Discover Sri Lanka in 6 Days
This 5 Nights / 6 Days Cultural & Wildlife Itinerary takes you through Sri Lanka’s most iconic highlights – from the elephants of Pinnawala and the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya to the cave temples of Dambulla, the tea country of Nuwara Eliya, and the breathtaking views of Ella. Perfect for travelers seeking a blend of heritage, wildlife, and nature in a short trip.
Day 1: Arrival – Pinnawala → Sigiriya (Jetlag Recovery)
Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)
Transfer to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (~90 km | 2–3 hrs) – elephant feeding & river bathing
Continue to Sigiriya (~80 km | 2 hrs)
Evening free for jetlag recovery
Overnight: Sigiriya
Day 2: Sigiriya Village & Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Check-out: 9:00 AM
Sigiriya Village Tour (bullock cart rides & short river/catamaran experience)
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overnight: Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya → Dambulla → Minneriya National Park → Kandy
Check-out: 9:00 AM
Drive to Dambulla Cave Temple (~30 km | 1 hr)
Optional Spice Garden visit in Matale
Optional Gem Store Vista
Afternoon Minneriya National Park Safari (~20 km | 30 min) – see wild elephants
Continue to Kandy (~90 km | 2–3 hrs)
Overnight: Kandy
Day 4: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Check-out: 9:00 AM
Drive to Nuwara Eliya (~80 km | 2–3 hrs)
Visit Tea Plantation & Factory
Ramboda Waterfall Viewpoint
Visit Nuwara Eliya Post Office (send postcards/souvenirs home)
Leisure at Gregory Lake (walk or boat ride)
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Check-out: 9:00 AM
Drive to Ella (~60 km | 2–3 hrs)
Explore Nine Arches Bridge
Hike Little Adam’s Peak
Leisure time in Ella town
Overnight: Ella
Day 6: Ella → Colombo – Departure
Check-out: Flexible / as per departure flight
Drive Ella → Colombo (~280 km | 5–6 hrs) with optional scenic stops
Optional Colombo city tour & shopping (time permitting)
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for departure
Tour Highlights
- Tour Highlights
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Village Tour
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Minneriya National Park Safari
- Spice Garden & Gem Store (optional)
- Tea Plantations & Ramboda Waterfall
- Nuwara Eliya Post Office & Gregory Lake
- Nine Arches Bridge & Little Adam’s Peak (Ella)
- Colombo City (if time permits)
