Wonders of Sri Lanka 5 Days

Travel to Colombo to discover its fascinating history and rich culture Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Sri Lanka’s largest temple Enjoy a sunfilled vacation with breathtaking views in Waskaduwa Starting in Colombo and ending in Waskaduwa, the “Wonders Of Sri Lanka” tour is a guided Best Lanka Holidays that takes 5 days. You will travel through Kalutara, Kandy and Colombo in Sri Lanka. “Wonders Of Sri Lanka” is a group / Private tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

This 6-day small-group tour to Sri Lanka will give travellers the perfect introduction to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean! The tour will begin in the famous seaside capital of Colombo, a metropolis where colonial buildings and shimmering skyscrapers combine. From there you will travel to Kandy to discover the Temple of the Tooth Relic, the most visited temple in Sri Lanka. Continue your journey to Waskaduwa to explore the golden beaches and gorgeous palm trees overlooking the Indian Ocean before you travel back to Colombo, your final stop on this trip to Sri Lanka!

Day 1 Colombo Arrival

Welcome to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s seaside metropolis with a laidback atmosphere, a mix of colonial buildings, and shimmering skyscrapers. Upon arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel to check-in. Time permitting, head on a tour of the commercial city. Once a horse racing hub in the 1800s and a World War II Airstrip, Colombo is now home to boutiques, restaurants, Visit Lotus Tower and so much in Colombo

Day 2 Colombo – Kandy

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before you depart for Kandy, last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe before it was brought under British rule in 1815. Enjoy an en-route stop in Pinnawala where you may head on an  visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Upon arrival in Kandy, stroll around the small lakeside town cradled among the misty hills before visiting the Temple of the Tooth. This is the most visited temple in Sri Lanka and is the only temple in the world with a tooth relic of Buddha himself. From there, enjoy a cultural show with traditional music and in Kandy

En Route Visit of Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

On this 25-acre coconut property, you can get close to elephants roaming freely around the campus. Discover the true meaning of gentle giants — don’t be surprised if you come across a baby elephant being bottle-fed! Operating since 1975, this orphanage is home to up to three generations of elephants. You will discover their daily routines which include being fed and taking river baths. This is a truly unique experience that will certainly be worth your time!

Day 3 Kandy – Waskaduwa

This morning after breakfast, depart for Waskaduwa overlooking the Indian Ocean. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure or perhaps take a stroll along its golden expanse of beaches with a backdrop of never-ending palm in Waskaduwa

Day 4 Waskaduwa
Enjoy your day at leisure or perhaps pre-book an optional in Waskaduwa

Optional: Excursion to Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
Kosgoda’s traditional industries include fisheries and cinnamon cultivation, but in the recent past, it has been recognized by the Wildlife Protection Society who studded the region with a Sea Turtle Conservation Project, operating on a formidable scale today.

Or Tour to Galle
Visit Galle, once the chief port of Ceylon and a town that is rich in history. It served as the center of the Dutch regime in the 17th century and the majestic Galle Fort (spanning 90 acres) bears testimony to this fact. The fort, a World Heritage Site, is one of the finest examples of a walled city built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later extended by the Dutch in 1663. Galle is one of the most well-preserved colonial-era cities in Southeast Asia and has been declared a World Heritage Site. Take a stroll through the Dutch-haunted streets listening to the creaks of wooden saloon doors and see how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions. As you walk within the fort, you will witness the ‘old gates’ with the British coat of arms before coming across the oldest lighthouse in the area at Point Utrecht Bastion. Here, you will have a fantastic panoramic view of the southern Indian Ocean.

Day 5 Departure

Today you will be transferred back to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to check in for your onward flight.