TEA TRAILS & OCEAN BREEZE
Journey through Sri Lanka’s misty tea country and golden west coast beaches on a perfectly paced 7-day highlands-to-ocean expedition
Highland Estates & Coastal Relaxation
Experience Sri Lanka’s Hills & Haven Beaches
Designed with a seamless "up then down" flow, this 7-day escape ascends into the cool mountain air of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya before descending straight to the golden palm-fringed sands of Bentota
Route Summary: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Bentota – Colombo
06 Nights / 07 Days
Day 1 : Arrival & Sacred Kandy Temple Visit
- Morning / Afternoon: Touch down at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) where your private chauffeur guide greets you for transfer into the hill capital
- Evening: Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) during evening pooja rituals overlooking Kandy Lake
- Overnight Stay: Kandy
Day 2 : Royal Botanical Gardens & Cultural Performance
- Morning: Stroll through the lush palm avenues and orchid collection at the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya
- Afternoon: Free afternoon in Kandy with an optional visit to a local Gem Museum & lapidary workshop
- Evening: Attend an authentic Kandyan cultural dance performance featuring traditional drumming and fire walking
- Overnight Stay: Kandy
Day 3 : Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Tea Estates & Colonial Quarter
- Morning: Drive through winding mountain roads towards Nuwara Eliya, stopping en route at a working tea plantation and factory for a guided tour and fresh tasting
- Afternoon: Arrive in Nuwara Eliya ("Little England") and explore its colonial quarter, Victoria Park, and lakefront
- Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya
Day 4 : Nuwara Eliya to Bentota Coastal Descent
- Morning: Optional morning excursion to Horton Plains National Park (World's End trek), or enjoy a relaxed morning in town
- Afternoon: Scenic overland transfer descending from the central highlands straight to the golden west coast of Bentota
- Overnight Stay: Bentota
Day 5 : Bentota River Safari & Water Sports
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Morning: Embark on a tranquil Bentota / Madu River safari, cruising through lush mangrove canals and cinnamon islands
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Afternoon: Enjoy free time on the beach with options for jet-skiing, banana boat rides, or aquatic sports on Bentota Lagoon
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Overnight Stay: Bentota
Day 6 : Bentota Beach Leisure to Colombo Capital
- Morning: Spend a leisurely morning relaxing along Bentota’s golden sands or enjoying your resort amenities
- Afternoon: Transfer along the southern expressway to Sri Lanka's commercial capital, Colombo, for check-in
- Overnight Stay: Colombo
Day 7 : Colombo & Airport Departure
- Morning / Afternoon: Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport, carefully timed to your flight schedule
What to Expect
Highlights of the Journey
- Spiritual Kandy & Cultural Arts: Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and experience traditional Kandyan dance performances
- Highland Tea Estate Tour: Experience Ceylon tea cultivation firsthand with guided factory tours and mountain tastings
- Bentota River Safari: Navigate tranquil mangrove canals and tropical river habitats
- Golden Coastal Unwinding: Relax on golden west coast beaches with optional lagoon water sports