Sri Lanka · Safari

5-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour with Yala Safari and Tea Country

5 Days Round trip from 11450 Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the elephant orphanage at Pinnawala
02 Explore Kandy's famous landmarks, including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
03 See tea estates and factories in Nuwara Eliya and taste world-famous tea
04 Enjoy an early morning game drive in Yala National Park
05 Spend leisure time at Negombo Beach

Explore Sri Lanka's diverse highlights on this 5-day journey, from the elephant orphanage at Pinnawala and the cultural landmarks of Kandy to the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya and a game drive in Yala National Park. The tour also includes time along the coast in Colombo and leisure at Negombo Beach. It offers a well-rounded introduction to the island's wildlife, heritage, hill country, and seaside charm.

Visit the elephant orphanage, which was established to feed, nurse, and provide a home to abandoned young elephants.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Colombo, Kandy, Negombo, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Pinnawala, Katunayake

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Airport Arrival, Pinnawala and Kandy Highlights

Meet your chauffeur guide at Colombo international airport and transfer to Pinnawala.
Visit the elephant orphanage, which was established to feed, nurse, and provide a home to abandoned young elephants.
Proceed to Kandy and check in at your hotel.
Visit the most famous landmarks of Kandy, such as the city center lake, Kandy market, botanical gardens, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, and the gem museum.
Late in the evening, enjoy the Kandyan cultural performance.
Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 02

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Tea Country and Onward to Yala

After breakfast, depart from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by road and watch the landscape gradually ascend.
After ascending 1,500 m, arrive at the tea estate and see tea plantations among the white-colored tea factories.
Enjoy a nearby waterfall as well as views of rice fields and vegetable plantations.
Later, get the opportunity to visit a tea factory and taste one of the finest teas in the world.
Have lunch at a restaurant before proceeding to Yala National Park.
Overnight stay in Yala.

Day 03

Early Morning Yala Safari and Transfer to Colombo

Carry a packed breakfast for an early morning game drive in Yala National Park.
Later, proceed along the coastal belt to Colombo. On request, a Colombo night tour can be arranged.
Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 04

Leisure Day at Negombo Beach

Spend the day at leisure on Negombo Beach.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05

Negombo to Colombo International Airport

After breakfast, proceed to Colombo international airport.

End of tour.

Where this trip takes you

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, tea estates of Nuwara Eliya, Negombo Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 11450 7 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle with an English-speaking driver guide for the entire trip in Sri Lanka.
All airport and hotel transfers.
Sightseeing and activities described in the itinerary, excluding entrance fees and activity costs.
Additional services.
Driver guide food and accommodation.
Vehicle replacement in case of emergency.
24-hour point of contact in Sri Lanka.

What's Not Included

Air ticket expenses from your country to Sri Lanka and the return journey.
Hotel room charges/accommodation.
Food and drinks.
Entry tickets and safari charges.
Extra items consumed or facilities utilized in hotels.
Tips to service staff and drivers.
Expenses of a personal nature, such as liquor, cigarettes, etc.
Camera and video recording charges payable at the sites.

Know before you go

This tour can be customized.
The rate is subject to change depending on the days and distances.
We can book hotels, or clients can book hotels online on their side.
Yala National Park is the most popular national park in Sri Lanka and is situated in the Hambanthota and Monaragala districts. It is home to almost all species of birds and animals found in Sri Lanka.
A Colombo night tour can be arranged on request.

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