9 DAYS SRI LANKA VACATION – SUMMARY
If anyone told you about a paradise that consists of a mixture of luxury and rural, it must be about Sri Lanka. Through our Sri Lanka vacation packages, you are going to experience a roller-coaster of events in nine whole days. Your Sri Lanka trip package will take you to the warmest of climates to the chilliest, the rural culture and back to the modern, the BCs and back to the 20s and from the central hills to the crystal clear beaches. We promise to show you panoramic natural scenes, the diverse wildlife unique to Sri Lanka, and you will taste some of the prestigious traditional food in the world while resting in the best holiday resorts in Sri Lanka. Sit back while we plan a Sri Lanka vacation to remember, but do be prepared for some adventures!
In this 9-day Sri Lanka vacation package, you discover one of the most attractive cultural centers of Sri Lanka in Sigiriya, where there are plenty of things to do and explore! You visit an elephant orphanage where its playful calves amuse you with cute gestures that will begin your Sri Lanka vacation on a sweet note. Then you step into the Pathikada art gallery that preserves 5th-century traditional paintings. In this Sri Lanka vacation package, you get the remarkable opportunity to climb the world-famous Sigiriya rock fortress. You will have the feeling of entering in to the world of ancient kingdom when you visit the Dambulla cave temple complex as it feels so real and raw! Before heading to the beautiful village walk, you dig into the mouth-watering Sri Lankan food made from recipes treasured for centuries!
Activities – Day 01
Arrival at Colombo Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International airport)
Enjoy a warm welcome by our Olanka representative and driver at the airport
Proceed to the ancient city of Sigiriya
Enroute visit to Pinnawala elephant orphanage
Check-in at the antique-style hotel and relax
Have a chill Sri Lankan Lion Beer & wine down
Enjoy your first Sri Lankan buffet dinner at the hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel
Activities Day 02
Wakeup to a beautiful morning in Sigiriya
Appetizing buffet Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed to climb the ancient Sigiriya rock fortress
Experience a memorable evening walk through a beautiful Sri Lanka village
A traditional Sri Lankan village experience
Take a traditional boat ride through the village
Enjoy a soothing Ayurveda spa session
Enjoy a grand buffet dinner with authentic Sri Lankan food
It’s the third day of your Sri Lanka vacation, and you are on an exquisite trip around the city of Kandy, which used to be the capital of Sri Lanka during the legendary era of Sri Lankan kingdoms. As a city of sacred value, the Kandyan Kingdom was home to the ‘Temple of Tooth’. Centuries later, the tooth relic of Lord Buddha still remains in Kandy. As you wake up in one of the best holiday resorts in Sri Lanka, the scenic beauty of Kandy greets you. Its misty mountains ranges, charming tea plantations, soothing weather, royal botanic garden with mesmerizing flora, gooey food, and friendly locals sum up heaven in the form of a city. And making your Sri Lanka vacation even better, you experience the insanely picturesque train ride across Kandy!
Activities
Wakeup to the beautiful bird chirpings in Sigirya
Savor an unending buffet breakfast at the hotel
Taste sweet tropical fruits in the paradise of Sri Lanka
Walk through the village in your way to the Spice village
Get to know how best spices in the world are grown and made
Visit the famous Coconut House
Know how Sri Lankans make full use of the coconut tree
Later check in to your hotel in Kandy & refresh
Visit the most famous Temple of Tooth in Kandy
Enjoy the evening with a cultural dance
Taste Sri Lanka through a grand buffet dinner
Take a walk around the Kandy lake at night
Wine down your day with a Sri Lankan Lion beer
Located in the elevated south-central region of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya is a travel destination one should never miss while on their Sri Lanka vacation. As Sri Lanka is a tropical country with high humidity, Nuwara Eliya was favored by the British during colonization for its exceptionally cold climate. Thus, European flora and fauna and European fruits like strawberries were grown. On this day of Sri Lanka trip package, you get the chance to taste the highest quality Ceylon tea produced in Sri Lanka. Then you visit the strawberry farm, all while enjoying the British vibe that is unique for this tropical country. The elegant mountains blanketed by the foggy chill, foamy streams of waterfalls, and the beautiful parks and rivers have made the perfect Sri Lanka vacation getaway for your family!
Activities
Enjoy the mouth-watering buffet breakfast at the hotel
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya (Little England)
Stop by at a gem mining station
Know about Most famous Gems in Sri Lanka
Enroute enjoy the lush tea plantations
Stop by to sip a cup of famous Ceylon tea
Collect memories by beautiful waterfalls in the hill country
Later, check-in to your cozy hotel
An evening visit to the sacred Sita Amman Kovil
Have a picnic at the famous Gregory lake premises with scenic beauty
Cycle through the wonderful Gregory Park facing the sunset
Overnight stay at the hotel
Venture into the wilderness! The adventure begins on the fifth day of your Sri Lanka vacation package. The Yala national park is the most visited of its kind in Sri Lanka vacations for the breathtaking wild safari it offers. Excited, you dive into the forest in safari jeeps with experienced guides. Few minutes into the jungle and the magic begins. You spot a beautiful peacock dancing, spotted deer, majestic leopards, reptiles, and flocks of vibrant birds. Suddenly a herd of gigantic elephants greet you on the wild trails and, you buckle up just in case things get wilder! Yala National Park is a must-visit in Sri Lanka travel packages. The beaming faces of everyone returning from the jungle say it all! You enjoy the sunset as you hear a guide say, ‘‘everything that happens meanwhile would be unplanned and untamed!”
