Sri Lanka – Kandy & Bentota Escape
This 5 Nights & 6 Days Sri Lanka Tour brings together the island's city energy, wildlife, hill country charm and coastal calm in one easy loop. Starting in Colombo, the journey heads to the elephant sanctuary at Pinnawala, climbs into the hills of Kandy, and finishes with beach time in Bentota. Across Colombo · Pinnawala · Kandy · Bentota, the route covers a mix of local markets, a rescued elephant herd, sacred sites, tea country and a relaxed coastal finish.
The journey opens in Colombo, where a city tour takes you past Galle Face Green, the Independence Memorial Hall and the bustling lanes of Pettah Market, giving a quick feel for the capital before heading inland.
Next stop is Pinnawala, home to one of the country's best-known elephant sanctuaries. Watching the herd head down to the river for their bathing session is one of the more memorable stops on this route, especially for families.
The road then rises toward Kandy, the island's hill capital. Here, the plan includes a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a walk through the orchid-filled Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya, and an evening watching traditional Kandyan dance. A stop at a working tea factory along the way offers a look at how Ceylon tea is processed, along with a tasting session.
From the hills, the tour descends to Bentota on the south-west coast, where the pace slows down for two nights by the beach. Depending on your interest, this can include a boat ride along the Bentota River, a stop at the local turtle hatchery, or simply time to relax by the water.
The trip wraps up back in Colombo, with some free time to pick up souvenirs at Odel or Crescat Boulevard before your departure.
At The TravelShop, this itinerary can be adjusted to suit you — hotel category, pacing, and which stops you'd like more or less time at can all be changed to build a 5 Nights & 6 Days Sri Lanka holiday around what matters to you.
