Category: Sri Lanka

Looking for Sri Lanka tour packages from Dubai? This is a tour package that is hand tailored to meet the whims and fancies of the tourists coming down to Sri Lanka from Dubai. Dubai is a country in the United Arab Emirates and it is also a country where the tourists are attracted for luxurious shopping, sightseeing, to get an experience of its night life and to witness the mind-blowing architectural skyscrapers.

What we Olanka Travels offer in Sri Lanka is totally different from that of the tourist attractions of Dubai. Sri Lanka is an island which is blessed with natural resources, wildlife, beaches, a great history, a great culture and many more. The importance is that all these wonderful destinations are situated in close proximity hence the country is comparatively small in extent, so you can experience diverse itineraries in only six days.

This Sri Lanka Tour package from Dubai is focused on the following six cities of the country.

1. Anuradhapura
2. Kandy
3. Nuwaraeliya
4. Galle
5. Bentota
6. Colombo

The tour guide from Olanka will welcome you at from the Bandaranayke International Airport at the arranged time and head to our first destination of the tour. All our tour guides are competent thus will make sure you have a memorable and stress free vacation in Sri Lanka.

Day 1 – Anuradhapura (Must in Sri Lanka Tour Packages from Dubai)

Your Dubai to Sri Lanka tour packages is starting from Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura is a city that is situated in the north central province of Sri Lanka and is considered as one of the cities with most important historical sites of the country. Moreover this city is also religiously important to the Buddhists who constitute the majority of the population of Sri Lanka.

In this first destination we have planned to go around the city paying visits to important historical and religious landmarks such the Ruwanweli Maha Seya, Sri Maha Bodhiya and various other relics of the kingdoms of Sri Lankan History.

The guide will explain and educate you as to the history and the importance of these places.

After the sightseeing we will take you to see the magnificent Tissa wewa, a lake that was built by a king that ruled the Anuradhapura Kingdom in the early days.

These sights will surely leave you mesmerized and amazed as to the architectural knowledge the Sri Lankans had in the ancient days.

Day 2 – Kandy

The second destination of this tour is Kandy, which is a city that is considered as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. This is the best city that a foreigner can visit to learn about Sri Lankan culture and religion.

Kandy is situated in the central province amidst the mountains and this is a city that is famous for its quiet and calm nature. The main itinerary that we have planned to take you is the Temple of the Tooth Relic which is considered as the highest place of worship of the Buddhists.

Afterwards we will take you to the Peradeniya Botanical gardens which is the home for a wide variety of flowers where most of them are endangered and can only be found in this Botanical Garden. Later at night we will come back to the hotel, enjoy dinner and then enjoy a traditional dance before we end our day two.

Day 3 – Nuwaraeliya

Third day will be spent in Nuwaraeliya that is situated in close proximity to Kandy. This city is also known as the “little England” given the architecture of the buildings in this city and the colder climate compared with the rest of the island.

This is the place where we Sri Lankans choose to spend a stress free and a relaxed vacation. Here we have planned a hike in Horton Plains. This is national park situated a few hours away from the Nuwaraeliya town where you will be able to witness some waterfalls and the worlds’ end. Later on we will take you to back to the city and we will take you to see a Strawberry farm to see how it’s cultivated.

At night we have planned a bonfire with a BBQ so as to end the fifth day of the tour.

Day 4 – Galle

The next destination is Galle which is situated in the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Galle is one of the famous tourist destination site of both the locals and the foreign tourists. This is a beautiful and an ancient city that has so many things to offer for a hungry tourist soul. Amongst so many beautiful places, we have planned to take you to the Galle Fort and the Galle Lighthouse.

The fort in Galle is a historic and an ancient fort that was built by the Dutch and is now being used as a hub for shopping and spending time idly with your family and your loved ones. The National Museum of Galle is also situated in this fort, thus we will take you there to give you and insight as to the history of Ceylon. Afterwards we will take you the Lighthouse which was built by the British when Sri Lanka was a colony and it is considered as the oldest lighthouse of the country.

We will end our fourth day of the tour by witnessing the beautiful sight of sunset and with a mouthwatering meal by the beach.

Day 5 – Bentota

Bentota is a paradise city that is situated in the southwest coast of the country. The beach is so beautiful that we have chosen Bentota as the tourist destination of this tour package.