Activities
Enjoy the cool mystic hills in Nuwara Eliya
Take a walk around a beautiful tea plantation
Enjoy an English style breakfast at the hotel
Check out from the hotel and leave the cold weather
Proceed to tropical Yala National Park
On the way visit Ambewela farms
Witness how fresh dairy products are made
Check in to the hotel in Yala
Experience an adventurous wildlife safari
Sightsee Sri Lankan leopard, wild boar, peacock, and elephant
The safari may take up to 3-4 hours
Relax and overnight stay at the hotel in the wilderness
BBQ dinner will be arranged at the hotel in the jungle
From the jungle and into the wild waves! The charming lagoon by the southwest corner of the island, Bentota: is a magnetic destination for Sri Lanka vacations among locals and foreigners alike. This town has some of the best holiday resorts in Sri Lanka and offers numerous water activities. You enjoy your Sri Lanka vacation with your family by speed boat riding, diving, kite surfing, and paddleboarding till the sunset. There is something for everyone in Bentota! After challenging the wild turquoise waters, you go whale watching and visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery on the next day. By the end of this Sri Lanka vacation package, you have experienced marine life to the fullest! The evening walk in the city is beautiful, and you fall in love with it though it’s time to leave.
Activities – Day 06
Wake up to the sound of elephants in the jungle
Enjoy a grand buffet breakfast at the hotel
Enjoy a variety of tropical fruits
Proceed to the tropical paradise of Bentota beach
Sightsee stilt fishermen on the beach
Experience a boat ride in Madu river witnessing the biodiversity
Explore the Mangrove forests and their ecology
Check in to the beautiful beach hotel and relax
Wine down with famous Sri Lanka made Lion Beer
BBQ dinner by the salty beach
Overnight stay at the beach hotel
Activities – Day 07
Wake up to a beautiful morning by the beach
Seafood buffet breakfast overlooking the beach waves
Take part in the famous historic Galle city tour
Listen to the interesting tales about Galle fort
Admire the beauty of colonial architecture in Galle
Get back to the beach hotel and relax
Engage in water sports- Jet Ski, banana boating, speed boat, etc.
Enjoy a Sri Lankan cocktail while enjoying the sunset
Taste the best Crab dishes in Asia with other seafood for dinner
Sing along session at the hotel on the seashore
Overnight stay at the beach hotel
Colombo city offers a different taste from all the destinations of our Sri Lanka vacation packages. As the capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo is buzzing day and night, and it declares a diverse culture. The tour around Colombo city: the last city of your Sri Lanka vacation amazes you because it is the only city in Sri Lanka that is well-blended with the European culture and traditional Sri Lankan culture. This Sri Lanka vacation package also includes visits to the Gangaramaya temple and old colonial buildings influenced by the British architecture, and they mesmerize you as you walk through them. As suggested by a friendly local, you taste the local favorite: the ‘isso wadey’ while enjoying the Galle Face beach sunset of red and orange hues – what a way to end a fabulous journey!
Activities
Wake up to the calm sound of beach waves
Start your day with an amazing yoga session
Indian ocean salty seafood buffet breakfast
Proceed to Colombo
Visit a Turtle Hatchery on the way
Learn about Sri Lanka’s pioneering sea turtle conservation project
Enjoy a city tour in Colombo
Visit Sri Lanka’s best shopping malls (optional)
Check in to the luxury hotel and relax
Enjoy Sri Lankan Ayurveda spa session
Visit local pubs & nightclubs to enjoy the Colombo party life
Last of your Sri Lanka tour at the hotel
Inclusions
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Assistance at the Airport
- Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis on mention hotels below
- Private English Speaking driver for the entire Journey
- Kandy City Tour – 2 hours
- Sri Lanka cultural dance visit – Free
- Ceylon Gem Factory visit
- Ceylon Batik clothing factory visit
- Sri Lanka Handicraft factory visit
- All government taxes are included
- Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle will be provided
- Private semi-luxury car/van (air-conditioned)
- Colombo city & shopping tour – 3 hours
- Nuwara Eliya city tour – 2 hours
- Galle city tour – 3 hours
- Tea plantation visit & factory visit – Free tea tasting
- Spice Garden visit & 15 min Ayurvedic Massage
Exclusions
- This package excludes the sightseeing entrance charges (Unless Specified)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel Insurance is not included
- Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded
- Air-tickets NOT included
- Camera & Video Permits
- Travel Insurance is NOT included
- Guide/Driver tips