Discover the soul of Sri Lanka in just four unforgettable days, journeying through the island’s most iconic landscapes and cultural treasures. Begin your adventure with a visit to the world-renowned Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the fragrant spice gardens of Mawanella, before arriving in the hill capital of Kandy — home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and a living legacy of Sinhalese heritage. From there, the lush coast of Bentota awaits, where you’ll glide through the biodiverse waterways of Madu River, witness the nesting of endangered sea turtles at Kosgoda, and feel the thrill of water sports along the sun-drenched shoreline. Your final day brings the vibrant energy of Colombo — from the colonial grandeur of Fort to the bustling markets of Pettah and the glittering boutiques of One Galle Face — before your departure from this remarkable island. With daily guided tours, comfortable accommodations, a complimentary SIM card, and warm Sri Lankan hospitality at every turn, this compact yet richly rewarding itinerary offers a true taste of authentic Sri Lanka.
Included/Excludee
Cost Includes
- Daily Guided Tours, excursions and transfers based on schedule
- Meals as specified on the itinerary below
- Accommodation in mentioned hotels or similar
- Arrival Grand Welcome by Esna Holidays
- Welcome Drinks at Every Hotel
- Coffee/Tea Making Facilities at every hotel
- Local Experienced Arabic / English Speaking Driver Cum Guide
- All Taxes
- (Compliment) Honeymoon Arrangements
- (Compliment) 01 Data Sim Card per person with 5.5GB data
Cost Excludes
- Lunch throughout the tour
- Entrance Fees to sights
- Water Sport activity charges
- Tips & Porterage
- Visa Charges
- Spa & Laundry
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at the Colombo International Airport, you will be met by a designated guide from Esna Holidays. After the formalities at the airport, you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and then transfer to Kandy.
Your First Destination will be Kandy.
En route visiting Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 96 elephants, including 43 males and 68 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala. The orphanage was founded to care and protect the many orphaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC).
Spice Garden in Mawanella to see the different spices, which Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed.
Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum & Temple of
Tooth Relic. Kandy the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera The last stronghold of the Sinhala
Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri
Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.
Check-in to hotel
Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy
After a scrumptious breakfast at hotel proceed to Bentota
Madu River Boat Ride in the 915-hectare Madu Ganga Estuary is connected by two narrow channels to the Randombe Lake, forming a complex wetland system encompassing 64 mangrove islets. In the year 2000, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) undertook a detailed biodiversity survey of the region & revealed the existence of no less than 10 major wetland vegetation types supporting over 300 plant species & 248 species of vertebrates. This remarkable diversity has led to its being classified under RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands in 2003.
Marine Turtle Conservation Kosgoda Globally, all seven species of marine turtles are endangered. Of these seven, five come ashore to nest in Sri Lanka. The process of marine turtles nesting, hatchlings being born, and swimming back to sea is fascinating to observe. The Kosgoda Conservation Project is an ideal way to learn and observe this endangered species.
Engage in Water Sports Activities
Check-in to hotel for night halt,
Dinner & overnight stay in Bentota
After an appetizing breakfast checkout from the hotel & proceed to Colombo & check-in to hotel.
Colombo City Tour, drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree
lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens, Visit Fort, the former British administrative Centre and military
garrison, Lotus Tower, Sea Street – the Goldsmiths quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area,
where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfe dhal dating
back to 1749.
Colombo Shopping Tour: Take a fascinating journey in the capital of the isle paradise. This commercial
and administrative hub of the country proves to be a blend of cultural texture, religions, and
socioeconomic classes. Visit bargain markets, Independence Square, Odel Shopping Mall, Colombo City
Center, One Galle Face, Shopping at Laksala state owned Handicraft’s emporium.
Return to hotel.
Dinner & overnight stay at Colombo
Transfer to Airport for the flight back.
