6Days Best of Sri Lanka (Central + Down South)

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Hotel

Meal

Tour Guide

Entrance Pass

100% Private Tour

Depart Daily
TRIP OVERVIEW
Discover the captivating beauty and rich heritage of Sri Lanka on this expertly crafted tour, showcasing the islands most iconic destinations. Begin your journey in the serene Laketown City of Kandy, known for its sacred temples and vibrant cultural scene. Then, experience the colonial charm of Nuwara Eliya, often called (Little England) with its lush landscapes and cool climate.

Venture to the spiritually significant town of Kataragama, and explore the historic coastal city of Galle, with its UNESCO-listed fort and charming streets. Conclude your adventure in Colombo, the bustling capital city that blends modernity with tradition.

For an unforgettable experience, don’t miss the chance to board Sri Lanka's Most Scenic Train Ride from Ella to Nuwara Eliya, a journey through breathtaking tea plantations, waterfalls, and misty hills—especially near Haputale and Pattipola. With limited availability, it’s recommended to book your train tickets in advance to secure your spot.

This tour is the perfect fusion of nature, culture, and cuisine, offering something for every traveler. Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s vibrant traditions and landscapes, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
HIGHTLIGHTS
Explore Sri Lanka’s premier hill resort, where colonial charm meets natural beauty.
Enjoy breathtaking mountain views and majestic waterfalls that will leave you in awe.
Discover the Ravana Ella Cave and experience the unique tradition of stilt fishing firsthand.
Unveil the magic of Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage Laketown City filled with history and culture.
Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s vibrant culture with an unforgettable traditional dance and music show.
Indulge in a shopping paradise for exquisite jewelry and precious gemstones at unbeatable prices.
BRIEF ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE COLOMBO
Meet & Greet
Transfer To Hotel For Overnight Stay
DAY 02: PROCEED AND TOUR KANDY (B, L, D)
Travel To Kandy (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) (Approx:180KM/4HRS)
Optional: Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage — a sanctuary for rescued and orphaned elephants, famous for its river bathing time
Entrance: RM 80 (Prices include transportation and guide services)
Visit the Spice Garden In Mawanella (One Of The Best Places To Buy Traditional Sri Lnkan Spices Like Cinnamon And Cardamom)
Visit the Temple Of The Sacred Tooth Relic Of Lord Buddha (A Famous Budhist temple in Kandy)
Take a Walk Around The Lakeside Town
Proceed On To The Kandy City Center (Shopping Mall For Shopping And Eateries)
Witness The Famous Cultural Show (A Traditional Sri Lankan Dance Show)
Overnight Stay In Kandy
DAY 03: PROCEED AND TOUR NUWARA ELIYA (B, L, D)
Travel To Nuwara Eliya (The Little England Of Sri Lanka) (Approx:100KM/3HRS)
Optional: Experience The Scenic Train Ride from (Subject to availability) : Kandy to Nanu Oya (3 hours train journey)– 1st Class: RM 78 | 2nd Class: RM 58
(Prices include bank charges, taxes, pick-up and drop-off, and guide services)
En Route, witness Ramboda Falls
Proceed On A City Tour In Nuwara Eliya:
Witness Charming Cottages And Queen Anne Style Mansions
Visit Victoria Park
Tour a Tea Plantation
Go Boat Riding / Horse Riding At Lake Gregory (Own Expenses)
Visit Seetha Amman Temple (Temple Dedicated To The Goddess Of Sita Devi)
Overnight Stay In Nuwara Eliya
DAY 04: PROCEED TO KATARAGAMA VIA ELLA (B, L, D)
Travel To Kataragama (Approx:160KM/5HRS)
En route,Visit the Nine Arch Bridge (famous colonial-era railway viaduct)
Visit the Rawana Ella Cave at Ella Rock (Cave where seetha stayed during captivity)
Witness the Ravana Falls
Proceed to Kataragama and visit the sacred pilgrimage site (important for Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims)
Overnight Stay In Kataragama
DAY 05: PROCEED AND TOUR GALLE (B, L, D)
Travel To Weligama (Approx:126KM/2HRS)
Witness Stilt Fishermen (Unique Method Of Fishing)
Travel To Galle (Approx:25KM/1HRS)
Proceed To A Discovery tour of Galle:
Visit The Galle Fort (A UNESCO World Heritage Site Built By The Portuguese
Walk through the Dutch Era Streets witnessing boutique shops and cafes
Witness The Iconic Light House (An Iconic Landmark That Guided Ships For Centuries)
Overnight Stay In Galle
DAY 06: RETURN TO COLOMBO - TOUR & DEPART (B, L, D)
Travel To Colombo (Approx:120KM/2HRS)
Proceed On Discovery Tour Of Colombo:
Bazar Shopping At Pettah (Best Place For Shopping Spices,Clothing And You Can Witness The Famous Red Mosque)
Visit Shopping Malls (Arcade Independence And Odel: For Designer Shopping & Food)
Visit Independence Square
Visit Dutch hospital (A heritage building for Shopping Jewelry & Handicraft Brands)
Photo stop at Lotus Stadium — a lotus-shaped sports and events arena symbolizing purity and cultural heritage
