Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo) and meet your private driver-guide. Transfer to your hotel in Colombo. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxed Colombo city tour covering Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, and the historic Dutch Period Museum. Evening at leisure to explore local dining.

Tip: Allow time to rest after your flight; light sightseeing helps acclimatize.

Depart Colombo after breakfast for Kandy, stopping en route at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to observe feeding and bathing sessions. Continue to Kandy and check into your hotel. In the evening, attend a cultural performance showcasing traditional Kandyan dance.

Pilgrimage note: Kandy is a major spiritual center—arrange extra time at the temple if you plan to perform special rituals.

Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in the morning, witnessing the devotional atmosphere. Explore the Kandy Lake, the Royal Botanical Gardens (Peradeniya), and the local markets. Optional short pilgrimage visits can be arranged to nearby temples and shrines.

Important: Dress modestly when entering temples (shoulders and knees covered).

Travel to the hill country. For a memorable experience, opt for the scenic train from Kandy to Nanu Oya (advance booking recommended) — one of the world’s most beautiful train rides through tea plantations and misty hills. Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and relax at your colonial-style hotel. Afternoon visit to a tea factory to learn about Sri Lankan tea production.

Train tip: Book window seats early. If you prefer road transfer, enjoy panoramic viewpoints along the A5.

Spend a full day exploring Nuwara Eliya — visit Gregory Lake, Seetha Amman Temple (pilgrimage interest), and stroll through colonial-era town streets. Optionally, head to Horton Plains National Park for the World’s End hike (early morning recommended) and see superb mountain vistas.

Horton Plains hike is weather-dependent; wear good walking shoes and carry water.

Depart the hill country and drive southwest toward the southern coast. Enjoy changing landscapes from tea hills to coastal scenery. Arrive in Galle, check into your hotel, and take an evening walk along Galle Fort to admire colonial architecture, lighthouse views, and sunset along the ramparts.

Galle Fort is UNESCO-listed and ideal for leisurely exploration—wear comfortable shoes.

Explore Galle Fort in depth — visit the Dutch Reformed Church, Galle Lighthouse, and boutique shops. Optionally enjoy a short beach excursion to Unawatuna or Bentota, with time for water sports, swimming, or relaxation. Return to Galle for an evening meal featuring fresh seafood.

Beach safety: Swim in designated areas and follow local warnings.

After breakfast, drive back to Colombo. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy additional shopping at Crescat Boulevard or the Independence Memorial Hall area. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight.

Note: Allow at least 3–4 hours for airport arrival procedures for international departures.