Sri Lanka Itinerary 8 Days

• Morning: Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). After clearing immigration and collecting your luggage, meet your driver who will transfer you from the airport to Kandy (approximately a 3.5-hour drive).

• Afternoon: Check in at your hotel in Kandy and have lunch. After some rest, explore the city. Begin with a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka.

• Evening: Take a leisurely stroll around Kandy Lake and enjoy the scenery. Optionally, watch a Kandyan cultural dance performance to experience traditional Sri Lankan music and dance.

• Overnight: Stay in Kandy.

• Morning: After breakfast, depart for Nuwara Eliya, known as "Little England" due to its colonial-era bungalows and cool climate (approximately a 2.5-hour drive).

• En route: Visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about the process of tea production, followed by tea tasting.

• Afternoon: Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and check in at your hotel. After lunch, explore Victoria Park, one of the country’s most beautiful parks, ideal for a relaxing walk.

• Evening: Wander around the Gregory Lake area, where you can engage in boating or horse riding, or just relax by the lake.

• Overnight: Stay in Nuwara Eliya.

• Morning: Visit Horton Plains National Park for an early morning trek to World's End, where you can experience stunning views over the cliffs. On your way, you'll encounter Baker's Falls.

• Afternoon: Return to Nuwara Eliya for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful temple with links to the Indian epic Ramayana.

• Evening: Explore the charming town and its colonial-style architecture, visiting places like the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club or the Hill Club.

• Overnight: Stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Morning: After breakfast, begin the scenic drive to Bentota on the southwestern coast (approximately a 5-hour drive).

Afternoon: Arrive in Bentota, check in at your beach resort, and enjoy lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing on the beach.

Evening: Take a peaceful river cruise along the Bentota River, where you can observe the local wildlife, including birds, water monitors, and possibly even crocodiles.

Overnight: Stay in Bentota.

• Morning: Enjoy water sports like jet skiing, windsurfing, or snorkeling. If you prefer a more relaxing morning, lounge on the beach or indulge in a spa treatment.

• Afternoon: After lunch, visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, where you can learn about sea turtle conservation and release a baby turtle into the ocean.

• Evening: Take a stroll along the beach or have a candlelit dinner at your resort.

• Overnight: Stay in Bentota

Morning: After breakfast, depart for Colombo (approximately a 2-hour drive).

Afternoon: Check in to your hotel in Colombo. Have lunch, then start exploring the city. Visit Gangaramaya Temple, one of Colombo's most significant Buddhist temples, and the nearby Beira Lake.

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Evening: Go shopping at Odel, Barefoot, or the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, where you can find unique souvenirs and local handicrafts. Optionally, enjoy a night out in Colombo's lively restaurants and bars.

Overnight: Stay in Colombo.

• Morning: Take a city tour to explore Colombo’s attractions. Visit Independence Square, Colombo National Museum, Galle Face Green, and the Old Parliament Building.

• Afternoon: Explore Pettah Market, a bustling bazaar where you can find everything from fresh produce to electronics.

• Evening: Enjoy a final dinner in Sri Lanka at one of Colombo's fine dining restaurants, sampling local dishes like Sri Lankan crab curry.

• Overnight: Stay in Colombo.

• Morning: Depending on your flight time, you can do some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

• Afternoon: Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) with your driver for your departure flight, concluding your Sri Lanka adventure.