Nine nights from Colombo through Dambulla, Kandy and the hills to a Yala safari and Bentota beach, with return flights and six activities.
Dambulla's hot-air balloon ride over the cultural triangle is the signature of this nine-night loop, which links Colombo, Kandy, the Nuwara Eliya hills, a Yala safari and two finishing nights at Bentota. A long island circuit on a land-only plan.
What makes this Sri Lanka tour different?
Days take in Colombo's churches and Beira Lake, the Dambulla Cave Temple, the Pinnawala elephants and Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, Nuwara Eliya's Lover's Leap, and the Kande Viharaya temple and turtle hatchery near Bentota, alongside a Yala safari. Six activities are planned.
Who This Tour Is For
Land arrangements only: intercity car transfers, 5-star and 4-star hotels for nine nights, breakfast daily and six activities. Suited to travellers booking their own tickets who want a long island loop with a balloon ride and a safari.
Trip Highlights
Hot-air balloon flight over the Dambulla cultural triangle
Kandy's Temple of the Tooth and the Pinnawala elephants
Yala-area wildlife and the Nuwara Eliya hills
Two beach nights at Bentota
Day 1: Colombo | City Arrival
Arrive in Colombo and see St Anthony's Church and Beira Lake in the capital.
Day 2: Dambulla | Cave Temple
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and its museum of wall paintings in the cultural triangle.
Day 3: Kandy | Elephants and Temple
See the Pinnawala elephants and Kandy's Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Day 4: Kandy | Sanctuary and Shrines
Explore the Udawatte Kele sanctuary, the war cemetery and the Bahirawakanda temple statue.
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya | Hill Country
Take in Lover's Leap and the tea-country scenery around Nuwara Eliya.
Day 6: Bentota | Temples and Turtles
Visit the Kande Viharaya temple, a cinnamon island and a turtle hatchery on the coast.
Day 7: Bentota | Madu River and Turtle Hatchery
A day in Bentota with a Madu River boat ride and a turtle hatchery visit.
Day 8: Bentota | Beach Leisure and Galle
A relaxed day on the Bentota coast with beach time and an optional run down to Galle.
Day 9: Bentota | Coast Leisure and Hikkaduwa
A relaxed day on the Bentota coast with beach time and an optional run to the Hikkaduwa reef.
Day 10: Bentota | Departure
Check out and transfer for your onward journey home.
Inclusions
• 3-star hotel accommodation (9 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
• Meals as per itinerary
• 6 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Dambulla's hot-air balloon ride over the cultural triangle is the signature of this nine-night loop, which links Colombo, Kandy, the Nuwara Eliya hills, a Yala safari and two finishing nights at Bentota. A long island circuit on a land-only plan.
What makes this Sri Lanka tour different?
Days take in Colombo's churches and Beira Lake, the Dambulla Cave Temple, the Pinnawala elephants and Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, Nuwara Eliya's Lover's Leap, and the Kande Viharaya temple and turtle hatchery near Bentota, alongside a Yala safari. Six activities are planned.
Who This Tour Is For
Land arrangements only: intercity car transfers, 5-star and 4-star hotels for nine nights, breakfast daily and six activities. Suited to travellers booking their own tickets who want a long island loop with a balloon ride and a safari.
Trip Highlights
Hot-air balloon flight over the Dambulla cultural triangle
Kandy's Temple of the Tooth and the Pinnawala elephants
Yala-area wildlife and the Nuwara Eliya hills
Two beach nights at Bentota
Itinerary
Day 01
Colombo | City Arrival
Arrive in Colombo and see St Anthony's Church and Beira Lake in the capital.
