Kandy · Deluxe Room · 1 night
The Golden Crown
★★★★★ · Double / twin · Half board
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Kandy, Bentota & Colombo — 5-Star Hotels
Overview
A compact loop that packs in Sri Lanka's classics. Drive inland to Kandy via the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and a spice garden, and end the day with a Kandyan dance show. Next morning tour Kandy and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, then the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya before heading to the beach at Bentota. Day three takes in Galle Fort, a Madu River boat ride and the turtle hatchery before the drive to Colombo, and the last morning is for a city tour and shopping. Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking chauffeur throughout, breakfast and dinner daily. This version uses 5-star hotels (listed under Accommodation); the same tour is also offered with 3-star or 4-star hotels.
4Days
0Guided sightseeing days
0Private transfers
6Meals included
Highlights
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
- Galle Fort & Madu River boat ride
- Colombo city tour
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy
- Ella & the hill country
Day-by-day itinerary
Your chauffeur meets you at Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo) with a welcome garland. Drive to Kandy (about 4 hours). On the way, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage — feeding and bathing times are the best moments to see the herd — and a spice garden at Mawanella (complimentary head massage on request). In the evening, a Kandyan cultural dance show (free tickets with the gem museum visit).
ElephantsCultural showDinnerKandy city tour: the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Kandy Lake, Upper Lake Drive and the market square, with time for crafts, gems and souvenirs. Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya, famous for its orchids, and a gem museum, then drive to Bentota (about 4½ hours). Evening water sports are optional.
TempleGardensBreakfast & DinnerExplore Galle Fort, the UNESCO-listed walled town built by the Portuguese, fortified by the Dutch and kept by the British — ramparts, lighthouse, colonial streets, cafés and boutiques. Then a Madu River boat ride and the Kosgoda turtle hatchery before the drive to Colombo (about 2½ hours). An evening at a casino or the hotel spa is optional.
UNESCO siteBoat rideBreakfast & DinnerAfter breakfast, colombo city tour: Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, the Port City, Pettah bazaar and the Fort district, then a sunset walk on Galle Face Green. Time for shopping at ODEL, Majestic City or the Pettah markets. Then transfer to the airport (about 45 minutes) for your flight home.
City tourBreakfast
Where you’ll stay
Bentota · Deluxe Room · 1 night
Royal Palms Beach Hotel
★★★★★ · Double / twin · Half board
Sample property — your specialist confirms the hotel based on availability.
Colombo · Superior City View Room · 1 night
Amari Colombo
★★★★★ · Double / twin · Half board
Sample property — your specialist confirms the hotel based on availability.
Included
- Accommodation as listed (or similar) in a double room
- Half board: breakfast and dinner at the hotels
- Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking chauffeur for all transfers and sightseeing
- Meet & assist at Colombo airport, with a welcome garland
- Expressway tolls and parking
- All local government taxes
- One bottle of water per person per day
- Spice garden visit with complimentary head massage (on request)
- Gem museum visit with free tickets to the Kandyan dance show
- Kandy Lake and Galle Fort visits
Not included
- International flights (we can quote them for you)
- Sri Lanka ETA / visa fees
- Entrance fees to sights (paid locally — see the FAQ)
- Lunches and drinks
- Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala dinner supplements charged by hotels
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Optional activities such as water sports, rafting and safaris not listed as included
- Travel insurance, personal expenses and tips
Important notes
- Prices are per person, sharing a double room. The price for your travel date is shown in the booking panel.
- More travellers means a lower price per person because the private car and chauffeur are shared: 4–5, 6–7 and 8-traveller prices are applied automatically.
- Solo travellers and odd numbers pay the single-room supplement. Children and triple rooms are quoted on request.
- Hotels are confirmed when you book. If a listed hotel is full we book another of the same category.
- Your chauffeur is available from 7:00 to 20:00 on the itinerary. Extra trips outside the itinerary or late-evening trips are charged locally.
- Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Cancellation
Sending a booking request is free and non-binding. We confirm the hotels and the final price in writing before you pay. Once confirmed, cancellation charges follow the hotel terms and depend on how close to arrival you cancel; we send the exact terms with your confirmation.
Read the cancellation policy →Package FAQs
The price shown is per person for two travellers sharing a double room, with breakfast and dinner. Groups of four or five, six or seven, and eight pay less per person because the private car and chauffeur are shared — the booking panel applies it automatically. Solo travellers and odd numbers pay the single-room supplement, also shown in the booking panel. Children and triple rooms are quoted on request.
Yes. Every tour is private and starts on the date you choose. You can add nights, change hotels or swap visits — we confirm the new itinerary and price in writing before you pay.
December to April is the best season for the west and south coasts (Bentota, Galle, Colombo) and the hill country. The east coast around Trincomalee is at its best from May to September. Yala and the Cultural Triangle can be visited all year.
Most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arrival. Check the rules for your passport and apply on the official site, eta.gov.lk. Visa fees are not included in the tour price.
Entrance fees are paid directly at each site. Approximate fees per person for international visitors: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage USD 24, Temple of the Tooth, Kandy USD 10, Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya USD 12, Madu River boat ride USD 15, Kosgoda turtle hatchery USD 10, Water sports (jet ski, banana boat & tube ride) USD 30, Colombo National Museum USD 7, Lotus Tower, Colombo USD 20, Gangaramaya Temple USD 2. SAARC passport holders pay less at some sites. Optional activities are only paid if you join them.
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