Photo Stop at Lotus Tower (Sri Lankas Tallest Sky Scraper and Modern City Icon)
Depart
HOTEL OPTIONS
3★▶︎ Colombo: Morven Colombo
▶︎ Kandy: Rivendel Hotel
▶︎ Nuwara Eliya: Hotel Ash Ford
▶︎ Yala: Oakray Wild
▶︎ Down South Beach: The Long Beach
Surcharge
15Jul - 31Aug: High Season RM115
30Jul - 09Aug: Perahara Festival RM92
RM2088 Per Person
4★▶︎ Colombo: Fairway Colombo
▶︎ Kandy: Hotel Topaz
▶︎ Nuwara Eliya: Mirage King Cottage
▶︎ Yala: Mandara Rosen
▶︎ Down South Beach: The Long Beach
15Jul - 31Aug: High Season RM184
30Jul - 09Aug: Perahara Festival RM115
RM2375 Per Person
5★▶︎ Colombo: Cinnamon Lake side
▶︎ Kandy: Earls Regency
▶︎ Nuwara Eliya: Araliya Green City
▶︎ Yala: Double Tree by Hilton
▶︎ Down South Beach: Heritance Ahungalla
Surcharge
15Jul - 31Aug: High Season RM230
30Jul - 09Aug: Perahara Festival RM184
RM3009 Per Person
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE COLOMBO
Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Sri Lanka known for its world-famous tea plantations to national parks made for safaris, has plenty to tempt you away from the amazing beaches.
Overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 02: PROCEED AND TOUR KANDY (B, L, D)
After breakfast proceed to Kandy (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), The Last Royal Capital of The Sri Lankan Kings (Approx: 180KM / 4HRS).
Optional: Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage a sanctuary for rescued and orphaned elephants, famous for its river bathing time.Entrance: RM 80 (Prices include transportation and guide services).
En route visit Spice Garden in Mawanella. Mawanella is renowned for a handsome contribution towards the spice industry. Stop by a spice grow for a quick glance at the process bundled with growing & processing of spices while inhaling the fresh scent entrapped within the shady grows that cater towards the bloodline of the national growth.
Thereafter proceed on A Discovery Tour of Kandy.
Kandy, a World Heritage Site, was last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe and was brought under the British rule in 1815. Kandy crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.
Take a stroll across this small Lakeside Town which is cradled among the misty hills. Proceed on to The Kandy City Centre which is bundled with bazaars, an arts & crafts centre, as well as a gem museum & lapidary. Walk in color as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market.
In the evening witness the famous Sri Lankan Cultural Show. The stepping to the beat of traditional music & drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka.
Lunch at a Restaurant.
Dinner and Overnight Stay at a Hotel.
DAY 03: PROCEED AND TOUR NUWARA ELIYA (B, L, D)
After breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Board one of the world’s most scenic train rides! Travel from Kandy to Nanuoya through misty mountains, tea plantations, and waterfalls. Every curve offers postcard views. This is optional, seats are limited (subject to availability) and bookings open 30 days ahead. Prices: RM 78 (1st Class), RM 58 (2nd Class), including taxes, pickup/drop-off, and guide.
Known as the Little England of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya is surrounded by mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and tea plantations. The climate is cool, like an English spring, and nights get chilly. The town still shows its British influence with cottages and colonial mansions. Victoria Park, in the center, is ideal for a stroll, picnic, or birdwatching.
Enjoy the Ceylon Tea Experience at a plantation. See how tea is picked, processed, and packed — a tradition since the 1850s. Sri Lanka remains one of the world’s largest tea exporters.
After lunch, continue with a City Tour of Nuwara Eliya. Winding roads, tea estates, colonial bungalows, hedgerows, and an 18-hole golf course reflect the British charm.
Walk through grassy paths and red-brick walls for beautiful countryside views. Drive through valleys dotted with waterfalls and tea pluckers in colorful saris. You can also take a boat ride or cycle (at own cost) along Lake Gregory.
Visit the Seetha Amman Temple, linked to the Ramayana. Sitadevi is believed to have stayed here, with Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Hanuman also worshipped. Footprints believed to be Hanuman’s can be seen by the river.
Lunch at a Restaurant.
Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 04: PROCEED TO KATARAGAMA VIA ELLA (B, L, D)
After breakfast proceed to Kataragama (Approx:160KM/5HRS) via Ella, tracing one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic hill-country routes.
If time permits, Pause in Ella to visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge a famed colonial-era railway viaduct set amid emerald tea gardens and misty ravines. If timing permits, watch a train glide across the arches for a picture-perfect moment.
Continue to Ravana Ella Cave (Ravana’s Cave) near Ella Rock,a site entwined with the Ramayana legend, believed to have sheltered Seetha Devi during captivity. A short walk leads to the cave entrance, rewarding you with panoramic hill views.
