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Around Lanka from Colombo (4 Days)

A 4-day private tour from Colombo covering Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, the Madu River, and the colonial city of Galle.

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About this experience

Pack four days with Sri Lanka's most iconic stops on this private tour departing from Colombo. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide collects you and drives you through spice-scented Kandy — home to the revered Temple of the Tooth — then south to the coast, where you visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, glide along the Madu River by boat, and walk the ramparts of the ancient colonial city of Galle. Two 500 ml water bottles per person per day are provided, and all highway tolls, parking, and taxes are covered.

Travel in a private vehicle throughout, with no shared coaches or fixed group schedules to work around. Accommodation, meals, entrance fees, and visa costs are arranged separately, giving you full flexibility over where you stay and eat each night. Lakpura handles the routing and the driving so you can focus on what you're seeing at every stop along the way.

Duration4 days
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
ReferenceLKT96KAKYB
Mewan
Your tour planner

Mewan Manager

Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Mewan directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

What’s included

Included

  • Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
  • Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
  • All prevailing taxes and service charges.

Not included

  • Visa and Related Expenses.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
  • Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
  • Expenses of personal nature.

Tour route

Day-by-day waypoints across Sri Lanka. Each marker is where you spend the night; lines trace the daily drive.

Day-by-day itinerary

1

Day 1 — Airport > Colombo

Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffeur guide from Lakpura. After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed to Colombo and check in to the hotel. 

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Day 2 — Colombo > Kandy > Colombo

After the breakfast proceed to Kandy & Explore. En-route visit a Spice Garden. 

Do a guided tour of a spice and herbal garden, where you learn about spices, such as coriander, chili, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg; and their uses. 

Thereafter proceed to Kandy and go on technical tours related to arts such as gem crafting, woodcarving and batiks and thereafter visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art. 

On completion return to the hotel in Colombo and relax. 

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Day 3 — Colombo > Kosgoda > Madu River > Galle > Colombo

On this day tour to south part of the Sri Lanka, proceed to the Kosgoda and visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. 

Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Learn more about the five endangered sea turtle species that come to the shores of Sri Lanka to nest. Learn how the Kosgoda Turtle Care Program helps protect the nests until they hatch and increases the chances of survival for the babies. Get a chance to see, touch and feed baby turtles; or even injured adult turtles that the Turtle Hatchery cares for.

Thereafter proceed to Madu River and go on a lovely boat safari

Go on a wonderful boat ride down the Madu River with its flourishing ecosystem. Pass through the secretive passages created by the mangroves. See the basking crocodiles and water monitors. Visit one of the small islands with its cinnamon harvesting natives. Enjoy the restorative qualities of the famous fish massage. Observe the waterbirds in their natural habitats.

Thereafter go and explore the Ancient Colonial City of Galle. 

Explore the secrets of Galle where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia. View the museums of Galle and the lighthouse. Walk through the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names and listen to your guide tell their stories. Relax with a king coconut or a cup of tea caressed by a breeze of the tropics.

On completion return to the hotel and relax. 

4

Day 4 — Colombo > Airport

After the breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • The entrance tickets to the sites are not included.

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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