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Sri Lanka 4 Days culture and nature
This 4 day Sri Lanka tour is one of the best opportunities to see all major tourist places in Sri Lanka's hill country. The tour mainly revolves around popular tourist places such as Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Ella. The hill country train tour is one of the main activities of the trip, which is considered to be one of the most scenic train trips in the world. The 4 days tour also takes you to many important places with historical importance such as the tooth relic temple as well as natural attractions such as lakes, botanical gardens, tea plantations, waterfalls, and remote hamlets.
Is this trip right for you?
- The entire trip is private (transfers and sightseeing), only you and your associates take part in the trip.
- This 4 days trip packs a lot in. It’s one of the most popular Sri Lanka tours, we run in our Original style, perfect for those, who look for a one-week trip and a desire to do the most with it. If you are after a more leisurely trip in Sri Lanka or a shorter trip please check our other tour itineraries.
- The tour includes 4 hours railway journey on Sri Lanka's hill country railway track, which is a very popular activity among travellers.
- Sri Lanka can get extremely hot in the summer. While we aim to do our walking tours, city tours early in the morning or afternoon, when it’s cooler, remember to keep water on you and to bring a hat, sunscreen, a long-sleeved shirt, and anything else that will protect you from the sun.
- Part of travelling with Seerendipity means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. We visit a number of temples on this trip and to enter them you must have clothes that cover to wrists and below the knee. Sametime you have to remove the head covers and shoes upon entering the temple. Please click here to know more about the rules and regulations pertaining to Sri Lanka temple visits.
Trip includes
- 3 nights' accommodation in 4-star hotels during the trip
- Daily breakfast and dinner (3 breakfasts and 3 dinners)
- hop-on hop-off Nuwara Eliya city tour and Kandy city tour
- Entrance fees and activity costs as per the tour itinerary
- Pinnawala elephant orphanage
- spice garden
- Tooth relic temple
- Royal botanical garden
- Ceylon tea tour
- Trek to Ramboda waterfall
- Gregory Lake
- Guided trekking in Ella
- Entire ground transportation as per the tour itinerary in an airconditioned, modern private vehicle
- English-speaking driver/guide throughout the tour (please inquire about other languages)
- Train tickets
- Meeting arrangements at the airport
- All government taxes
Trip excludes
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
- Any meals not specified, throughout the tour
Book now & pay later
Reserve your tour now and pay as you begin the trip. Send us the duly filled tour booking form, and we will arrange your tour you can make the payment as you meet us on the first day of the trip.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- The child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration of transfers is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats are available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
For more information or changes to the itinerary please write to us at admin@seerendipitytours.com.
Sri Lanka 4 Days culture and nature
Itineraries
Day 1
Time : 7:00 am
COLOMBO / KANDY
Warmly welcomed by Seerendipity tours representative at 7.00 AM, you will be introduced to your dedicated chauffeur/Guide, who will accompany you all around the country next 4 days.
After 2 hours of comfortable driving in a modern vehicle, you will be reaching the Pinnawala elephant orphanage. Here you will be able to visit the first-ever foster home for elephants.
PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE
The first orphanage dedicated to jumbos started in 1975. Spreads over 9 hectares near the river of Kumbukan Oya, which is the bathing spot for elephants. You will be guided to the bathing spot as the elephant baths, play, and enjoy the water.
Afterward drive to Kandy, en-route visit Spice garden and Peradeniya botanical garden. In the evening Kandy city tour and visit the tooth relic temple and the Kandyan cultural show.
KANDY
A ruled in Kandy up to 1815 although the rest of the island was under the British regime. Finally, it was ceded to them by the Chieftains of Kandy who were disappointed over the king’s cruel deeds. Today Kandy is one of the most important cities owing to the presence of the Temple of the sacred tooth of the Buddha.
TEMPLE OF THE SACRED TOOTH RELIC
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a UNESCO world heritage site partly due to the temple.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
The Botanical Garden of Peradeniya was a pleasure garden of a Kandyan King of the 16th Century and was later made into a Botanical Garden during the British regime. This garden; one of the best in Asia is a place of beauty and a site for bird watchers.
NATIONAL MUSEUM
The Kandy National Museum opened in 1942 is located next to the sacred Temple of the Tooth and is housed in a section of the Royal Palace where the King’s concubines resided. This museum has over 5000 objects on display and among the most impressive exhibits are king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe II's golden crown and a copy of the 1815 treaty known as the ‘Kandyan Convention’ by which on March 2, 1815, Ceylon ceded to the British ending 2,357 years of monarchy.
ARTS & CRAFT S CENTER
Arts and crafts are an integral part of Sri Lanka’s ancient cultural heritage. Traditional Sri Lankan crafts are vital industries in many parts of the island that include wood carving, mask making, drum making, mat weaving, handlooms, lac-work, rush and read products, etc.
