This 5 day trip to Sri Lanka will take you to some of the most incredible places that Sri Lanka has to offer.
In this short adventure, you will visit the charming city of Kandy which crosses an area of tropical plantations, containing mainly tea. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic which is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites - Sri Lanka has a rich Buddhist heritage, and the first known Buddhist writings were composed on this island.
Another highlight is a trip to Nuwara Eliya Town which is often referred to as ‘Little England’ and has a British-country-village feel to it. This 5 day trip to Sri Lanka will take you to some of the most incredible places that Sri Lanka has to offer.
In this short adventure, you will visit the charming city of Kandy which crosses an area of tropical plantations, containing mainly tea. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic which is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites - Sri Lanka has a rich Buddhist heritage, and the first known Buddhist writings were composed on this island.
Another highlight is a trip to Nuwara Eliya Town which is often referred to as ‘Little England’ and has a British-country-village feel to it.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Sri Lanka and Tour of Kandy
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Your 5 day trip to Sri Lanka starts here! A private driver will collect you from the airport and take you on a scenic drive to the city of Kandy - set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake which is great for a stroll. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) Shrine. In the evening you will enjoy a traditional cultural dance show.
Accommodation
Oak Ray Regency Hotel★3 star
Activities
Sri Dalada MaligawaOptional Activity
Kandyan Cultural Dance ShowOptional Activity
Restaurants
Aloy Restaurant
Oak Ray Regency Hotel
Transportations
Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kandy
Day 2
Nuwara Eliya
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Today brings a trip to the Royal Botanic Gardens where you can see beautifully kept flowers and vegetation native to Sri Lanka. In the afternoon visit the Ramboda Waterfall viewpoint, the cascading water is a sight to behold. Drive on to Nuwara Eliya which is a city in the hill country of the Central Province. Its name means "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light". Have a tour around Lake Gregory which is surrounded by lush scenery and a fresh mountain breeze.
Accommodation
Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze Hotel★3 star
Activities
Kandy War Cemetry
Peradeniya Royal Botanic GardensOptional Activity
Ramboda Falls
Gregory Lake
Restaurants
Oak Ray Regency Hotel
Transportations
Private Driver
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Kandy
Central Province
Nuwara Eliya
Day 3
Bentota and Experience White Water Rafting
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Today after breakfast you'll visit the highest mountain in Sri Lanka called ‘Piduruthalagala Mountain’. You have the option to go white water rafting in the picturesque Kelani River. Continue further south in the south-west and you'll reach Bentota, a city graced by palm trees, a serene atmosphere and white sandy calm beaches. Feel the ancient art of healing called Ayurveda. There are a plethora of water activities to indulge in or relax at the swimming pool or the beach in the afternoon.
Accommodation
Temple Tree Resort & Spa★4 star
Activities
Pidurutalagala
Rafting in KitulgalaOptional Activity
Restaurants
Temple Tree Resort & Spa
Transportations
Private Driver
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Nuwara Eliya
Central Province
Kitulgala
Bentota
Day 4
Colombo and Shopping in the Afternoon
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This morning after breakfast, you'll visit the Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast. Enjoy an optional river cruise at Madhu Ganga and see the beautiful mangrove islands teeming with wildlife. Visit a turtle hatchery to see how these beautiful creatures are getting a helping hand with a hatchery programme. Proceed to the rich colonial heritage port city of Colombo. Take a relaxing stroll down Marine Drive in the evening.
Accommodation
Ceylon City Hotel★3 star
Activities
Galle Dutch Fort
Sea Turtle HatcheryOptional Activity
Madu River Boat SafariOptional Activity
Independence Square
Gangaramaya Temple
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Galle Face Green
ODEL Shopping ComplexOptional Activity
Restaurants
Temple Tree Resort & Spa
Transportations
Private Driver
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Bentota
Galle
Habaraduwa
Southern Province
Colombo
Day 5
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
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After breakfast this morning your driver will transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport. This is the end of your 5 day trip to Sri Lanka.
Transportations
Private Driver from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Colombo
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What’s included?
4 nights accommodation
9 activities
4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Notes
You'll be provided with drinking water throughout your trip.
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Benefits of this trip
Sri Lanka in 5 days
4-star, 3-star accommodation
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