Senior-friendly holidays

Sri Lanka Senior-Friendly Tour

A gentle pace with two long bases, short drives and accessible sights.

Trip at a glance

Duration7 days / 6 nights
Starts inColombo
RouteColombo · Kandy · Bentota
Places3 destinations
CountrySri Lanka
Ideal forSenior-friendly holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-9OFQP7

Best time to visit: December to March

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Bentota, Sri Lanka

Trip overview

A gentle pace with two long bases, short drives and accessible sights.

The route spends 1 night in Colombo, 3 nights in Kandy and 2 nights in Bentota, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits senior-friendly holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Gangaramaya TempleGalle Face GreenPettah MarketTemple of the ToothKandy LakeRoyal Botanical Gardens, PeradeniyaBentota BeachMadu River safariBrief Garden

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Colombo

Arrive via Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Pettah Market: Bustling bazaar

Day 2Colombo to Kandy

Travel from Colombo to Kandy by private vehicle
Check in at your Kandy hotel
Temple of the Tooth: Sacred Buddhist shrine

Day 3Kandy: Kandy Lake and Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya

Kandy Lake: Lakeside walk
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya: Orchids and giant trees

Day 4Kandy: Evening puja at the Temple of the Tooth and Garden walk

Evening puja at the Temple of the Tooth
Garden walk

Day 5Kandy to Bentota

Travel from Kandy to Bentota by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Bentota hotel
Brief Garden: Landscaped garden

Day 6Bentota: Bentota Beach and Kosgoda turtle hatchery

Bentota Beach: Long golden beach
Kosgoda turtle hatchery: Turtle conservation

Day 7Depart from Bentota

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Colombo (CMB) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Two- or three-night stays to limit hotel changes
Ground-floor or lift-access rooms requested
Short daily drives and rest built into each day
Airport wheelchair assistance requested with the airline on request

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Colombo: Use Colombo as your arrival night, then head inland early.
Kandy: Board the Kandy–Ella train for one of the world's most beautiful rail journeys.
Bentota: Do the Madu River safari in the morning for birdlife.

At a glance

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route: Colombo, Kandy, Bentota
Ideal for: Senior-friendly holidays
Best time: December to March; January to April; November to April
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-9OFQP7

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 6 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Colombo: December to March. Kandy: January to April. Bentota: November to April.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 1 hour 15 minutes from Chennai). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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