THE ROYAL PALACE
The last king to reside in the Royal Palace was King Sri Wickrama Rajasinhe until he was overthrown by the British in 1815 with the aid of Kandyan chieftains. Once part of a large palace complex that included the Raja Wasala, (King’s Palace), Magul Maduwa (Royal Audience Hall), Meda Wasala (Queens’ Palace), Palle Wasala (King’s Harem Quarters) and Ulpange (Queen’s Bathing Pavilion), together with the Temple of the Tooth.
ROYAL AUDIENCE HALL
The ‘Magul Maduwa’, a finely carved masterpiece in timber is where the king met his ministers and carried out his daily administrative tasks. Many historic events have taken place at this location and it was here that the British handed over the death sentence to the Sri Lankan national heroes Keppatipola Disave and Madugalle Dave. A replica of the Royal Audience hall of Kandy was constructed in granite in Colombo in 1948 to commemorate Sri Lanka’s Independence from the British.
KANDYAN CULTURAL SHOW
The Cultural Dance Show. Sri Lanka's culture is so closely connected to dance and drama and no function will be complete without displaying a dance or even a drama. As a multi-ethnic land, Sri Lanka boasts of a rich conflux of dance and drama. The two main ethnic groups share two spectacular dance and drama traditions which enrich the fame Sri Lanka has gained in this sphere.
KANDY CITY AND WALK
Your Kandy city walk starts near Kandy Lake. Your guide leads you to the picturesque and important corners of the city such as Kandy Lake, Kandy fish market, vegetable market, clock tower area, and Bazar area. The walking tour lasts about 1 hour.
Stop At: Kandy Lake
You will also do an upper lake drive and visit the market square, gem lapidary, and more.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kandy
Day 2
Time : 7:00 am
KANDY / NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast leave for the Kandy Railway station where you board the "Podimenike Express train". This train journey will be the most scenic train ride on the island and you will be surprised by the beautiful scenery you encounter. The train journey from Kandy to Nanu Oya railway station.
Upon arrival at the railway station in Nuwara Eliya, you will be met by your driver/guide, and a sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya follows.
NUWARA ELIYA
The Hill Country of Sri Lanka is a sight to behold. After the heat of the lowlands of Sri Lanka, the diversity of temperature and scenery of the highlands is incredible.
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Bandarawela are three popular hill stations in Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is the highest, situated over 6000 feet above sea level, and is also called “Little England”. As this is where the British built themselves a home away from home.
The winding road that leads to the hill country through tea plantations that carpet the hills to extents beyond sight, the waterfalls that meander cascading down the hills, the misty valleys, and the scenery is certainly awe-inspiring.
TEA FACTORY
Visit a Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory en route. Sri Lanka is famous for its “Ceylon Tea” which has added cheers to many the world over for more than a century.
The Nuwara Eliya sightseeing tour also includes visits to Gregory lake, a city tour, a Golf course, Victoria Park, and the racecourse.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
Day 3
Time : 7:00 am
NUWARA ELIYA / ELLA
After breakfast leaves Ella, en route visits the tea factory and tea plantation, Sita Amman temple, Gregory lake, and victoria park.
In the afternoon, a guided trekking n, hiking, and walking tour with your guide to witness the beautiful scenery in Ella gap. Activities included in Ella are Trek to Ella Gap, Ella - Nine Arch Bridge, and Ella - Trek to mini Adams peak.
ELLA
Ella is one of the most popular hill country resorts in Sri Lanka rolled into one: beautiful jungle mountains, misty hills mountains, rolling tea plantations and cascading waterfalls. The main reason for visiting Ella is to enjoy the beautiful vegetation while soaking up the natural scenery in Ella. Taking part in occasional treks and hikes along the jungle treks is another popular activity in Ella.
As one of the biggest tea producers, travelers can look forward to spending their days in the greenest surroundings, enjoying the views from hilltop hotels, and getting adventurous on their hiking trails. Even the train ride to Ella is one of life’s most remarkable experiences, as you travel by iconic blue train through bamboo forests and tropical mist. Enjoy all the top things to do in Ella with this complete Sri Lanka trip.
SITA AMMAN KOVIL
The place, where Sita stayed in India was similar to Nuwara Eliya with a cool climate and beautiful surroundings. Therefore, the king, Ravana took her to Nuwara Eliya, where she was permitted to go about freely. The place she stayed came to be known as Seethaeliya. A beautiful Hindu temple was built at a later period where Queen Seetha was held. Earlier the temple was known as “Seetha” kovil and it is called “Seedai Amman” at present. The Hindus make vows at the temple since they believe that there is a miraculous power in it.
