Journey up to the sacred hill capital of Kandy, stopping at the heartwarming Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, fragrant spice gardens and the Gem Museum, before a cultural evening at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Drift on to the golden beaches of Bentota, where a Madu River boat ride winds through mangroves, a turtle hatchery tugs at the heart and water sports quicken the pulse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sri Lanka packs an island's worth of joy into five days. Feed your wonder at an elephant orphanage, feel the sacred hush of a Buddhist temple, then trade it for jet skis, river mangroves and golden-sand evenings \u2014 a kaleidoscope of experiences in one small, jewel-green island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's warm, welcoming and effortlessly diverse: a little culture, a lot of beach, and the unfailing charm of a land that smiles. The kind of holiday that feels like a hug.<\/p>\n","cost_includes":"","cost_excludes":"","itineraries":[{"title":"01","content":"\n
Arrive in Sri Lanka and journey up to the hill capital of Kandy, stopping en route at the heartwarming Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (optional), a fragrant spice garden and the Gem Museum. Enjoy an evening cultural show and pay your respects at Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Overnight in Kandy.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"02","content":"\n
Breakfast at your hotel, then choose to wander the lush avenues of the Royal Botanical Garden (optional) before transferring to the golden beaches of Bentota for an evening at leisure. Overnight in Bentota.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"03","content":"\n
Set out on a Madu River boat ride winding through mangrove estuaries and tiny islands, visit a Turtle Hatchery and feel the rush of water sports \u2014 jet ski, banana boat and sofa rides. Overnight in Bentota.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"04","content":"\n
Transfer to Colombo and tour the city \u2014 the lively harbour-front area, the serene Gangaramaya Temple, the green calm of Viharamahadevi Park and time for shopping. Overnight in Colombo.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"05","content":"\n
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