South Asia · 5 to 8 days
Sri Lanka tour packages from India
Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, the tea country of Nuwara Eliya, the train to Ella and the beaches of Bentota and Galle.
Plan this tripAt a glance
Hill country, tea estates and a southern coast
- Duration
- 5 to 8 days
- Best time
- December to April for the west and south coasts
- Best for
- Couples, families, nature lovers
- Departs from
- Kochi, Trivandrum, Calicut, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad or Mumbai
- Price
- 3★ hotels from ₹33,800
4★ hotels from ₹40,200
Per person
Sri Lanka packs a lot into a small island: ancient cities, cool tea country, wildlife and long beaches, all an hour's flight from Chennai, Trivandrum or Kochi.
A week covers Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, the scenic train to Ella and the south coast around Galle.
Highlights
- Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
- Tea estates of Nuwara Eliya
- The hill-country train to Ella
- Galle Fort and the south coast
- Optional Sigiriya rock fortress
Usually included
- Return flights
- Hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Private car and driver
- ETA application
Visa
Sri Lanka requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). We apply for it with your booking.
Day by day
A 5-day itinerary
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Day 1
Kandy
Arrive in Colombo and drive to Kandy. Check in and the rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 2
Kandy
Kandy sightseeing: the Temple of the Tooth, the botanical gardens and a cultural dance show.
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Day 3
Bentota
Drive from Kandy to Bentota by way of Sigiriya rock fortress.
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Day 4
Colombo
Check out and head for Colombo, with a Madhu River boat safari, a Colombo city tour and shopping.
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Day 5
Departure
Transfer to Colombo Airport.
A typical route: we change the order, the hotels and the number of nights to suit you. Prices are per person and depend on travel dates and hotel availability.
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