🌴 5-Day Private Sri Lanka Tour

Kandy – Ella – Yala – Galle – Hikkaduwa
By Upul Sri Lanka Tours

✨ Tour Overview

Discover the highlights of Sri Lanka on this carefully crafted 5-day private tour by Upul Sri Lanka Tours. This journey combines rich cultural heritage, scenic hill country landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, and relaxing beach destinations.

Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver-guide, while we take care of transportation, accommodation arrangements, and daily breakfast. This tour is ideal for couples, families, and small groups seeking a well-balanced and memorable Sri Lankan experience.

📅 Day 1: Colombo / Negombo → Kandy

Your tour begins with a warm welcome and pickup from Colombo or Negombo. Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside to the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy.

In the evening, experience a vibrant traditional cultural dance show, followed by a visit to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the country. Enjoy the calm and spiritual atmosphere of this historic city.

Overnight: Kandy

📅 Day 2: Kandy → Ella (Hill Country & Scenic Train Ride)

After breakfast, continue your journey through Sri Lanka’s breathtaking hill country. Stop at the beautiful Ramboda Waterfall and visit a tea factory to learn about the production of world-famous Ceylon tea.

Enjoy the iconic scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella, passing rolling tea plantations, misty mountains, and charming rural villages. Upon arrival, visit the famous Nine Arches Bridge and relax in the cool-climate town of Ella.

Overnight: Ella
Meals: Breakfast included

📅 Day 3: Ella → Yala

Start the day with a visit to Little Adam’s Peak, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. Continue to Ravana Waterfall and visit the ancient Buduruwagala Temple, known for its impressive rock carvings.

Later, travel to Yala National Park for an exciting wildlife safari. Yala is famous for its high leopard density, as well as elephants, sloth bears, deer, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species.

Overnight: Yala
Meals: Breakfast included

📅 Day 4: Yala → Hikkaduwa (Southern Coast Highlights)

Journey along Sri Lanka’s scenic southern coast. Visit Dondra Head Lighthouse, the southernmost point of the island, and enjoy time at Mirissa Beach. Stop at Coconut Tree Hill for breathtaking coastal views.

Continue to Jungle Beach and the tranquil Japanese Peace Pagoda in Rumassala. Explore the historic Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its colonial architecture, boutique shops, and ocean views.

End the day in the lively beach town of Hikkaduwa, ideal for relaxation.

Overnight: Hikkaduwa
Meals: Breakfast included

📅 Day 5: Hikkaduwa → Colombo / Negombo / Airport

On the final day, visit the Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Project to learn about sea turtle protection efforts. Enjoy a relaxing Madu River boat safari, cruising through mangroves and small islands.

Continue to Colombo for a short city tour, including Gangaramaya Temple, Wolvendaal Church, Independence Square, Colombo National Museum, and the iconic Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque).

The tour concludes with drop-off at Colombo, Negombo, or Bandaranaike International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Not included