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The Classic Sri Lanka Discovery Tour

7 Days

Culture, Hill Country & Extended Beach Retreat — 6 Nights / 7 Days. Most popular itinerary for honeymoon couples. Two nights Bentota for complete beach & wildlife immersion. Irresistible highland-to-ocean-sunset combination.

7D|6N

2 days in

Kandy

1/5

Day01

Day 1

Arrival · Pinnawala · Kandy

Airport pickup, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (80+ elephants, river bathing — the biological presence and scale is extraordinary), rubber estate drive to Kandy, lakeside walk, King Coconut from roadside vendor, quiet first dinner.

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

Kandy: Temple, Gardens & Cultural Show

1 day in

Nuwara Eliya

1/3

Day03

Day 3

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya: Tea, Temples & Highland Arrival

2 days in

Bentota

1/5

Day04

Day 4

Nuwara Eliya to Bentota via Hakgala & Seetha Amman

Day05

Day 5

Bentota: Turtle Hatchery · Madu River Safari · Water Sports

2 days in

Colombo

1/5

Day06

Day 6

Bentota to Colombo · City Tour & Shopping

Day07

Day 7

Colombo · Departure

What's inside the package?

Inclusions

Half-board accommodation (breakfast & dinner) at specified or similar hotels
2 Nights Stay in kandy
2Nights Stay In Nuwara Eliya
1 Nights Stay in Bentota
1 Night Stay in Colombo
Airport meet & greet by English-speaking chauffeur guide (up to 8 pax) or national guide (9+ pax)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and transportation
All sightseeing tours as per the programme
Services of a professional English-speaking driver/guide throughout the trip
VAT as applicable in Sri Lanka (if applicable)

Exclusions

✕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
✕International airfares and visa fees

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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