Sri Lanka Tour Itinerary 5 Days

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Summary

5 Days Sri Lanka Tour Itinerary - Summary
Visit a country that has it all from golden sandy beaches to lush vegetation! This 5-Day Sri Lanka Tour package would consist of a memorable trip to the ancient city of Kandy to visit the Temple of Tooth Relic, a trip down to Sri Lanka’s southwest coast – Bentota to explore the picturesque beaches and various turtle hatcheries, and many more! You are also given the chance to traverse the beautiful city of Dambulla. Engage in a wildlife safari experience at the Minneriya National park, which is regarded as one of the rare natural jewels of Sri Lanka!

While at it, why not take a scenic train ride through the lush green plantations and endless misty mountains? We are sure that you would love it!

Activities Covered

Enjoy a Sigiriya & Dambulla
Enjoy a Kandy City Tour
Enjoy a Cultural Dance
Visit the Temple of Tooth Relic
Proceed to Bentota beach
Have fun at the beach party with locals
Engage with watersports

Locations Covered

Sigiriya & Dambulla
Kandy
Bentota

Itinerary Expand All

Day 1 & 2
Sigiriya & Dambulla
Dambulla is an ancient city in Sri Lanka that is full of charm and spirituality and should be included in your Sri Lanka itinerary. Our travelers love the awe-inspiring Dambulla Cave Temples, as it is unbelievable to see the 150-plus Buddha statues residing gracefully with statues of kings, gods, and goddesses of ancient Ceylon. The adrenaline that one gets by stepping into one of the most carefully preserved temple complexes in the world; is beyond explanation. Tourists get the opportunity to catch sight of prehistoric discoveries like ‘Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs’. There are plenty of things to do for nature lovers! A ride to ‘Kaludiya Pokuna’, yet another ancient pond, is sure to give you pleasure as you spot the colorful birds flocking above to catch their prey. This is why you should include Dambulla in your Sri Lanka itinerary!

Activities - Day 01
- Arrive at Sri Lanka (Katunayake International Airport)
- A warm welcome from our GreenApple representative and driver at the airport
- Proceed to the ancient city; of Sigiriya
- Check-in at the antique-style hotel & relax
- Later visit the world-famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Immerse yourself in 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 the 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
Sigiriya & Dambulla Highlights

Ancient Dambulla Cave Temple

View from the top of Sigiriya

Enjoying tropical fruit drinks

Village life in Dambulla

Monkeys of the village

Beautiful Sigiriya frescoes
- Accommodation: Amaya Lake (4-Star Hotel)
- Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
- Travel Time: Airport to Dambulla - 5 hours (approx.)
- Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Day 3
Kandy
It is a must to include Kandy in your Sri Lanka itinerary as there are beautiful and exciting places to visit. The most famous Temple of the Tooth shrine and the drop-dead gorgeous botanical garden are situated in the heart of Srilanka with incredible forms of flora and near-endangered plants that have been cultivated years back. Add a note to your Sri Lanka itinerary to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the city while refreshing and revitalizing your body and mind with a quick yoga break at Sri Lanka’s largest botanical gardens. To get a memorable experience with elephants let’s visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and then have a tour around the city of Kandy witnessing the beautiful places that Kandy city is known for. To end the day you will witness a beautiful cultural dance comprising dancers dressed in colorful costumes dancing for the beat of the drums. With that, we will end the day with a relaxing overnight stay at the hotel.

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
Kandy Highlights

Traditional Kandy dancers

Yoga & meditation by the nature

Peradeniya Botanical Garden

Sightseeing the Ravana Ella

Mountain cycling tour

Traditional handicraft shops
- Accommodation: Mahaweli Reach (5-Star Hotel)
- Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
- Travel Time: Dambulla to Kandy - 2 hours
- Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Day 4
Bentota
Bentota is a resort town known for its tropical sea waters, lush gardens and therapeutic spas open just for tourists from all over the world and should be included in your Sri Lanka itinerary. Day 7 could be the day of relaxation after the exciting water activities in the sea. This tourist destination can be called the heart of relaxation as it offers the right degree of heart-melting experiences for our travelers. Walkthrough the enchanting ‘Brief Garden’ designed by ‘Bewis Bava’, a well-known Sri Lankan artist, and take a stroll along the golden Bentota beach. You can also tour around the city renting a bicycle and thank us later for the suggestion to include this in your Sri Lanka itinerary! The city also comprises soul-touching temples and antique boutiques to shop traditional ornaments and unique pieces of jewelry to get as elegant souvenirs.

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
Bentota Highlights

Tuk ride in beautiful Galle Fort

Cinnamon peeling at Spice Garden

Water sports at the sunny beach

Traditional stilt fishing experience

Soothing Ayurveda spa treatments

Helping baby turtles go to the sea
- Accommodation: Taj Bentota Resort & Spa (5-Star Hotel)
- Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
- Travel Time: Kandy to Bentota - 4 hours 30min (approx.)
- Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)
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