Here we haven’t planned anything special thus we have left this day to relax on the beach after five days of traveling and with one more day remaining for you to head back home. However the beach and the waters are welcoming and soothing thus you can lay there under the sun for the perfect tan or have a swim in the warm waters. Moreover if you are up for some adventure we can arrange a water sport such as diving or snorkeling for you to engage in.

Day 6 – Colombo

On the sixth and the last date of the vacation we will head back to Colombo and engage in a few activities before we leave to the airport.

Here we have arranged a city tour where the guide will take you around the city showing and explaining to you the importance and the history of certain landmarks of the city. Before we drop you off at the airport we will take you on some shopping where you can buy souvenirs for a very reasonable price.

After a memorable holiday we will drop you back at the airport inviting you over again in your next vacation.

So contact Olanka Travels to get Sri Lanka tour packages from Dubai.

Looking for Sri Lanka tour packages from UAE? The United Arab Emirates is a country in the Middle East that is itself a celebrated tourist destination of the world travelers, and this tour package is aimed at the tourists coming down to Sri Lanka from UAE. The tour package will focus on the following three cities of Sri Lanka.

1. Kandy
2. Bentota
3. Colombo

Sri Lanka is a country that is famous for its tourist attractions and needless to say the hospitality of the people. We at Olanka Travels are no exception, we provide you with a tour guide who will welcome you at the Bandaranayke International Airport and be with you throughout the vacation, being your tour guide, chauffeur and your friend who will also help you with language barriers that you will have to face while on your tour.

Day 1 – Kandy

The first destination of Sri Lanka tourism packages from UAE, Kandy is situated about one hundred and three kilometers away from the airport and it will take about three hours for you to get there. The guide will help you with the check in to the hotel after we reach our destination and we will let you relax for some time before we embark on our journey.

Situated in the in the middle of a glorious mountain range Kandy has a mild weather and a calmer environment than the rest of the island thus it’s a perfect holiday destination for relaxation and a peaceful mind. Moreover this is a city where you will be able to experience the natural beauty and learn about the rich culture of the Sri Lankans.

Kandy is considered as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka because of the most worshiped temple, the Temple of the tooth relic where the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha is placed. We will take you to pay your respect to the temple and you will see the temple is not just a temple but a place of serenity, peacefulness and a rich architecture.

Afterwards we will visit one of the best and the largest botanical gardens of the country, the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is situated about five kilometers away from the Kandy city. This is the home for various types of flowers and trees where some of them are endangered.

Later at night we will come back to the city and have dinner and enjoy a traditional Kandyan dance before we end our first day of the tour.

Day 2 – Bentota (Sri Lanka Tour Packages from UAE)

One of the main reasons that the tourists choose Sri Lanka as their holiday destination is the beach, knowing that we at Olanka includes at least one beach destination in all our tour packages. In this Sri Lanka tour package from UAE we have included Bentota a resort town in the southwest coast of Sri Lanka.

The beach is beautifully stretched towards the north and there is a lagoon that is rich with biodiversity giving it the name; the paradise island. Once you are there you will be able to experience a tropical paradise that you see in your dreams and in movies in reality.

Apart from laying on the beach and having a swim at the sea we have also planned a boat ride in the Madu river where you will be able to see the natural beauty of the bio diversity of mangroves and other plants. After the boat ride we will take you for fish foot therapy where you will be able to get a totally different experience of foot massage. Later at night we have arranged a dinner by the beach where you can enjoy a local meal after witnessing the gorgeous sight of sunset.

Day 3 and 4 – Colombo

The last two days of the Sri Lanka holiday packages from UAE will be spent in the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo.

Colombo has so many great things to offer from shopping to sightseeing and an amazing nightlife, thus we have spared two days of the tour for Colombo. This tour is specially catered to the tourists coming down from UAE, thus we have planned to take you all to witness the famous red mosque or the Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque which is situated in Pettah, Colombo. This mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Sri Lanka and is a famous tourist attraction.

Afterwards we will let you wander the streets of Pettah where you will find Colombo shopping at its best, because there is a street in Pettah for every little thing you want to purchase.

