6 Day Sri Lanka Itinerary (with budget hotels)

$854$2238

6 Day Sri Lanka Itinerary is the best way to experience the highlights of this stunning island in 6 days. Ancient cities, UNESCO world heritage sites, tea-growing hills, wildlife parks, and gorgeous beaches backed up by a selection of amazing hotels that emphasize quality and value.

Tour starts from – Colombo international airport.

Tour ends at – Colombo international airport.

Ages – 01 to 99

Group size – Min 1, Max 18

Please click the below tabs for the detailed tour itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, tour map, and tour reviews.

Please book this tour at least 5 days prior to the tour start date.

Arrival at the airport in the morning (or pickup from a hotel in Negombo) – City tour in Negombo – City tour in Kandy visit Temple of the tooth – Peradeniya botanical garden – Enjoy in Nuwara Eliya with the cool climate – Tea plantation & factory – Scenic train ride – Climb the Ella rock – Jeep safari at Yala national park – Mirissa whale watching & leisure – Visit around Galle lighthouse & fort – Hikkaduwa beach and Bentota turtle farm – According to the flight time transfer to the airport.

Tour starts from – Colombo international airport.

Tour ends at – Colombo international airport.

Ages – 01 to 99

Group size – Min 1, Max 18

Please click the below tabs for the detailed tour itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, tour map, and tour reviews.

Please book this tour at least 5 days prior to the tour start date.

Detailed itinerary.

Day 01. Arrival / Negombo – Kandy.

On arrival at the Colombo airport, you will be met by our English-speaking chauffer guide. Thereafter transfer to Kandy the last capital of Sri Lankan rulers, a World Heritage Site. The name Kandy evokes quality and grand dreams. A lot of legends, traditions, and old stories are still full of energy. In 1806, the last Sinhala ruler, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, drove around Lake Kandy. Visit human expression and artwork focus as well as pearl history centers and gems.

Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. This professional flower bed was originally extended by the British as the joy of the Sinhala Lord. It has 147 parts of the land and offers amazing trees, plants and flowers.

The crown jewel of the city is the famed Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as the Temple of the Tooth. ‘Maligawa’ literally translates to palace, and the temple is part of the palace complex. The entire complex is over three centuries old at least and has seen many a king’s rise and fall. It has seen bloody wars and peaceful reigns and is one of the most historical places still standing on the island. The best time to visit is during the evening ceremony. Overnight in Kandy.

Included Activities – Peradeniya botanical garden & Temple of the Tooth  UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Accommodation – Hotel ………………….  Kandy or similar.

Meals Included – Breakfast & dinner.

Day 02. Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella.

Breakfast, then check out and head Nuwara Eliya “Little England” (about 02 hours 30 minutes) to visit the tea plantation and factory and waterfall. Nuwara Eliya is the highest mountain country town, 150 km from Colombo. Nuwara Eliya has a different climate than other places and it is the coolest region in Sri Lanka.

Take a short city tour in Nuwara Eliya, visit Gregory Park, Seetha Amman Temple, and breathtaking views.

After lunch travel to Ella by train the train journeys are real cultural experiences and the most scenic routes will be highlights of your visit, the end of your train ride driver will pick you up at the Ella railway station check in your hotel in Ella.

Included Activities –  Rambodafalls, tea factory visit, Nuwara Eliya city tour, and Scenic Train Ride.

Accommodation – Hotel …………………. Mirissa or similar.

Meals Included – Breakfast & dinner.

Day 03. Ella – Yala. 

Enjoy breakfast and tour in Ella. This laid-back town includes wonderful green tea. You can do a lot of things in this small city, such as visiting Nine Arches Bridge, climbing Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak. You can also see Ravana Falls on your way to Yala.

The afternoon jeep tour at Yala Wildlife Park consists of a 4×4 luxury jeep and an English-speaking driver. Yala National Park is located in the southeastern part of Sri Lanka, in the southern territory of Uva and the Hambantota area of ​​Monaragala. More than two regions. region. In the safari, you will be able to see many animals such as wild elephants, leopards, other quadrupeds, and birds. Overnight at Yala.

Included Activities – Highlights of Ella, Ravana falls & jeep safari in Yala national park.

Accommodation – Hotel ………………….  Yala or similar.

