sightseeing – Visit Historical Kandy Temple where Lord Buddha Tooth relic being place, visit Upper Lake drive, Kandy Lake, Bazaars and Markets, view Kandy Cultural show (03 – 04 hours)
Dinner & Overnight stay at Kandy Hotel, Kandy (B, D)
Day 5
After breakfast drive to N – Eliya, (02 hours’ drive) Kandy – Nuwara Eliya road one of most beautiful routes in Sri Lanka, en route visit Ramboda Falls, Tea Factory estate and etc, afternoon reach to Nuwara Eliya, Afternoon sightseeing and leisure in Nuwara Eliya
Ramboda Water Fall (30 min drive)
Tea Factory and estate (01 hour)
Nuwara Eliya Sightseeing – sightseeing in beautiful colonial city main attractions are Gregory Lake, Victoria Pak, Bazaars and Markets, race course and etc.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya Hotel, Nuwara Eliya (B, D – 4*)
Day 6
After breakfast at hotel drive for Ruhunu National Park (04hrs drive) en route stop at Ella to enjoy the panoramic view of famous Ella gap & Rawana water Falls, we descend from the Central Highlands to lowland through enchanting scenery & water falls, reach to Yala two days Safari and leisure in Yala resort
Yala National Park (03 hour spend) – Yala West or Ruhuna National Park is one of the best parks in the world to observe and photograph leopards. There are about 35 leopards in the park, which probably is the highest density anywhere in the world.
Bundala Bird Sanctuary – where the best place to observe endemic & migrate birds in Sri Lanka. This bird sanctuary is one of Sri Lanka’s foremost destinations for birdwatchers, protecting an important area of coastal wetland famous for its abundant aquatic.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Yala Hotel, Yala (B, D)
Day 7 & Day 8
After breakfast drive to Bentota (03 hours’ drive) en route do some sightseeing, such as visit Historical Galle city, Boat Safari in Madu river and Turtle Farm reach to Bentota and two days leisure in Bentota
Turtle Farm in Habaraduwa – was created to protect this endangered species. The eggs are collected and immediately buried in a sandy compound that offers protection from birds, crabs and humans
Madu Ganga boar Safari (02 hours spending) – enjoy 01 ½ hours boat ride covering 64 islands, visit Buddhist temple in one of islands, Cinnamon Islands and etc.
Galle Sightseeing – an ancient city is now a modern and buzzing town though the Dutch fortress remains as it was during the Dutch period. Galle was the most important sea port at the crossroads of Far East & Middle East since the days of the Romans.
Day 9
After breakfast leave for Airport for departure transfer (02 hours’ drive)
