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This 5 Nights / 6 Days tour strikes a lovely balance — enough time to pair Kandy's temples with the misty hill country and a stretch of coast or a wildlife safari. You will ride part of the famous Kandy–Ella train line, sip tea among the estates and finish beside the ocean. It is the sweet spot for a first proper look at the island. Prices start from ₹45,000, with your quote shaped by hotels, safaris, season and flights.

Top things to see & do

Aerial view of Sri Lankan tea fields
Temple of the Sacred ToothKandy's revered lakeside shrine housing a relic of the Buddha.
Misty morning over Sri Lankan tea plantations
Nuwara Eliya Tea EstatesCool, green 'Little England' hills carpeted with working tea plantations.
Tea plantations in the hills of Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Nine Arch Bridge, EllaA photogenic colonial-era viaduct curving through jungle near Ella.
A lush tea plantation under a clear sky, Sri Lanka
Kandy–Ella TrainOne of the world's most scenic rail journeys through tea country and tunnels.
Rolling tea plantation hills, Sri Lanka
Udawalawe SafariA national park almost guaranteeing wild elephant sightings on a jeep safari.
A blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge, Ella, Sri Lanka
South Coast BeachesGolden bays like Mirissa and Unawatuna to round off the tour.
A lush tea plantation under a clear sky, Sri Lanka

Suggested itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Colombo

Land at Colombo, transfer and settle in with a short city orientation. Overnight in Colombo.

Day 2
Colombo to Kandy

Drive to Kandy via Pinnawala, then visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth and a cultural show.

Day 3
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Journey into the tea hills, visiting an estate and factory. Overnight in cool Nuwara Eliya.

Day 4
Scenic Train to Ella

Ride the celebrated hill-country train, then see Ella's Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak.

Day 5
Safari & Coast

Enjoy an Udawalawe jeep safari, then descend to the south coast for a beach overnight.

Day 6
Departure

Relax by the sea before your drive back to Colombo airport for departure.

Indicative Sri Lanka package prices (per person on twin-sharing; land package):

Trip DurationIndicative Price (per person)
Short trip · 4 Nights / 5 Daysfrom ₹35,000
5 Nights / 6 Daysfrom ₹45,000
6 Nights / 7 Daysfrom ₹55,000
Grand tour · 7 Nights+from ₹75,000

Indicative starting prices from our current Sri Lanka packages — your final quote depends on hotels, regions covered, safaris, season and flights. Share your dates for an exact, itemised quote.

The Ideal First Sri Lanka Tour

At 5 Nights / 6 Days you gain the time to combine Kandy's culture, the tea-clad hills and a beach or safari without a hurried pace. It is our most popular length for first-timers. Drives stay scenic and manageable throughout.

Highlights of the Route

This tour weaves together the island's signature experiences.

  • Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth
  • The scenic Kandy–Ella train through tea country
  • An Udawalawe or Yala jeep safari

Hill Country & Tea

The cool highlands around Nuwara Eliya and Ella are a world away from the coast — emerald tea terraces, colonial bungalows and crisp air. A visit to a working estate and factory reveals how Ceylon tea is picked and made, with tastings to match. It is many travellers' favourite stretch.

Best Time & How to Reach

For this west-central-south route, December to March is driest and sunniest. Fly into Colombo (CMB) on a direct flight from an Indian metro; a private car and driver, plus your scenic train leg, covers the rest.

Visa for Indian Travellers

Indian passport holders need an ETA e-visa, applied for online ahead of travel. Holiday Vibez assists you with the application.

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