Cultural
Tailor-made
SLTDA licensed

5 Days – Essence of Sri Lanka

5 Days 4 NightDuration
Airport to Airport (Katunayaka)Route
from $590per person
$590$720Per person

Overview

Suitable for: Family, Couple & Friends

Essence of Sri Lanka is a carefully designed 5-day journey that brings together four distinctive sides of the island. Begin in Kandy, the cultural heart of Sri Lanka, with its sacred Temple of the Tooth and beautiful lake surroundings. Continue into the misty mountains of Nuwara Eliya, where tea plantations, waterfalls and colonial heritage create a completely different atmosphere. Then travel to Bentota for a relaxing taste of Sri Lanka’s tropical coastline, river landscapes and beach life before finishing in Colombo, where colonial heritage meets modern city culture.

Trip highlights

Temple of the Tooth
Cultural Dance
Tea plantation visit
Sunset by the ocean

Your route

Katunayaka Airport (CMB)→Kandy→Nuwara Eliya→Bentota→Colombo→Katunayaka Airport (CMB)

Day by day

Welcome to the Cultural Heart of Sri Lanka

Activities
  • Airport arrival & private transfer Explore the world-famous temple of the Tooth,the main attraction in Kandy
  • Lake Kandy city tour
  • Take part in Sri Lankan Traditional Cultural Show
  • Hotel check-in & relaxation
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeAirport to Kandy 3.30 Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Perched at around 6,182 feet above sea level, Nuwara Eliya is a beautiful hill-country retreat surrounded by lush tea plantations, misty mountains, and cool, refreshing weather. Often known as “Little England,” the town is famous for its charming colonial architecture, landscaped gardens, tea estates, and peaceful countryside. 

Activities
  • After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Nuwara Eliya
  • En route, near Ramboda village, visit Shri Bhakta Hanuman Hindu Temple
  • Prepare your cameras. Next stop will be at beautiful Ramboda waterfall
  • Tea plantation visit Tea factory experience Ceylon tea tasting
  • Gregory Lake Round
  • Optional Seetha Amman Temple 
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeKandy to Nuwara Eliya - 3 Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

From the Mountains to the Golden Coast Located along Sri Lanka’s beautiful southwestern coastline, Bentota is a tropical paradise famous for its golden sandy beaches, swaying coconut palms, and warm turquoise waters. It is a perfect place to unwind after exploring the island’s mountains, cultural sites, and tea country.

Activities
  • After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Bentoto
  • Hotel check-in &  relaxation 
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeNuwara eliya to Bentota 5.30 Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Discover the spiritual and cultural heart of Colombo at Gangaramaya Temple, one of Sri Lanka's most fascinating Buddhist temples. Located beside Beira Lake, this historic temple combines Buddhist heritage with beautiful Sri Lankan

Activities
  • After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Colombo
  • Madu River Boat SafariMangrove explorationTurtle conservation experience
  • Hotel check-in &  relaxation
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeBentota to Colombo 1.30 Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Last day Activities Depend on Departure Time

Activities
  • Visit the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple to sightsee modern architecture with a dash of cultural essence
  • Walk through the lively Colombo Fort bazaar, Red Mosque & Dutch Museum
  • Visit the famous beach front park (Galle Face Green) and the Old Parliament building
  • Later, continue with shopping 
  • Good bye To Anuja Travels and Tours ✈️ Wishing you a safe and pleasant flight!
Travel timeColombo to Airport 45 Minutes
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

What's included

Included

  • • Assistance at the Airport
  • • Airport pick up
  • • Airport drop off
  • • Private Luxury air-conditioned Vehicle
  • • Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
  • • Hand picked accommodation with daily breakfast
  • • Private English Speaking Chauffeur for the entire journey
  • • Spice Garden visit & 15 min Ayurvedic Massage
  • • Kandy city tour
  • • Colombo city & shopping tour
  • • All government taxes related to the traveling destination are included
  • • Note: All rooms and tickets are subject to availability

Not included

  • • Air tickets NOT included
  • • Sightseeing entrance charges (Unless Specified)
  • • Camera & video permits
  • • Travel Insurance
  • • Guide/Driver tips
  • • Personal expenses
  • • Late check-outs & early check-in charges
  • • Early check in or late check out at all hotels based on availability

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What travelers say

The places we visited were wonderful, and the trip was very well organized. The driver was excellent. Highly recommended!

Valeria

Russia, Jan 2026

We spent two fantastic weeks with our Dee. Always available and available, he fulfilled our every wish.

Simonetta

UK, Jan 2026

Good to know

Yes. Every tour is fully private and tailor made, with your own vehicle and licensed chauffeur guide. Nothing is shared with other travelers.

Year-Round – January to December

Possible,.Add nights upgrade hotels, and swap in more beach time. Send us your ideas and we will tailor it around you.

Yes, A 25% deposit confirms your booking, and the balance is payable upon arrival. The balance can be paid in USD, Euro or LKR. Please note that USD and Euro rates change daily – if you pay in USD or Euro, the amount should align with the LKR total according to the exchange rate on the day of payment.

Yes, absolutely! If you prefer to arrange your own hotel bookings, you are welcome to do so. We can then adjust the total package cost accordingly, excluding the hotel accommodation charges. Simply share your hotel details with us, and we will tailor the package price to suitable your arrangements.

Things to Remember

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