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Sri Lanka in 5 Days

Nature and Scenic

Nature and Scenic


Sri Lanka in 5 Days

Duration: 4 Days
You will find beauty in every nook and corner in Sri Lanka. Spending only 5 days are not enough to discover Sri Lanka. But if you are like us working 9 to 5 job and want to make the most of your limited vacation days, here is a suggested “Sri Lanka 5 Days Itinerary”

Itinerary & Activities

Day 1 : Unawatuna Beach and Galle

Most probably you will be landing in Colombo. If you have only 5 days to spend in Sri Lanka, we wouldn’t recommend you spending time in Colombo, as there isn’t much to offer. Head straight to Galle.

Activities

  • Flag rock

    Flag rock

  • Fort walls

    Fort walls

  • Pedlar and Parwa streets

    Pedlar and Parwa streets

  • Peace Pagoda

    Peace Pagoda

  • Unawatuna beach

    Unawatuna beach

Day 2 : Around Bentota

On day 2, continue your drive towards north on the coastal road heading towards Bentota.

Activities

  • Maduganga River

    Maduganga river for a boat trip to Cinnamon Island

  • Fish Spa

    End your tour with a relaxing fish spa

  • Sunbathing or Water activities

    Drive to Bentota Island for some sunbathing or water activities

Day 3 : Kitulgala / Horton Plains

Kitulgala is just 20 km away from Ginigathena. This place is famous for its white water rafting. It offers many other adventure activities like jungle walk, waterfall abseiling, mountain biking, kayaking etc. You can easily spend a day here.

Activities

  • White Water Rafting

    Famous for White Water Rafting

  • Waterfall Abseiling

    Waterfall Abseiling

  • Mountain Biking

    Mountain Biking

Day 4 : Horton National Park / Nuwara Eliya

Horton Plains is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. National park opens at 6 am and it is the best time to start the hike.

Activities

  • Hike to Horton Plains

    10 km loop and takes around 2 to 3 hours. It’s an easy hike and the panoramas from the world’s end (view point) is stunning.

  • Tea Factory

    Visiting a tea factory is a must when visiting Nuwara Eliya.

Day 5 : Kandy / Pinnawala and back to Colombo

There isn’t much to do in Kandy so spend only half a day there.

Activities

  • Temple of tooth Relic

    Cover your shoulders and ankles

  • Kandy Lake

    Kandy Lake

  • Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha

    Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha

  • Elephant Sanctuary

    Pinnawala Elephant Sanctuary

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