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4-Day Cultural and Nature Exploration in Sri Lanka

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Day 1: Colombo City Tour

Colombo, Sri Lanka on May 19, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at The Gallery Café

Enjoy a fresh and tasty breakfast in a beautifully restored colonial building offering local and western dishes to start your day right.
LKR1500, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Gangaramaya Temple

Explore one of Colombo’s most important temples housing a mix of modern architecture and cultural heritage, open from 6am to 8pm.
LKR200, 1h0m

11:00am

Colombo National Museum

Discover Sri Lanka’s rich history and cultural artifacts at the largest museum in Colombo, open 9am to 5pm.
LKR600, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Ministry of Crab

Taste fresh seafood, particularly the famous crab dishes, in one of Colombo’s top-ranked restaurants, open from 11am to 10pm.
LKR3500, 1h30m

3:00pm

Walk along Galle Face Green

Relax with ocean views and enjoy street food and kite flying at this popular urban park by the sea, open all day.
Free, 1h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at Upali's by Nawaloka

Savor authentic Sri Lankan cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere, open daily from 11am to 11pm.
LKR1200, 1h30m
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Day 2: Kandy Heritage

Kandy, Sri Lanka on May 20, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Have a hearty breakfast at your hotel in Kandy to prepare for a day of sightseeing.
Included, 1h0m

8:00am

Temple of the Tooth

Visit this UNESCO World Heritage site which houses the sacred tooth relic of Buddha, open 5:30am to 8:30pm.
LKR1500, 1h0m

9:30am

Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya

Explore beautiful botanical gardens known for a vast collection of orchids and tropical plants, open 7:30am to 5:30pm.
LKR1500, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at The Empire Café

Enjoy diverse dishes and relaxing hill country vibes, open from 9am to 9pm.
LKR1200, 1h0m

2:00pm

Kandy Lake Walk

Take a leisurely stroll around the scenic lake near the city center, open all day.
Free, 1h0m

4:30pm

Cultural Show at Kandy

Experience traditional Kandyan dance and drumming performances available in the early evening, usually from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
LKR600, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Balaji Dosai

Try authentic South Indian vegetarian meals in a cozy setting open until 10pm.
LKR800, 1h0m
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Day 3: Tea Country Charm

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka on May 21, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel before heading to the tea plantations.
Included, 1h0m

8:00am

Visit a Tea Factory and Plantation

Tour the famous tea plantations and factories where you can learn about tea production and sample various teas, opening hours usually 8am to 4pm.
LKR1000, 2h0m

11:00am

Walk in Victoria Park

Visit this quaint botanical garden in the center of Nuwara Eliya for flower watching and relaxation, open 6am to 6pm.
LKR240, 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Grand Indian

Relish delicious Indian cuisine popular among locals and tourists, open 10am to 10pm.
LKR1200, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Gregory Lake

Enjoy boating or a lakeside stroll at this beautiful lake with clear views, available all day.
LKR200 for boating, 1h30m

5:00pm

High Tea at The Grand Hotel

Experience traditional colonial-style high tea with a view, served from 3pm to 7pm.
LKR2500, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at The Hill Club

Dine in an elegant colonial setting offering western and Sri Lankan dishes; dinner hours are from 7pm to 10pm.
LKR3000, 1h30m
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Day 4: Southern Coastal Retreat

Galle, Sri Lanka on May 22, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a fresh breakfast at your hotel before traveling to Galle.
Included, 1h0m

8:00am

Travel to Galle

Enjoy scenic road travel from Nuwara Eliya to Galle, the journey takes approximately 4-5 hours.
N/A, 5h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at The Tuna & The Crab

Enjoy fresh seafood with a sea view in this stylish Galle Dutch Fort eatery, open from 12pm to 10pm.
LKR2500, 1h0m

3:00pm

Explore Galle Dutch Fort

Wander through this UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring colonial architecture, boutique shops, museums, and ocean views, open all day.
Free, 2h0m

5:30pm

Sunset at Lighthouse

Watch a spectacular sunset at the Galle Lighthouse area near the fort.
Free, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Fort Printers

Enjoy a fine dining experience with a sophisticated atmosphere inside the fort, open till 10pm.
LKR3000, 1h30m
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