Kandy Esala Perahara : 7 Days 6 Nights

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. After arrival assistance, transfer to your hotel in Colombo for a relaxing evening. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, explore Colombo, Sri Lanka’s bustling capital. Visit the Gangaramaya Temple, the National Museum, and enjoy shopping at the Pettah Market. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, depart for Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural heart. On the way, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Upon arrival in Kandy, check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth, where the sacred relic of Buddha is housed. Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.

After breakfast, enjoy a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya and explore the city of Kandy. In the evening, experience the grandeur of the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival, one of the most spectacular cultural events in Sri Lanka, featuring elephants, traditional dancers, drummers, and fire-breathers. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Attend the second night of the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival. Witness the majestic procession of elaborately decorated elephants and performers parading through the streets of Kandy. The festival includes cultural shows with traditional Kandyan dancing, drumming, and offerings to the Temple of the Tooth. Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.

After breakfast, visit local attractions in Kandy, such as the Kandy Lake, Bahirawakanda Temple, and the Ceylon Tea Museum. In the evening, enjoy the last night of the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival. Take in the full splendor of the grand procession, with elephants illuminated by colorful lights and dancers performing traditional rituals. Overnight stay in Kandy.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and depart for Colombo. Upon arrival, enjoy a farewell lunch and shopping at local markets for souvenirs. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.