Sri Lanka 5 Day Tour
4 Nights | Culture · Wildlife · Hill Country · Beaches
Tour at a Glance
Duration -5 Days / 4 Nights
Start Point—Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) or Colombo
End Point—Bandaranaike International Airport or Colombo (flexible)
Tour Style—Private, Fully Customisable
Best For- Couples, Families, Solo Travellers, Honeymoons
Difficulty -Easy to Moderate
Best Season -November – April (south & west); May – September (east coast)
Accommodation -Boutique / 3-Star B&B (upgrades available)
Transport – Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
Contact – +94 76 256 6946 | [email protected] | ranwelitours.com
Package Overview
Sri Lanka in 5 days? Yes — and every hour counts. Our Sri Lanka 5 Day Tour is Ranweli Tours’ most popular short itinerary, designed for travelers on tight schedules who refuse to miss the island’s greatest hits. In just 4 nights you will stand atop Sigiriya Rock Fortress, wander through Kandy’s sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, sip fresh Ceylon tea in the misty hill country, and fall asleep to the sound of waves on the south coast.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Colombo → Sigiriya (Cultural Triangle)
- Pickup: Bandaranayake International Airport / Negombo / Colombo
- Airport welcome by your private Ranweli chauffeur-guide
- Drive north via A1 highway (approx. 4 hrs)
- Visiting Dambulla cave temple on the way from Airport / Negombo / Colombo
- Heading to the hotel in sigiriya and check in
- Evening village Bicycle tour (optional) or riding around Sigiriya by car
- Overnight: Sigiriya
Day 2 | Sigiriya Rock Fortress → Kandy (Cultural Capital)
- Pickup: Sigiriya
- Morning: Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress — lion paws gate, frescoes, summit palace
- Morning sunrise experience at Pidurangala or Sigiriya lion rock its depends on the customers preference
- Sigiriya Village Tour — traditional lunch with local family
- Drive to Kandy (2.5 hrs) via Matale Spice Garden
- Evening: Temple of the Tooth Relic — puja ceremony at dusk
- Kandy view point, Bahirawakanda temple after reaching to Kandy
- Kandyan Cultural Dance Performance
- Overnight: Kandy
Day 3 | Kandy → Ella (Hill Country)
- Pickup: Kandy
- Morning: Morning waking around Kandy lake
- Scenic drive into the highlands (2 hrs)
- Sight seen on the way as Ramboda falls, Damro tea factory, Gregory lake, Post office nuwaraeliya, Seetha amman temple
- Tea plantation walk & factory tour — learn plucking to packaging
- Nuwara Eliya colonial town stroll — Hill Club, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake
- Fresh strawberries from local roadside farms
- Evening walking around Ella city and enjoying
- Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day 4 | Ella → South Coast (Safari & Beach)
- Pickup: Ella
- Breakfast view over Nine Arch Bridge
- Morning: hike Little Adam’s Peak (45 min, panoramic valley views)
- Drive south to Udawalawe or Yala National Park (3 hrs)
- Afternoon jeep safari — elephants, water buffalo, peacocks; Yala adds leopards
- Transfer to south coast beach resort
- Enjoy lunch at a beachfront restaurant
- Evening sun set experience at Coconut tree hill, Mirissa
- Evening settle in to the hotel
- Seafood dinner overlooking the Indian Ocean
- Overnight: Mirissa or Unawatuna
Day 5 | Galle Fort → Colombo / Airport Departure
- Pickup: Mirissa / Unawatuna
- Morning: Galle Dutch Fort — colonial streets, lighthouse, rampart walk
- Koggala Sea Turtle Hatchery (conservation visit) or Madhu river safari.
- Drive to Colombo or airport for departure (2.5 hrs via Southern Expressway)
- Optional: Colombo city shopping at Pettah Market or Colombo City Centre Mall
- End-point: Colombo / Negombo or Bandaranayake international Airport
Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced English speaking Chauffer driver
- 4 nights accommodation (Boutique/3-star B&B)
- Arrival to Departure full vehicle and chauffer package
- Travel cancellation insurance
- Bottled water throughout
What’s Not Included
- International flights
- Entrance fees to monuments (paid on-site)
- Extra Meal which not covering with the Hotel package and the expenses
- Gratuities (discretionary)
- Personal expenses
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No 121 Kurunegala Road, Katugastota, Kandy, Sri Lanka
No 121 Kurunegala Road, Katugastota, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Absolutely. The 5 Day Tour is our most recommended package for first-timers — it covers the Cultural Triangle, hill country, wildlife, and beaches in a logical route with zero backtracking.
A: Yes. All Ranweli Tours itineraries are fully flexible. Want to skip Pinnawala and add a cooking class? Simply tell us when booking.
A: November to April for the south and west coasts. May to September is excellent for the east coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay). The Cultural Triangle and hill country are enjoyable year-round.
A: Moderate fitness is needed — the climb takes 30–45 minutes with 1,200 steps. Those with vertigo or mobility issues can enjoy the site from ground level or visit Pidurangala Rock instead.
A: Sri Lanka is consistently rated one of the safest destinations in Asia for tourists. Street crime is very low, locals are famously hospitable, and your private Ranweli chauffeur-guide is with you every step of the journey.
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