Sri Lanka Tour Itinerary 5 Days
Tour Overview
Visit a place with gorgeous landscapes and beaches with golden sand! This spectacular 5-day Sri Lanka tour package includes visits to the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, the scenic beaches of Bentota on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, as well as numerous turtle hatcheries. Additionally, you get the chance to explore Dambulla, a stunning city. Experience a wildlife safari in Sri Lanka's Minneriya National Park, one of the country's few remaining natural gems! While you're there, why not enjoy a beautiful train journey over the unending misty mountains and lush green plantations? You would adore it, we're sure of it!
What's Included
Trip Highlights
Day 01 & 02 - Sigiriya & Dambulla
Your trip to Sri Lanka should include a stop in Dambulla, a historic city brimming with charm and spirituality. The astounding Dambulla Cave Temples are a favorite among our visitors since it is incredible to observe more than 150 Buddha statues coexisting peacefully with old Ceylonese monarchs, gods, and goddess statues. There are no words to describe the rush of excitement one experiences while entering one of the world's meticulously kept temple complexes. The 'Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs' and other ancient archeological finds are accessible to tourists. Nature enthusiasts have many of options to choose from! You will enjoy the voyage to "Kaludiya Pokuna," another historic pond, as you observe the colorful birds flocking above to capture
Daily Activities
Activities – Day 01
- Arrive at Sri Lanka (Katunayake International Airport)
- Warm welcome from our Nelum Travels representative and driver at the airport
- Proceed to the ancient city; Sigiriya
- Check in at the antique-style hotel & relax
- Later visit the world famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Immerse yourself to an Ayurveda body massage on your first night
- Enjoy your first Sri Lankan grand dinner buffet
- Overnight stay in beautiful Sigiriya
Activities – Day 02
- Wake up on your first morning to the peacocks’ squawk
- Taste Sri Lanka’s honey-dripping tropical fruits
- Devour a delightful breakfast buffet at the hotel
- Visit ancient Dambulla Cave Temple
- Later, visit the Sigiriya village with friendly locals
- Take a traditional boat ride through villages
- Experience the simple Sri Lankan traditional lifestyle
- Proceed back to the hotel
- Enjoy a relaxing Ayurveda spa session
- Spend the evening with local beverages of Sri Lanka
- Have a traditional dinner buffet exploding with flavor
Day 03 - Kandy
Kandy must be on your agenda for Sri Lanka because there are so many intriguing and lovely locations to see there. The most well-known Temple of the Tooth shrine and the breathtakingly beautiful botanical garden are located in the center of Sri Lanka and contain amazing varieties of flora as well as long-cultivated, nearly extinct plants. Make a note in your Sri Lanka schedule to take a quick yoga break at the country's largest botanical gardens while you take in the beauty and tranquility of the city. Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for an unforgettable encounter with elephants, and then take a tour of Kandy to see the city's most picturesque sights.
Activities
- Wake up to a beautiful morning in Sigiriya
- Have a warm cup of fresh Ceylon tea
- Enjoy a grand breakfast buffet facing the breezy village
- Check out from the village hotel
- Proceed to Kandy city
- Pass through traditional villages by boat
- Later, visit Sri Lanka’s Spice Village
- Know how world famous Sri Lankan spices are made
- Devour Sri Lankan rice & curry for lunch
- Check in at the hotel in Kandy & refresh
- Visit most famous Kandy Temple (Dalada Maligawa)
- Witness a Sri Lankan culture dance in Kandy
- Wine down with a Sri Lankan Made Lion beer
- Enjoy a mouth-watering dinner buffet
Day 04 - Bentota
You should put Bentota on your schedule for Sri Lanka because of its tropical sea waters, lush gardens, and therapeutic spas that are only open to tourists from across the world. After all of the fun water activities in the sea on Day 6, Day 7 might be a day of leisure. This tourist spot can be referred to as the "heart of relaxation" because it gives visitors just the appropriate amount of heartwarming experiences. Explore the fascinating "Brief Garden," created by renowned Sri Lankan artist "Bewis Bava," and wander along the beautiful Bentota coastline. You can also rent a bicycle and explore the city; you'll be grateful we suggested adding this to your Sri Lanka itinerary afterwards! The city also has heart-wrenching
Activities
- Wake up fresh for a relaxing yoga session
- Wine down with a nice cup of Ceylon tea
- Devour a tummy-filling breakfast buffet
- Check out from the hotel
- Proceed to Bentota beach
- Check in at the beach hotel
- Wade into the beautiful turquoise waters
- Enjoy the beautiful sunset sipping a Sri Lankan cocktail
- Wine down with an Ayurveda spa treatment
- Taste Asia’s best crab with a seafood BBQ
- Have fun at the beach party with locals
- Overnight stay at the beachfront hotel
Inclusions
Airport pick up and drop off
Assistance at the Airport
Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis on mention hotels below
Private luxury Car (air-conditioned)
Private English Speaking driver for the entire Journey
Kandy City Tour – 2 hours
Colombo City Tour – 3 hour
Sri Lanka cultural dance visit – Free
Ceylon Gem Factory visit
Ceylon Batik clothing factory visit
Sri Lanka Handicraft factory visit
All government taxes
Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
Exclusions
Air-tickets are not included in this package
This package excludes the sightseeing entrance charges (Unless Specified)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Camera and video permits are excluded
Travel Insurance is not included
Guide/Driver tips are not included
Personal expenses are excluded
Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded
Conditions
Booking information
Once booking details are submitted by you, we will go ahead with the booking process. At this stage, we require a 30% payment from you. A booking confirmation will reach you after 48 hours of making the payment. A balance of 70% of the payment is required, 30 days prior to the tour start date. Then you may go ahead with applying for Visa.
Cancellation Policy
All travel offers listed on our website are discounted. As such, all orders are non-refundable, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. Thus, no refund for Cancellations made with less than 30 days from the start of a tour and for No-show.
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