Arab Exclusive Sri Lanka Holiday: Kandy, Yala & Bentota 7 Days & 6 Nights

As you arrive at Colombo International Airport, you will meet a representative who will take you to Sigiriya. Enroute visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch baby elephants being fed, the ancient Dambulla Cave Temple that has 80 documented caves, and the gigantic Sigiriya Rock Fortress with more than 1,200 steps to the top. On reaching Sigiriya, check-in at the hotel and stay for the night.

Distance from Colombo to Sigiriya: 180 km

Travel time (Colombo to Sigiriya): Approx. 4 hours

Tip: Make sure you wear clothing that covers your legs and shoulders while visiting temples in Sri Lanka. Carry a sarong or a scarf for the same if needed.

Have a hearty breakfast and head out for Kandy. Upon reaching Kandy, check-in at the hotel and relax for a while. In the evening, embark on a mesmerising evening city tour of Kandy. Visit the bustling Market Square, City Centre Mall, Arts & Crafts Centre and the Gem Museum and Lapidary.

Later, seek blessings at the Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After an exciting day, return to the hotel and have a sound sleep.

Distance from Sigiriya to Kandy: 90 km

Travel time (Sigiriya to Kandy): 2.5 hours

Post a lavish breakfast, check-out from the hotel and head out for Nuwara Eliya. Visit the picturesque Peradeniya Botanical Garden and tea factory while driving through the sprawling tea estate and the scenic landscapes. Stop and click pictures in the backdrop of the majestic Ramboda Waterfalls.

Later, check-in at the hotel and relax for a while. In the evening, you can go out and explore this ‘Little England’, that Nuwara Eliya is fondly called. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Distance from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya: 76 km

Travel time (Kandy to Nuwara Eliya): 2.5 hours

After a nutritious breakfast, check out from the hotel and set off for the Yala National Park. Indulge in an adventure-packed jeep safari in the jungle and spot leopards, along with rare reptiles and exotic birds. After an adventurous day, check-in at the hotel and stay for the night.

Distance from Nuwara Eliya to Yala: 167 km

Travel Time (Nuwara Eliya to Yala): 4 hours

Optional: Request for a stay in the national park, while customizing your Sri Lanka tour package (charges extra).

After a nutritious breakfast, get ready, check-out from your hotel and leave for Bentota. En route visit the historic Galle Fort and the Turtle Hatchery & see endangered, rescued, and newborn turtles.

Upon reaching Bentota, check-in at the hotel and rest for a while. In the evening, explore the sandy beach of Bentota. After a gorgeous day, come back to the hotel and stay for the night.

Distance from Yala to Bentota: 230 km

Travel Time (Yala to Bentota): Approx. 4 hours

Post breakfast, check-out from the hotel and leave for Colombo. Later when you reach Colombo, check-in at the hotel and de-stress for some time. In the evening, you can stroll on the shopping streets or try out the local food. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Distance from Bentota to Colombo: 87 km

Travel Time (Bentota to Colombo): Approx. 1.5 hours

Tip: Buy souvenirs for your loved ones from Lakpahana Handicrafts or from Lakphala Emporium. Get to Sultan Palace and gorge on some spicy, yet delicious non-veg Biryani.

Begin the day on a healthy note with a sumptuous breakfast and go out for some last minute souvenir shopping. In the afternoon, check-out from the hotel and get to Colombo International Airport to board your flight back home with sweet memories of Sri Lanka.