6 Days Ceylon’s Heritage

  • Sigiriya 1 Night
  • Kandy 1 Night
  • Nuwara Eliya 1 Night
  • Bentota 1 Night
  • Colombo 1 Night
  • Tour Itinerary
  • Indus Holidays Best Seller
Suitable for

Family/Couple

Duration

5 Nights 6 Days

Category

Culture/Nature

Package type

Customizable

The heritage of Sri Lanka has to be seen to be believed. The shared history and culture with the adjacent Indian subcontinent is evident in the stories, the cuisine, and the sights around this country. Walk through some cultural gems of this island nation in this holiday

Starting from

$280

/person

Experience Highlights

  • Sigiriya
  • Nuwara Eliya
  • Colombo
  • Visit the UNESCO world heritage sites of the Sigiriya and Sacred Temple of The Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • Learn the culture of Sri Lanka while watching a cultural dance show
  • Visit the tea plantations & tea factories of Nuwara Eliya
  • Enjoy some beach time at Bentota
  • Shop your heart away at Colombo

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Tour Summary

  • 6 Days
  • 5 Destinations
  • Short daily travel
  • Day 1- Arrive at Colombo; transfer to Sigiriya
  • Day 2- Transfer to Kandy; explore Kandy
  • Day 3- Transfer to Nuwara Eliya
  • Day 4- Transfer to Bentota
  • Day 5- Transfer to Colombo
  • Day 6- Depart from Colombo

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

  • Colombo to Sigiriya
  • 3h 45m
  • 180 km

Arrive at Colombo; transfer to Sigiriya

  • MORNING On arrival in Colombo, meet & greet with our representative at the airport.
  • Get chauffeured in a private a/c vehicle to Sigiriya.
  • Check into your hotel and relax for some time
  • AFTERNOONgo on a guided tour of the world heritage site of Sigiriya Rock
  • Sigiriya, or Sinhagiri, is an ancient rock fortress built around the 5th century AD
  • Return to your hotel and relax for the night.

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

It takes around an hour to climb the rock

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Sri Lanka

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Day 2

  • Sigiriya to Kandy
  • 3h
  • 90 km

Sigiriya to Kandy via Dambulla

  • MORNING After breakfast, check out of your hotel for your drive to Kandy
  • Your first top is Dambulla where you can explore the Golden Rock, an ancient cave temple. .
  • En-route Kandy, visit the spice and herbal garden.
  • Upon reaching Kandy, check into your hotel and relax for a while.
  • Visit the UNESCO world heritage site- the Sacred Temple of The Tooth Relic- a Buddhist temple
  • AFTERNOON take a guided tour of Kandy town
  • Visit Kandy viewpoint, lake and the famous gem museum and the adjoining gem shop
  • Learn Ceylon’s rich culture through a cultural show where Sri Lanka’s traditional dance forms and a fire-walking performance is showcased

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

The best time to visit Kandy is between January and April

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Sri Lanka

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Day 3

  • Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
  • 2h 35m
  • 77 km
  • MORNING After breakfast, check out of your hotel for your drive to Nuwara Eliya
  • En route, visit a tea factory in Nuwara Eliya and the beautiful Ramboda waterfall.
  • Nuwara Eliya is nicknamed Little England for its chilly climate and colonial style bungalows.
  • Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax for sometime
  • AFTERNOON Go on a guided tour of Nuwara Eliya to learn about the town’s colonial past
  • Visit the major attractions of Nuwara Eliya such as Horton Plains national park, Pedro tea gardens, Gregory lake etc.
  • Return to your hotel and relax for the night

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Most of the plantations offer free tours and free tea!

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Sri Lanka

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Day 4

  • Nuwara Eliya to Bentota
  • 5h 30m
  • 197 km
  • FULL DAY After breakfast, check out of your hotel for your drive to Bentota
  • En route, stop at Kithulgala to take in the sight of the magnificent Kelani river (optional).
  • Upon arrival, check into your hotel.
  • Indulge in some water sports or relax by the beach for the rest of the day

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

The people of Beruwala speak Sinhalese, Tamil and English.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Sri Lanka

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Day 5

  • Bentota to Colombo
  • 1h 41m
  • 110 km
  • MORNING Check out of your hotel in Bentota
  • Travel to Colombo in our private a/c vehicle
  • En-route, visit the Kosgoda turtle hatchery.
  • Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax for some time
  • AFTERNOONGo on a guided city tour of Colombo
  • Visit the Pettah market, Galle face green, Independence Square, Gangaramaya Buddhist temple, Wolvendaal church etc.
  • Return to your hotel for dinner and relax for the rest of the night

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Have petty change in hand at all times- tuk-tuks and shops may not have change for big bills.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Sri Lanka

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Activity Add-ons

Day 6

  • Departure
  • MORNINGCheck out of your hotel after breakfast and transfer to Colombo airport for your departing flight.

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  • Sigiriya 1 Night
  • Kandy 1 Night
  • Nuwara Eliya 1 Night
  • Bentota 1 Night
  • Colombo 1 Night

5 nights deluxe package

Starting From

$280 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

5 nights premium package

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$353 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

5 nights luxury package

Starting From

$440 / person

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We handle each booking individually to get best possible prices and inclusions. This means our negotiating power can often lower prices or get more inclusions than indicated here. Give us a try!

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