6-Day Sri Lanka Tour: Kandy, Tea Highlands, Kitulgala Rafting, Bentota Beach & Colombo

6-Day Sri Lanka Tour: Kandy, Tea Highlands, Kitulgala Rafting, Bentota Beach & Colombo

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6D/5N

1
Day in
Kandy
2
Days in
Nuwara Eliya
1
Day in
Bentota
1
Day in
Colombo

Accommodation
Hotels, Half Board
Departure City
Colombo Airport (BIA)
Arrival City
Colombo Airport (BIA)
Best Season
Year-round
Guide
English-Speaking Driver-Guide

Destination Routes

Stay Category

Hotels, Half Board

What's included

Garland welcome on arrival
Fully air-conditioned private vehicle for the whole tour
Experienced English-speaking chauffeur
Airport pickup and drop-off
Accommodation (half board)
All government taxes
24/7 support

Air fares
Early check-in and late check-out
Entrance fees to all sites
All activity fees
Personal expenses

Places You’ll See

Kitulgala

Bentota

Pinnawala Elephants

Temple of the Tooth

Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

Tea Estates

Tour Route

View Destinations

1Pinnawala
2Kandy1 day
3Nuwara Eliya2 days
4Bentota1 day
5Colombo1 day

Tour Plan

Elephants gathered near the water at Kaudulla National Park

Days in

Sri Lanka

Day 01: Airport → Pinnawala → Kandy

After a warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport, transfer privately to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can watch elephants bathe in the river; the 10 AM session is particularly popular. Continue to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the most sacred Buddhist site in Sri Lanka. Stroll beside Kandy Lake and enjoy panoramic views from the city viewpoint as the light softens. In the evening, attend the 6:30 PM puja ceremony to experience the temple at its most atmospheric, then enjoy a Kandyan cultural dance and fire show with drummers in traditional dress. Overnight: Kandy
Day 02: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens early, ideally before 9 AM, to enjoy its orchid house, palm avenues and spice garden in the cool of the morning. Stop at a gem museum and factory for a demonstration of how precious stones are cut and polished, with no obligation to buy. Then drive into the highlands via Ramboda Falls, a 109-metre cascade, and the Bhaktha Hanuman Temple with its sweeping valley views. In the evening, take a walk through Nuwara Eliya's colonial centre, passing the old post office, the racecourse and the historic Hill Club. Comfortable timings and regular breaks keep the day relaxed, leaving room to simply enjoy the scenery. Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day 03: Nuwara Eliya – tea, waterfalls, rafting

A day of tea, waterfalls and adventure. Start with a morning walk around Gregory Lake, with an optional horse ride, then visit the Seetha Amman Temple and Nuwara Eliya's historic Royal Post Office. Admire St. Clair's Falls, one of the widest waterfalls in the country, before a tea plantation walk where you can try plucking leaves alongside estate workers, followed by a factory tour. For a burst of adrenaline, raft the Kelani River at Kitulgala, a roughly two-hour trip through Grade 2 to 3 rapids that suits beginners. Return to the hills for a cosy evening and a hearty dinner. Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day 04: Nuwara Eliya → Bentota (~3.5 h)

Travel about three and a half hours down to the coast on a scenic route. Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, a conservation project protecting sea turtles; around sunset you may watch hatchlings released into the ocean. Glide through mangrove tunnels on a Madu River boat safari of about 90 minutes, with a stop at a cinnamon island to see the spice prepared by hand. In Bentota, try optional water sports such as jet skiing, banana boating, windsurfing, wakeboarding or kayaking, charged separately. End the day with an evening beach walk and a fresh seafood dinner beside the waves. Overnight: Bentota
Day 05: Bentota → Colombo (~2 h)

Enjoy a free morning for a beach walk or sunrise swim before transferring about two hours along the coastal expressway to Colombo. Begin at Independence Square and its Memorial Hall, then see the Old Parliament Building, now the Presidential Secretariat, facing Galle Face. Visit Gangaramaya Temple and its quirky museum of gifts and antiques, then watch the sunset from Galle Face Green, where families fly kites and street vendors sell snacks. Go shopping at Pettah Market, the Dutch Hospital Precinct or Arcade Independence Square, and finish with the city's nightlife: rooftop bars, live music and fine dining. Overnight: Colombo
Day 06: Colombo → Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and a free morning. If you have time, pick up last-minute gifts at Pettah Market or explore the National Museum of Colombo, which holds royal regalia, ancient sculptures and fascinating exhibits on Sri Lankan history. Then transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport in Negombo, a drive of about 45 minutes. Allow at least three hours before your flight for check-in and security. For late departures, your driver can arrange luggage storage and a relaxing visit to Negombo Beach first, so you can enjoy the sea breeze before your journey home. As with every day of this private tour, your chauffeur-guide can adjust the timings to suit your pace.