Beautiful Kandy and Scenic Highlands Journey 5 Days

Negombo, Sri Lanka
Duration5 days
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Smart Travel Tips
Best Group Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 14 for double-occupancy rooms
Meals Included:
Breakfast at the hotel
Packed lunch with fruits & water (to save time for tours)
Dinner at the hotel
Entrance Fees: Pay only for what you choose (details at booking)

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What's included

  • Meals

What to expect

Day 1: Airport Arrival – Begin your Sri Lanka Journey
  1. Colombo
    Pass by
    Airport Arrival – Begin your Sri Lanka Journey
    Warm welcome at Colombo Airport
    Smart Shopping Plans: Discuss your shopping plans with staff to arrange seamlessly while you enjoy the tour
    Explore vibrant Pettah markets

    Morning: Pick-up from Colombo Airport / hotel → Drive to Kandy (~3.5 hrs)
    Morning: Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens — orchids, palms & giant trees
    Afternoon: Walk around Kandy Lake
    Evening: Visit Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
    Optional: Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
    Stay: Hotel in Kandy
Day 2: Day 2: Temples & Scenic Views
  1. Kandy
    Pass by
    ️ Day 2: Temples & Scenic Views
    Morning: Three Temple Loop — Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, Embekke
    Afternoon: Ambuluwawa Tower — panoramic 360° views
    Optional: Tea plantation & factory (Hanthana / Mlesna) + tasting
    Optional: Short hike at Hanthana Peko Trail
    Stay: Hotel in Kandy
Day 3: ️ Day 3: Village Life & Highlands
  1. Kandy
    Pass by
    ️ Morning: Heeloya Village — Walk through paddy fields and experience local village life
    ‍Afternoon: Trek scenic trails in the surrounding hills
    Optional: Stop at natural waterfalls along the trail
    ️ Evening: Continue to Riverston for misty mountain views
    Stay: Hotel in Kandy
Day 4: Best Group Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 14 for double-occupancy rooms Meals Included: Breakfast at the hotel
  1. Kandy
    Pass by
    Morning: Optional visit to Kandy Bird Park
    Afternoon: Udawatta Kele Sanctuary — forest walk & bird watching
    ️ Evening: Leisure time in Kandy city, optional shopping or local cafés
    Stay: Hotel in Kandy
Day 5: ️ Day 5: Pinnawala & Return to Colombo
  1. Colombo
    Pass by
    ️ Day 5: Pinnawala & Return to Colombo

    Morning: Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage — feeding & bathing elephants
    Morning: Short hike or guided nature walk in nearby hills
    Afternoon: Photography or cultural activities in the Kandy outskirts
    ️ Evening: Return to Kandy city, Complete shopping, packing
    Afternoon: Drive back to Colombo (~3.5 hrs..) and Airport

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

✈️ Airport Arrival – Begin your Sri Lanka Journey
Warm welcome at Colombo Airport
Smart Shopping Plans: Discuss your shopping plans with staff to arrange seamlessly while you enjoy the tour
Explore vibrant Pettah markets

End point

✈️ Airport Arrival – Begin your Sri Lanka Journey
Warm welcome at Colombo Airport
Smart Shopping Plans: Discuss your shopping plans with staff to arrange seamlessly while you enjoy the tour
Explore vibrant Pettah markets

Pickup details

✈️Pickup Locations: Our drivers can pick you up from your hotel, airport, or any pre-agreed location. Please provide the exact address during booking.

Timing: Arrive at your pickup point at least 5–10 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid delays.

Driver Contact: You will receive your driver’s name and contact number before your trip. Please reach out if you experience any delays or need assistance.

Identification: Look for our TravelHubsLK sign or the driver holding a placard with your name for easy identification.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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