5 days 4 nights
Daily Tour
8 people
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About this tour
This 5-day journey is your perfect introduction to the heart of Sri Lanka – even if you only have a short time to spare. You’ll walk among ancient temples and royal cities, breathe in the cool air of misty tea plantations, wander through charming hill towns, and feel the thrill of spotting elephants and leopards on safari. Culture, nature, and adventure come together beautifully on this tour.
Along the way, you’ll discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites, soak in breathtaking mountain scenery, glide through tea-covered hills on a scenic train ride, and explore the wild on an unforgettable safari. With a friendly, knowledgeable chauffeur guide by your side and comfortable hotels to return to each evening, this journey is ideal for first-time visitors, families, and anyone seeking a relaxed yet enriching Sri Lankan experience..
Highlights
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple
- Climb the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
- Experience a colorful Kandy cultural dance show
- Enjoy one of the world’s most scenic train journeys (Nanu Oya → Ella)
- Go on an exciting wildlife safari in Yala National Park
Included/Excluded
- 3★ & 4★ hotel accommodation (air-conditioned rooms)
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- Scenic train journey (Nanu Oya → Ella)
- Yala National Park safari
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities & personal expenses
Itinerary
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your English-speaking chauffeur guide and travel to Dambulla.
- Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with stunning Buddha statues and ancient wall paintings
- Enjoy a traditional village experience with bullock cart rides, canoe rides, tuk-tuks, and a home-cooked Sri Lankan meal
- Relax and enjoy dinner at your hotel
Overnight stay: Dambulla
After breakfast, begin a day filled with history and culture.
- Climb the legendary Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress, famous for its frescoes, gardens, and panoramic views
- Continue to Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka
- Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Walk around Kandy Lake and enjoy views from Kandy View Point
- Watch a vibrant Kandyan cultural dance show in the evening
Overnight stay: Kandy
Travel into Sri Lanka’s cool hill country.
- Visit Ambuluwawa Tower, offering 360-degree mountain views
- Drive through scenic tea plantations to Nuwara Eliya (“Little England”)
- Tour a tea factory and plantation with tea tasting
- Visit a Hindu temple and stop at the beautiful Ramboda Waterfalls
Overnight stay: Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy breathtaking landscapes and a famous train ride.
- Visit Gregory Lake for a peaceful morning walk
- Board the scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella, considered one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world
- Arrive in the laid-back hill town of Ella
Overnight stay: Ella
An adventurous final day before departure.
- Visit Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, and Ravana Falls
- Travel to Yala National Park for an exciting 4x4 safari
Spot elephants, leopards, crocodiles, sloth bears, and birds
- After the safari, transfer to Colombo, Negombo, or the airport
Tour ends with unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
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