Sri Lanka Essential Budget

Once you arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport a representative of Arabiers will be there to welcome you and then transfer you to Kandy. On the way stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a popular sanctuary for orphaned and injured elephants. You will see baby elephants bottle feeding and herds of elephant bathing at the river. The guides will teach you about elephant conservation and you can buy eco-friendly products like handmade elephant dung paper.

When in Kandy visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Buddhism sacred site and witness evening rituals and experience spiritualism.

Tour Gem Museum and see famous gemstones like blue sapphires, rubies and garnets and guides teach you about mining and polishing gems.

Later attend Kandyan Cultural Dance show with traditional dancers, colorful costumes, drumming and fire dances.

Enjoy dinner at hotel and relax the night in Kandy.

Enjoy breakfast at hotel and journey to Nuwara Eliya, fondly called ‘Little England’. On the way stop at Ramboda Falls, one of Sri Lanka’s tallest waterfalls. Then visit a tea estate and factory to learn about tea processing. Taste a cup of freshly brewed Ceylon tea.

On arriving Nuwara Eliya go to Victoria Park and relax with surrounding of well-manicured gardens. Later head to Gregory Lake and take in scenic views and cool mountain air. You can try out optional activities like boat riding.

Go to your hotel for dinner and enjoy night.

Enjoy breakfast and prepare for scenic journey to Yala. On way to Ella admire the iconic Nine Arch Bridge and in Ella hike at Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic views.

Also visit Ravana Falls, waterfall in Ramayan and optional tour to Ravana Cave which was associated with King Ravana. Arrive Yala and check in to hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast go for adventure in Yala National Park. Board jeep safari across the park to spot wildlife like elephants, birds, crocodiles and if lucky leopards.

After the safari return to hotel for checkout and proceed to Bentota. On the way stop at the Turtle Hatchery to see hatchlings and turtle conservation.

Also tour Madu River and enjoy boat safari through mangroves and cinnamon plantations.

In Bentota unwind and relax at the beach with calm waters. Engage in optional water activities or even Ayurvedic spa treatments.

Enjoy breakfast and then take leisure time by the beach before continuing journey to Colombo.

If time permits, embark on Colombo city tour. Visit Gangaramaya Temple to admire the blend of traditional and modern Buddhist architecture, the Independence Square and Galle Face Green, an oceanfront popular for street food and sunset views.

You may also go for shopping spree at Pettah Market. Later on transfer to Bandaranaike Airport for departure.