5 Days Tour Itinerary for Sri Lanka Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Bentota, Colombo

5 Days Tour Itinerary for Sri Lanka Sigiriya Tours, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Bentota, Colombo

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Sigiriya

Morning:

  • Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo.
  • Meet your guide and transfer to Sigiriya (approximately a 4-hour drive).

Afternoon:

  • Check into your hotel and have lunch.
  • Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore the ancient palace ruins and frescoes.

Evening:

  • Enjoy a relaxing dinner at your hotel or a local restaurant.

Day 2: Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa to Kandy

Morning:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel to Polonnaruwa (approximately a 1.5-hour drive).
  • Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, another UNESCO World Heritage site, including the Royal Palace, Gal Vihara, and other historic sites.

Afternoon:

  • Have lunch in Polonnaruwa.
  • Depart for Kandy (approximately a 3.5-hour drive).

Evening:

  • Check into your hotel in Kandy.
  • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
  • Enjoy a cultural dance performance in Kandy.

Day 3: Exploring Kandy and Transfer to Bentota

Morning:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.

Afternoon:

  • Have lunch in Kandy.
  • Travel to Bentota (approximately a 4-hour drive).

Evening:

  • Check into your hotel in Bentota.
  • Relax on the beach or enjoy water sports.

Day 4: Beach Day in Bentota

Morning:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Enjoy a boat safari on the Madu River, exploring mangroves and observing wildlife.

Afternoon:

  • Lunch at a local restaurant or your hotel.
  • Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery to see and learn about sea turtles.

Evening:

  • Relax on the beach.
  • Dinner at your hotel or a beachside restaurant.

Day 5: Bentota to Colombo

Morning:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Check out and travel to Colombo (approximately a 2-hour drive).

Afternoon:

  • Have lunch in Colombo.
  • Take a city tour of Colombo, visiting sites such as the Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, Independence Square, and the Pettah Market.

Evening:

  • Enjoy some shopping or explore the city at your leisure.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.

This itinerary provides a mix of cultural heritage, natural beauty, and relaxation, giving you a well-rounded experience of Sri Lanka in just five days.

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