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5 Days
Daily Tour
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Overview: Experience the southern half of Sri Lanka’s greatest wonders in just five days. Unwind beside Hikkaduwa’s coral reefs, stroll the colonial ramparts of Galle Fort, track wild leopards in Yala National Park, hike to World’s End at Horton Plains, and ride the scenic mountain train into cultural Kandy.
| Day | Route | Sites and Attractions | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Colombo – Hikkaduwa | Hikkaduwa beach leisure, coral reef snorkeling & seaside sunset | Hikkaduwa |
| Day 02 | Hikkaduwa – Galle – Tissamaharama | Galle Dutch Fort ramparts & Yala National Park afternoon safari | Tissamaharama |
| Day 03 | Tissamaharama – Nuwara Eliya | Scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya, Hakgala Botanical Gardens & evening town tour | Nuwara Eliya |
| Day 04 | Nuwara Eliya – Horton Plains – Kandy | Early morning Horton Plains trek (World’s End) & afternoon scenic train to Kandy | Kandy |
| Day 05 | Kandy – Colombo | Temple of the Tooth Relic, Peradeniya Gardens, Pinnawela & Colombo | Departure |
Escape Colombo for the golden sands and turquoise waters of Hikkaduwa. Spend the afternoon swimming, sunbathing, or snorkeling over vibrant shallow coral gardens before watching a fiery Indian Ocean sunset from a seaside café.
Overnight stay in Hikkaduwa
Trace the southern coast to explore the 17th-century ramparts and colonial lanes of UNESCO-listed Galle Dutch Fort. Continuing eastward to Tissamaharama, embark on an exciting afternoon game drive in Yala National Park in search of elusive leopards and wild elephants.
Overnight stay in Tissamaharama
Ascend from the southern plains into the misty highlands to trek across Horton Plains National Park, reaching the dramatic sheer escarpment of World’s End. Continue through terraced tea landscapes to unwind in the colonial hill station of Nuwara Eliya. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
With a packed breakfast in hand, set out early in the morning for Horton Plains National Park to arrive before the midday mist rolls in, ensuring crystal-clear panoramic views from the dramatic sheer escarpment of World’s End alongside the frothing cascade of Baker’s Falls. In the afternoon, board the iconic highland train from Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya) to Kandy, winding past misty mountain peaks, waterfalls, and mist-shrouded tea valleys.
Overnight stay in Kandy
Visit the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, stroll around Kandy Lake, and explore the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. En route back to Colombo, stop at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage to watch rescued elephants bathe in the river before your onward departure.
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