Destinations You'll Go
Negombo
01
Kandy
02
Nuwara Eliya
01
Ella
01
Bentota
02
Sri Lanka is a captivating tropical island where you can take your family and kids, partner, or friends to chill and unwind. The Into the Heart of Sri Lanka tour is specially crafted for those visiting Sri Lanka for the first time or having a short period to discover the country. Within seven days, you will travel to some of Sri Lanka's best cities, like Negombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and Galle. This exposes you to different ways of life while visiting cultural and heritage sites, working tea plantations, and colonial streets. Take in a bit of adventure when walking amidst the lush greenery of the hill country. Enjoy downtime on sun-kissed beaches and soak up the coastal vibes. This trip is a perfect getaway for a leisurely pace in Sri Lanka.
Highlights of the Tour
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Highlights
- See how cute baby elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage drink milk from bottles.
- Take a city tour of the cultural city of Kandy, including the Temple of Tooth Relic, the Marketplace, the Art & Craft Showroom, and the Gem Gallery.
- Be impressed by Sri Lankan culture by watching a Kandyan cultural show.
- Get back to nature with visits to Peradeniya Botanical Garden.
- Visit Ramboda Hanumanji Temple, Ramboda Tea Plantation, and Ramboda waterfalls.
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Detailed Itinerary
Welcome to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean! You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and will guide you to the car and take you to the hotel in Negombo. Enjoy the scenic 30-minute drive from the airport to Negombo. Check-in and relax after a long flight.
Activities :
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport. Transfer to a hotel in Negombo and relax.
Transfer :
Private Transfer
Overnight at :
Negombo
After breakfast, proceed to Pinnawala.
We will visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to explore the Sri Lankan elephants. This excursion is an
opportunity for you to see how the elephants are treated and cared for, how they are milked, their bathing routines,
and how they interact.
Then proceed to Kandy.
Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Reach your hotel in Kandy,
complete your check-in formalities, and take a small break. In the evening, enjoy a panoramic view of the iconic city
from the upper lake drive. After that, you will witness a cultural pageant highlighting various upcountry dance forms,
including a fire walking display. We will then return to your hotel. Enjoy dinner.
Activities :
Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Drive to Kandy, Traditional Dance Show
Transfer :
Private Transfer
Overnight at :
Kandy
After breakfast, get ready for a tour of Kandy.
We will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, where the Sacred Relic of Buddha's tooth is kept.
After you've seen the temple, you can walk around Kandy Lake, visit some gem museums, souvenir shops, and the Batik Factory, and spend some time relaxing in nature.
After that, we will proceed to the Bahirawakanda temple. Marvel at the large seated Buddha statue enshrined in the temple, which is visible from almost anywhere in Kandy.
After that, we will go to Peradeniya to see the Royal Botanical Gardens, which is the biggest garden and one of the best places to visit.
Then, after a great day, return to your hotel and enjoy dinner.
Activities :
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, visit Kandy city, visit the Bahirawakanda temple and Royal Botanical Gardens
Transfer :
Private Transfer
Overnight at :
Kandy
After breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
En route, visit a tea factory and plantation to see the Ceylon tea manufacturing and testing processes.
Experience pure, high-quality Ceylon tea and continue the journey to Nuwara Eliya, where you can enjoy the
beauty of Ramboda waterfalls.
Upon reaching your hotel in Nuwara Eliya, complete your check-in and relax for a while.
In the evening, we will visit Gregory Lake to have a boating or fishing experience.
Activities :
Transfer to Nuwara Eliya, Visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, Enjoy the beauty of Ramboda waterfalls, Visit Gregory Lake
Transfer :
Private Transfer
Overnight at :
Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, proceed to Ella.
A famous location for magnificent views, mountains, and waterfalls.
This beautiful hill country village is the best place to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
We will visit Ravana Ella Fall and Ravana Caves, which are about 5km away on the road south through Ella Gap.
Take a walk through the tea plantations to Little Adams Peak and visit the famous and stunning stone bridge of Nine Arch
Bridge to witness the uninterrupted panoramic views of nature.
Activities :
Transfer to Ella, visit Ravana Ella Falls, visit Little Adams Peak, and visit the Nine Arch Bridge
Transfer :
Private Transfer
Overnight at :
Ella
After breakfast, proceed to Galle.
We will visit the Old town of Galle and its fortress, taking a walking tour through what is
considered to be the best-preserved colonial town in Sri Lanka. At its core is a Dutch-built fort
surrounded on three sides by the ocean, and its streets hold a treasure trove of ancient mosques and
churches, museums, boutiques, and more.
After that, proceed to Balapitiya. Enjoy a boat ride in Madu River, which is a shallow water body in
southwest Sri Lanka that enters the sea at Balapitiya. During the river safari, we will visit uninhabited
islands and a cinnamon plantation where you can get an insight into typical rural life.
Upon completion, transfer to Bentota. As you reach your hotel in Bentota, complete your check-in and relax.
Activities :
Visit Galle Dutch Fort, Take a boat trip on Madu River and Transfer to Bentota
Transfer :
Private Transfer
Overnight at :
Bentota
Full day leisure by the beach.
Activities :
Free to relax at beach
Transfer :
Private Transfer
Overnight at :
Bentota
Transfer to Colombo airport (CMB) for your departure time and flight back home after an exciting and memorable trip to Sri Lanka. With sincere thanks for traveling with us, we hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to seeing you again! End of services!
Activities :
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Transfer :
Private Transfer