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Kandy Nuwara Eliya Bentota Premium

A kandy nuwara eliya bentota premium 5 nights package is a 6-day Sri Lanka family tour linking Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, Nuwara Eliya's tea country and Bentota's coast. This 2026 guide covers the day-by-day itinerary, hotel tiers, inclusions and an indicative land-only price from ₹69,500 per person on twin sharing.

  • 6 days · 5 nights
  • Luxury / Family holiday
  • Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Bentota
Starting from₹69,500per adult, twin sharing, land only
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What Is the Kandy Nuwara Eliya Bentota Premium 5 Nights Package?

The kandy nuwara eliya bentota premium 5 nights package is a 6-day, 5-night Sri Lanka route that pairs the Kandy temple and lake with Nuwara Eliya's tea estates and a Bentota beach finish. It is built for families and couples who want a 4- to 5-star stay with breakfast and private route sightseeing.

The route runs Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Bentota, with arrival and departure handled through Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport. The workbook lists it as a Luxury / Family product with a proposed 4–5 star hotel or boutique stay on breakfast, and airport or arrival transfers plus route sightseeing as the proposed inclusion. The indicative land-only price is ₹69,500 per adult on twin sharing, valid for travel planning through early January 2027. Flights, visa, insurance, permits and optional entries sit outside that figure. This page covers only this 5-night premium route; for wider destination background, see the Sri Lanka tour packages hub.

At a glance

Package Snapshot

This 6-day Sri Lanka 5n6d tour runs Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Bentota across 5 nights on a premium 4- to 5-star stay basis. The indicative land-only price is ₹69,500 per adult on twin sharing, with flights, visa, GST/TCS, insurance and optional entries excluded.

6 days, 5 nights.
Luxury / Family

Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Bentota
₹69,500

Starting price · per adult, twin sharing, land only

Best for

Families and couples wanting culture, tea country and coast in one trip

Moderate pacing with one long transfer day
Best season

December to March

Drier south-coast and hill-country window
Stay basis

Proposed 4–5 star hotel or boutique stay with breakfast

Upgraded stay product to be contracted
Included

Airport / arrival transfers and route sightseeing

Proposed scope, confirm at quote stage
Excluded

Flights, GST/TCS, visa, insurance, permits, optional entries

Payable separately
Departure cities

Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai

Flight routing and fares quoted separately
Highlights

Tour Highlights

Six experiences define this route: the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya's tea estates, the highland rail stretch, Bentota's beach and water sports, a Colombo heritage or food evening, and the drive through Sri Lanka's central hills. Each is a named stop on the Kandy–Nuwara Eliya–Bentota corridor.

  1. Kandy

    Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

    Sri Lanka's principal Buddhist shrine, set beside Kandy Lake in the old royal capital.

    Best forCulture and family sightseeing

    Schedule around ceremony times rather than treating it as a quick en-route stop.

  2. Kandy

    Kandy Lake and city centre

    A walkable lake circuit links the temple, markets and colonial-era streets.

    Best forEvening walks

    Stay overnight in Kandy; traffic makes short visits inefficient.

  3. Nuwara Eliya

    Nuwara Eliya tea estates

    Working tea country with estate visits, cool temperatures and colonial-era landscapes.

    Best forFamilies and photographers

    Allow two nights here so the estate visit is not rushed.

  4. Central highlands

    Highland rail stretch to Nuwara Eliya

    The scenic train ride through tea country is the route's signature rail experience.

    Best forScenic rail travel

    The train is scenic but not guaranteed to run on time; keep road-transfer flexibility.

  5. Bentota

    Bentota beach

    A south-west coast beach base for swimming, water sports and a relaxed final stay.

    Best forBeach and family downtime

    Keep the last full day free of long transfers before departure.

  6. Colombo

    Colombo Fort and coastal dining

    Colonial Fort architecture, markets and galleries make Colombo a useful arrival or departure evening.

    Best forArrival or departure day

    Use Colombo mainly for arrival, departure and an evening food or heritage walk.

These are the stops the itinerary is built around. Timings and entries are proposed and confirmed at quote stage.

Day by day

Day-by-Day Itinerary

This 6-day itinerary moves Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Bentota with one long highland transfer day and a beach finish. Day 1 is arrival and check-in, Day 6 is checkout and departure, and meals and overnight categories are proposed unless confirmed in your quote.

  1. Day 1 · Stop 1 of 6

    Arrival in Colombo and transfer to Kandy

    Land at Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your transfer and drive to Kandy for a two-night highland base.
    Morning

    Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport; complete immigration and baggage formalities.

    Afternoon

    Private transfer towards Kandy with a comfort stop en route.

    Evening

    Check in to your Kandy hotel, then a short walk around Kandy Lake if energy allows.

    OvernightKandyMealsD (proposed)
  2. Day 2 · Stop 2 of 6

    Kandy temple and city

    A full Kandy day centred on the Temple of the Tooth, the lake and the old royal capital.
    Morning

    Visit the Temple of the Tooth, timing the visit around ceremony hours.

    Afternoon

    Kandy Lake circuit, city markets and a viewpoint over the highland capital.

