Sri Lanka · Culture

5-Day Sri Lanka Culture, Adventure and Beach Tour with Galle Fort

5 Days Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Sigiriya's unique ancient rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site
02 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy's royal palace complex
03 Discover rare herbs and spices at the famous Spice Garden of Kandy
04 Take a magical speedboat ride on the Madu River and enjoy fish therapy
05 See newborn turtles at the Sea Turtle Hatchery before their release to the ocean
06 Watch the sunset from the magnificent UNESCO-listed Galle Fort
07 Relax on Galle's beautiful beach with its shimmering blue waters and waves
08 Spend time shopping at Colombo's local markets

Go on a cultural, adventure, and beach tour through some of Sri Lanka's most famous cities. Travel from Colombo to Sigiriya to explore its unique ancient rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage surroundings, then continue to Kandy to visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, stroll around Kandy Lake, and discover rare herbs and spices at the Spice Garden. Continue to Galle for a magical speedboat ride on the Madu River, a visit to the Sea Turtle Hatchery, sunset views from Galle Fort, and time at the beach. End your tour with shopping at Colombo's local markets before departing for the airport.

Watch the sunset from Galle Fort, a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 17th century by the Portuguese colonial rulers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Katunayake

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Katunayake

Arrive at Colombo Airport and meet your tour guide.
Take a short drive to your hotel in Katunayake.

Overnight stay in Katunayake.

Day 02

Sigiriya Heritage Museum and City Sightseeing

Have an early morning breakfast and depart for Sigiriya Heritage Museum, a unique ancient rock fortress located near the town of Dambulla. The royal palace was abandoned after the king's death and was later used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.
Spend the entire day sightseeing in Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Sigiriya.

Day 03

Kandy Temple, Spice Garden, and Lake

Have an early morning breakfast and depart for Kandy, a large city in central Sri Lanka surrounded by mountains and home to various tea plantations and biodiverse rainforests.
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a Buddhist temple located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.
Travel to the Spice Garden of Kandy, which is famous across the globe for its rare collection of herbs and spices. The key attraction here is the chance to explore popular and rare herbs being grown and processed with great care.
Stroll around Kandy Lake, also called Bogambara Lake, located in the heart of the city.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.

Day 04

Madu River, Galle Fort, and Beach Time

Have an early morning breakfast and travel from Kandy to Galle.
Visit the Sea Turtle Hatchery, a daycare for newborn turtles. The baby turtles are released into the ocean after 4 days.
Go on a magical speedboat ride down the beautiful Madu River, a wetland estuary covered with water and inhabited by 64 islands. You can also enjoy fish therapy as they playfully nibble your feet at the fish spa.
Watch the sunset from Galle Fort, a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 17th century by the Portuguese colonial rulers.
Spend time at the beach in Galle and enjoy the shimmering blue waters, alluring waves, and phenomenal scenery.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Galle.

Day 05