The Colombo nightlife is another thing that you’d want to experience while you are in Sri Lanka. Colombo a city that never sleeps, and it takes a total different form when the sun goes down, where the night clubs and the world class restaurants come to life.

On Day Four we have planned a city tour before we drop you off at the Airport. The City Tour will cover certain landmarks of the city and the tour guide from Olanka will explain to you as to the importance and history of these sites.

So contact Olanka Travels to get UAE to Sri Lanka tour packages.

Looking for Sri Lanka tour packages from Bangalore (India)? We at Olanka Travels offers the tourists coming down to Sri Lanka several tour packages they can chose from, moreover we offer custom made tour and/or holiday packages aiming tourists coming down from different countries, and this is a tour package that is so aimed at the tourists coming down from Bangalore, India.

The tour package will cover the following five cities of Sri Lanka.

1. Kandy
2. Nuwaraeliya
3. Yala
4. Bentota
5. Colombo

Day 1 – Kandy

Your Sri Lanka holiday packages from Bangalore starts from Kandy. Kandy is a city that is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and is situated amidst the hills. This is city is renowned for being the cultural capital of the island, hence we have included it in the tour package to give you an insight as to the Culture of Sri Lanka.

En route to Kandy from the Airport we will stop by the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage where the orphaned elephants are kept until they are fit enough to be back in the wild. You can participate in their feeding program and make donations for their benefit and their happiness, because why not help the innocent souls while on your vacation to make it more meaningful.

Afterwards we will head to Kandy where you will be spending the first night of your tour. There we will take you to the Temple of the Tooth relic the most important and the highest place of worship of the Buddhists of the island. The temple apart from being of religiously important, it has its unique architectural beauty and also the peaceful surrounding will leave you amazed.

In the evening you could take a stroll in the city and around the Kandy Lake as Kandy is the perfect City to relax your mind given its climate and the calmness of the people and the city. We have also arranged a cultural dance which you will be able to enjoy after your dinner.

Day 2 – Nuwaraeliya (Must in Sri Lanka Tour Packages from Bangalore)

Nuwaraeliya is also known as Little England given the fact that it’s an old city that was designed according to the English architecture and also because of its cold climate compared to the rest of the island.

The route to Nuwaraeliya from Kandy is rich of scenic beauty with hills, tea estates and waterfalls, and we will stop by at several places for you to observe the beauty and take photographs in order to preserve the memories of you vacation. After we arrive at Nuwaraeliya we will check you in to the hotel and later take you out to witness the other itineraries.

We have planned a visit to a strawberry filed where you will be able to go through the fields on a farm tractor and enjoy freshly plucked strawberries from the stalls there. After this adventure we will take you to the Gregory’s Lake. This is a lake that was constructed during the time in which Sri Lank was a colony of the British. You will be able to stroll alongside this Lake and relax while enjoying the cold weather. Moreover a boat ride too can be arranged if you wish for some adventure.

Day 3 – Yala

We at Olanka always wants to give their clients the best, thus when we tailor our handmade tour packages we try to include itineraries that will give you different experiences despite how short your stay is going to be. So the third day we will take you to the Yala National Park where you will be able to have an insight as to the wildlife of Sri Lanka.

The excursion into the wildlife park will be on a jeep that they provide. The Yala national park is the home for elephants, leopards, wild boars, birds and many other types of insects and snakes. Apart from the animals the Park is also the home for many endangered plants flowers and trees.

Day 4 – Bentota

Our next stop is the beach. Sri Lanka is an island and therefore has a beautiful and breathtaking coastal line, thus we never forget to include a beach in our holiday package. In this Sri Lanka tour package from Bangalore, we have included Bentota as the beach destination.

Bentota is a city in the southwest coast of Sri Lanka and is famous for its golden sandy beach. Apart from spending time at the beach we will also take you on a boat ride on the Madu River and the tropical lagoon showing you around the rich bio diversity of the country.

Bentota is the perfect destination for anybody be it a single traveler, the honeymooners and families because it has so many things to offer ranging from idling on the beach to adventurous boat rides and many more.

We could end the fourth day by the beach witnessing the beautiful sight of the sun setting down the horizon and enjoying the perfect meal.