    Evening

    Return to the hotel; optional cultural performance if available.

    OvernightKandyMealsB, D (proposed)
  3. Day 3 · Stop 3 of 6

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya via tea country

    The long highland transfer day, with the scenic rail stretch and tea-estate country en route.
    Morning

    Check out and begin the highland journey; take the scenic rail stretch where seats are available.

    Afternoon

    Continue by road to Nuwara Eliya, with a tea-estate stop on the way.

    Evening

    Check in to your Nuwara Eliya hotel; cool-climate evening at leisure.

    OvernightNuwara EliyaMealsB, D (proposed)
  4. Day 4 · Stop 4 of 6

    Nuwara Eliya to Bentota

    Descend from tea country to the south-west coast for the beach half of the trip.
    Morning

    Morning at leisure in Nuwara Eliya; optional estate or town walk.

    Afternoon

    Check out and transfer down to Bentota on the south-west coast.

    Evening

    Check in to your Bentota hotel; sunset by the beach.

    OvernightBentotaMealsB, D (proposed)
  5. Day 5 · Stop 5 of 6

    Bentota beach day

    A free beach day for swimming, water sports or simply resting before the journey home.
    Morning

    Beach time or an optional water-sports session at Bentota.

    Afternoon

    Lunch at leisure; optional river or lagoon activity nearby.

    Evening

    Final dinner at the hotel; pack for departure.

    OvernightBentotaMealsB, D (proposed)
  6. Day 6 · Stop 6 of 6

    Bentota to Colombo and departure

    Checkout and transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your flight home.
    Morning

    Checkout from the Bentota hotel after breakfast.

    Afternoon

    Transfer to Colombo; optional short Fort or coastal stop if your flight time allows.

    Evening

    Airport drop and departure.

    MealsB (proposed)
What’s covered

What's Included

Proposed scope — your quote confirms exactly what is included.

What’s included

8 items

  • Airport / arrival transfers

  • Route sightseeing across Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Bentota

  • Proposed 4–5 star hotel or boutique stay (to be contracted)

  • Breakfast at the stay

  • Private or shared vehicle for the route as quoted

  • Driver-cum-guide for route days

  • All applicable hotel taxes on the land package

  • Tripstor planning and quote support

Not included

8 items

  • International flights

  • GST/TCS

  • Sri Lanka visa / ETA

  • Travel insurance

  • Permits and optional entries

  • Optional activities such as water sports or specialist excursions

  • Meals other than those confirmed in the quote

  • Personal spending, tips and anything not listed as included

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Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

The tiers below show how the stay basis changes across budget, standard and premium choices. Rates are indicative and confirmed only at quote stage, per room per night on twin sharing unless stated.

Budget

Best forTravellers prioritising the route over the room category

Highlights
  • Simple 3-star accommodation
  • Shared or economical touring
  • Breakfast included
Quote with this stay

Standard

Best forFamilies wanting 4-star comfort with private transfers

Highlights
  • 4-star accommodation
  • Private transfers
  • Breakfast included
Quote with this stay

Premium

Best forFamilies and couples wanting high-quality 4- to 5-star stays

Highlights
  • High-quality 4- to 5-star stays
  • Example properties: Shangri-La Colombo, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Heritance Kandalama, Jetwing Vil Uyana
  • Subject to availability and contracting
Quote with this stay

Best Time to Visit for This Route

December to March is the strongest window for this Kandy–Nuwara Eliya–Bentota route, matching the drier south-coast and hill-country season. Peak demand around December–March and Christmas/New Year raises hotel rates, so early planning matters for a premium stay.

January

Best time to go

Drier south-coast and hill-country window

Crowdshigh
Priceshigh
Strong all-round month; book premium stays early.
  • BestJan, Feb, Mar, Dec
  • GoodApr, Oct, Nov
  • FairMay, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

The month table below rates each month for this specific route. Weather notes are general seasonal guidance for the corridor, not a forecast.

Compare

Kandy Nuwara Eliya Bentota Premium vs Other Sri Lanka Routes

This 5-night premium route suits families who want culture, tea country and a beach in one trip without a wildlife safari. The sibling Ella Hills and Beaches 6 Nights package trades Kandy's temple focus for Ella's trails and Mirissa's coast, so the better choice depends on whether you want heritage or hiking.

Kandy Nuwara Eliya Bentota Premium 5 Nights

Best forFamilies and couples wanting culture, tea country and a beach finish

StrengthsBalanced mix of heritage, highlands and coast; premium 4- to 5-star stay basis; one long transfer day only.

Trade-offsNo wildlife safari; Bentota beach time is limited to one full day.

Ella Hills and Beaches 6 Nights

Best forActive travellers wanting highland trails and a longer beach stay

StrengthsMore hiking time in Ella and Nuwara Eliya; longer south-coast beach window.

Trade-offsSkips Kandy's Temple of the Tooth; a different highland base.

Route with Sigiriya and Dambulla added

Best forTravellers who want the rock citadel and cave temples

StrengthsAdds Sri Lanka's most distinctive archaeological climb and panoramic views.

