Kandy – Bentota – Colombo
Overview
Kandy • Bentota • Colombo
Discover the essence of Sri Lanka in just four unforgettable days.
This 3 Nights 4 Days Sri Lanka Tour is perfectly designed for travelers who want to experience the island’s rich culture, scenic landscapes, and tropical beaches within a short time. Covering the cultural capital Kandy, the golden beaches of Bentota, and the vibrant city of Colombo, this tour offers a well-balanced introduction to Sri Lanka.
Ideal for first-time visitors, short holiday makers, business travelers, and stopover guests, this itinerary blends heritage, relaxation, and modern city life with smooth travel and professional service by Raison Travel Pvt Ltd.
Highlights
- Pinnawal Elephant Orphanage visit with Special Entry to Elephant Beathing Lake
- Visit Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital and UNESCO World Heritage City
- Explore the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Experience Colombo city tour with shopping and landmarks
- Relax on the sun-kissed beaches of Bentota
- Enjoy optional water sports and river safaris
- Comfortable private transport with expert local support
Itinerary
Explore Sri Lanka in 3 nights 4 days with visits to Kandy, Bentota, and Colombo. Culture, beaches, and city life with Raison Travel. Customizable packages available.
- Arrive & Greet By Raison Travel Representative at The Bandaranayeka International Airport Arrivals.
- Head Towards Kandy, En route Halt at Rambukkana For Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit. There you can witness the giants getting playful at the Mahaoya Lake at the Bath Time. Then You can feed then Under the Supervision of orphanage Staff.
- Check-in Hotel upon Arrive Kandy and Relax.
- Later in The Evening Step in The Temple Of Tooth Relic in Modest Outfit. Sacred Lord Buddha's Left Tooth Relic is Worshiped at the 5th Century Build Royal Palace belongs to Last King Of Ceylon. The Palace is Great Combination of Culture and Architecture values.
- Late Evening stroll Around Kandy Lake Surrounds, Small Butik shops visit for Laksha crafts, Bathik garments, Wood crafts & Gems from Sri Lanka Soil.
- Start Your day with Breakfast and Check-out the Hotel.
- Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden in Kandy Hold very important place in the route, a Huge Beautifully maintained Garden with rare diversity of Fauns and Orchids.
- Head towards Colombo Enjoying View of amazing Mountains clad in Green Lash.
- Upon Arrive Colombo Hotel and Settle, Relax.
- Visit Famous Malls and Shopping Streets in Colombo, find the Best Tea to take back for your loved ones.
- Gallface Green Is the one Place you can't Skip while your Traveling Across Colombo. Galleface Green Is Famous for its Mouth watering Fast-food Stalls. Seatback, Relax Tasting Sri Lankan Flavors like Isso Wade while waves of Indian Ocean and Breeze Sooth you.
- Later in The Evening visit Lotus Tower, The Highest skyscraper In South Asia for sunset view of Colombo in Birds eye.
- After Breakfast Brace Yourself back to Road, towards Bentota.
- First place will Be Lunuganaga Park by Renowned Architecture Jeffry Bawa. The Man with different love for Nature and Clad his Masterpieces with Green and Nature.
- En-route to Hotel Visit Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project to meet Adorable Sea Creature and the learn there life-circle. Most importantly the learn and understand the effort of the Project.
- Check-in to the Hotel And take some rest.
- In The Evening Join The River Safari at Madu River in Bentota. The Best Place to explore Crocodiles and Huge verity of Bird in Wetlands and Mangroves by a Boat wearing your Safety Gear.
- Enjoy your View of Sunset in The Bentota Beach Settled in the Comfort.
- Last Day of your Sri Lanka Tour start with Check-out after Breakfast.
- Catch the Train To Colombo Fort Railway station from Bentota witnessing Southern Coast of Sri Lanka Out your train Window, Interact with Friendly Sri Lankan.
- Upon Reaching Colombo Visit Gangaramaya Seemamalakaya, A very Picture-friendly Location Surrounded by busy City Atmosphere.
- Head towards Bandaranayeka International Airport for Your Departuer.
Includes / Excludes
Cost Includes
- 03 Nights’ Accommodation.
- Meal Plan, Breakfast in the hotel.
- Tour Driver and Comfortable Transportation.
- Hot and Cold Water, One Liter Per Day Per Person.
- All transfers, Sightseeing, Pickup & Drop from Airport by Private vehicle.
- All toll tax, Parking charges, Fuel cost, Driver charges inclusive.
Cost Excludes
- Visa Or Air Fare Charges.
- Anything Not Mentioned in The Inclusions.
- Entry Fees to Monuments and Palaces that are Not Mentioned in the Itinerary.
- Expenses of personal nature such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone, Table Drinks & portage, Insurance, Liquors, Wine, Etc..
- All Items of Personal Nature.
- Any Cost Arising Due to Natural Calamities like Landslides, Roadblocks, Etc.
- Any Increase in taxes or fuel leading to an increase in surface transport.
- Vehicle for different transportation not mentioned.
FAQs
Four days is enough for a focused taste of Sri Lanka, ideal for the Cultural Triangle (Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy) for a quick exploration or a very short relaxing trip to one area like Bentota/Beruwala for beaches, but not enough to see the whole island without rushing due to travel times. For a truly relaxing, in-depth holiday covering diverse experiences, 2-3 weeks is recommended, but 3 days can work for highlights or a single region.
But an Experienced Tour Operator or relevant travel agency like Raison Travel can curate a very Relaxing and meaningful Tour for you.
Sri Lanka’s most famous destinations offer a blend of ancient history, lush highlands, and stunning beaches, with highlights including the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, cultural hub of Kandy, colonial charm of Galle Fort, tea country beauty of Nuwara Eliya, wildlife safaris in Yala & Udawalawe National Parks, spiritual journeys to Adam’s Peak, and surf vibes in Arugam Bay, alongside beautiful beaches in Mirissa & Bentota.
Colombo is famous as Sri Lanka’s bustling commercial capital, known for its captivating mix of colonial history, vibrant cultures, and modern development, featuring colonial architecture, bustling markets like Pettah, significant temples (Gangaramaya), cultural sites (National Museum, Independence Square), and a dynamic food scene, all while serving as a gateway to the rest of the island.
Sri Lanka has several airports, with varying definitions of “charted,” but generally 5 officially designated International Airports (Bandaranaike, Mattala, Ratmalana, Jaffna, Batticaloa) serving diverse regions, alongside numerous smaller domestic airfields, totaling over 30 airports or airstrips for domestic flights, with many having scheduled services.
To travel to Sri Lanka, most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), obtained online before arrival via the official eta.gov.lk website or through an embassy, requiring a valid passport (6+ months validity), return ticket, and funds, granting an initial 30-day stay with extension possibilities, though some nationalities get visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival options with specific conditions, while others (like Singapore, Maldives, Seychelles) are exempt.