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Sri Lanka Tour Packages - The Ceylon Detour, Postcards from the Island

Sri Lanka

4.8

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400+ Reviews

Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights
FLIGHTS Not Included
Accommodation 4 Star Hotel
Meals Breakfast and Dinner
TRANSFERS All Included (as per inclusions)
Package Overview

Why Choose This Sri Lanka Package?

This six-day itinerary links three distinct sides of Sri Lanka within a short, manageable distance: the hill country around Kandy, the coastal calm of Bentota and the capital energy of Colombo. Rather than rushing between checklist stops, the itinerary allows time to settle into each base before moving on. With Kandy as the starting point, this Sri Lanka tour package takes you into the island’s cultural heart before bringing you to Bentota for a closer look at its coastal life.

Professionally Planned Itineraries

Designed by travel specialists with over 10 years of destination expertise.

Fully Customisable

Personalise your hotel, sightseeing and travel dates to match your preferences.

24/7 Travel Support

Get assistance from a dedicated travel consultant whenever you need help, both before departure and throughout your trip.

Best Price Assured

Know exactly what your trip costs upfront, with transparent pricing and no hidden charges.

Day-by-Day

Your 6-Day Itinerary

All itineraries are indicative and will be personalised based on your preferences.

1

Touch down at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport and begin the drive inland towards Kandy. Break the journey at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where rescued and orphaned elephants roam within a protected sanctuary. Continue to a working spice garden en route, where growers explain how cinnamon, pepper and cardamom are cultivated in this region. Reach Kandy by evening and settle into your hotel after the day’s drive.

  • Stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Visit a local spice garden
  • Hotel check-in assistance in Kandy
2

Spend the entire day uncovering central Kandy on a guided city tour. Take in the spiritual atmosphere of Sri Dalada Maligawa, where the Buddha’s sacred tooth relic is enshrined, then wander through Peradeniya’s gardens and its renowned orchid house. Close the day with a relaxed walk around Kandy Lake, built in 1807 at the heart of the city.

  • Guided visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens
  • Evening stroll around Kandy Lake
3

Leave the hills behind and drive towards the southwestern coast. Watch the landscape shift from misty hill country to palm-lined lowlands as you approach Bentota. Check into your beachfront hotel and use the rest of the day at leisure, whether that means resting by the pool or walking along the shore.

  • Scenic drive from Kandy to Bentota
  • Hotel check-in at Bentota
  • Free afternoon for leisure
4

Get an insight into sea turtle conservation at a local hatchery, where you can learn how eggs are cared for and hatchlings are prepared for their return to the sea. Later, take to the waters of Madu Ganga by boat, passing through narrow mangrove channels and small islands. Keep an eye out for local birdlife and glimpses of life along the riverbanks as you explore this quieter side of Bentota.

  • Visit to a turtle hatchery
  • Boat safari along the Madu River
  • Views of mangrove islands and fishing villages
5

Head from Bentota to Colombo and get acquainted with Sri Lanka’s capital on a guided city tour. Admire its colonial-era architecture, browse the bustling markets and take in views along the waterfront promenade. After the tour, check into your hotel, then spend the evening exploring the area or resting before your final day.

  • Transfer from Bentota to Colombo
  • Colombo city tour en route
  • Hotel check-in assistance in Colombo
6

Relish breakfast at your hotel before checking out. Then, head to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport by private transfer, with our team on hand to assist with departure formalities before your onward flight.

  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • Private transfer to the airport
  • Assistance with departure formalities
What's Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Kandy, 4-star category
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Bentota, 4-star category
  • 1 night’s accommodation in Colombo, 4-star category
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Kandy City Tour
  • Bentota City Tour
  • Colombo City Tour
  • Sri Lanka arrival card
  • Return airport transfers on a private basis
  • All tours and sightseeing on a private basis
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses and any additional tours and sightseeing
  • Extra meals apart from those mentioned under inclusions
  • Entry tickets during sightseeing
  • Early check-in at hotels
  • Travel insurance
  • International flight tickets
Where You'll Stay

Accommodation

- 4 Star

EKHO Surf Bentota

Bentota

Experience a relaxing tropical getaway at EKHO Surf Bentota, a beautiful beachfront hotel located along the golden sandy shores of Bentota, overlooking the stunning Indian Ocean. The hotel offers a perfect blend of coastal charm, modern comfort, and warm Sri Lankan hospitality.

