Sri Lanka 6 Day Tour
Explore the best of Sri Lanka in just 6 days with Ceyva Tours’ most popular short tour package. Starting from Katunayake Airport, this 5-night journey takes you through the island’s cultural triangle and hill country before ending on the coast — from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, to the cool tea country of Nuwara Eliya with its scenic Ramboda Falls, and finally the golden beaches and mangrove waterways of Bentota. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or short on time, this 6 day Sri Lanka itinerary is designed to give you a complete taste of the island’s culture, nature, and coastline — all with a private chauffeur guide by your side.
Overview
Sri Lanka 6 day tour package has been specially designed for guests who are seeking short tours to explore Sri Lanka. This trip will last 5 nights, and guests will visit the central and south-western areas of the country. Starting from Negombo, you will visit the most popular tourist attractions in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Bentota.
Tour Route Map
Follow our 6-day journey across Sri Lanka — from Katunayake Airport to Pinnawala and Kandy, through the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya, down to the coastal charm of Bentota, and back via Negombo before departure. This map gives you a clear view of the distances and route covered on this tour, so you know exactly what to expect each day.
A day-by-day look at the route: Airport → Pinnawala → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Bentota → Negombo → Departure.
Short Itinerary
- Day 1: Airport to Kandy through Pinnawala
- Day 2: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Day 3: Nuwara Eliya to Bentota
- Day 4: A Day in Bentota
- Day 5: Bentota to Negombo
- Day 6: Departure
Detailed Sri Lanka 6 Days Tour Itinerary
Day 01
Airport to Pinnawala and Kandy
- CEYVA Tours representative welcomes you at the Katunayake Airport for the 6-day Sri Lanka tour. He will be your chauffeur and guide for the entire 6 days. On the first day of your tour, we will travel from Kaytunayaka to Kandy. We will make a stop at the Pinnwala Elephant Orphanage as your first stop in Sri Lanka before arriving in Kandy.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an elephant conservation center in Sri Lanka that is situated in the Pinnawala area of Kegalle District. It is the place where you can observe around 80 elephants of multiple age groups. Those are very friendly with humans, and visitors can feed them. Their feeding time and bathing time are the best times to stay at this elephant orphanage. The elephants are carried to the Ma Oya River by their owners in the afternoon, where visitors can participate and touch them while they bathe.
Following the Pinnawala, we will proceed to a lovely Kandy hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.
Day 02
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in the morning. It is the most significant place for Buddhists all around the globe. The Lord Buddha’s left canine has been established in this temple, where many devotees come to worship. You will see the beauty of Kandy Lake next to the tooth relic temple.
Then, we will visit the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya. It is a place where you can see a wide variety of flowers and plant species. It is a beautiful garden that is suitable for getting relaxed and enjoying nature. We will next travel to Nuwara Eliya from Kandy.
During the tour, you will spend a few minutes near the beautiful waterfall called “Ramboda Falls.” It is Sri Lanka’s eleventh-highest waterfall, with a height of 109 m. Before you visit Nuwara Eliya, we will take you to see a tea plantation and factory. Participating in the tea plucking activities there can help the tea pluckers. The tea factory is the place where plucked tea leaves become tea dust. You should remember that Sri Lanka is the country that produced the world-famous “Ceylon Tea.”
Thereafter, you will come to the Nuwara Eliya Hotel to rest and finish the day.
Day 03
Nuwara Eliya to Bentota
- On the third day of your 6-day tour of Sri Lanka, we will travel from Nuwara Eliya to Bentota. After your breakfast in the Nuwara Eliya hotel, we will travel to a few tourist attractions in Nuwara Eliya city. It includes the Post Office and Gregory Lake. Then we’ll get ready to travel to Bentota.
- The route is absolutely beautiful, with tea plantations, hills, and dense forests. You will meet two famous waterfalls called “St. Clair Falls” and “Devon Falls” along this route. We can also arrange white-water rafting activities in Sri Lanka if you are interested. Kithulgala is an area that is highly famous for this activity, and we will meet along this route. If not, we will directly travel to the hotel in Bentota. You can spend the evening and overnight there in the coastal environment.
Day 04
Bentota
- After breakfast on this day, we will head to the Madu River for some water sports. The boat ride through the Madu River is an exciting experience that you will undoubtedly have with us. The sails start in the Balapitiya and travel along a mangrove lagoon, which is highly dense with many plant and animal species. The Sea Turtle Hatchery Farm is another popular tourist attraction in Bentota, which is where we will take you. It is a place where you can see little sea turtles. Further, you can learn more about the life cycle of sea turtles. After those visits, we will come again to the Bentota hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stays.
Day 05
Bentota to Negambo
On the fifth day of your Sri Lanka tour, we will travel from Bentota to Negombo. It is the closest city to the Katunayaka airport. Negombo is also a coastal city with a few nice beaches. You will rest the entire evening at the Negombo hotel, and your dinner and overnight stay are there.
Day 06
Negombo to Airport
We will drop you off at the Katunayaka Airport according to your flight time (before 2–3 hours). That will end your beautiful 6 day Sri Lanka tour with us!
Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- 5 nights accommodation
- Fuel surcharge
- Bottled water
- To inform you-we are not given privet guides,our target is to give you friendly experience driver.
- Transport by private vehicle
- SAFE&SECURE CERTIFIED EXPERIENCE CHAUFFEUR DRIVES
- REGULARLY SANITIZED HIGH TRAFFI AREA
- FACE MASK
- SANITIZER AVAILABLE DURING THE TRAVEL
Inclusions
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets or any activities
- Entry/Admission – Kandy Lake
- Entry/Admission – Sigiriya Lion Rock
- Entry/Admission – Nuwara Eliya Golf Course
- Entry/Admission – Mirissa Beach
- Entry/Admission – Katunayake
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The package includes private transport with a chauffeur guide for all 6 days, accommodation for 5 nights, breakfast and dinner at each hotel, and entrance to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Temple of the Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Garden, and Madu River boat safari.
Pricing depends on hotel category, group size, and season. Contact us for a customized quote based on your travel dates and preferences.
This is a fully private tour. You’ll have your own chauffeur guide and vehicle for the entire 6 days — no joining other travelers.
Sri Lanka can be visited year-round, but December to March offers the best weather for both the hill country (Kandy, Nuwara Eliya) and the coast (Bentota).
Yes. This 6 day itinerary can be adjusted to add or remove destinations, activities like white-water rafting, or extend your stay in any location.
Tipping isn’t mandatory but is appreciated for good service. It’s a common practice in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.
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