Sri Lanka Trip | Beaches, Culture & Hills

🌏 Overview

Sri Lanka, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is a stunning tropical island that combines golden beaches, lush tea plantations, ancient temples, wildlife safaris, and scenic hill stations. Whether you’re seeking cultural exploration, adventure, or relaxation, Sri Lanka offers a perfect mix.

This 7 Nights / 8 Days itinerary covers Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, and Galle, giving you the best of heritage, hills, and coastline.

✨ Highlights of the Trip

• Explore Colombo’s city life & temples

• Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy

• Enjoy a scenic train ride to Nuwara Eliya – Little England of Sri Lanka

• Visit tea plantations & waterfalls

• Relax on the golden beaches of Bentota

• Explore the historic Galle Fort (UNESCO site)

• Enjoy authentic Sri Lankan cuisine & culture

📅 Suggested 7N/8D Sri Lanka Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo

• Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo).

• Transfer to hotel, evening city tour – Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Galle Face Green.

• Overnight stay in Colombo.

Day 2: Colombo to Kandy (115 km / 4 hrs)

• En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

• Reach Kandy – visit Temple of the Tooth Relic & enjoy cultural dance show.

• Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 3: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (80 km / 3 hrs)

• Scenic drive/train ride through tea plantations.

• Visit Ramboda Waterfalls & a Tea Estate.

• Explore Nuwara Eliya town, Gregory Lake, Seetha Amman Temple.

• Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 4: Nuwara Eliya – Horton Plains – Nuwara Eliya

• Early morning excursion to Horton Plains National Park & World’s End viewpoint.

• Evening free for boating at Gregory Lake or local market walk.

• Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya to Bentota (210 km / 6 hrs)

• Drive to the beach town of Bentota.

• Evening leisure at Bentota Beach.

• Overnight stay in Bentota.

Day 6: Bentota – Water Sports & Turtle Hatchery

• Morning water sports – jet skiing, banana boat ride, snorkeling, diving.

• Visit a Turtle Hatchery & Bentota River Safari.

• Overnight stay in Bentota.

Day 7: Bentota to Galle (70 km / 2 hrs) – Colombo

• Visit Galle Fort (UNESCO site) & Dutch lighthouse.

• Evening drive back to Colombo.

• Overnight stay in Colombo.

Day 8: Departure from Colombo

• Airport transfer for onward journey.

✅ Inclusions

• Airport transfers & private cab for sightseeing

• Accommodation with breakfast

• English-speaking guide/driver

• Entry tickets as per itinerary

• Train ride (Kandy to Nuwara Eliya)

❌ Exclusions

• Airfare to Colombo

• Lunch & dinner

• Visa fees & travel insurance

• Personal expenses & optional activities

ℹ️ Trip Info

• Best Time to Visit: December – March (West & South Coast) / May – September (East Coast)

• Ideal Duration: 7–10 Days

• Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

• Visa: Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) required