Bentota International

Tea Trails & Ocean Tales

6 Days / 5 Nights From USD 1,127

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Overview

Experience some of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful landscapes and cultural highlights on this 6-day journey through Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Bentota.

Begin in Kandy, a city known for its cultural heritage and the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. Continue into the cool green hills of Nuwara Eliya, where tea plantations and mountain scenery provide a very different side of Sri Lanka. The journey then heads to Bentota for time along the coast before ending with a city tour of Colombo.

From historic temples and tea estates to river excursions and tropical beaches, this tour combines culture, countryside and coastal relaxation in one itinerary.

Pricing

4-Star Hotel (BB)

Group Size Price Per Person
2 pax USD 1,573
4 pax USD 1,246
6 pax USD 1,127

5-Star Hotel (BB)

Group Size Price Per Person
2 pax USD 1,756
4 pax USD 1,485
6 pax USD 1,377

Prices are per person and based on the stated group size.

Child Policy

4-Star Hotels

  • 0-4 years: Free of charge.
  • 5-11 years, sharing parents’ bed: USD 73 per child.
  • 5-11 years, extra bed: USD 119 per child.
  • 12+ years: Considered an adult and charged the applicable adult rate.

5-Star Hotels

  • 0-4 years: Free of charge.
  • 5-11 years, sharing parents’ bed: USD 101 per child.
  • 5-11 years, extra bed: USD 159 per child.
  • 12+ years: Considered an adult and charged the applicable adult rate.

Important Information

The package includes private transportation, accommodation with breakfast, an English-speaking driver-guide, drinking water and government taxes. Entrance fees, international flights, visa charges, insurance, personal expenses and meals not specifically stated are excluded.

The itinerary may be adjusted slightly depending on local conditions and the timing of sightseeing while keeping the main destinations and experiences included.

Highlights

  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Temple of the Tooth Relic
  • Ambuluwawa Tower
  • Tea plantation and tea factory visit
  • Madu River boat safari
  • Colombo city tour
  • Red Mosque
  • Gangaramaya Temple
  • Lotus Tower

Full Itinerary

Here's exactly what each day of this trip looks like.

1

Arrive in Colombo and begin your journey to Kandy. Along the way, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and stop at a local Spice Garden to learn about some of Sri Lanka's traditional spices and plants. Continue to Kandy and check in at your hotel. In the evening, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of Sri Lanka's most important cultural and religious sites. Meals: None. Overnight: Kandy.

2

Leave Kandy and travel through Sri Lanka's scenic central highlands towards Nuwara Eliya. The journey takes you through winding mountain roads, green valleys and tea-growing country. Visit a tea plantation and factory to learn how Sri Lankan tea is cultivated, processed and prepared. Continue to Nuwara Eliya and check in at your hotel. Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.

3

Spend the day exploring Nuwara Eliya and its surrounding attractions. Known for its cool climate, colonial-era character and tea-covered hills, the town offers a refreshing change from the warmer parts of Sri Lanka. Visit Ambuluwawa Tower and enjoy views across the surrounding landscape before continuing with your sightseeing. Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.

4

Depart Nuwara Eliya and travel towards Sri Lanka's southern coast. As the landscape changes from cool highlands to warmer lowlands, continue to Bentota and check in at your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax and enjoy the coastal surroundings. Overnight: Bentota.

5

Enjoy a day exploring the Bentota area. Take a Madu River boat safari through the waterways and mangrove-covered surroundings, offering a chance to see local wildlife and experience one of the region's popular nature activities. Return to Bentota and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Bentota.

6

Travel from Bentota to Colombo for a final city tour. Visit attractions including the Red Mosque, Gangaramaya Temple and Lotus Tower. After the sightseeing, proceed to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your Sri Lankan holiday.

What's Included

  • Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • 1 night accommodation in Kandy with breakfast
  • 2 nights accommodation in Nuwara Eliya with breakfast
  • 2 nights accommodation in Bentota with breakfast
  • Drinking water
  • All government taxes

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses such as laundry
  • Entrance tickets for excursions
  • Hotel or lodge extras
  • Tips and porterage
  • Meals outside the stated meal plan
  • Any services or expenses not listed under inclusions
  • Changes or deviations from the stated sightseeing programme

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