Six nights from Colombo through Kandy and the Nuwara Eliya hills to Bentota beach, with return flights, an Indian chef on tour and seven activities.
Available all year - pick any travel date that suits you.
Travelling with the group is an Indian chef, the detail that sets this six-night land loop apart, covering Colombo, Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, the Nuwara Eliya tea hills and two beach nights at Bentota. Familiar food across the whole island circuit.
What is a chef-assisted Sri Lanka tour?
Days take in Colombo's seafront, the Pinnawala elephants and Kandy temple, the Sita Amman temple and Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, and a Madu River boat ride at Bentota, with Indian meals prepared on tour. Seven activities are planned.
Who This Tour Is For
Land arrangements only: 5-star and 4-star hotels for six nights, intercity transfers, breakfast daily, an Indian chef on tour and seven activities. Suited to travellers booking their own tickets who want the island loop with Indian cuisine sorted throughout.
Trip Highlights
An Indian chef travelling with the group
Kandy's Temple of the Tooth and the Pinnawala elephants
Nuwara Eliya tea hills and Gregory Lake
Two beach nights at Bentota
Day 1: Colombo | City Arrival
Arrive in Colombo and see Galle Face Green and the seafront in the capital.
Day 2: Kandy | Elephants and Temple
Travel to Kandy via the Pinnawala elephants and visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Day 3: Nuwara Eliya | Into the Hills
Climb to the tea country and visit the Sita Amman temple and a tea estate.
Day 4: Nuwara Eliya | Tea Town
See Gregory Lake, Victoria Park and the colonial town of Nuwara Eliya.
Day 5: Bentota | Down to the Coast
Travel to the coast at Bentota and take a Madu River mangrove boat ride.
Day 6: Bentota | Beach Day
Free day on the Bentota beach with optional water sports on the lagoon.
Day 7: Colombo | Departure
Transfer back to Colombo for onward journey home.
Inclusions
• 3-star hotel accommodation (6 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• 7 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Available all year - pick any travel date that suits you.
Travelling with the group is an Indian chef, the detail that sets this six-night land loop apart, covering Colombo, Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, the Nuwara Eliya tea hills and two beach nights at Bentota. Familiar food across the whole island circuit.
What is a chef-assisted Sri Lanka tour?
Days take in Colombo's seafront, the Pinnawala elephants and Kandy temple, the Sita Amman temple and Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, and a Madu River boat ride at Bentota, with Indian meals prepared on tour. Seven activities are planned.
Who This Tour Is For
Land arrangements only: 5-star and 4-star hotels for six nights, intercity transfers, breakfast daily, an Indian chef on tour and seven activities. Suited to travellers booking their own tickets who want the island loop with Indian cuisine sorted throughout.
Trip Highlights
An Indian chef travelling with the group
Kandy's Temple of the Tooth and the Pinnawala elephants
Nuwara Eliya tea hills and Gregory Lake
Two beach nights at Bentota
Itinerary
Day 01
Colombo | City Arrival
Arrive in Colombo and see Galle Face Green and the seafront in the capital.
Overnight: Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo Hotel
Day 02
Kandy | Elephants and Temple
Travel to Kandy via the Pinnawala elephants and visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Overnight: Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
Day 03
Nuwara Eliya | Into the Hills
Climb to the tea country and visit the Sita Amman temple and a tea estate.
Overnight: Araliya Green City
Day 04
Nuwara Eliya | Tea Town
See Gregory Lake, Victoria Park and the colonial town of Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight: Araliya Green City
Day 05
Bentota | Down to the Coast
Travel to the coast at Bentota and take a Madu River mangrove boat ride.
Overnight: Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort
Day 06
Bentota | Beach Day
Free day on the Bentota beach with optional water sports on the lagoon.
Overnight: Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort
Day 07
Colombo | Departure
Transfer back to Colombo for onward journey home.
Cost Includes
• 3-star hotel accommodation (6 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• 7 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Cost Excludes
• Airfare (book your own flights separately)
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
• Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
