5 DAYS TOUR PLAN

Ancient Kingdoms • Hill Country • Wildlife • Beaches

Approx. distance: 1,100–1,250 km
Recommended: Couples, families and first-time visitors wanting a broad Sri Lankan experience
Suggested accommodation: 9 nights

Day 1 — Airport → Negombo

Approx. 15 km

Airport welcome

Negombo beach

Fish market — if appropriate for the day's schedule

Dutch Canal

Relaxation

Overnight in Negombo

Day 2 — Negombo → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya

Approx. 230 km

Anuradhapura Ancient City

Sri Maha Bodhi

Ruwanwelisaya

Abhayagiri area

Transfer to Sigiriya

Overnight in Sigiriya/ Dambulla

Day 3 — Sigiriya & Dambulla

Approx. 80 km

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Dambulla Cave Temple

Village/cooking experience — optional

Overnight Sigiriya/Dambulla

Day 4 — Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Kandy

Approx. 200 km

Polonnaruwa Ancient City

Gal Vihara

Ancient Royal Palace area

Transfer towards Kandy

Kandy Lake

Overnight Kandy

Day 5 — Kandy

Approx. 30–50 km local sightseeing

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Royal Botanical Garden

Kandy viewpoint

Kandy city

Kandyan cultural dance

Overnight Kandy

Day 6 — Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Approx. 80 km

Ramboda Falls

Tea plantation

Tea factory

Tea tasting

Nuwara Eliya

Gregory Lake

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

Day 7 — Nuwara Eliya → Ella

Approx. 60–80 km

Scenic train journey — optional

Nine Arches Bridge

Ella town

Little Adam's Peak

Ravana Falls

Overnight in Ella

Day 8 — Ella → Yala

Approx. 120 km

Scenic southern route

Optional short hike

Yala National Park safari

Overnight Yala/Tissamaharama

Day 9 — Yala → Mirissa / Weligama → Galle

Approx. 180 km

Southern coastal route

Mirissa

Weligama

Beach experience

Galle Fort

Overnight in Galle

Day 10 — Galle → Colombo / Airport

Approx. 130–150 km

Galle Fort

Coastal sightseeing

Colombo city tour if flight timing permits

Galle Face Green — optional

Airport transfer