Professionally Planned Itineraries
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This nine-day itinerary begins in Kandy, where temple visits and lakeside sights introduce you to the island’s cultural side. From there, travel into Nuwara Eliya’s tea country before heading south to Mirissa, Galle and Bentota. With two-night stays in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Bentota, you spend less time checking in and out and more time exploring each place. Curated by White Trails, this Sri Lanka tour package offers a varied route at an unhurried pace.
Travel with the guidance of White Trails specialists, bringing over 35 years of combined experience in the travel industry.
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Land at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, where your private driver will be waiting to take you to Kandy. Break the drive at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where elephants gather by the river, before visiting the Canbuy Gem Museum. Once in Kandy, stroll along the shores of Kandy Lake before checking into your hotel.
Pay a visit to Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which enshrines a sacred tooth of the Buddha. At the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, witness its extensive orchid collection and landscaped grounds. Conclude the day with a traditional cultural performance featuring Sri Lankan dance and music.
Climb into the central highlands as you travel from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, passing hillsides patterned with tea bushes. Stop at a plantation and factory to learn about the journey from freshly plucked leaves to finished tea. Continue to Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple and Ramboda Falls, then head to Lake Gregory. Slow down for a peaceful lakeside stroll and enjoy the cool highland air before returning to your hotel.
Begin your day at Hakgala Botanical Garden, where the cool climate of Sri Lanka’s highlands nurtures an impressive collection of plants. Continue to Seetha Amman Kovil, a colourful shrine linked to the Ramayana legend of Sita’s time in Lanka. Later, take a breather among the lawns and flower beds of Victoria Park.
Depart Nuwara Eliya for Mirissa, watching the highland scenery gradually give way to the warmer southern coast. Stop at Coconut Tree Hill for its distinctive line of palms overlooking the ocean, then head to Parrot Rock before spending some time on Mirissa Beach. Later, check into your hotel and settle in for a relaxed evening by the coast.
Make the short coastal drive from Mirissa to Galle, where centuries of maritime history remain visible in the old fort. Walk along its ramparts and through streets lined with colonial-era buildings, independent shops and cafés. Return to your hotel in Galle after the tour, with the rest of the day free at your leisure.
Check out of your Galle hotel and travel north along the coast to Bentota. After check-in, keep the day open for beach time or a relaxed afternoon at your hotel.
Get acquainted with Sri Lanka’s sea turtle conservation work at a local hatchery before heading to the Madu Ganga. Board a boat and navigate its winding waterways, where dense mangroves line the banks and small islands dot the route. Head back to Bentota after the safari, with the rest of the evening free at your hotel.
Savour your final breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Our team will assist with your private transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Factor in the drive from Bentota to the airport when planning your departure, leaving enough time to board your flight and bring your Sri Lankan holiday to a close.
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Hotels are subject to availability. An equivalent or superior property will be arranged in case of unavailability. Upgrades are available on request.
Yes, Sri Lanka is generally safe for tourists, especially on planned routes with private transport. Petty theft and tout scams are the usual concerns. Any Sri Lanka travel guide will say the same. White Trails uses vetted drivers and hotels for its Sri Lanka tour packages.
Yes. You can add a Colombo city tour to your holiday, with stops at Galle Face Green and other local attractions. An extra night in Colombo gives you time for sightseeing before continuing to Kandy.
Yes. Rice and curry with dhal, pol sambol and vegetable dishes are standard across the island, though spice levels run high. Share your preferences with White Trails, and we will pass them to hotels on your Sri Lanka holiday packages.
Yes. Cool tea country evenings and sunset beaches on the south coast suit couples. White Trails can tailor Sri Lanka holiday packages for honeymooners, with room upgrades and quieter itineraries arranged on request.
Popular options include white-water rafting in Kitulgala, hiking at Horton Plains, surfing in Arugam Bay Beach and the scenic train ride to Ella. Bentota also offers jet skiing, banana boat rides and other water sports. White Trails’ Sri Lanka tour packages can be customised to include these activities based on your interests and travel plans.
November to April is the prime season for whale watching off Mirissa, when blue whale sightings are more common along Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Travellers visiting during these months can ask White Trails to include a whale-watching excursion in their Sri Lanka group tour packages, subject to seasonal conditions and boat availability.
May to September is the ideal time to visit Arugam Bay, when the east coast is generally dry, and the surf conditions attract visitors from around the world. Although Arugam Bay is not part of this itinerary, White Trails can include it in customised Sri Lanka group tours.
Yes. Sigiriya Rock Fortress sits roughly three hours from Kandy by road, so it works as a day trip or a stop in extended Sri Lanka tour packages. Dambulla Cave Temple lies nearby and pairs well with it.
Tipping is appreciated but not compulsory. Many restaurants add a 10 per cent service charge, and guides and drivers are usually tipped separately. On a Kandy tour or other Sri Lanka group tours, your White Trails consultant can suggest sensible amounts.
A direct flight from Delhi to Colombo takes approximately four hours. White Trails’ Sri Lanka tour packages begin with an airport pick-up in Colombo, so booking a morning arrival gives you more time for the onward drive to Kandy. On your return, the drive from Bentota to Colombo Airport takes around two to three hours, depending on traffic.
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