Hotspots of Sri Lanka (5 Days)

About this experience

This five-day tour links Sri Lanka's western coast with the hill-country city of Kandy before returning to the coast and Colombo. It moves from the beaches of Negombo inland to Kandy, then back down through Bentota's coastline to the capital, giving a compact mix of beach time, culture and city sightseeing.

Travellers get a close look at Kandy's Temple of the Tooth Relic and a Kandyan cultural dance show, a stop at Pinnawala to see elephants, a visit to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery to learn about sea turtle conservation, and a Colombo city and shopping tour that takes in landmarks such as the Old Lighthouse, the Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel and Gangarama Temple, plus a street food walk at Galle Face Green.

The tour runs with a private chauffeur guide throughout, covering the vehicle, driver and taxes, while hotel stays, meals and entrance fees are arranged separately so travellers can choose their own standard and pace.

Your service advisor

Ashan Executive

Have questions about this service or want it arranged around your dates? Reach Ashan directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

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What’s included

Included

Transport in a Private Vehicle, inclusive of all chauffeur accommodation.
Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
All prevailing taxes and service charges.

Not included

Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
Entrance Fees.
Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
Expenses of personal nature.
Visa and Related Expenses.
Tips & Portages.

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

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1 Negombo

Day 1 — Airport → Negombo

On arrival at Colombo International Airport, travellers are met by a Lakpura chauffeur guide and taken to Negombo on the western coast.

Negombo Beach

Negombo's sandy beaches offer a chance to relax and watch the centuries-old local fishing industry at work.

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Water Sports

Visitors can take part in water sports along the coast, including an adrenaline-filled range of activities.

Diving and Shipwreck

Diving here reveals coral and underwater life, including a 50-year-old shipwreck just off the coast that is now home to many species of fish.

2 Kandy

Day 2 — Negombo → Kandy

After breakfast the journey continues to Kandy, where the day covers the city's major cultural sights before checking into a hotel.

Temple of the Tooth Relic

This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built in the 16th century to house and protect Lord Buddha's sacred tooth relic. Its passageways and halls are decorated in red, cream and black, with carved pillars and golden statues.

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Kandy Cultural Dance Show

This hour-long performance features traditional Sri Lankan art forms, including fire dancers, sword dancers and Kandyan dancers performing to drumming.

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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Located in the Sabaragamuwa province, this orphanage cares for young elephants displaced or lost from their natural habitat, offering a close encounter with the animals.

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3 Bentota

Day 3 — Kandy → Bentota

After checking out, the day moves to Bentota on the southwestern coast, with a stop to learn about sea turtle conservation en route.

Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

The hatchery works to protect the nests of five endangered sea turtle species that nest on Sri Lanka's shores, improving the hatchlings' chances of survival. Visitors can see, touch and feed baby turtles, as well as injured adult turtles in its care.

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4 Colombo

Day 4 — Bentota → Colombo

After checking out, the day continues to Colombo for a city and shopping tour, followed by an evening exploring the capital's food and nightlife.

Colombo City Tour

The tour takes in historic landmarks including the Old Lighthouse, the Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple and the National Museum, alongside shopping at malls, boutiques and designer stores near Independence Square and the Race Course.

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Galle Face Green Street Food Walk

This guided walk along Galle Face introduces a range of Sri Lankan street food, from egg hoppers and kotthu to prawn and parippu vadé, enjoyed against the backdrop of the sunset.

Colombo Nightlife

The evening can continue at Colombo's nightclubs and beachside parties, with casinos and boutique restaurants open late into the night.

5 Airport

Day 5 — Bentota → Airport

After breakfast, travellers check out and are transferred to the airport, concluding the tour.

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 are not included in the price.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The tour is private to your group: your own air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking chauffeur guide for all 5 days, with no other travellers joining.

Where does the tour start and end?

Day 1 starts at Colombo airport (CMB) and day 5 ends at Colombo airport (CMB). Every stop in between is reached by road in the same vehicle, so there is no other transport to arrange.

Are hotels included?

The base price covers the vehicle and chauffeur guide. In the booking box you can add hotels for all 4 nights at Budget (3★), Standard (4★) or Luxury (5★ and boutique) level, on half board. Hotels we hold contracts with for your dates are named in the price; for any other night our team books a hotel of the same class after you pay.

What vehicle will we travel in?

It depends on your group: a car for 1–2 guests, a van for 3–5, a large van for 6–8 and a bus for 9–15. Choose the number of guests in the booking box and the price updates to match.

Are entrance fees included?

Not in the base price. Set Tickets to Included in the booking box to add the entrance fees and safari jeeps for the sights on this itinerary; the booking box lists exactly which ones are covered.

Can we have a national guide?

Yes. A chauffeur guide is always included, and you can add a government-licensed national guide who travels with you for the whole tour. Choose it under Guide in the booking box; the vehicle is sized for the extra seat.

Can we change the itinerary or the dates?

Yes. Every tour is private, so it can start on any date you choose. To change stops, add nights or combine it with another tour, write to us in the booking notes or plan your own trip at lakpura.com/plan-your-trip.