Ultimate 5-Days Sri Lanka Tour: Colombo, Kandy, Sigiriya, Bentota Beach & Nuwariya Eliya

Our representative will pick you up from Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo and take you to your hotel in a private car. Spend the rest of your time leisurely.

Overnight at the hotel in Colombo.

Find any street food vendor or explore any restaurant there for lunch and dinner.

Drive from Colombo- Kandy – Around 3-4 hrs
Temple of the Tooth Relic – Around 2 hrs
Kandy Lake – Around 1 hr
Royal Botanical Gardens – Around 1 hr
Peradeniya – Around 1 hr

After breakfast, take a picturesque trip from Colombo to Kandy by a private car, which is tucked away in the middle Sri Lankan hills, from Colombo. Explore the worshipped Temple of the Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a well-known religious location, specially for Buddhists. In the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll around Kandy Lake, which is encircled by luscious hills that capture the tranquil ambiance of the city.

Drive from Kandy- Bentota Beach – Around 2.5-3 hrs
Jet-ski in Bentota Beach – Around 15-20 mins
River safari along the Bentota River – Around 2 hrs

Drive from Kandy– Sigiriya – Around 2-3 hrs
Hike to Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Around 2-3 hrs
Lion’s Gate – Around 1-1.5 hrs

After breakfast, choose your pick and head to your destination via car at either Bentota Beach or Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Spend the day enjoying the peaceful Bentota beach, taking a swim in the ocean, relaxing under the palm trees, and strolling along the shoreline.You can also opt for water sports like jet-skiing or a river safari along the Bentota River.

Or, reach Sigiriya, hike to the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress, an old royal citadel that towers over the luscious jungle. The unbelievable views of the surrounding countryside and the frescoes and ruins will be right beneath you. Admire the famous Lion’s Gate, where two enormous stone lion paws protect the last climb to the summit.

Overnight at a beach resort in Bentota or a hotel in Sigiriya.

Drive to Nuwara Eliya – Around 3-4 hrs
Tea plantation and factory tour – Around 2 hrs
Boat ride to Lake Gregory – Around 1 hr
Seetha Amman Temple – Around 1-2 hrs
Ashok Vatika Garden- Around 30- 45 mins

After breakfast, hop onto the private car for a scenic ride to Nuwara Eliya, sometimes referred to as “Little England.” This charming hill station is well-known for its beautiful tea plantations, colonial-style architecture, and temperate environment. Enjoy a cup of the famous Ceylon tea and visit a tea factory to discover how tea is made. Visit Lake Gregory to take a boat trip or just relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Lastly, pay a visit to the Seetha Amman Temple, Sri Lanka’s sole Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Sita and one of the most significant Ramayana-related locations in the nation. Also witness the Ashoka Vatika Garden, the botanical park where Goddess Sita is believed to be imprisoned by King Ravan in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Participate in the puja ceremony there.

Overnight at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Now that the final breakfast of the trip is done, you will head back to Colombo. From there, a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport takes you back home. Wishing you a safe flight back home and hope to see you soon.