Sri Lanka Family Discovery 8N/9D (Land Only)

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (ideally morning/afternoon). Meet our Tour And Trip representative and transfer by private AC vehicle to your hotel in Negombo/Colombo area. Check-in and relax after the journey. Evening you can walk to the nearby beach/market on your own and try local Sri Lankan cuisine at a nearby restaurant (pay directly). Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out and drive towards the Cultural Triangle. En route, enjoy countryside views and a brief photo stop near Pinnawala area (from outside; entry to orphanage if required can be paid directly). Proceed to Sigiriya/Dambulla and check into your resort by afternoon/evening. Evening at leisure to relax by the pool or explore nearby village lanes on your own. Overnight in Sigiriya/Dambulla.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. This morning, climb the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress (approx 1,200 steps; you may do it slowly with breaks – ideal to start early to avoid heat). Explore the ancient frescoes, royal gardens and summit views. Later, visit the famous Dambulla Cave Temple with its impressive Buddha statues and frescoes. Return to the hotel and relax. Evening free for an optional village tour with bullock cart ride and traditional Sri Lankan lunch by a local family (pay directly). Overnight in Sigiriya/Dambulla.

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Kandy, the hill capital. En route, stop at a spice garden near Matale to see various spices Sri Lanka is famous for (with a brief guided tour and shop stop). On arrival in Kandy, check-in at your hotel and refresh. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kandyan cultural dance show followed by a visit to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa). Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, proceed for a relaxed Kandy city tour: drive around Kandy Lake, visit a viewpoint for panoramic photos, and explore the local bazaar and handicraft emporium. You may also visit a gem museum and shop (optional). Afternoon is free for personal time – enjoy a walk by the lake, visit a café or simply relax at the hotel. Overnight in Kandy.

Have breakfast and check out. Drive through scenic mountains, waterfalls and tea plantations on the way to Nuwara Eliya, known as Little England. En route, visit a tea factory and plantation to see the full tea-making process and enjoy a tasting session. Continue to Nuwara Eliya, check into your hotel and later visit Gregory Lake and the colonial-style town centre for a short orientation. Evening free to walk around the cool, misty town. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

After breakfast, check out and drive down from the hills to the southwest coast towards Bentota/Beruwala. Enjoy the changing landscapes from tea-clad hills to coastal plains. On arrival, check into your beach resort and relax. Spend the rest of the day at leisure on the beach or by the pool. You can explore nearby cafes and try fresh seafood (pay directly). Overnight in Bentota/Beruwala.

Enjoy breakfast at the resort. Today proceed for an exciting Madu River boat safari through mangroves, small islands and fish pedicure spots. Later, visit a turtle hatchery to learn about conservation efforts and see baby turtles. Return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure on the beach. Optional water sports like jet ski, banana boat etc. are available at additional cost. Overnight in Bentota/Beruwala.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Colombo. Enjoy a short city and shopping tour covering Galle Face area, Independence Square (photo stops), and quick visit to local markets/malls for last-minute shopping. Later, you will be dropped at Bandaranaike International Airport as per your flight schedule for your onward journey back to India. Tour ends with happy memories of Sri Lanka.