5 days · 4 nightsBeach and coastal holidays
Bentota Beach and River Escape
One beach base with river and garden excursions.
Colombo > Bentota > Balapitiya > Colombo
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5-day Sri Lanka tour packages
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5 days · 4 nights
5 days · 4 nightsClassic island tours
Cultural Triangle and Kandy Essentials
Compact first visit centred on the rock fortress, cave temples and Kandy.
Colombo > Sigiriya > Dambulla > Kandy > Colombo
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5 days · 4 nightsHill country and rail
Kandy to Ella Scenic Rail Journey
Rail-led route with station transfers and time in tea towns.
Kandy > Nuwara Eliya > Ella
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5 days · 4 nightsAdventure and active travel
Pekoe Trail Introduction
Selected beginner-appropriate trail stages with guide and baggage support.
Kandy > Hanthana > Galaha > Kandy
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5 days · 4 nightsWildlife and birdwatching
Wilpattu and Northwest Wildlife
Northwest park and wetland habitats.
Negombo > Wilpattu > Anawilundawa > Negombo
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5 days · 4 nightsPilgrimage and faith heritage
Catholic Heritage of the Northwest
Church and shrine visits with service dates and access confirmed.
Colombo > Negombo > Talawila > Madhu > Colombo
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5 days · 4 nightsHill country and rail
Ella and Haputale Hills
Regional hill-country itinerary with viewpoints and estate villages.
Ella > Haputale > Lipton's Seat > Ella
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5 days · 4 nightsWildlife and birdwatching
Gal Oya and Eastern Wildlife
Boat and land wildlife experiences subject to park operation.
Kandy > Gal Oya > Kumana region > Arugam Bay
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5 days · 4 nightsBeach and coastal holidays
Galle and Unawatuna Coastal Break
Fort heritage and a nearby beach base.
Colombo > Galle > Unawatuna > Colombo
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5 days · 4 nightsBeach and coastal holidays
Hiriketiya and Southern Village Coast
Small-bay stay with coastal village and market visits.
Galle > Hiriketiya > Dikwella > Galle
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5 days · 4 nightsFood, crafts and local life
Jaffna Flavours and Home Kitchens
Tamil food traditions with booked home-hosted cooking sessions.
Jaffna > peninsula villages > Jaffna
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5 days · 4 nightsCulture and heritage
Jaffna Living Heritage
Regional immersion with temple visits and local cultural interpretation.
Jaffna > Nallur > Point Pedro > Jaffna peninsula > Jaffna
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5 days · 4 nightsBeach and coastal holidays
Kalpitiya Lagoon and Coast
Northwest coastal stay with seasonal lagoon activities.
Negombo > Kalpitiya > Negombo
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5 days · 4 nightsHill country and rail
Knuckles and Kandy Nature Retreat
Guided nature walks and quieter mountain stays.
Kandy > Knuckles foothills > Riverston > Kandy
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5 days · 4 nightsAdventure and active travel
Knuckles Guided Trekking
Multi-day guided mountain walks with route and access checks.
Kandy > Knuckles > Meemure area > Kandy
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5 days · 4 nightsWildlife and birdwatching
Mannar Migrant Birds and Wetlands
Season-dependent migrant birdwatching with a specialist guide.
Anuradhapura > Mannar > Vankalai > Mannar > Anuradhapura
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5 days · 4 nightsBeach and coastal holidays
Pasikuda and Batticaloa Lagoon Break
Beach downtime paired with lagoon and town experiences.
Batticaloa > Pasikuda > Batticaloa
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5 days · 4 nightsCulture and heritage
Ritigala and Forest Monasteries
Specialist focus on monastic landscapes and archaeological interpretation.
Sigiriya > Ritigala > Anuradhapura > Mihintale > Sigiriya
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5 days · 4 nightsWildlife and birdwatching
Sinharaja Endemic Birding
Guided wet-zone birding with repeated dawn outings.
Colombo > Kitulgala > Sinharaja > Colombo
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5 days · 4 nightsCulture and heritage
Southern Forts and Maritime Heritage
Ports, forts, museums and colonial-era maritime history.
Colombo > Kalutara > Galle > Matara > Colombo
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5 days · 4 nightsFood, crafts and local life
Southern Kitchens and Cinnamon
Seafood, cinnamon and southern cooking with local producers.
Galle > Koggala > Matara > Galle
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Five days can suit a regional journey or a compact combination of interests. Compare the number of hotel changes with the time available for activities and rest.
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- Compare the listed overnight bases and transfer days.
- Confirm the final accommodation, transport, activities and quote.
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