Meals Included – Breakfast & dinner.

Day 04. Yala – Mirissa.

After the breakfast trip to Mirissa, relax at the beach and spend the night.

Included Activities – No activities.

Accommodation – Hotel …………………. Mirissa or similar.

Meals Included – Breakfast & dinner.

Day 05. Mirissa.

In the morning, take a city tour of the Galle UNESCO World Heritage Site, including a visit to Galle Fort Holland, the lighthouse, and other attractions. Walk around the fort and spend a few hours in Galle.

Afternoon leisure on the beach.

Included Activities – Galle fort visit.

Accommodation – Hotel …………………. Mirissa or similar.

Meals Included – Breakfast & dinner.

Day 06. Mirissa – Colombo – Airport.

Proceed to Colombo and visit the highlights for 2-3 hours. According to the flight time transfer to the airport.

Included Activities – Colombo city tour.

Accommodation – Not included.

Meals Included – Breakfast.

Inclusions & exclusions.

Inclusions.

  1. Accommodation for 5 nights at budget hotels/guesthouses with breakfast and dinner.
  2. Transport by private vehicle (air-conditioned mini-van or sedan car).
  3. Entrance fees for sites and activities in the itinerary.
  4. English-speaking chauffeur-guide.
  5. Bottled water. (1 L per person per day).
  6. Airport / hotel (in Colombo or Negombo) pick-up & drop-off.
  7. All the taxes.

Exclusions.

  1. International flights.
  2. Visa (We can organize – USD 36 per person).
  3. Cost for PCR tests (We can organize – USD 40 per test).
  4. Covid-19 insurance (We can organize – USD 12 per person)
  5. Lunches, drinks & refreshments.
  6. Gratuities.

Contact us for.

  1. VISA.
  2. PCR tests.
  3. Covid-19 insurance.
  4. Hotel list.

Health Protocol

Health Protocol for Arrivals to Sri Lanka Tourism Travel Bio Bubble –

Valid for arrivals from 19th August 2021.

1. Applies to International Tourists visiting Sri Lanka under tourist visa and optional for dual citizens, valid resident visa holders, Sri Lankan citizens who opt to come under
the tourism route. No prior approval required from Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Civil Aviation Authority. There is no minimum duration of stay in Sri Lanka.
This protocol is applicable for travellers not arriving from or with no travel history (including transit) to any travel restricted country in the past 14 days. Tourists arriving
from India (including transit) have a separate health protocol and please visit www.srilanka.travel/helloagain for details.

2.Prior to boarding, travelers are required to:

a. Have a valid tourist visa. All visas must be applied online. Visit eta.gov.lk.

b. Before applying for a visa, ensure you have the following.

i. A pre-confirmed booking at a Level 1 ‘Safe & Secure Certified’ hotel/s for up to 15 days depending on the duration of your stay and vaccination status. Hotel
booking/s could be made directly with the hotel or through ‘Safe & Secure’ certified travel Agent or OTA. Visitors are allowed to move within L1 hotels and
use all facilities of the hotel upon a negative PCR on arrival. For more information please visit www.srilanka.travel/helloagain.

ii. Pay for the mandatory COVID-19 local travel insurance cover at USD 12 for a policy of USD 50,000 up to a period of one month (including children
below 2 years).

iii. Pay for the PCR tests (USD 40 per PCR test) depending on the status of your vaccination. (Refer ‘Table 1’ below).
c. Have a negative PCR test done within 72 hours prior to embarkation (Children below 2 years are exempted). Also, please check the requirements of your airlines.
Airport transfers to be arranged by either the respective Certified Safe & Secure L1 hotel or Certified Safe & Secure travel agent.
All travelers should undergo On Arrival (Day One) COVID-19 PCR tests;

• Children between 2- 12 years of age will be exempted from On Arrival (Day One) PCR testing ONLY if they are following the not-fully vaccinated route.

• Children below 2 years are exempted from PCR testing. However, if the parents/guardians develop symptoms or result in positive PCR test reports, children will
undergo PCR tests.

COVID-19 recovered passengers travelling to Sri Lanka with one dose of vaccine will be considered as ‘fully vaccinated’. The vaccination certificate should indicate
that the vaccination course has been completed following the administration of one dose.

Read full protocol

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