7 days / 6 nights from £1,149 per adult

Overview

Sri Lanka offers a rich mix of culture, nature, and coastline in a compact destination. Ancient temples, historic cities, and hill-country landscapes sit within short driving distances of each other. Tea plantations, wildlife safaris, and scenic train journeys add depth to the experience. Along the coast, golden beaches suit both relaxed stays and active travellers. Sri Lankan food is flavourful and varied, with strong local character. The country works well for first-time visitors and repeat travellers, offering flexibility for cultural tours, beach holidays, or a combination of both in one trip

Tour highlights

  • Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • Experience a traditional Kandyan cultural dance show
  • Travel through scenic hill country to Nuwara Eliya
  • Explore lush tea plantations and enjoy fresh Ceylon tea
  • Relax by the beach in Bentota with leisure time
  • Discover colonial heritage and coastal views in Colombo
  • Seamless travel with guided sightseeing and private transf

  • 6 Nights accommodation in hand-picked hotels
  • Daily Breakfast & Dinner
  • Return International Flights
  • Private Airport Return Transfers
  • English-speaking National Guide throughout the tour
  • All entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Based on 2 Adults Sharing
7 days / 6 nights from £1,149 per adult

Day-to-day itinerary

On arrival at the airport, you will be met by a representative of Citibond Tours and directly transferred to Kandy

Approx. 3 hrs drive

Check in to hotel

Dinner & overnight stay at Amaya Hills or similar (Deluxe)

After breakfast at hotel Visit Kandy temple of tooth relic

Temple of the Tooth Relic- which houses the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, is an important landmark in Kandy. The Tooth is kept in a two-storey shrine fronted by two large elephant tusks and rests on a gold lotus flower, encased in jewelled casket that sits on a throne. The temple is decorated with beautiful local paintings and architectural features.

Thereafter transfer to watch cultural dance of Kandy

Watch a Kandyan cultural show and be awed by the spectacular dance, acrobatics, costumes and music. Held in Kandy town, this cultural show depicts various forms of Kandyan dancing which was once native to the area but has now spread to different regions of the island.

Return back to hotel

Dinner & overnight stay at Amaya Hills or similar (Deluxe)

Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Nuwara Eliya, Approx. 2 hrs. drive

Enjoy a Short city tour of Nuwara Eliya

6200ft. above sea level. In 1826 some British Officers out on shooting chanced on Nuwara Eliya plains, and Sir Edward Barnes investigated on it. In 1828 a road constructed over the ridge at Ramboda Pass and a station for convalescent Soldiers was established. It was Sir Samuel Baker who fell under the spell of Nuwara Eliya, brought hounds, horses, cattle, sheep etc.; and started a typical English farm here. Flowers and vegetable were brought from England and planted.

Check in to hotel

Dinner & overnight stay at Araliya Green Hills or similar

Breakfast

After breakfast at hotel visit Tea plantation

Tea is a huge industry in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Tea is world famous for its taste, quality and the health benefits as well. You will see how the tea pluckers with their baskets and bags pluck tea leaves from the plantations. With women of various ages engaging in this activity, seeing the tea plucking activity is fun and exciting. The trick is to pluck the right tea leaves with the correct properties. These tea leaves are then taken into the factories where the selection process starts. The fresh and best leaves are put into the machines for the processing. The rolling, withering, processing is all done with the help of the machines and a lot of helping hands gather around to do the packaging, storing activities as well. You will also get the chance to taste a fresh cup of tea straight from the factory and you will definitely love it.

Thereafter transfer to Bentota, Approx. 4 ½ hrs. drive

Check in to hotel

Dinner & overnight stay at Thaala Bentota or similar (Superior Sea View)

Breakfast

After breakfast at hotel

Leisure day – vehicle 80kms

Dinner & overnight stay at Thaala Bentota or similar (Superior Sea View)

Breakfast

After breakfast at hotel transfer to Colombo, Approx. 1 ½ hr. drive

Enjoy a short city tour of Colombo

The remains of the buildings during the period and the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule are found in every area of the city. None of the Portuguese & Dutch fortifications are found today but some of their buildings and churches could be seen in the Fort & Pettah areas. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street – the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Kaymans Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749, Davatagaha Mosque, and the Natural History Museum are some of the sites to be visited.

Check in to hotel

Dinner & overnight stay at Granbell Colombo or similar (Standard Sea View)

Breakfast

After having Breakfast at hotel

According to flight details, transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home.

Approx. 45 mins drive to Airport

Breakfast

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