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5-day private tour

Sri Lanka in 5 Days

Cultural Triangle highlights and the cool tea hills in five well-paced days.

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Rolling tea plantations in the hills near Nuwara Eliya
Rolling tea plantations in the hills near Nuwara Eliya

Every tour is private and can be changed: add days, swap hotels, include flights or a visa, or combine it with an Ayurveda stay. Tell us what you like and we will send a tailored plan.

Day by day

  1. 1
    Day 1: Airport to Sigiriya

    Drive north into the Cultural Triangle. Afternoon village tour.

    Overnight: Sigiriya

  2. 2
    Day 2: Sigiriya and Dambulla

    Climb Sigiriya early, then visit the Dambulla cave temple.

    Overnight: Sigiriya

  3. 3
    Day 3: To Kandy

    Drive to Kandy. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the lake.

    Overnight: Kandy

  4. 4
    Day 4: Tea country

    Through tea estates to Nuwara Eliya, with a tea factory visit on the way.

    Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

  5. 5
    Day 5: To Colombo or the airport

    Drive down from the hills to Colombo or the airport.

Route map: Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Colombo12345Airport
Route: airport, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo, airport.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for the whole trip
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Accommodation in the hotel class you choose
  • Trip planning and support from our Colombo team

Not included

  • International flights
  • Sri Lanka ETA (apply on the official portal)
  • {{TODO: confirm with owner whether entrance fees, safaris and meals are included}}

Best time for this route

Best time: Dec–Apr

  1. January: good time to visit
  2. February: good time to visit
  3. March: good time to visit
  4. April: good time to visit
  5. May: off season
  6. June: off season
  7. July: off season
  8. August: off season
  9. September: off season
  10. October: off season
  11. November: off season
  12. December: good time to visit

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