Day 5 – Colombo

Your Srilanka tour package from Bangalore ends in Colombo. Colombo the commercial capital of Sri Lanka has so many things to offer, from sightseeing old buildings and important land marks, shopping, world class restaurants and hotels and many more. Unfortunately we have only a few hours to experience all of these, anyhow we have arranged a city tour of about two hours that will take you around the city where you can get a glimpse of the landmarks and later take you shopping to buy goodies and gifts to take back home.

Before bidding you farewell at the Bandaranayke International airport we will take you to a fancy restaurant where you will be able to taste world class cuisine.

So contact Olanka Travels to get Bangalore to Sri Lanka tour package.

Looking for Sri Lanka tour packages from UK? This is a holiday package hand tailored for the tourists coming down from the United Kingdom. U.K. is a country that is famous for its various tourist destinations, the four seasons pave the way for different types of tourists to visit the United Kingdom. But Sri Lanka is different, being a small island and being situated near the equator we don’t have the seasonal changes, rather we are capable of giving you all sorts of different experiences in just a few hours’ drive.

The Sri Lanka Holiday package from U.K. will focus on the following cities.

1. Negombo
2. Anuradhapura
3. Jaffna
4. Trincomalee
5. Dambulla
6. Kandy
7. Colombo

Day 1 – Negombo

Our tour guide from Olanka will pick you up from the Bandaranayke International Airport at the scheduled hour and will be there with you throughout the stay being your guide, driver and your friend.

The first destination of this ten day tour will be Negombo, a city that is situated in the Western Coast the country and is a few miles to the north of Colombo and thus will take only about twenty minutes for you to reach the destination.

Negombo is a city which has the qualities of both a busy city and a calm suburb, and also it is a famous for fishing thus a walk in the town will give you an insight as to the lifestyle of the fishery locals of Sri Lanka. Negombo being situated in the coastal line owns one of the best beaches of the country, moreover it claims ownership to a beautiful lagoon that is rich with bio diversity.

Here we have planned a boat ride in the lagoon and later you can spend some time in the sand and the waters of the beautiful Negombo beach. We will finish the day with a meal by the beach.

Day 2 and 3 – Anuradhapura (Must in Holiday Packages to Sri lanka from UK)

On the morning of your second day we will head to Anuradhapura, the most famous historical site in Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura was once a kingdom thus there many ruins of palaces and other important places during the period.

Apart from being a historical site, Anuradhapura is also city of the religious worshipers of the island. So on the first day we will take you to see the two most famous religious sites of the Buddhists, the Sri maha Bodhi and the Ruwanweli maha seya. The tour guide will explain you about the historical and religious importance of these two places. Later we will take you back to the hotel and let you experience some of the best authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine.

On the third day we will take you around to witness some of the historical sites where the remaining of the olden kingdom can still be seen. The sites will leave you mesmerized as to the architectural skill of the then architects who designed those massive palaces. The Olanka Travels guide will explain to you as to the importance of these places while you are there.

After the sightseeing we will head to the third destination of the tour Jaffna where you will be spending the fourth day of your vacation, we will check you in to your hotel and let you rest before we embark on the next day.

Day 4 – Jaffna

Jaffna is a city that is situated in the top most point of Sri Lanka, i.e. the northern peninsula. Sri Lanka is a multinational and a multi religious country and Jaffna is a city where most of its population is Sri Lankan Tamils who are Hindus. So here you will be able to witness the lifestyle and practices of the Hindus living in this island.

One of the itineraries that we have planned for you to visit while you are in Jaffna is the Nallur Kovil or the temple, which is a well renowned Hindu Temple. Our tour guide will explain to you about the cultural and religious background of the Sri Lankan Hindus while you are in the temple.

Afterwards we will take you to the beach to let you relax and enjoy the waves and enjoy a meal that is unique to Jaffna before you end your fourth day of the tour.

Day 5 and 6 – Trincomalee

The fifth and the sixth day of the tour will be spent in Trincomalee, a port city in the northeastern coast of Sri Lanka.

The main itinerary that we wish to cover while you are here is the Trincomalee is the Trincomalee natural harbor, history says that there has been so many sea battles to conquer this harbor given its geographical location. After the harbor we will take you to see the Fort Fredrick, a fort that was built by the Portuguese which is of rich architectural value. Day five will end with a rich Indian meal at the hotel.

