In an effort to monitor and manage stringent health and safety measures we have implemented health & safety protocols covering hotels, logistics, transport, chauffeurs, safety equipment and chemicals, maintenance duties and emergency response. It is essential to ensure protection of guests, staff and respective communities and we look forward to welcoming guests back to Sri Lanka and will continue to maintain renowned standard of excellence, as well as highest levels of safety and hygiene.
Day 1: AIRPORT | MILLENNIUM ELEPHANT FOUNDATION

Ayubowan!

Welcome to Sri Lanka. After arriving at the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative of Hayleys Tours. You will be taken to your air-conditioned vehicle where you'll be transferred to the beautiful city of Kandy - situated at the midpoint of the central hill country. En route, you will stop at the Millennium Elephant Foundation where you will be spending time with the gentle giants. Take a chance to bathe, feed and take pictures of the adorable jumbos.

Overnight in Kandy.
Day 2: KANDY

After breakfast, you'll be proceeding to enjoy the Kandy City Tour- witnessing the most exquisite places to visit in Kandy. Kandy is a wonderful city surrounded by hills, with a serene lake in the heart of the town, it is the site of the sacred “Temple of the Tooth” and the Royal Botanical Gardens – Asia’s best Orchid collections. Explore Kandy's colonial history with our tour guide, you'll be visiting the British Garrison Cemetery of Kandy, Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Kandy Gem Museum and enjoying a traditional dance performance.

Overnight in Kandy.
Day 3: NUWARA ELIYA

No trip to Sri Lanka will be thriving and completed without visiting the hill country of Nuwara Eliya. Today, you will escape from the tropical climate of Kandy into the cooler climates of Nuwara Eliya. This journey will be passing several heart-stopping waterfalls that will award you with several photographs. Nuwara Eliya - the little "England" is surrounded by lush green tea plantations, misty forests and grassy hills and the breathtaking Nuwara Eliya waterfalls.

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 4: NUWARA ELIYA CITY TOUR

After breakfast, grab your jackets to explore the tea capped hill country, sprawling Botanical Gardens, visit a Tea Factory and many more beautiful places in Nuwara Eliya. Explore the Tea Estates and discover more about tea cultivation. Stroll around the hill country station while visiting the Nuwara Eliya Post Office which looks just like an old English post-office, and Lake Gregory - a great destination to relax and to experience boat rides and other fun-filled activities.

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 5: BENTOTA

Today, you will be heading towards the sunshiny Bentota beach for your beach stay. En-route you will stop at the Mlesna tea centre to sip some fresh Ceylon tea and to catch a flash of the Devon Falls. “Devon” originates from an English coffee planter called Devon. This breathtaking waterfall is also known as the “Veil of the Valley” because of its extraordinary formation with an intense height of 97 meters. You'll also be getting a glimpse of the St Clair’s waterfalls, also known as the “Little Niagara of Sri Lanka” and is one of the widest and beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka.

Overnight in Bentota.
Day 6: LEISURE

Your last day in Sri Lanka will be spent at leisure at your beach resort, getting sun-kissed while enjoying the ambience of Bentota. You do have the option of arranging a Madu River Boat Ride. The water of the Madu River is peppered with little islands and the shores are all covered with dense mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal species.

Overnight in Bentota.
Day 7: AIRPORT

Our country - Sri Lanka is rich in culture, exotic beaches, remarkable wildlife, rain-forests and eye-popping hills capped with tea. For the past 6 days, you have been cuddled with the marvels of Sri Lanka and now it's time to say goodbye. Today, you will be taken to the airport to catch your flight. We wish you have a safe flight!