NINE ARCH BRIDGE
The Nine Arch Bridge, also known as the ‘Bridge in the Sky’ was constructed by connecting two bog mountains when constructing the Badulla – Colombo railway. The Nine Arch Bridge in Ella is on the Demodara loop and spans 91 meters at a height of 24m. A piece of beautiful architecture hidden between lush green tea fields.
Dinner and overnight stay in Elle
Day 4
Time : 7:00 am
ELLA / COLOMBO
After breakfast leave for Colombo via Ratnapura, En-route visit saman Devala and a gem museum. Your guide will be stopping at a few places along the way to give you the opportunity to enjoy beautiful scenery and waterfalls.
Simone– :
A great trip, well worth 4 days in Sri Lanka. Roshan was really nice and friendly. Punctual and gave us a couple of ideas of things to do on drive. Definitely recommend!
Mathias– :
It was just a 4 days Sri Lanka trip an. however, the trip was great and Buddhika was good fun and full of the banter! We enjoyed the tour and were able to stop for water and juice in the hot sun! Safe and cautious driver. Chatty but not at all overbearing and plenty of quiet time when needed. Thumbs up!d
Andrea– :
We did the Sri Lanka 4 days tour to hill country with Jude. We have heard that Sri Lanka hill country was very beautiful and we wanted to see it. The Sri Lanka 4 days tour was the perfect trip for it I feel and we booked it. It was a well planned trip with good hotels and nice guide. We have earlier heard that it was difficult to get the seats in the hill country train due to the big demand, but the local company had been able to secure 4 seats for us despite we booked the trip only few days before the trip. I feel that without seats it could have been and catastrophic for us, the train was very crowded. ruwan (our guide) is a very flexible, friendly, qualified guide. He brought us to every place in the exact time, when there is not too much people and the weather is perfect for make photos and see the things! He made us feel always appeased and he gave us good advice also for other activities. Highly recommended
Ray– :
Sri Lanka 4 days trip itinerary was perfect for us and we wanted to see the scenic hill country mainly on this trip. Doing the hill country train was a bonus for and we never expected to have such scenic train ride in Sri Lanka. It was a short trip but very interesting. However, we were able to see a lot and experience a lot. We booked the trip just 2 days before our arrival in Sri Lanka, however, The trip was very well planned by the local agent. very nice hotels and very good vehicle with a personal driver/guide. Sarath did a great job as the guide and we had a great trip with his assistance.
Eliette– :
Buddhika ist eine sehr angenehme, ruhige Person, die mir im Laufe des Tages den Buddhismus nahe gebracht hat. Sauberes, desinfiziertes Auto und es ist auch regelmäßig das Fenster geöffnet worden. Buddhika geht auch gerne auf Sonderwünsche ein. Fazit: Es war ein toller reise, viel erlebt, viel gesehen, viel erfahren.
Gabrielle– :
We went on a couple of tours during our time in Sri Lanka and we must say that our 4 days tour with Ladip was definitely the best one. Ladip was very knowledgable, attentive and super friendly. He knew how to tell good stories and made sure we were always enjoying ourselves. We got a richer understanding of Sri Lanka’s culture, religion, history and many things. We definitely recommend doing this tour with Ladip!
Teresa– :
Janaka was a great host. He has extensive knowledge of Sri Lanka temple, culture, nature, wildlife, history, economy and people. He is very passionate about the Nature of the region and great ideas of where to go and what to see. I would thoroughly recommend him as a guide to anyone who is looking to get to the heart of Sri Lanka. The train ride was wonderful and main highlight of the trip.
Stephan– :
Chami did a great job- we had a great tour! Grazie!
Martina– :
Touring Sri Lanka hill country with “Kuma”, our gujide was quite an exciting experience. He is so funny energetic and full of fascinating information that makes Sri Lanka an even more interesting country. His knowledge on history and nature was excellent. He also took us to fantastic tasting and hosting in places we would have never found or enter without him. Its a sure delight
Marcia– :
We had a very good Sri Lanka hill country trip. very good program with the important temples, parks, some city tours and lots of natural places. Our guide Roshan was fantastic, His love and passion for all things was obvious throughout our tour. Well planned trip with good accommodation, meals and transport. Would recommend as a nice introduction to Sri Lanka.
Madif yonan– :
Gihan is a great people-person who is able to carry the conversation and teach you plenty about the history and traditions of Sri Lanka. We had a great time, with lots of fun facts interspersed throughout the trip. Very interesting trip, lot to see and do.
Eileen– :
The Sri Lanka hill country tour was recommended by the Seerendipoity tours because we wanted to see the beautiful scenery. I must say that the tour was spot on. We were able to soak up numerous spellbinding scenery. It was a well-planned trip with hill country scenery, I must highlight the train journey it was one of a kind and we never had an opportunity to try something like that. Our guide Chami was very good and explained a lot of interesting about hill country and SriLanka.
George Marsellos– :
The scenery is good but it takes a lot of time travelling