What hotels do you use for the "Buddha and Beach" Tour?

The hotels listed below are ones which On The Go frequently use on this tour. Please note that On The Go reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary. - OZO Colombo, Colombo - The Paradise Resort & Spa, Sigiriya - OZO Kandy Hotel, Kandy - Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya - Jetwing St Andrew's, Nuwara Eliya - Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, Udawalawe National Park and Embilipitiya - Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa, Bentota and Beruwala

What should I know about the Kandy festival (Esala Perehera) in Sri Lanka?

The festival is absolutely magical with numerous elephants parading the streets, traditional dancers and a very lively atmosphere all over the city.

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Intro
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Day 1
Colombo
Colombo
Optional Activities
- Backstreets of Colombo tour (includes tuk tuk ride, local train journey, exploration of Pettah district, Red Mosque, Old Town Hall, Wolvendaal Church, and meal at Nippon Hotel)
Landmarks
Red Mosque
Old Town Hall
Wolvendaal Church
Nippon Hotel
Day 2
Colombo to Dambulla - Polonnaruwa
Colombo to Dambulla - Polonnaruwa
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Dambulla Rock Temple
- Guided sightseeing of Polonnaruwa and its monuments including Royal Palace and Gal Vihara
- Stop at fruit and vegetable market in Naramwela Town
Landmarks
Dambulla Rock Temple
Royal Palace Polonnaruwa
Gal Vihara
Polonnaruwa
Day 3
Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy
Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch including curry, dahl, spiced rice, pickle and more at Kayanwala Village)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Sigiriya and Lion Rock fortress
- Viewing of Heavenly Maidens paintings
- Hand tractor ride to Kayanwala Village
- Canoe trip to Kayanwala Village
- Cookery demonstration and freshly prepared lunch in local home at Kayanwala Village
- Visit to spice garden in Matale
Landmarks
Sigiriya
Lion Rock
Kayanwala Village
Day 4
Kandy
Kandy
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Kandy
- Visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Drive around Kandy Lake
- Visit to local bazaar
- Visit to gem museum
- Tuk tuk ride into surrounding hills
- Visit to Geragama Tea Factory
- Cultural performance of traditional Sri Lankan music and dance
Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake
Geragama Tea Factory
Day 5
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Guided sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya
Landmarks
Nuwara Eliya
Day 6
Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe National Park
Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Afternoon jeep safari/game drive in Udawalawe National Park
Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park
Day 7
Udawalawe National Park to Colombo
Udawalawe National Park to Colombo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Gem Mine and Museum at Ratnapura
- Guided city tour of Colombo
- Exploration of Fort area
- Visit to Gangarama Temple
- Stroll along Galle Face Green
Optional Activities
- Walk around UNESCO World Heritage Listed Galle fortress (for departures from 01 Jan 2027 onwards)
Landmarks
Gem Mine and Museum Ratnapura
Galle Fortress
Gangarama Temple
Galle Face Green
Day 8
Colombo to Kalutara
Colombo to Kalutara
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Kalutara
Days 9 - 11
Beach Relaxation
Beach Relaxation
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Water sports including snorkeling and scuba diving
- Water skiing
- Surfing
- Ayurveda spa treatments
Landmarks
Beruwala
Bentota
Day 12
Kalutara to Colombo
Kalutara to Colombo
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Red Mosque
Old Town Hall
Wolvendaal Church
Nippon Hotel

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Dambulla Rock Temple
Royal Palace Polonnaruwa
Gal Vihara
Polonnaruwa

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Sigiriya
Lion Rock
Kayanwala Village

Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake
Geragama Tea Factory

Landmarks
Nuwara Eliya

Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park

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Gem Mine and Museum Ratnapura
Galle Fortress
Gangarama Temple
Galle Face Green

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Kalutara

Landmarks
Beruwala
Bentota

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Jac4.8•October 2026
A great experience. Tour mates were from different countries and everyone got along well. Tour program was balanced...
A great experience. Tour mates were from different countries and everyone got along well. Tour program was balanced and the hardest part was the walk up the lion rock but it had different levels for us to reach. There were also on-site guides to give a hand but they expect payment. The highlight was the safari experience as we were lucky enough to be surrounded by elephants at one point of the safari. We were really lucky. All the hotels, especially those outside Colombo, has huge rooms and interesting colonial features and great serviceShow more
Stuart5.0•April 2025
Sri Lanka is a beautiful country! Well put together tour to explore this amazing place, totally different to India...
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Hans5.0•March 2024
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Asked on July 19th, 2017
What hotels do you use for the "Buddha and Beach" Tour?
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  Ray
  Traveler•Written July 2017
  The hotels listed below are ones which On The Go frequently use on this tour. Please note that On The Go reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.
  
  - OZO Colombo, Colombo
  - The Paradise Resort & Spa, Sigiriya
  - OZO Kandy Hotel, Kandy
  - Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
  - Jetwing St Andrew's, Nuwara Eliya
  - Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, Udawalawe National Park and Embilipitiya
  - Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa, Bentota and Beruwala
C
Charles
Asked on August 1st, 2016
What should I know about the Kandy festival (Esala Perehera) in Sri Lanka?
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- On The Go ToursOperator•Written August 2016
  The festival is absolutely magical with numerous elephants parading the streets, traditional dancers and a very lively atmosphere all over the city.

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