Family holidays

Sri Lanka Highlights

Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, tea country at Nuwara Eliya, beaches at Bentota and Colombo's city sights.

Trip at a glance

Duration7 days / 6 nights
Starts inKandy
RouteKandy · Nuwara Eliya · Bentota · Colombo
Places4 destinations
CountrySri Lanka
Ideal forFamily holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-JHMM0V

Best time to visit: January to April

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Gregory Lake – Nuwara Eliya

Trip overview

Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, tea country at Nuwara Eliya, beaches at Bentota and Colombo's city sights.

The route spends 2 nights in Kandy, 1 night in Nuwara Eliya, 2 nights in Bentota and 1 night in Colombo, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Temple of the ToothKandy LakeRoyal Botanical Gardens, PeradeniyaTea factoriesGregory LakeHorton Plains and World's EndBentota BeachMadu River safariBrief GardenGangaramaya Temple

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kandy

Arrive via Colombo (CMB) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya: Orchids and giant trees

Day 2Kandy: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Kandyan dance show

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: Elephant care centre
Kandyan dance show: Traditional performance

Day 3Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Travel from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by private vehicle
Check in at your Nuwara Eliya hotel
Gregory Lake: Boating

Day 4Nuwara Eliya to Bentota

Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Bentota by private vehicle
Check in at your Bentota hotel
Madu River safari: Mangrove boat ride

Day 5Bentota: Brief Garden and River safari

Brief Garden: Landscaped garden
River safari

Day 6Bentota to Colombo

Travel from Bentota to Colombo by private vehicle
Check in at your Colombo hotel
National Museum: History and art

Day 7Depart from Colombo

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote
One active day followed by a slower morning
Child-friendly sights and meals noted for each stop

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Kandy: Board the Kandy–Ella train for one of the world's most beautiful rail journeys.
Nuwara Eliya: Start the Horton Plains hike by 6 am; mist covers World's End by late morning.
Bentota: Do the Madu River safari in the morning for birdlife.
Colombo: Use Colombo as your arrival night, then head inland early.

At a glance

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, Colombo
Ideal for: Family holidays
Best time: January to April; November to April; December to March
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-JHMM0V

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 6 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Kandy: January to April. Nuwara Eliya: January to April. Bentota: November to April. Colombo: December to March.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Kandy (Colombo (CMB), about 3 hours). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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