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Classic Tour · 3 Nights · 4 Days

Classic Ceylon Escape

A short, beautifully paced taste of Sri Lanka — the royal city of Kandy, misty tea country and the golden beaches of Bentota.

Duration
3 Nights / 4 Days
Tour type
Classic · Private
Best time
December – April (west & hill country)
Ideal for
First-timers, stopovers, families

Overview

About this journey

Perfect for a stopover or a long weekend, this short escape strings together three of the island’s most-loved landscapes without rushing.

Start in Kandy at the sacred Temple of the Tooth, climb into the cool tea hills of Nuwara Eliya, and finish with a lazy afternoon on the south-west coast before your flight.

Route

  1. Airport
  2. Kandy
  3. Nuwara Eliya
  4. Bentota
  5. Airport

Tour highlights

  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy
  • Pinnawala elephant orphanage en route
  • Tea factory tour & tasting in Nuwara Eliya
  • Ramboda Falls and Gregory Lake
  • Madu River boat safari & Bentota beach

Day by Day

Detailed itinerary

Every day can be adjusted — add nights, swap hotels or include extra experiences.

  1. Day01

    Your chauffeur guide welcomes you at Bandaranaike International Airport. Drive inland through coconut groves, pausing at the Pinnawala elephant orphanage, then continue to Kandy for an evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth.

    • Airport pick-up & welcome
    • Pinnawala elephant orphanage
    • Evening puja at the Temple of the Tooth
    • Kandy Lake stroll
    Overnight:
    Kandy
    Meals:
    Dinner
    Travel:
    3.5 hrs · 115 km
    Day 1: Arrival & the Royal City of Kandy
  2. Day02

    Wander the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, then wind up into the hills past Ramboda Falls. Visit a working tea factory to see how Ceylon tea is made — and taste it fresh.

    • Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
    • Ramboda Falls viewpoint
    • Tea factory tour & tasting
    • Gregory Lake & Nuwara Eliya town
    Overnight:
    Nuwara Eliya
    Meals:
    Breakfast · Dinner
    Travel:
    3 hrs · 80 km
    Day 2: Gardens, Waterfalls & Tea Country
  3. Day03

    Descend from the highlands to the palm-lined south-west coast. Afternoon boat safari on the Madu River through mangroves and cinnamon islands, then sunset on Bentota beach.

    • Scenic hill-country descent
    • Madu River mangrove boat safari
    • Kosgoda turtle hatchery
    • Sunset on Bentota beach
    Overnight:
    Bentota
    Meals:
    Breakfast · Dinner
    Travel:
    5 hrs · 210 km
    Day 3: From the Hills to the Coast
  4. Day04

    A relaxed morning at the beach before a transfer to the airport, with an optional Colombo city tour if your flight is later in the day.

    • Leisure morning
    • Optional Colombo city tour
    • Airport drop-off
    Overnight:
    —
    Meals:
    Breakfast
    Travel:
    2 hrs · 100 km
    Day 4: Departure

What's included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • Hand-picked hotel accommodation on twin / double share
  • Daily breakfast (and meals as noted in the itinerary)
  • Airport meet & greet with welcome refreshments
  • Fuel, highway tolls, parking and driver’s accommodation
  • Bottled water in the vehicle throughout the tour
  • All government taxes and service charges

Not included

  • International flights and Sri Lanka ETA visa
  • Entrance fees to sites and national parks (can be pre-arranged)
  • Lunch and dinner unless stated
  • Camera / video permits at heritage sites
  • Tips, personal expenses and travel insurance

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