Sri Lanka in a Glimpse: (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Destinations: Pinnawala | Kandy | Bentota | Colombo
Ideal for:
Culture, Nature & Seaside Bliss
Itinerary:
Day 1
Airport > Pinnawala > Kandy
✓ Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport
✓ Warm welcome by Ceylon Tour Link representative
✓ Depart to Pinnawala (approx. 2 hrs drive)
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Experience
✓ Witness the morning elephant feeding
✓ Observe elephants bathing in the river
✓ Optional: Bottle-feed a baby elephant
Depart to Kandy (approx. 1.5 hrs drive)
✓ Check-in at hotel & relax
Kandy Exploration
✓ Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO)
✓ Stroll around Kandy Lake
✓ Explore Kandy Local Market & Gem Museum
✓ Evening Cultural Dance Performance (Traditional Kandyan dances)
Overnight stay in Kandy
Day 2
Kandy > Bentota
✓ Breakfast at hotel
✓ Scenic drive to Bentota (approx. 4 hrs)
En route (Optional Stops)
✓ Tea Factory & Garden visit (in Gampola or nearby) – tea tasting
✓ Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa (optional artistic garden visit)
✓ Check-in at Bentota beach resort
Bentota Experiences
✓ Madu River Boat Safari – explore mangrove forests, cinnamon island
✓ Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery – turtle conservation project
✓ Relax on Bentota Beach – optional water sports (jet ski, banana boat, windsurfing)
✓ Sunset view and beachside dinner
Overnight stay in Bentota
Day 3
Bentota > Colombo > Departure
✓ Breakfast at hotel
✓ Depart to Colombo (approx. 2 hrs drive)
Colombo City Highlights Tour
✓ Gangaramaya Temple & Beira Lake
✓ Independence Square
✓ Old Parliament Building & Galle Face Green
✓ Explore Dutch Hospital Precinct (shopping, cafes)
✓ Pettah Floating Market (optional)
✓ Last-minute shopping: Odel, Barefoot, Paradise Road
✓ Farewell Lunch at a fine restaurant in Colombo
Transfer to Airport for departure (approx. 45 mins from city)
Package Highlights
✓ Elephant encounters at Pinnawala
✓ Sacred Tooth Relic & cultural immersion in Kandy
✓ River safari, turtle hatchery & beach leisure at Bentota
✓ Vibrant city tour & shopping in Colombo
✅ Inclusions
✓ Airport pick up and drop off
✓ Quality hotel accommodations (3 or 4-star options)
✓ Daily breakfast & selected dinners
✓ Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle with Professional Guide
✓ All entrance fees & activity charges
✓ All taxes & service charges
❌ Exclusions
X International air-tickets and visa fees
X Meals not specified in the itinerary
X Camera and video permits at tourist sites
X Travel insurance (recommended)
X Tips and gratuities for guide and driver
X Personal expenses
