5-Day Sri Lanka Package: Pinnawala, Kandy, Ambuluwawa, Nuwara Eliya, Ella & Negombo
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Private, driver-guided 5-day Sri Lanka tour covering culture, nature, and soft adventure
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit with optional lunch by the Ma Oya River
Kandy must-sees: Temple of the Tooth, Bahirawakanda Big Buddha, Kandy View Point
Ambuluwawa Tower climb for panoramic photos and biodiversity complex
Kitulgala white-water rafting on the Kelani River (Grade 2–3+; guided and safe)
Nuwara Eliya tea-country charms: Victoria Park and Hakgala Botanical Garden
World-famous scenic train (Nanu Oya → Ella), Nine Arch Bridge timing for a passing train
Relaxed finish at Negombo Beach before departure
Flexible hotel categories (3–5 star), meal plans (BB/HB), and add-ons (spa, guides)
Balanced pace with 2–4 hour drives most days; photo and tea stops built in
Season-friendly route (great June–September; works year-round with tweaks)
Private A/C vehicle with licensed English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Assistance with reserved train seats (subject to availability)
Family and couple friendly; Halal/vegetarian Indian dining options available
Typical drive times: CMB→Pinnawala→Kandy ~4–4.5h total; Kandy→Ambuluwawa→Kitulgala→Nuwara Eliya ~4–5h; Nuwara Eliya→Ella (train ~2.5–3h); Ella→Negombo ~5–6h; Negombo→CMB ~20–30 min
Day 1 Arrival – Pinnawala – Kandy (approx. 175 km)
Airport meet-and-greet (Colombo/CMB). Drive to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Optional lunch overlooking the Ma Oya River (Elephant Park restaurant).
Continue to Kandy: Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Bahirawakanda Big Buddha, Kandy View Point.
Overnight in Kandy (3–5 star). Dinner optional or HB per plan.
Day 2 Kandy – Ambuluwawa – Kitulgala – Nuwara Eliya (approx. 180 km)
Morning in Kandy or quick city walk; drive to Ambuluwawa Tower for panoramic views.
Continue to Kitulgala for white-water rafting on the Kelani River (Grade 2–3+, guide and safety gear).
Ascend to Nuwara Eliya via tea country; evening stroll around Gregory Lake or Victoria Park.
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya (3–5 star).
Day 3 Nuwara Eliya – Hakgala – Scenic Train – Ella
Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden in the morning.
Transfer to Nanu Oya Station and board the scenic highland train to Ella (reserved seats on request).
In Ella: Nine Arch Bridge timed for a passing train; optional Little Adam’s Peak at sunset.
Overnight in Ella (3–5 star).
Day 4 Ella – Negombo (approx. 235 km)
Easy morning in Ella: coffee with valley views, optional mini-hike or tea factory tour.
Drive to Negombo on the west coast; sunset walk on Negombo Beach and Dutch canal area.
Overnight in Negombo (3–5 star).
Day 5 Negombo – Airport Departure (approx. 10–15 km)
Leisurely breakfast; transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) for departure.
If you have a late flight, add a brief Colombo food/city tour on request.