If you can wake up early in the morning on the sixth day you could witness the gorgeous sight of the sun rising from the eastern horizon. The sixth day will be spent in a famous beach in Trincomalee, the Marble Beach.

Sri Lanka being an island is blessed with a gorgeous coastal line and spending a day on beach could give you a typical tropical feel and an experience of warmth, hence we have saved the entire day six for the beach. Here you can either spend the whole day lying on the beach for a perfect tan and dipping in the sea or if you are interested you can engage in a water sport like snorkeling or diving.

Day 7 – Dambulla

We will say goodbye to the beach on the seventh day and reach Dambulla which is also a historical site of the country. Here we will first take you to see the golden temple and the golden statues which will give you a different experience of visiting a temple. After paying your respect to the temple we will take you on a little hike.

The Sigiriya or the Singha- giri, the lions rock was once a palace that was built by a king that ruled Sri Lanka to protect himself from his own brother. This story behind this palace will be explained to you by the tour guide while you are in the site. You could climb the rock for a wonderful sight on top of the surrounding as well as the remains of the palace. Apart from the view and the remains of the palace there are so many other wonders that will leave you mesmerize such as the mirror wall and frescos.

After the hike we will drop you back at the hotel where you will relax and get ready to embark on the next day of your vacation.

Day 8 – Kandy

The next stop will be Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. Kandy is situated in the central province amongst the hills thus this city has a milder climate compared to the other cities that you will visit while on this vacation.

Kandy has so many things to offer for a tourist, the temple of the tooth relic is one, this is the temple where the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha is placed, and thus every local visiting Kandy makes sure they pay a visit this sacred temple. So we have included this on our list of itineraries amongst other places of visit. After visiting the temple we will take you to visit the Peradeniya Botanical gardens, the largest botanical garden of the country.

On the evening we will take you back to the Kandy city where you will be able to walk around the famous Kandy Lake and do buy some gifts and souvenirs to take back home.

Day 9 and 10 – Colombo

The last two days of the vacation is centered on the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo. Colombo is a busy city with so many things to do and sight see. This is an old city that has grown up through the time preserving the ancient qualities as well.

Here we have planned a city tour that will take you around Colombo allowing you to explore the landmarks buildings and places of political and economic importance. Colombo is a city that doesn’t go to sleep, a different kind of the world is woken up when the busy day comes to an end. So on the last night we will let you experience the exclusive night life of Colombo. Colombo is a hub of world class restaurants and night clubs that is one of the main reasons why tourists are attracted to this country.

On the tenth and the last day of your holiday we have planned to take you on shopping to the Chinatown of Sri Lanka, Pettah or “Pita Kotuwa” as the locals say. This is the busiest commercial zone in the island, and you name it we have it, literally we have everything under the sun in this Pettah Market.

After the shopping we will drop you off at the Airport bidding you farewell.

So contact Olanka Travels to get Sri Lanka tour packages from UK.

Looking for Sri Lanka tour packages from Chennai (India)? Chennai is a city that is situated in the East of India along the Bay of Bengal, and this five day tour package is aimed at the tourists coming down from there. The Hindu devotees that are coming down from Chennai would be taken to visit itineraries that are of cultural and historical importance, moreover to places of that are of scenic value and beauty.

This tour will tailor around the following five cities.

1. Dambulla
2. Trincomalee
3. Kandy
4. Yaala National Park
5. Colombo

You will reach the Bandaranayke International Airport at the scheduled hour and as promised your guide from Olanka Travels will be there to welcome you. This tour guide will be a competent person in every means from communication to driving and to explaining you about the importance of the places that you will be visiting during the stay.

Day 1 – Dambulla (Must in Sri Lanka Tour Packages from Chennai)

The guide will escort you from the airport to your first destination Dambulla, which is situated in Matale in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The journey will take only about three hours, hence you will be checking in to your hotel in no time. After you relax for some time the journey shall begin.

Dambulla is a city of both historical and cultural importance and is the home for one of the massive architectural sites of the world, the Sigiriya. Sigiriya is a rock fortress and got its name from the Sinhalese word “Sinha-giri” meaning the Lion Rock because half way up the gateway take the shape that of a lion and the paws of the lion could be clearly seen crafted out of the rock. This was once a palace of a king and the history behind building up such a massive fortress will be explained to you by our guide.

