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Emerald Highlands of Sri Lanka

5 Days

Culture, Tea & Colonial Charm — 4 Nights / 5 Days. Handcrafted for Culture Seekers & Slow Travellers. Two nights in Kandy allows deep immersion into sacred sites, botanical grandeur, and living cultural traditions.

5D|4N

2 days in

Kandy

1/5

Day01

Day 1

Arrival · Pinnawala · Kandy

Airport pickup, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (80+ rescued elephants, river bathing), scenic ascent to Kandy, lakeside promenade walk, evening puja bells, dinner at Helga's Folly — Kandy's eccentric colonial institution.

Check In

14:00

1N 🌙

Check Out

11:00

Standard Room

1 Room

Standard Room • CP - Continental Plan

✓ Included

No 167/1 Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

Private Transportation

Transportation details to be confirmed

Day02

Day 2

Full Day Kandy: Temple · Gardens · Cultural Dance

1 day in

Nuwara Eliya

1/3

Day03

Day 3

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya via Tea Country

2 days in

Colombo

1/5

Day04

Day 4

Nuwara Eliya to Colombo

Day05

Day 5

Colombo · Departure

What's inside the package?

Inclusions

Accommodation on Half-Board (HB) basis — breakfast and dinner at hotels specified or similar
2Nights Stay in Kandy
1 Night Stay in Nuwara Eliya
1 Nights Stay in Colombo
Meet & Greet assistance at the airport by an English-speaking chauffeur guide (up to 8 passengers) or national guide (9 passengers and above)
All transfers and transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
All sightseeing tours as per the programme/itinerary
Services of a professional English-speaking driver/guide throughout the journey
Applicable VAT and government taxes in Sri Lanka included

Exclusions

✕International airfares and visa fees
✕Lunches during the tour
✕Entry fees and activity charges at sightseeing locations
✕Early check-in or late check-out fees
✕Camera and video permits at certain sites
✕Compulsory Christmas and New Year Gala dinner supplements
✕Any personal expenses — laundry telephone calls mini-bar etc
✕Travel insurance
✕Tips and porterage

Best Time to Visit

November through April is the golden window — clear skies, calm seas, brightest tea estates. December-January: peak season with spectacular weather. May-October: lush landscapes, better prices, some afternoon showers on the south-west coast. Cultural Triangle accessible year-round. North-East monsoon (Oct-Jan) affects Trincomalee and Cultural Triangle region.

What to Pack

Lightweight breathable clothing (cotton/linen) + warm fleece for highlands (10-14°C at night) | Modest temple attire (cover shoulders & knees) + sarong/shawl | Comfortable walking shoes + reef-friendly flip-flops | SPF 50+ sunscreen + insect repellent | Universal adapter (Type D/G, 230V) + small dry-bag | USD cash or international card + reusable water bottle + extra phone/camera storage

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