Stop at the thundering Ravana Falls, one of the island’s most photogenic cascades, tumbling down rugged rock faces,an ideal spot for photographs and a refreshing breeze.
Proceed to Kataragama, a revered multi-faith pilgrimage town sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims. Visit the holy precinct, including the Kataragama Devalaya and nearby shrines, where devotees offer fruit, flowers, and prayers. If time aligns, you may witness the evening pooja,a moving ritual of drums, lamps, and offerings.
Lunch at a Restaurant.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 05: PROCEED AND TOUR GALLE (B, L, D)
After breakfast, proceed to Weligama (Approx. 126 km / 2 hrs). Here, witness the world-famous Stilt Fishermen, a unique and traditional method of fishing found only in this region of Sri Lanka. The sight of fishermen balancing gracefully on wooden stilts above the waves while casting their lines is both fascinating and culturally significant, offering a glimpse into an age-old practice that has been passed down through generations.
Continue the journey to Galle (Approx. 25 km / 1 hr) for a discovery tour of this historic coastal city. Begin with a visit to the magnificent Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later expanded by the Dutch. Explore the fort’s well-preserved ramparts, colonial buildings, and cobbled streets that echo with history.
Take a leisurely walk through the charming Dutch-era streets, lined with boutique shops, art galleries, and cozy cafes. Experience the blend of European architecture with Sri Lankan culture that makes Galle so unique. Conclude your tour with a visit to the iconic Galle Lighthouse, an enduring landmark that has guided ships safely to shore for centuries and remains one of the most photographed spots in the city.
Dinner and Overnight Stay at a Hotel in Koggala.
DAY 06: RETURN TO COLOMBO - TOUR & DEPART (B, L, D)
After breakfast at leisure or leave for Colombo (Approx:120KM/2HRS).
Upon arrival, proceed on a Discovery Tour of Colombo. Drive along the clean streets edging the Crystal White Race Course, a horse racing hub in 1893 & World War II airstrip, today furnished with lavish clothing, food & tea boutiques.
Visit Pettah for the Sri Lankan Bazaar Shopping experience, where you can shop for spices, clothing, and witness the famous Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque). Built in 1908, this striking red-and-white candy-striped landmark is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo and a prominent symbol of the city’s Islamic heritage.
Head along towards 'Arcade Independence' and ODEL for designer shopping and top-notch cuisine, facing the beautiful Independence Square.
Every boutique, food outlet and even the 'walk-over fish tank' have revamped this colonial masterpiece into one of the trendiest shopping and hangout zones in Sri Lanka.
Have a chilled beer at the Dutch Hospital, a heritage building now transformed with fashionable shops, jewelry & handicraft brands.
Make a photo stop at Lotus Stadium, a lotus-shaped sports and events arena symbolizing purity and cultural heritage.
Conclude with a photo stop at Lotus Tower, Sri Lanka’s tallest skyscraper and a modern city icon.
Lunch at a Restaurant.
Dinner at a Restaurant and proceed to the airport for your onward flight.
TRIP GALLERY
Sri Lanka, an island nation that is best savored s...
Little England, Sri Lanka...
Colombo: The Heart of Sri Lanka...
Kandy, the last capital of the ancient kings' era ...
Learn along about the herbal and spice plant at S...
A visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is...
Shopping? Eat? Unwind? Kandy City Center is what y...
Sri Lankan Cultural Show, the amazing and much-ant...
Nuwara Eliya the Little England of Sri Lanka- Star...
Explore Ceylon Tea Plantation, a blend of tea and ...
Lake Greggory a reservoir in heart of the tea coun...
Seetha Eliya: The Land blessed by Sita's divinity ...
Kataragama- a model of religious diversity....
Ravana Ella Cave is believed to be a place where R...
Yala National Park: The Home of Different Species ...
Perky fishing village with a sandy stretch of beac...
Modern Wonder of the World: Galle ...
Pettah Market: Walk Through Colombo's Most Hectic ...
Side trip for an exhibition at Bandaranaike Memori...
Head on to Nelum Pokuna and be entertained from a ...
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INCLUSION
- Meet & Greet Services
- Return Airport Transfers
- Hotel Stay as Indicated
- Meals as per Itinerary
- Tours as per Itinerary
- English Speaking Guide
- FREE 02 Mineral Water Bottle per person per day
EXCLUSION
- Flight Ticket & Taxes
- Sri Lankan Visa Processing Fees
- Optional Travel Insurance (Plan 2) (6-10D) (RM 82)
- Train Ride from Nanuoya to Nuwara Eliya
- Optional Tour Tips
- Personal Expenses
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'
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