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South Asia · Short Haul
Sri Lanka packs beaches, hill country tea trails and ancient cities into a short, affordable trip from India.
Suggested duration
6 Days
Best time to visit
December to April
Trip type
Private & customised
Known for
Beaches & tea trails
Overview
Sri Lanka packs beaches, hill country tea trails and ancient cities into a short, affordable trip from India.
Our suggested 6-day route runs Colombo (1N) · Kandy (2N) · Bentota (2N). Nothing here is fixed — we design every Sri Lanka holiday privately, so you travel with your own vehicle, your own pace and an itinerary shaped around the way you like to travel. No group departures, no forced shopping stops.
December to April.
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Sample Plan
A starting point, not a fixed package. Add nights, swap cities or slow it down — we rebuild it around you.
Day 1
Private airport pickup, hotel check-in and a relaxed first evening. Your trip coordinator shares the day-by-day plan and local contact numbers.
Day 2
1 night in Colombo. Explore Temple of the Tooth, Kandy with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 3–4
2 nights in Kandy. Explore Nuwara Eliya tea country with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 5–6
2 nights in Bentota. Explore Sigiriya Rock with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 6
Breakfast, checkout and a private transfer to the airport, timed around your flight.
What's Included
Handpicked hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka, matched to your budget band — from comfortable 3-star to luxury.
Airport pickups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers in a private vehicle. No sharing, no waiting for a group.
Tickets and slots for the Sri Lanka experiences you pick, so you're not queuing on holiday.
Air tickets, visa documentation and travel insurance can all be added to your quote.
One coordinator who knows your trip, reachable before and during travel — not a call-centre queue.
A clear quote showing what's in and what's not, so you can compare properly before you decide.
FAQ
Common questions we get asked about planning a Sri Lanka holiday.
December to April. Because every Axplorar trip is planned privately, we also adjust the route to suit the season you can travel in.
Most travellers do 6 days: Colombo (1N) · Kandy (2N) · Bentota (2N). We can shorten or extend this — some guests add a beach or city stopover at the end.
Handpicked hotels, private airport and sightseeing transfers, entry tickets for the experiences you choose, selected meals, and a real person on WhatsApp through your trip. Flights and visas can be added.
No. We only plan private, customised trips — your family or friends travel on your own itinerary, with your own vehicle and guide.
Share your dates, number of travellers and preferred hotel category on WhatsApp or through the plan-my-trip form. You'll get a personalised quote, usually the same day.
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