- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic2–3 hours
- Kandyan Cultural Dance Show1 hour
A 5-Day Retreat
Scenic Sri Lanka
A 5-day retreat capturing the essence of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, and Colombo.
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Guide price
- From US$695 per person
The route
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Bentota · Colombo
Travellers short on time who want to experience the highlands, coast, and capital city in one seamless trip.
- 01Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Dambulla Cave Temple
- 02Enjoy the misty mountain scenery and tea culture of Nuwara Eliya
- 03Relax with water adventures and turtle conservation in Bentota
- 04Explore the vibrant highlights of Colombo
Day by day
A realistic daily rhythm
Activity times exclude transfers, meals, queues and hotel time. Final operating conditions are checked before the itinerary is sold.
- Pedro Tea Estate & Factory2 hours
- Gregory Lake1–2 hours
- Horton Plains & World’s End4–5 hours
Day 04Place guide
River sports & Madu Ganga
Choose a water-sports session and a separate wetland cruise window.
- Bentota River Water Sports2–3 hours
- Madu Ganga River Safari2–3 hours
Day 05Place guide
Temple, Galle Face & Fort
A compact city finale built around three nearby districts.
- Gangaramaya Temple & Seema Malaka1–2 hours
- Galle Face Green1–2 hours
- Colombo Fort & Dutch Hospital Precinct2 hours
Your journey, place by place
Where this route takes you
Cultural Heritage
Kandy
Sri Lanka’s revered royal stronghold surrounded by emerald mountain ridges and centered around the sacred Temple of the Tooth and serene Kandy Lake.
- Experience the evening puja ceremony at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Stroll through the 147-acre Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
- Gaze across the city and mountain ranges from Bahirawakanda Giant Buddha
Hill Country
Nuwara Eliya
Set high among premier tea estates, Nuwara Eliya keeps a cool mountain climate, colonial-era architecture, Lake Gregory, and the dramatic World’s End cliff.
- Tour a historic working tea estate and factory to taste fresh single-origin Ceylon tea
- Take a scenic boat ride or stroll around peaceful Lake Gregory
- Hike across Horton Plains National Park to the 880m sheer precipice at World’s End
Coast & Beaches
Bentota
Where the Bentota River meets the sea, this west-coast resort town balances a broad golden beach with mangrove boat safaris, watersports, and turtle hatcheries.
- Cruise through the 64 islands and mangrove tunnels of the Madu River Safari
- Enjoy jet skiing, banana boating, and windsurfing on the calm waters of Bentota lagoon
- Learn about endangered marine life at the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation project
Capital & North
Colombo
Sri Lanka’s coastal capital mixes colonial-era Fort quarters, bustling Pettah markets, waterfront promenades, and futuristic towers.
- Take in 360-degree skyline views from the observation deck of the Colombo Lotus Tower
- Visit Gangaramaya Temple and the Geoffrey Bawa-designed Seema Malaka on Beira Lake
- Enjoy sunset ocean breezes and fresh street delicacies at Galle Face Green
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What the guide price covers
Included
- Private air-conditioned transport with an English-speaking driver-guide
- Four nights accommodation with breakfast
- Arrival transfer and route planning support
Not included
- International flights, visas and travel insurance
- Meals and activities not listed in the final itinerary
- Personal expenses and optional gratuities
Places along the way
Destination guides
Kandy & Cultural Highlands
2–3 nightsSri Lanka’s revered royal stronghold surrounded by emerald mountain ridges and centered around the sacred Temple of the Tooth and serene Kandy Lake.
Explore destinationNuwara Eliya & Ceylon Tea Country
2 nightsSet high among premier tea estates, Nuwara Eliya keeps a cool mountain climate, colonial-era architecture, Lake Gregory, and the dramatic World’s End cliff.
Explore destinationBentota & West Coast Waterways
2–3 nightsWhere the Bentota River meets the sea, this west-coast resort town balances a broad golden beach with mangrove boat safaris, watersports, and turtle hatcheries.
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