Experience the serenity of highland Sri Lanka with five days in countryside bliss!
You'll begin the trip at the stunning Bentota Beach, a very popular place for water sports. Moving on, you'll have the chance to relax at the British colonial town of Nuwara Eliya and drink the tea that is considered to be the best in the world.
To satisfy the adventurer in everyone, you'll then take a trek through Horton Plains National Park to World's End for a rewarding encounter with nature.
For the final part of your trip, you'll arrive in the capital city of Colombo, where heritage is reflected in its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls.
Sri Lanka offers something for everyone and you can discover its wonder on this short but sweet trip!Experience the serenity of highland Sri Lanka with five days in countryside bliss!
You'll begin the trip at the stunning Bentota Beach, a very popular place for water sports. Moving on, you'll have the chance to relax at the British colonial town of Nuwara Eliya and drink the tea that is considered to be the best in the world.
To satisfy the adventurer in everyone, you'll then take a trek through Horton Plains National Park to World's End for a rewarding encounter with nature.
For the final part of your trip, you'll arrive in the capital city of Colombo, where heritage is reflected in its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls.
Sri Lanka offers something for everyone and you can discover its wonder on this short but sweet trip!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Sri Lanka!
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Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Bentota where there are many water sports events taking place on the south coast. Once you arrive at your hotel, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. You may just simply want to enjoy the evening at the beach or by the swimming pool - the choice is yours.
Accommodation
Rockside Beach Resort★3 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Bentota
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Galle
Day 2
Bentota to Nuwara Eliya
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This morning, you will be going on a boat safari on the Madu River. Its estuary and the many mangrove islets on it constitute a complex coastal wetland ecosystem where you'll find lots of active wildlife. Then after lunch, you'll drive to your next destination, Nuwara Eliya, which is often referred to as 'Little England' for its the fascinatingly British landscape in the central highlands. You'll have the evening to relax, enjoy dinner and take a stroll around Gregory Lake.
Accommodation
Heaven Seven Nuwara Eliya★4 star
Activities
Madu River Boat Safari
Gregory LakeOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Rockside Beach Resort to Madu Ganga
Private Driver from Madu Ganga to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Galle
Southern Province
Nuwara Eliya
Day 3
Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
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After breakfast, you'll continue onto the Horton Plains National Park to trek for three to four hours to the top of a cliff known as 'World's End'. The views from this cliff with a 4,000-foot drop are simply magnificent. Later on, you'll visit the beautiful Bakers Falls inside the park and then, you'll visit a tea factory where you'll taste a cup of the best tea in the world. In the evening, you'll enjoy dinner at your hotel in Kandy.
Accommodation
Melheim Resort★4 star
Activities
World's End in Horton Plains National Park
Mackwoods Labookellie Tea Centre
Transportations
Private Driver from Horton Plains National Park to Mackwoods Labookellie Tea Centre
Private Driver from Mackwoods Labookellie Tea Centre to Kandy
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Nuwara Eliya
Beragala
Day 4
Kandy to Colombo
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In the morning, you will be driven to the Temple of the Tooth. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. After lunch, you'll then hop in a transfer to the capital city of Colombo where you will get a chance to visit many landmarks in this commercial hub. In the evening, you can enjoy the Colombo nightlife from the rooftop bar at the hotel.
Accommodation
The Ocean Colombo★3 star
Activities
Sri Dalada Maligawa
Independence Square
Gangaramaya Temple
Galle Face Green
Pettah Market
Transportations
Private Driver from Kandy to Colombo
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Beragala
Kandy
Colombo
Day 5
Departure Day
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After breakfast, you'll be picked up ready for your transfer to the airport. Should your flight be at a later time, you'll be able to visit the Kelaniya Temple where Buddhists believe the temple to have been hallowed during the third and final Lord Buddha's visit to Sri Lanka, eight years after gaining enlightenment. Its history would thus go back to before 500 BCE.
Transportations
Private Driver from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Colombo
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What’s included?
4 nights accommodation
8 activities
4 breakfasts and 4 dinners
Airport transfer
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 1,296/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Sri Lanka in 5 days
4-star, 3-star accommodation
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