Elephants bathing near Pinnawala
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy
Ramboda Falls
6 nights / 7 daysHillsBeachesCulture

Hills and Beaches

Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Bentota · Colombo

Kandy 2N, Nuwara Eliya 1N, Bentota 2N, Colombo 1N

  • Hotels
  • Private vehicle
  • Sightseeing
  • Meals

Overview

A well-paced week with two nights in Kandy, one in Nuwara Eliya and two on the Bentota coast, then Colombo for the finish.

Best time to visit

January to March

Hill country is best January to April and the south-west coast December to March.

What to wear

  • Swimwear, quick-dry tees and shorts, light cotton, sandals or flip-flops, a hat and a light cover-up.
  • Temples: clothes that cover shoulders and knees, light cotton or linen, and shoes that slip off easily.
  • Carry socks for hot stone floors. Light or white colours are respectful at the Temple of the Tooth.
  • Hill country (Nuwara Eliya, Ella): a hoodie or sweater and a light jacket for evenings, long pants and closed shoes. Nights can be around 10 to 15 degrees Celsius.
  • Kandy and Colombo: light layers and comfortable walking shoes.

What to carry

  • Government photo ID
  • Passport (for Sri Lanka; keep copies)
  • Printed Sri Lanka ETA (for Sri Lanka)
  • Sunglasses
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Power bank
  • Universal plug adapter (Sri Lanka)
  • Personal medicines
  • Motion sickness tablets (hill roads, ferries and cruises)
  • A small day bag
  • Beaches: sunscreen (reef-safe where possible), after-sun lotion, a dry bag or waterproof phone pouch, a quick-dry towel.
  • Hill country: a light waterproof jacket, warm socks, lip balm.
  • Temples: socks, a scarf or shawl.
  • Walking tours and Sigiriya: comfortable walking shoes, a small towel.
  • South and west coast, May to September: rain jacket or poncho and a waterproof bag cover.
  • October and November: afternoon thunderstorms anywhere in Sri Lanka, so carry a compact umbrella or poncho.
  • December to March: light rain gear only, for the hills.

Notes

  • Temples ask for covered shoulders and knees. Shoes come off at the entrance.
  • Optional adventure activities at Kitulgala can be arranged on request, charged extra and done at your own risk.
  • Visits to parks, sites, adventure activities, elephant rides and other tour places are at the client's own risk.
  • Itineraries may change with weather, tides, local conditions and availability. Hotels are same or similar.
  • Advance paid to confirm a booking is not refunded. See Cancellation and payment terms.

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