DAY 1 => Arrival Day: City Lights and Spiritual Sites in Colombo
Ayubowan! Upon landing, receive a warm welcome from your DTH Travel Sri Lanka Representative and meet your personal Chauffeur-Guide. You will then be transferred to Colombo (approx. 35 mins), the vibrant commercial capital where colonial heritage meets modern energy. After checking into your hotel, embark on an evening city tour. Highlights include the beautiful Gangaramaya Temple and the tranquil Seema Malakaya, along with drives past the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, BMICH, and Galle Face Green. An optional evening allows for shopping at premier spots like Odel. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Colombo.
Meals Included: Dinner.
DAY 2 => Elephant Encounter and Kandy's Sacred Heart
Following an early breakfast, check out and journey towards the central hills. Your first major stop is the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (approx. 2.5 hours drive), a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and caring for abandoned wild elephants, offering a truly unforgettable wildlife experience. Afterward, you will proceed to Kandy, the last capital of the ancient kings. Here, you will visit the profoundly sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage site that enshrines the revered canine tooth of Gautama Buddha. The day concludes with an Evening Kandy City Tour, including an opportunity to visit local gem shops, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in Kandy.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
DAY 3 => Ascent to the Mist: Ramboda Falls and Little England
After breakfast and checking out, you will begin the scenic drive to the heart of Sri Lanka’s hill country, Nuwara Eliya (approx. 3 hours). The journey itself is a highlight, featuring a stop at the magnificent Ramboda Falls, a beautiful tiered waterfall creating a scenic misty spray. You will continue the ascent to Nuwara Eliya, often charmingly referred to as 'Little England.' This town retains a distinctive colonial atmosphere, complete with well-maintained gardens and red-roofed bungalows, offering a cool, refreshing contrast to the lowlands. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in the highlands.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
DAY 4 => Ramayana Trail and the World of Ceylon Tea
Start your day in the highlands with a visit to the sacred Seetha Amman Temple, a significant site associated with the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The main focus of the day is a comprehensive Tea Plantation Experience. You will embark on a guided tour, learn about the history of Ceylon tea, and even participate in hands-on tea plucking, dressed in traditional attire. The tour continues with a Tea Factory Visit, where you will observe the entire process from withering to sorting, concluding with a fresh tea tasting session. The afternoon includes a brief Nuwara Eliya City Tour before returning to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
DAY 5 => Scenic Descent to the South Coast
Enjoy breakfast before checking out of your hotel in the hills. Today features a picturesque yet long journey (approx. 5 hours 45 minutes) as you descend from the cool highlands of Nuwara Eliya to the warm, tropical shores of Bentota. Situated on the Southern coastal line, Bentota is famous for having some of the most beautiful beaches on the West Coast. Upon arrival and hotel check-in, the rest of the day is dedicated to leisure. You may choose to relax by the ocean, unwind at your hotel, or take advantage of the optional water sports available, such as scuba diving or jet-skiing, to enjoy the vibrant coastal atmosphere. Dinner and overnight stay in Bentota.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
DAY 6 => Coastal Conservation and Madhu River Safari
Enjoy a relaxing morning at your hotel in Bentota. The afternoon begins with a visit to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, a vital conservation project where you will learn about the efforts to protect and rehabilitate endangered sea turtles. Following this heartwarming experience, embark on a serene Madhu River Boat Ride. Cruise through this expansive wetland, exploring the mangrove forests, numerous islets, and observing the rich, diverse ecosystem and birdlife. You will return to the hotel in the late afternoon to enjoy dinner and your final overnight stay in Bentota.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
DAY 7 => Farewell from Bentota
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. Following check-out, you will be transferred privately to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) (approx. 1 hour 35 minutes drive) to connect with your scheduled onward flight, concluding your memorable 7-day tour of Sri Lanka.
Meals Included: Breakfast.