5 Days Best of Sri Lanka Tour

Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, receive a warm welcome from our local representative, who will assist you with your luggage and private transfer to your beach hotel in Negombo.

After checking in, relax and recover from your journey while enjoying the peaceful coastal atmosphere. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Negombo’s golden beach, colourful fishing community or nearby cafés at your leisure. This comfortable arrival marks the beginning of your unforgettable 5 Days Best of Sri Lanka Tour Package.

Transfer duration: Approximately 20–30 minutes
Overnight stay: Beach hotel in Negombo

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for the magnificent Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka’s most impressive cultural attractions. Dating from the first century BC and associated with King Walagamba, this remarkable complex features five ancient caves decorated with colourful murals and more than 150 Buddha statues, including an impressive reclining Buddha image.

In the afternoon, continue to the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s second historic capital and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ruins of the Royal Palace, Audience Hall, Lotus Bath and the impressive Gal Vihara, where magnificent standing, seated and reclining Buddha statues are carved from solid granite.

Discover other important monuments, including the statue of King Parakramabahu, Parakrama Samudra reservoir, Shiva Temple, Lankatilaka, Vatadage, Gal Potha, Kiri Vehera and the remains of the former Temple of the Tooth Relic.

After breakfast, climb the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of the most iconic attractions included in the 5 Days Best of Sri Lanka Tour Package. Built by King Kashyapa during the fifth century AD, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is also known as Lion Rock. Explore its ancient water gardens, rock frescoes, Mirror Wall, Lion’s Paw entrance and fascinating palace ruins while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Continue towards Kandy, stopping in Matale to visit a colourful Hindu temple, a traditional batik factory and a fragrant spice garden. Learn about Sri Lanka’s herbs, spices, natural remedies and traditional textile-making techniques.

Arrive in Kandy, Sri Lanka’s last royal capital and a UNESCO-listed cultural city. Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, peaceful Kandy Lake, the Upper Lake viewpoint and the lively Kandy Market area. Kandy is also famous for the annual Esala Perahera, a spectacular religious procession featuring ceremonial elephants, musicians and traditional performers.

In the evening, enjoy a vibrant cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan music, colourful dances, drumming and an exciting fire-dancing performance.

Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight stay: Hotel in Kandy

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the magnificent Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya, one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful botanical attractions. Stroll through landscaped gardens filled with tropical plants, colourful orchids, towering palm avenues, medicinal herbs and rare trees collected from around the world.

Continue to the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can observe elephants being cared for in a natural setting. Depending on the daily schedule, watch the elephants being fed and see them walking towards the nearby river for bathing. This memorable visit offers an opportunity to learn more about Sri Lanka’s elephants and conservation efforts.

In the late afternoon, travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s lively commercial capital. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and relax after a rewarding day of nature, wildlife and scenic travel.

This enjoyable journey is another highlight of the 5 Days Best of Sri Lanka Tour Package, combining beautiful gardens, unforgettable elephant encounters and urban discovery.

Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight stay: Hotel in Colombo

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a relaxing morning at your leisure. In the afternoon, begin a fascinating Colombo sightseeing tour, exploring the cultural landmarks, colonial architecture and lively commercial districts of Sri Lanka’s largest city.

See Colombo’s historic clock tower and several century-old buildings dating from the British colonial period. Continue to the colourful Pettah Bazaar, where you can browse local products, souvenirs and bargain-priced goods. Visit a Hindu temple and a Buddhist temple to discover the city’s rich religious and multicultural heritage.

Drive through Colombo’s attractive residential neighbourhoods, known for their elegant houses and tree-lined streets. Visit the impressive Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, presented to Sri Lanka by the People’s Republic of China.

After sightseeing, enjoy a Colombo shopping tour with opportunities to purchase handicrafts, tea, gemstones, clothing and souvenirs. Later, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight, concluding your memorable 5 Days Best of Sri Lanka Tour Package.

Meal included: Breakfast
Airport transfer: Included according to the scheduled departure time
Tour ends: Bandaranaike International Airport