Complimentary WiFi Parking Facility Fitness Center Restaurant

Hotels are subject to availability. An equivalent or superior property will be arranged in case of unavailability. Upgrades are available on request.

Need to Know

Important Information

  • Passports must have at least six months’ validity remaining from the date of travel
  • Indian citizens need a free ETA before arrival, valid for 30 days
  • Arrival card processing is handled as part of this package

  • December to April is a good time to visit Kandy and Bentota, with drier weather across the west and south coasts. Temperatures range from around 23°C to 31°C in Bentota and 18°C to 30°C in Kandy
  • May to September brings the southwest monsoon, with heavier rainfall across Bentota and the western and southern regions. Temperatures remain around 24°C to 30°C in Bentota and 20°C to 29°C in Kandy, while the east coast stays drier
  • October to November is the second inter-monsoon season, bringing frequent showers and thunderstorms across much of the island. Coastal temperatures generally range from 24°C to 30°C, while Kandy stays cooler, around 19°C to 28°C
  • December to February sees the northeast monsoon affecting northern and eastern Sri Lanka. The west and south coasts generally have better beach weather, with temperatures around 23°C to 30°C, while Kandy averages 18°C to 28°C

  • Cancellation terms vary by hotel and ticket provider
  • Charges apply based on days remaining before travel
  • Full policy shared at the time of confirmed booking

  • Dress modestly at temples, including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and remove your footwear before entering
  • Carry light layers for Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, as hill country evenings can turn cool
  • Keep cash handy for smaller towns, where card acceptance may be limited
  • Pack mosquito repellent, particularly for evenings near the coast and in areas with dense greenery
  • Allow extra travel time for road journeys, as winding hill country routes can take longer than expected
TESTIMONIALS

What are our Customers Saying

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Everything you need to know about

Faqs

Colombo to Kandy takes about three to four hours by road without stops. White Trails’ Sri Lanka tour packages add Pinnawala and a spice garden en route, so Day 1 becomes a complete, unhurried journey into your Kandy tour.

Swimming at Bentota is best from November to April, when the sea is calmer. The southwest monsoon, May to September, brings strong currents, so the best time to visit Sri Lanka’s west coast is the drier season.

Cover your shoulders and knees, and remove footwear and hats before entering temples. Many visitors wear white or light colours at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. This Sri Lanka travel guide tip applies to every Kandy tour.

 

Yes, Sri Lanka holiday packages work well for honeymooners, combining a hill-country stay with beachside days. White Trails personalises hotels, sightseeing and travel dates, so couples can build a quieter, more private route around their preferences.

The Kandy Esala Perahera is usually held in July or August, around the Esala full moon. For culture lovers, that is the best time to visit Sri Lanka’s hill capital, though the west coast sees monsoon showers.

The Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) is the local currency. Cards work at hotels and larger restaurants. As any Sri Lanka travel guide advises, carry cash for markets, small towns and entry tickets, which this White Trails package excludes.

Yes, vegetarians can find plenty of options in Sri Lanka, including rice and curry with dhal, jackfruit, pumpkin and leafy mallung. When booking a Sri Lanka tour package with White Trails, share your dietary requirements in advance so we can arrange suitable meals for your stay.

No, travellers from India do not experience jet lag in Sri Lanka, as the island follows the same time zone, Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30), so your sleep schedule stays unchanged.

Sri Lanka group tours suit families, friends and teams who prefer shared planning. White Trails designs Sri Lanka group tour packages with a clear pace and a personal consultant, covering a Colombo tour, Kandy tour and Bentota tour.

Yes, a Colombo tour is worth including for its colonial-era landmarks, bustling markets and waterfront promenade. White Trails’ Sri Lanka tour packages include time in the capital before departure, making it easier to explore Colombo and reach the airport for your return flight.

 

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