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Sri Lanka: Wild & Wonderful

Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Yala → Bentota

6 nights / 7 days
Nine Arches Bridge near Ella amid Sri Lanka’s green hills Sri Lanka
DEPARTURE11 Nov 2026
DEPARTING FROMAhmedabad, India
ACCOMMODATION6 hotel nights
TRAVEL STYLEGroup holiday

YOUR JOURNEY AT A GLANCE

A little taste of what’s ahead.

Tea-covered hills, a Yala jeep safari and the historic streets of Galle, all in one week. Finish with two nights on Sri Lanka’s southern coast.

Kandy’s temples & gardens Tea country & Sita Amman Temple Nine Arches Bridge Yala National Park jeep safari Galle Fort & Unawatuna Madu River safari

ONE GOOD DAY AFTER ANOTHER

Your day-by-day itinerary.

Land itinerary: 11 Nov–17 Nov 2026. Return to Ahmedabad: 18 Nov 2026.

DAY01Arrive & travel to KandyKandy

Meet the representative at Colombo Airport and drive to Kandy via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, as listed in the supplier itinerary. Settle into the hotel for dinner.

Dinner
DAY02Kandy’s cultural landmarksKandy

Explore the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and Kandy Lake, followed by a cultural dance performance.

Breakfast & dinner
DAY03Tea country & sacred sitesNuwara Eliya

Travel to Nuwara Eliya via the Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple, Ramboda Falls and a tea factory. Visit Sita Amman Temple and the Ashok Vatika area listed in the itinerary.

Breakfast & dinner
DAY04Nine Arches Bridge & YalaYala

Continue toward Yala via Nine Arches Bridge. In the afternoon, join the listed 4×4 jeep visit to Yala National Park. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Breakfast & dinner
DAY05Galle’s heritage & the coastBentota

Explore Galle Fort, the lighthouse and Japanese Peace Pagoda, with time at Unawatuna Beach before continuing to Bentota.

Breakfast & dinner
DAY06Bentota & the Madu RiverBentota

Explore the coastal area, visit the Kosgoda turtle project and take the listed Madu River boat safari. The brochure lists the boat safari among entrance inclusions but calls it optional in the day text; confirm with the final quote.

Breakfast & dinner
DAY07Colombo & the flight homeReturn flight

Travel to Colombo for a city tour and shopping before your late flight. Reach Ahmedabad early on 18 November.

Breakfast

KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GETTING

The details, made clear.

Included

  • Return economy airfare from Ahmedabad
  • 6 hotel nights, daily breakfast and 6 dinners
  • Group airport transfers and scheduled sightseeing with listed entrance fees
  • Yala National Park visit by 4×4 jeep as listed
  • Two bottles of mineral water daily, listed visa arrangements, travel insurance, local taxes and GST

Not included

  • TCS
  • Lunches, drinks and meals not listed
  • Tips, personal expenses, optional sightseeing and applicable surcharges

A PLACE TO REST. A WAY TO GET THERE.

Hotels & flight plans.

Kandy 2 nights

Kandy Myst by Cinnamon / similar

Standard room

Nuwara Eliya 1 night

Araliya Green / similar

Standard room

Yala 1 night

Chaarya / similar

Standard room

Bentota / Kalutara 2 nights

Tangerine Beach / similar

Standard room

FitsAir · Listed schedule

DateRouteFlightLocal times
11 NovAhmedabad → ColomboFitsAir03:40 → 06:50
17 NovColombo → AhmedabadFitsAir23:25 → 02:35 (+1 day)

Hotels are listed properties or similar. Flight schedules are from the supplier brochure and have not been checked live. Reconfirm the final arrangements before booking.

BEFORE YOU GO

A few things worth knowing.

  • The quoted group price requires at least 20 travelers.
  • The early flight on 11 November may require reaching Ahmedabad airport the previous evening.
  • The supplier brochure has conflicting wording about the Madu River safari; inclusion must be confirmed in the final quotation.
  • Hotel names, flight schedules and sightseeing order are tentative; visa eligibility must be reconfirmed.
Traveler prices
Adult · twin/triple sharing₹1,20,000
Child with bed₹1,00,000
Child without bed₹82,000

With bed: 6–11 years. Without bed: 2–5 years 11 months. Rates in INR; TCS and exclusions are extra.

Payment & cancellation information

The supplier brochure lists a non-refundable booking deposit of ₹40,000 per person. Full payment is due 35 days before departure.

Cancellation charges listed in the brochure
50 days before departureBooking deposit
49–36 days before departure50% of tour cost
35 days or fewer before departure100% of tour cost

Ask for written terms covering your exact booking and cancellation date. Supplier terms, currency adjustments and any other applicable charges must be confirmed with the final quotation. No payment is collected on this website.

Itinerary and starting rates sourced from the supplied Akshar Travels brochure. An inquiry does not reserve seats or confirm a booking.

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