5-Day Sri Lanka Cultural, Hill Country & Beach Escape
- 🚂 Iconic Scenic Train Ride – Experience Sri Lanka’s breathtaking hill-country views.
- 🌿 Hill Country & Culture – Discover Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Sri Lanka’s rich heritage.
- 🚐 Complete 5-Day Experience – Enjoy a well-planned journey with accommodation and transfers included.
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Overview
Embark on a whirlwind 5-day Sri Lankan adventure - dive into ancient cities, ride scenic trains through misty mountains, chase waterfalls, and bask on sun-kissed beaches for an unforgettable escape.
What's included?
Private tour experience
Accommodation for 3 nights
Selected 3★ / 4★ / 5★ hotel accommodation
Double-sharing accommodation
Daily breakfast
Transportation throughout the tour by air-conditioned vehicle
Services of an English-speaking chauffeur
Airport or hotel pickup
Airport or hotel drop-off
Kandy City Tour
Nuwara Eliya sightseeing
Colombo City Tour
Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Visit to a tea plantation and factory
Ramboda Falls visit
Gregory Lake visit
All Entrance Tickets Included
Lunches and dinners
Tips and gratuities
Optional activities and excursions
Water sports and adventure activities
Personal expenses
Camera/video permits, where applicable
Early check-in or late check-out charges
Travel insurance
Any services not specifically mentioned under What's Included?
What to expect?
Discover Sri Lanka's cultural heart in Kandy before travelling through the spectacular tea country of Nuwara Eliya. Board a scenic train through the mountains to Ella, explore its iconic landmarks, and continue south to the beaches of Bentota. End your adventure with a Colombo city tour before your departure.
Tour Highlights
🐘 Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – entrance ticket included
🛕 Discover the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – entrance ticket included
💃 Experience a traditional Cultural Show – entrance ticket included
🍃 Explore a Ceylon Tea Plantation and Tea Factory
💦 Visit Ramboda Falls
🚂 Enjoy a scenic train journey through Sri Lanka's hill country – train tickets included
🌉 Discover the iconic Nine Arch Bridge in Ella
🥾 Hike to Little Adam's Peak for beautiful mountain views
🏖️ Relax on the tropical beaches of Bentota
🌊 Enjoy Bentota Water Sports – activity included
🌆 Explore Colombo's major attractions
🛕 Visit Gangaramaya Temple – entrance ticket included
🗼 Visit Lotus Tower – entrance ticket included
🚐 Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Airport → Kandy | Pinnawala | Temple of the Tooth
Meet your English-speaking guide at Bandaranaike International Airport and begin your journey towards Kandy.
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage before continuing to Kandy. Explore the city and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Enjoy a traditional Cultural Show in the evening, subject to the scheduled performance.
3★: Lavendish Hills
4★: Topaz Kandy
5★: Grand Kandyan
Overnight: Kandy
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya | Tea Country | Ramboda Falls
Travel into the spectacular central highlands.
Visit a tea plantation and tea factory, followed by a stop at Ramboda Falls. Continue to Nuwara Eliya and visit Gregory Lake.
3★: Stamford Star
4★: Blackpool Nuwara Eliya
5★: Araliya Green City
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella | Scenic Train Journey
After breakfast, travel to the railway station and board your scenic train towards Ella.
Enjoy breathtaking views of tea plantations, mountains, valleys, and waterfalls along the journey.
Upon arrival in Ella, visit Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak, subject to weather and accessibility.
3★: The Tea Tree Resort
4★: Hotel Onrock
5★: Newburgh Ella
Overnight: Ella
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – Ella → Bentota | Beach & Water Sports
After breakfast, leave the mountains behind and travel towards the southern coast.
Arrive in Bentota and enjoy time at the beach. Take part in selected water sports activities, subject to weather, sea conditions, safety requirements, and operational availability.
3★: Club Bentota
4★: Tangerine Beach Hotel
5★: Cinnamon Bentota Beach
Overnight: Bentota
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 – Bentota → Colombo → Airport | Colombo City Tour
After breakfast, travel towards Colombo.
Explore Colombo's key attractions, including Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, and Lotus Tower, subject to operating hours and access availability.
Continue to Bandaranaike International Airport according to your departure flight schedule.
Meals: Breakfast
End of Tour
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What to bring
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
Sun protection: sunglasses, hat & sunscreen
Light jacket or rain protection
Swimwear and beachwear
Personal medicines and toiletries
Camera/phone and chargers or power bank
Small day bag for excursions
Modest clothing for temples and religious sites
Some cash/card for personal expenses
Copies of important travel documents
Requirements
Valid passport with required Sri Lankan entry approval/visa
Confirmed flight and travel details
Travel insurance recommended
Emergency contact details
Hotel and tour booking confirmation
Travel notice
Hotel check-in: 2:00 PM | Check-out: 12:00 PM.
Hotels are subject to availability; similar-standard alternatives may be provided.
Scenic train rides are subject to schedules and availability.
Travel times may vary due to traffic, weather, and road conditions.
Optional activities are available at an additional cost.
Outdoor and wildlife activities are weather and operating-condition dependent.
A light jacket is recommended for Nuwara Eliya & Ella.
Modest clothing is recommended at temples and religious sites.
Keep passports and personal belongings secure.
The itinerary may be adjusted based on local conditions and flight schedules.