Jewels of Sri Lanka — Kandy, Bentota & Colombo | Najmi Holidays

Overview

A compact 3 Nights / 4 Days Sri Lanka getaway that packs culture, nature and beach into one short holiday. Arrive via the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage into lakeside Kandy, pause on the Bentota coast for mangroves and sand, then finish with Colombo's temples and the candy-striped Red Mosque. Perfect for long weekends and first-time travellers who want a quick taste of the island without rushing.

Highlights

✔ Meet rescued elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
✔ Enjoy a Kandy lake drive with a traditional Kandyan dance evening
✔ Walk the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens — one of Asia's finest tropical gardens
✔ Relax on the Bentota coast with a Madu Ganga mangrove boat safari (tickets as per plan)
✔ Discover Colombo — Gangaramaya Temple and the iconic Red Mosque
✔ Deluxe hotels, daily breakfast and private transfers included

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive — Pinnawala & Kandy

Land at Bandaranaike International Airport and drive toward Kandy, stopping at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Check in and enjoy an evening lake drive with a Kandyan dance performance. Overnight in Kandy.

🍽️ Breakfast not included 🌙 Overnight: Kandy

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Day 2: Kandy to Bentota — Gardens & Beach

Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens after breakfast, then continue to the Bentota coast. Afternoon at leisure on the beach; optional Madu Ganga mangrove boat safari. Overnight in Bentota.

🍽️ Breakfast 🌙 Overnight: Bentota

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Day 3: Bentota to Colombo — City Tour

Drive to Colombo and join a full-day city tour — Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, the Red Mosque and the seaside promenade. Overnight in Colombo.

🍽️ Breakfast 🌙 Overnight: Colombo

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Day 4: Departure from Colombo

Breakfast and checkout. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight.

🍽️ Breakfast 🌙 Overnight: —

Inclusions

✔ Airport transfer: Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
✔ Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit
✔ 1 night stay in Kandy with breakfast
✔ Kandy lake drive with Kandyan dance show
✔ Visit to Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Kandy
✔ 1 night stay in Bentota with breakfast
✔ Madu Ganga / Balapitiya river safari (tickets as per plan)
✔ 1 night stay in Colombo with breakfast
✔ Full-day Colombo sightseeing tour
✔ Transfer from Colombo hotel to Bandaranaike International Airport
✔ Daily breakfast
✔ English-speaking chauffeur / private AC vehicle
✔ Visa assistance

Exclusions

✘ Personal expenses & tips
✘ Lunch and dinner unless mentioned in the inclusions
✘ Entrance fees, boat safari tickets and activity charges unless specifically included
✘ International flight tickets
✘ Sri Lanka ETA / visa charges
✘ Travel insurance
✘ GST 5% extra
✘ Anything not mentioned under inclusions

Terms & Conditions

5% GST is applicable extra on the package cost
Hotels are subject to availability; similar category offered if unavailable
Itinerary days may be rearranged due to weather or local conditions without reducing nights or core inclusions
Valid passport with at least 6 months validity is mandatory
Sri Lanka ETA charges are payable by the guest
Travel insurance is strongly recommended
Dress modestly at temples
Prices may vary on blackout dates and peak holiday periods