Sri Lanka · Wildlife

5-Day Sri Lanka Tour from Colombo with Kandy, Udawalawe and Galle

5 Days Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Interact with the elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • 02 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanic Garden and Gem Museum in Kandy
  • 03 See Ramboda Falls and a Tea Factory on the way to Nuwara Eliya
  • 04 Take in Lake Gregory and Victoria Park in Nuwara Eliya
  • 05 Go on a wildlife safari in Udawalawe National Park
  • 06 Explore Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse

Explore some of Sri Lanka's most memorable cultural and natural attractions on this 5-day journey from Colombo. Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, discover Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanic Garden and Gem Museum, and continue through Ramboda Falls and a Tea Factory to Nuwara Eliya. Take in Lake Gregory and Victoria Park before an afternoon safari at Udawalawe National Park, then round off the trip with visits to Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse.

Drive to Udawalawe and enjoy an afternoon safari at Udawalawe National Park, home to Sri Lankan wildlife such as the Rusty-spotted Cat, Fishing Cat, Sri Lankan Leopard, Sri Lankan Sambar Deer, Sri Lankan Axis Deer, Indian Muntjac, Sri Lankan Spotted Chevrotain, Wild Boar, and Water Buffalo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Negombo, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnawala, Udawalawe National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Kandy

  • Pick up from Colombo Airport, Colombo hotel, or Negombo hotel. Drive to Kandy and, en route, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Book a hotel of your choice for an overnight stay in Kandy.

2
Day 02

Kandy Sightseeing and Drive to Nuwara Eliya

  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanic Garden, and Gem Museum.

  • Drive to Nuwara Eliya and visit Ramboda Falls and a Tea Factory en route.

Book a hotel of your choice for an overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

3
Day 03

Nuwara Eliya Visit and Udawalawe Safari

  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head towards Lake Gregory and Victoria Park.

  • Drive to Udawalawe and enjoy an afternoon safari at Udawalawe National Park, home to Sri Lankan wildlife such as the Rusty-spotted Cat, Fishing Cat, Sri Lankan Leopard, Sri Lankan Sambar Deer, Sri Lankan Axis Deer, Indian Muntjac, Sri Lankan Spotted Chevrotain, Wild Boar, and Water Buffalo.

Book a hotel of your choice for an overnight stay in Udawalawe.

4
Day 04

Transfer to Galle and Explore the Fort

  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Galle.

  • Explore Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse upon arrival.

Book a hotel of your choice for an overnight stay in Galle.

5
Day 05

Departure to Colombo

  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel and depart for Colombo.

End of the tour.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Lake Gregory (Nuwara Eliya), Galle Fort

Where this trip takes you

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Lake Gregory (Nuwara Eliya), Galle Fort

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Colombo 7 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Total round-trip transportation in a fully air-conditioned latest-model luxury car

  • Services of a friendly and professional English-speaking guide

  • Driver/guide salary, food, and accommodation

  • Parking charges and highway tolls

  • 1 x 1-litre water bottle per person per day

  • All government taxes and handling charges

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation cost

  • Meals

  • Entrance fees for special sites

  • Any activity charges

  • Jeep cost at Udawalawe National Park

  • Any expenses of a personal nature

  • Tips and portages

  • Anything not mentioned above

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Colombo.

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