Blue Waves Holiday
Tour Overview
Blue Waves Holiday is a 5-night, 6-day journey covering Sigiriya, Kandy, Bentota and Colombo, with a mix of heritage, culture, nature and coastal experiences. The route works well for travellers looking for a Sigiriya Kandy Bentota tour that includes some of Sri Lanka’s best-known landmarks without spending too many days on the road.
The trip begins with a transfer from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya, where you’ll spend the first night before exploring the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Sri Lanka’s most recognised attractions, known for its ancient ruins, rock paintings and panoramic views.
From Sigiriya, continue to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital. Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and, if you wish, experience a traditional Kandyan cultural show. The itinerary also includes a day excursion to Dambulla Cave Temple, known for its historic cave shrines, Buddhist paintings and impressive collection of statues.
After two nights in Kandy, the journey moves towards Bentota. On the way, enjoy the natural surroundings of the Madu River with a boat safari through mangroves and small islands, followed by a visit to the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project. Bentota adds a relaxing coastal break after the cultural and heritage-focused part of the trip.
The final stop is Colombo, where a city tour covers highlights such as Independence Square, Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, the World Trade Centre Towers and the Old Parliament Building before departure.
With a route that combines Sigiriya’s heritage, Kandy’s culture, Bentota’s coastal experiences and Colombo’s city sights, Blue Waves Holiday offers a compact way to see several different sides of Sri Lanka in one journey.
Day Wise Itinerary
What's Included
- Small Car from Colombo - Drop at Colombo (Covering Sigiriya, Kandy, Bentota, Colombo as per Itinerary) All taxes, toll and parking charges and driver expenses are included
- Stay for 1 night at Habarana Village by Cinnamon
- Dambulla Cave Temple Entrance
- Stay for 2 nights at Radisson Hotel Kandy
- Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden (Entrance Fee)
- Stay for 1 night at Shinagawa Beach Hotel
- Stay for 1 night at Marino Beach Colombo
- Passport fees, immunization costs, city taxes at the hotel and local departure taxes (wherever applicable)
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of the itinerary
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
- Breakfast, lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
- Any international and/or domestic flights, unless explicitly mentioned as an inclusion
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
- Tips for services and experiences
- Any Visa required, unless mentioned as an inclusion
- Read useful information and terms for more on what is included and excluded
Important Information
- • General
- • Please make sure that the passport of all guests travelling is valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- • We can only facilitate the visa application for the travelling passengers. Granting of visa is solely at the discretion of Embassy. If visa is rejected or delayed by the Embassy for any reason then we are not liable to give any refund and respective cancellation policies will apply.
Airline seats and hotel rooms are subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Seat selection and room allocation (including room number, floor, view, and proximity of rooms) are determined by the airline/hotel and cannot be guaranteed.In case of unavailability in the listed hotels, arrangement for an alternate accommodation will be made in a hotel of similar standard.
The price does not include any personal or incidental expenses, including laundry, room service, minibar charges, beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), tips, portage, and similar services.
If your stay falls on special dates (like 24th December, 31st December, 14th February, etc.) when hotel organize gala dinner, then there may be mandatory Gala Dinner Charges additional that you need to pay at the hotel directly.
Country guidelines may change without notice, hence do check travel rules and your eligibility for travel on the regulatory website of the respective country/state, before booking your travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is a realistic pace for these four places without feeling rushed — one night in Sigiriya (an overnight stop, not a full base), two nights in Kandy so you're not doing everything in one day, and a night each in Bentota and Colombo before departure. If you also want Nuwara Eliya or Galle in depth, you'd need to extend the trip or pick a package that includes them instead.
Yes, seeing Sigiriya properly means climbing it — it involves roughly 1,200 steps, some steep and via metal staircases partway up. It's manageable for most fit adults but is a real physical climb, not a walk. If anyone in your group has knee issues, heart conditions, or a fear of heights, plan for a slower pace or ask your advisor about alternatives.
Generally yes — Sri Lanka is a common and well-established destination for Indian travellers, with tourist areas well set up for it. Normal travel precautions apply: keep valuables secure, use hotel safes, and stick to registered drivers and guides, which this package already provides.
Stick to bottled or filtered water, including for brushing teeth, especially outside major hotels. Hotels on this itinerary generally provide bottled water in rooms, but always confirm at check-in.
Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) is the local currency. Major hotels and city restaurants accept cards, but carry some cash for smaller vendors, tuk-tuks, and entrance fees at sites like Sigiriya and Dambulla, which are usually paid in cash or USD directly at the counter.
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