Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo – Transfer to Kandy (Approx. 3.5 hrs)
Welcome to Sri Lanka!

• Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), meet & greet by your personal chauffeur guide.

• Drive through scenic countryside toward Kandy, the last kingdom of Sri Lanka, nestled among hills.

• En route, visit:

  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – Watch elephants bathe in the river (wheelchair accessible areas).

• Check-in at a hotel overlooking Kandy Lake.

• Evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most revered Buddhist shrines.

• Dinner at hotel.
  Overnight: Kandy (e.g., Hotel Suisse or similar)
  Meals: Dinner

Day 2 – Kandy Sightseeing – Transfer to Nuwara Eliya (Approx. 2.5 hrs)
Highlights of the Cultural Capital and Drive into the Hills

• After breakfast, visit:

  • Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya – Flat paths, great for senior visitors, beautiful orchid house.

  • Gem Museum – See Sri Lanka’s traditional gem crafting.

• Enjoy a scenic drive into the highlands, with lush greenery, tea plantations, and waterfalls.

• Stop at Ramboda Falls Viewpoint.

• Visit a Tea Factory & Plantation Tour in Labookellie – Sample a fresh cup of Ceylon tea.

• Arrive in Nuwara Eliya, the “Little England” of Sri Lanka.

• Evening stroll around Gregory Lake or enjoy a gentle boat ride.
  Overnight: Nuwara Eliya (e.g., Araliya Red or similar)
  Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 – Explore Nuwara Eliya Leisurely
Cool Weather & Colonial Charm

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Visit:

  • Seetha Amman Temple – Important to Indian Ramayana trail travelers.

  • Hakgala Botanical Garden – Well-maintained garden famous for its roses and orchids.

• Optional: High tea at Grand Hotel, built during British colonial rule.

• Free time to relax or explore the Nuwara Eliya Town Market for local products.
  Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
  Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 – Nuwara Eliya to Ella by Scenic Train Ride
One of the Most Beautiful Train Journeys in the World

• Early breakfast and transfer to Nanu Oya Railway Station.

• Board the observation train to Ella – enjoy panoramic views of tea plantations, bridges, and valleys.
  (Seats will be reserved in a comfortable class for seniors.)

• Arrival in Ella, transfer to hotel.

• Light sightseeing in Ella:

  • View Nine Arches Bridge (short walk).

  • Relax at the hotel with mountain views or optional massage.
    Overnight: Ella (e.g., 98 Acres or similar – with good accessibility)
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 – Ella to Bentota (Approx. 5.5 hrs)
From Mountains to the Beach

• Breakfast at hotel and leave for Bentota, the peaceful beach town.

• En route, stop at Ravana Falls for photo opportunity.

• On arrival in Bentota, relax at a beach resort.

• Optional river safari on Madu Ganga River – spot mangroves, birds, and tiny islands.
  Overnight: Bentota (e.g., Avani Bentota or similar – senior-friendly beach access)
  Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 – Bentota to Colombo Airport (Approx. 2 hrs)
Farewell, Sri Lanka

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Depending on flight time, enjoy a brief Colombo city drive covering:

  • Independence Square, Galle Face Green, and Gangaramaya Temple.

• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your return flight.
  Meals: Breakfast

🧳 What to Bring

• Light sweaters (Nuwara Eliya & Ella are cool)

• Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Prescription medications

• Lightweight clothing, long skirts/trousers for temple visits