DAY 01 AIRPORT / PINNAWALA / KANDY

Reach Colombo airport. Clear Immigrations, Baggage claim and Customs. Your Local guide will be waiting for you are the airport arrival lounge.

Leave Pinnawala, and visit The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage or Millenium Elephant Foundation.

Pinnawala: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (PEO) is an orphanage, nursery and breeding ground for nearly 100 elephants. It was founded in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation to care for and protect the orphaned young elephants that were often found wandering around the forests of Sri Lanka. What began with five
baby elephants grew into a program that now cares for a herd of more than 90 elephants.

Millennium Elephant Foundation: Spanning a 15-acre estate that is located around 10 kilometres to the northwest of the town of Kegalle, the Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF) is a charity that rescues and subsequently cares for captive Asian elephants in Sri Lanka. Observe, bathe and ride the elephants.

Preceed to Kandy via Matale visiting a Herbal Spice Garden.

Herbal Spice Garden: fascinating insight into Sri Lankan history, botany, and gastronomy. The fragrant gardens are home to an exotic collection of trees, bushes, and flowers, all of which lend their flavors and spices to the diverse melting pot of Sri Lanka's cuisine. Follow your guide as they lead you through aromatic cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, mace, chocolate, vanilla, and pepper. At the end, you can even buy some of your favorite spices to bring a little bit of Sri Lanka home with you.

Check into the hotel and spend rest of the evening at leisure.

OVERNIGHT IN KANDY.

DAY 02 KANDY

Breakfast at the hotel. City Orientation tour at Kandy.

Kandy A bustling town cradled between towering mountains of lush forest and acres of tea in the central highlands. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are a variety of things to do and places to visit in and around Kandy from scenic strolls through Udawatte Kele Forest Sanctuary and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens to witnessing splendid cultural performances etc.

Visit Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic: The royal palace complex of the ancient Kingdom of Kandy, now the Sri Dalada Maligawa (or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) is a Buddhist temple that is home to the tooth relic of Lord Buddha. The city of Kandy was the last great capital of Sri Lanka’s ancient kings, and the presence of the temple is a major reason that the city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The relic that lies within the temple has played a major role in Sri Lanka’s political history, as it was believed that the holder of the relic possessed the right to govern the country.

Visit Gem Museum & Gem Gallery: Throughout history, Sri Lanka has been known as a land of gems. At the Gem Museum, you will have a chance to learn about Gems and how it’s being mined, cut polished given shapes. The relic that lies within the temple has played a major role in Sri Lanka’s political history, as it was believed that the holder of the relic possessed the right to govern the country.

Witness Traditional Dance Show: Kandyan-style dancing is among the most distinctive features associated with the culture. It is an age-old traditional art form that can be a treat to watch when performed. A stimulating evening of dance and music. It is a show that celebrates the traditional arts established long ago during the heyday of the Kandyan Kingdom.

Visit Kandy Viewpoint. Thereafter rest of the day you can visit Kandy City Center for shopping if interested.

OVERNIGHT IN KANDY.

DAY 03 KANDY / AMBULUWAWA / BEACH

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave to visit Ambuluwawa Temple.

Ambuluwawa Tower: 3567 meters above sea level and there are 200 plants which belong to 80 species. We know the climb to the top is a bit tough but then again you know the hardest climbs always give the best views. Some of the best views you can admire from this tower is, from South Sri Pada or Adams Peak, North Mountain range of Knuckles, West Bathalegala or Bible Rock, East Piduruthalagala Reach your destination. Check into the hotel and the rest of the day is free.

OVERNIGHT AT BENTOTA/BERUWALA/WASKADUWA.

DAY 04 BENTOTA TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel. City Orientation tour at Bentota.

Lunugaga Garden Tour: The Lunuganga Estate was the country home of famous Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. It began as a cinnamon estate during Sri Lanka’s time under the Dutch, before becoming a rubber plantation while under British rule. He named the estate Lunuganga (meaning “Salt River” in the Sinhalese language), and he
meticulously planned and experimented with the design of the spaces within the Estate during his lifetime; a journey that took place over a period of 50 years.

Visit a Turtle Hatchery: Turtle Care programs aim to protect sea turtle eggs and increase hatching rates. These Turtle Care centers not only do hatch, but also treat disabled Turtles and treat the weak ones. Except a study tour of Turtles during your visit to the Turtle Hatchery. For anyone interested are welcome to hold baby Turtles while in
Tour.

Enjoy a Madu River Boat Safari: Explore the Bentota Mangrove and its diverse wildlife on a river cruise. Hop aboard and cruise along the third largest river in Sri Lanka as you observe water monitor lizards, river birds, and maybe even a rare crocodile in their natural habitats. Spend the day relaxing in nature and exploring these diverse mangroves.

Visit a Mask Museum: Ambalangoda, the coastal town, is famous for its mask making skills. This blog speaks of the art of mask making that is a priority job in Ambalangoda even in this modern day and age. From the many designs and creative masks to the tools that are used to make and carve the wood, this museum has many items on display.

OVERNIGHT AT BENTOTA/BERUWALA/WASKADUWA.

DAY 05 BEACH / AIRPORT

Breakfast at the hotel checkout and leave for the Airport as per the flight details.