6 Nights Itinerary Coverage: Colombo - Kandy - Nuwara - Eliya - Induruwa - Colombo
Six days is the sweet spot for a first trip to Sri Lanka - long enough to feel the island's variety, short enough to fit a normal holiday. This 6 days Sri Lanka tour package hands you the classic route that seasoned travellers rave about: the colonial buzz of Colombo, the sacred hill city of Kandy — home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most famous temples in Sri Lanka — the cool tea country around Nuwara Eliya, and the palm-fringed southern coast at Induruwa and Galle. You won't spend your evenings planning logistics or haggling with drivers. A private chauffeur guide handles everything, so you can simply look out of the window and enjoy the ride.
And what a ride it is. You'll walk Colombo's old Fort quarter, wander the botanical gardens at Peradeniya, then climb into the highlands aboard one of the most beautiful train journeys on earth, tea bushes rolling past your window all the way to Nuwara Eliya. You'll sip a fresh cup of Ceylon tea where it's grown, unwind on a quiet beach, cruise the mangroves of the Madu River, and step inside the UNESCO-listed ramparts of Galle Fort.
This tour blends culture, nature and coast into one easy, well-paced week - ideal for couples, families, honeymooners and first-time visitors. Want to see even more? Our guide to the top places to visit in Sri Lanka shows how to extend it. Every itinerary is private and fully customisable, backed by 24x7 on-ground support. Send us your dates for a free, no-obligation quote.
Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka
For this west-coast and hill-country route, December to April offers the driest, sunniest weather. Nuwara Eliya stays cool and misty all year, so pack a light layer whatever the season.
Meet our representative in arrival lounge & transfer to hotel.
Today after breakfast check out from hotel & take a guided walking tour of Colombo for 3 hours. Learn about the rich history of the city dating back to Portuguese, Dutch & British colonization periods. Walk through Fort exploring monumental building like Grand Oriental Hotel or Cargills Store. Have lemonade at local café & head to Pettah Market, which is country’s largest wholesale market, continue to Dutch Museum built in the 17th century was originally the residence of Dutch Governor. Complete your tour here & drive to Kandy en-route stop at Peradeniya Botanical Gardens dates back to 1371 & home to around 4000 different species regarded as Asia’s best botanical garden.
Kandy fell to British in 1815, after the rule of Portuguese & Dutch. They created some beautiful colonial buildings among one of them is Queen’s Hotel. Roam around the streets of Kandy with your chauffeur guide & experience the rich culture and local markets. Later transfer to Peradeniya Railway Station to board train to Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy the splendid views of tea plantations on this scenic route & arrive in Nuwara Eliya, sharer of the world’ best tea producers. Check in at the hotel. Visit a tea plantation & taste a cup of tea. Take a walking tour of Nuwara Eliya & complete your tour in the evening.
This morning drive to Induruwa, perfect place to relax on an uncrowded beach in a quiet village. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Relax for the time at leisure.
Today after breakfast proceed for excursion to Dutch Fort in Galle, which is the popular attraction of town & declared as UNESCO World Heritage site. Later take the boat cruise on Madu river in Balapitya region, traverse through deep mangrove forests & superb village life. Experience the safari with many interesting stops & return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Check out from the hotel after breakfast & drive to Colombo Airport to board flight for onward journey.