Trade-offsNeeds extra days; a 5-night route becomes overpacked if Sigiriya is forced in.

Route with Yala National Park added

Best forWildlife-focused families

StrengthsSafari routes offer chances of seeing leopards, elephants, sloth bears and wetland birdlife.

Trade-offsPark congestion can reduce sightings; no guaranteed leopard sightings.

Compare the options honestly before you commit. Each has a different pace, transfer load and best-fit traveller.

Before you travel

Five Indian Traveller Tips for This Package

Indian travellers need a Sri Lanka ETA before departure, a USD or LKR spending plan, and a flight booked from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi or Mumbai. Book the highland rail stretch early, keep one buffer day before your return flight, and confirm the premium stay before paying.

  1. Apply for the Sri Lanka ETA online before departure

    Indian passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA for tourism. Apply through the official ETA portal and carry a printed approval; approval is not guaranteed and depends on the information you submit.

    Visa
  2. Plan your spending in USD or LKR

    Carry some USD for exchange on arrival and use LKR for local spending. Card acceptance varies outside Colombo and Bentota, so keep cash for small vendors and tips.

    Money
  3. Book flights from your nearest eligible departure city

    This package is quoted from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai. Flight durations and return fares vary by city and season, so compare routings before fixing dates.

    Flights
  4. Reserve the highland rail stretch early

    The scenic train through tea country is popular and not guaranteed to run on time. Keep road-transfer flexibility so a delay does not affect your Nuwara Eliya check-in.

    Transport
  5. Keep a buffer before your return flight

    The Bentota to Colombo transfer on Day 6 can be affected by traffic. Choose an evening departure where possible, and confirm the premium stay and inclusions before paying.

    Planning

These five tips cover the practical points that most affect this specific 5-night route.

Step by step

How to Request This Holiday

Requesting this package takes four steps: share your dates and departure city, confirm your party and preferences, receive a custom proposal, then confirm manually with Tripstor. No instant booking or payment is taken on this page.

  1. Share your dates and departure city

    Tell Tripstor your preferred travel window and whether you fly from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi or Mumbai. This sets the flight and season context for the quote.

  2. Confirm your party and preferences

    Share the number of adults and children, room configuration, meal preference and any must-do stops such as the Temple of the Tooth or a tea-estate visit.

  3. Receive a custom proposal

    Tripstor prepares a personalised itinerary and price based on the proposed 4- to 5-star stay, transfers and route sightseeing, with inclusions and exclusions clearly listed.

  4. Confirm manually with Tripstor

    Review the proposal, ask questions and confirm manually. Hotel names, categories and the final price are confirmed only after availability and contracting checks.

Follow the steps below so the quote matches your family's needs and the premium stay can be checked for availability.

Questions, answered

Before you enquire

Straight answers on pricing, changes and what happens after you send your trip details.

8 answered below
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Is the Kandy Nuwara Eliya Bentota premium 5 nights package suitable for families with children?

Yes, this route is built as a Luxury / Family product with a proposed 4- to 5-star stay and breakfast. The pacing keeps one long transfer day and a free Bentota beach day, which suits children. Confirm room configuration, meal basis and any child pricing in your personalised quote.

What hotels are used in the Kandy Nuwara Eliya Bentota premium package?

The workbook lists example stays including Shangri-La Colombo, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Heritance Kandalama and Jetwing Vil Uyana. These are examples subject to availability and not booked or confirmed. The upgraded stay product is contracted only after your quote is confirmed.

How much does this Sri Lanka 5 night package cost for a family of four?

The indicative land-only price is ₹69,500 per adult on twin sharing, so a family of four on two twin-sharing rooms would start near ₹2,78,000 before flights, visa, GST/TCS and insurance. Child pricing and room configuration are confirmed in your personalised quote.

Which month is best for the Kandy Nuwara Eliya Bentota route?

December to March is the strongest window, matching the drier south-coast and hill-country season. December and January are peak, with high crowds and high prices. March offers a good balance before peak-season pricing eases. May to September is wetter on the Bentota coast.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for this Sri Lanka 5n6d tour?

Yes, Indian passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA for tourism. Apply through the official ETA portal and carry a printed approval. Approval is not guaranteed and depends on the information submitted. Visa fees and processing are excluded from the package price.

How many days do you need for Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Bentota?

This package uses 6 days and 5 nights: two nights in Kandy, one in Nuwara Eliya and two in Bentota. That covers the Temple of the Tooth, a tea-estate stop and a beach day. Adding Sigiriya or Yala would need extra days to avoid an overpacked route.

What is excluded from the Kandy Nuwara Eliya Bentota premium package price?

Flights, GST/TCS, Sri Lanka visa, travel insurance, permits and optional entries are excluded. Meals beyond those confirmed, optional activities such as water sports, personal spending and tips are also excluded. The included list is a proposed quote scope requiring confirmation.

How do I plan this Sri Lanka family package 5 nights trip with Tripstor?

Share your dates, departure city and party details, then Tripstor prepares a custom proposal with the proposed 4- to 5-star stay, transfers and route sightseeing. You review it and confirm manually. No instant booking or payment is taken on this page.

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