Quick Glimpse of Sri Lanka
Cultural Triangle & Wildlife in Just 5 Days
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Experience the highlights of Sri Lanka in just five days – from ancient temples and lush highlands to thrilling safaris and golden beaches.
What's included
Destination
Bentota , Ella , Kandy , Nuwara Eliya , Yala Discover Destinations
Departure Location
Katunayake International Airport, Sri Lanka
Return Location
Katunayake International Airport, Sri Lanka
Price includes
- Bottled Water
- Hotel accommodations with breakfast
- Jeep Safaris
- Private driver/guide with air-conditioned vehicle
- Train Ride
Price does not include
- Entrance tickets
- Lunches/dinners
- optional-activities
- Travel insurance
This 5-day express tour captures the best of Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural wonders. Begin in Kandy, the hill capital, known for the sacred Temple of the Tooth and the lush Royal Botanical Gardens. Travel through tea plantations and waterfalls to Nuwara Eliya, enjoy a train ride to Ella, and explore its scenic attractions. End the tour with an unforgettable Yala National Park safari and beachside relaxation in Bentota.
Ideal For: Short-stay visitors looking to combine heritage, mountains, and wildlife.
- Tour Timeline
Tour Timeline
DAY 1
Airport to Kandy
- Arrival in Sri Lanka and warm welcome by our chauffeur.
- Proceed to Kandy via scenic drive, with optional stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
- Evening visit to Temple of the Tooth & witness cultural dance show.
Overnight Stay: Kandy
DAY 2
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
- Visit Royal Botanical Gardens, tea factory en route.
- Stop at Ramboda Waterfalls and panoramic viewpoints.
- Explore Gregory Lake and colonial town charm in Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya
DAY 3
Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala
- Morning scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella (optional).
- Visit Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak.
- Continue journey to Yala.
Overnight Stay: Yala
DAY 4
Yala Safari → Bentota
- Early morning Jeep Safari in Yala National Park.
- Proceed to Bentota via the southern coast with photo stops.
Overnight Stay: Bentota
DAY 5
Bentota → Airport
- Visit Turtle Hatchery and enjoy Madu River Boat Safari.
- Drive to Colombo for quick city highlights if time permits.
- Drop-off at airport for departure.
More about Bentota Discover Bentota
Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon. Coral-rich dive sites include Canoe Rock. On Bentota River, centuries-old Galapota Temple has a large Buddha statue. Southeast is Lunuganga, the estate and gardens of architect Geoffrey Bawa. Northeast is his brother Bevis's Brief Garden
More about Ella Discover Ella
Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometres east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna.
More about Kandy
Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession.
More about Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped Hakgala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine, is decorated with religious figures. Densely forested Galway's Land National Park is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers.
More about Yala Discover Yala
Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. Nearby caves contain centuries-old rock paintings. Southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites.
