05 Days | 04 Nights - Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, Colombo

After breakfast conduct a sightseeing tour in Kandy and proceed to Peradeniya to visit the Royal Botanical Garden. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orhids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres. Proceed to Nuwara Eliya by visiting a Tea Factory, Tea Plantations and Water Falls. Tea Plantations were first introduced here by the British. You will be able to witness beautiful tea plantations and tea-pluckers work on the slopes wearing colorful sarees. Visit a tea factory around Ramboda will be a fantastic stop through misty mountains as you can enjoy with a cup of tea (world famous “Ceylon Tea”) and also you can buy fresh products from their outlet. You can visit Shri Bhakta Hanuman temple at Ramboda which is dedicated to the God Hanuman and you can witness the 18 feet Hanuman statue which is the tallest Hanuman statue in Sri Lanka. Visit Ramboda Falls en-route and reach Nuwara Eliya by passing scenic misty mountains. Conduct a sightseeing tour in Nuwaraeliya in the evening to enjoy the beauty of the city which is locally called “Little England”. Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya.

After breakfast leave for Hakgala Botanical Garden, 16 km from Nuwara Eliya. The garden was established in 1861, under George Henry Kendrick Thwaites as an experimental cultivation of Cinchona, a commercial crop thriving at the time and in 1884 it transformed into a garden. Since then many subtropical and some temperate plants were planted in the gardens. There are over 10,000 species of flora planted here. In the folklores, it says Sri Lankan demon King Ravana after abducting Sita, kept her hidden in this area and area was offered to Sita as a pleasure garden, the place finds mention in the Ramayana as Ashok Vatika. The area was named as 'Sita Eliya' and 'Sita Amman Temple' was built on the site. Afterwards you can visit Seeta Amman Temple which related to the above story. Proceed to Bentota. The journey will be about 05 to 06 hours depends on the traffic and road conditions. Enjoy with water sport activities in the evening near Bentota Beach. Overnight stay at Bentota.

After breakfast leave for Balapitiya to enjoy a River Boat Ride at the Madu River which rewards you with an enthralling experience. As you sail through the rippling waters, watch out for water monitors, blue-eyed cormorants perched atop floating branches, fruit bats hanging asleep, upside down and the endearing sight of infant monkeys clinging onto fishermen as they sail across the river on narrow boats. You might even spot a few crocodiles and water snakes along your jungle cruise. The tiny rock island and temple in the middle of Madu River will be attracted. There after you can visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. It is one of the very few hatcheries where all the five species in the country make their nests. They are the Olive Ridleys, Green Turtles, Leatherbacks, Loggerheads and Hawksbills. Don't forget to ask your chauffer or guide to get the experience of releasing some of these delicate creatures to the ocean on your visit! It fills up your heart too. Then leave for Meetiyagoda. Meetiyagoda is famous for its Moonstone Mines. A guided tour will be conducted and you will witness the pitch of the mine and the filtering out of the precious stones and the workshops of the lapidaries. Proceed to Galle, visit the Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Tourist attractions are: Museums, Black Fort, Old gate with emblems of VOC and English, Light House, Belfry Anglican Church, Clock Tower, Leynbahnstrat (rope making st), Pedler st. Mosque (Dutch Reformed Church). Visit Hikkaduwa Beach en-route. Return to the hotel and stay at leisure. Overnight Stay at Bentota.

After breakfast leave for Colombo by highway. Conduct a sightseeing tour in Colombo including shopping.Visit the National Museum, the island’s biggest museum with a spectacular collection of artifacts reflecting Sri Lanka’s glorious history. Founded in 1877 and maintained by the Department of National Museums, it holds collections of significant importance to Sri Lanka, such as the regalia of the Kandyan monarchs, as well as many other exhibits relating the country's cultural and natural heritage. Visit Gangaramaya Temple. It is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. Located on the Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century. Stroll around the Beira Lake and see the temple in the centre which is a place of serenity called Seema Malaka. Visit the Independence Memorial Hall. It is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on 4 February 1948. Visit Colombo Fort where you will witness stunning old colonial-era architectural masterpieces such as the Old Parliament Building, Dutch Hospital. Visit Wolvendaal Dutch Church, It is one of the most important Dutch Colonial era buildings in Sri Lanka, and is one of the oldest Protestant churches still in use in the country. Visit the Viharamahadevi Park, the largest and best park in Colombo with lots of attractions for families with children, Galle Face Green, Pettah market, Fort Railway Station, Central Bus Stand & Lotus Tower. Enjoy with shopping by visiting popular shopping malls such as ODEL, House of Fashions, Laksala, One Galle Face & etc,. Proceed to the Bandaranaike International Airport according to the Departure Flight Time. It will be about 30 Minutes drive by highway from the heart of Colombo City.