Sri Lanka · Culture

DISCOVER SRI LANKA ( Culture,Religon, Arts,History)

5 Days Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • 02 Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura
  • 03 Discover the cultural heritage of Polonnaruwa
  • 04 See the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • 05 Enjoy a city tour of Kandy
  • 06 Visit temples, gardens, and traditional batik-making sites
  • 07 Relax at Negombo beach
  • 08 Take in the highlights of Colombo before departure

Discover Sri Lanka’s rich cultural and religious heritage on a 5-day journey through some of the island’s most celebrated historic and spiritual sites. Travel from Colombo through Pinnawala, Dambulla, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Negombo, and Colombo, exploring ancient capitals, sacred landmarks, and UNESCO-recognised treasures along the way.

From seeing elephants up close at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to visiting the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, this itinerary offers a rewarding introduction to Sri Lanka’s history, archaeology, arts, and traditions. You’ll also experience Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the cultural highlights of Kandy, and time by the beach in Negombo before a final tour of Colombo.

Discover Sri Lanka’s rich cultural and religious heritage on a 5-day journey through some of the island’s most celebrated historic and spiritual sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Anuradhapura, Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, Negombo, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Pinnawala
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Discover the rich and vast cultural heritage of Sri Lanka within 5 days

Day 01: Airport – Pinnawala – Dambulla

  • Arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport
  • You will be met by our staff and English speaking Chauffeur Guide
  • Transfer to Dambulla
  • En route visits the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • This elephant Orphanage is set up especially for Abandoned or injured baby elephants. They are reared here and are trained to become working animals. Feeding and bathing in the river provide the best opportunities to see the animal’s close-up.
  • Check in to the hotel in Dambulla.
  • overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Anuradhapura – Giritale

  • Breakfast
  • Leave for Anuradhapura.
  • Sightseeing of the ancient city of Anuradhapura considered the birthplace of Sinhala civilization & one of the world’s largest archaeological sites. It is considered as the greatest monastic city of the ancient world, & was founded in the 5th century BC
  • Proceed to Giritale
  • overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya

  • Breakfast
  • proceed to Polonaruwa
  • The capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to the 13th century AD.
  • This ancient city is today one of the most beautiful centers of this island’s cultural heritage.
  • Visit Sigiriya rock fortress which is tipped to be the 8th wonder of the world.
  • Then proceed to hill capital Kandy.
  • overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Kandy – Negombo

Breakfast

A city tour of Kandy which includes Kandy Temple, Royal botanical gardens, traditional batik making factory, shopping complexes etc.

Proceed to Negombo.

overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Negombo – Colombo – Airport

Leisure in Negombo beach

Breakfast

Tour of Colombo which includes busy bazaar area, Kovils, Temples, Independence square, BMICH ETC, then according to the flight schedule

Transfer to the airport for the departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Colombo 8 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation at 3 Star & 4 Star Hotels with Breakfast
  • Transportation in a Comfortable A/C Vehicle
  • English speaking guide for the entire tours
  • Guide Accommodations & Meals
  • Mineral Water Bottle
  • All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges

What's Not Included

  • Usage of guide beyond mentioned timings or anything beyond the itinerary
  • Any tours to cities not mentioned above
  • Any other services not mentioned above

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Colombo, LK
Tour start
Colombo, LK
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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