The remains of the palace could still be seen on top of the rock and the art and architecture of the fifth century architects of Ceylon would surely leave you amazed and awed. The view will be worth the climb and there will be so many other things to witness in the hike from frescos to mirror wall and the gardens.

In the evening we will take you out on a walk in the village where you can get a glimpse of the village culture of Sri Lankans and taste some mouthwatering village food. You will spend the night at the hotel and leave for our second destination in the morning of day two.

Day 2 – Trincomalee

The day 2 of  Srilanka tour package from Chennai is Trincomalee. The drive from Dambulla to Trincomalee is just two hours. This is a city in the North East coast of the island and is mostly famous for its gorgeous beach. This is a city where most of its population are Hindus thus the tourists from Chennai will be able to see how the Sri Lankan Hindu population practice the same culture in a different way. Here we have planned to take you to visit the famous Koneswaran temple, which is renowned for being major place of Hindu pilgrimage.

After we pay our respect to the temple we will head to have some lunch and then head to the famous marble beach. The best part about choosing Sri Lanka for a vacation is its gorgeous coast line, and through experience we know that a vacation is never complete without a dip in the incredible Indian Ocean. Moreover if you are interested we can arrange a water sport such as diving, snorkeling or surfing for you to engage in or you may just spend some lazy hours laying and sun bathing on the beach.

We could arrange a dinner by the beach and spend the night at the hotel and wake up early in the morning around 6.30 to witness the beautiful sight of the sun rising from the Eastern Coast.

Day 3 – Kandy

On the morning of day three you will leave from Trincomalee to reach the third destination of the vacation, Kandy. This is situated in the Central province of Sri Lanka and is known as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. We have included Kandy as an itinerary to give you an insight as to the Cultural and the religious background of the Sri Lankans.

We will take you to visit and pay your respect to the temple of the tooth relic which is the highest place of worship of the Buddhists in Sri Lanka. Afterwards we will take you for a walk in the town where you can do some shopping, buy souvenirs, try out some local cuisine and take pictures of the beautiful scenarios around the lake.

And on the night after you’ve had dinner we will take you to witness a traditional Kandyan dance.

Day 4 – Yaala national park

On the fourth day of the tour, we have planned some adventure tourism for you. Yaala National Park is the second largest national park of the island and is bounded on to the Indian Ocean on one side. This is a huge area of natural forest that is the home for wildlife such as leopards, deer, elephants, wild boars, crocodiles and a large number of bird and reptile species.

This national park is renowned for the best wildlife safari in Sri Lanka, therefore we have a safari organized for you as for the fourth day of the tour. You will be able enjoy a an adventurous safari ride while taking unforgettable pictures of the elusive Sri Lankan leopard and the magnificent Sri Lankan Elephant and many more. You will be able to spend the night in a bungalow inside the National park, which will give you a different experience.

Day 5 – Colombo

On the fifth and the last day of your Chennai to Sri Lanka tour package stay we will come back to Colombo. This city is famous as the commercial capital that bridges the old and the new and also as a city that has played a great role in the history of Sri Lanka. Colombo has so much to offer, from sightseeing to shopping and world class restaurants to dine in.

So we have lined up a city tour that where we will take you to see landmarks of the city and some shopping on the way where you can buy gifts for your loved ones and some souvenirs. Later we will take you to some restaurant according to your food taste as we in Sri Lanka offer you any great meal.

With this we will drop you back at the Bandaranayke International Airport bidding you farewell and with a humble invite of visiting us back in another vacation.

So contact Olanka travels to get tour packages to Sri Lanka from Chennai.

Looking for Sri Lanka tour packages from Qatar? Tourists visiting Sri Lanka from Qatar would be mesmerized by this tropical island as Qatar is a country in the Arabian Peninsula which is famous for its barren desserts and the Persian Gulf shoreline.

This tailor made tour package that caters for the tourists coming down from Qatar will focus on the following cities.

1. Kandy
2. Nuwaraeliya
3. Ella
4. Bentota
5. Colombo

There will be a guide at the Bandaranayke airport to welcome you as you arrive at the scheduled time. This tour guide from Olanka Travels is a competent guide who will be both your chauffer and your tour guide for your entire stay.

Day 1 – Kandy (Must in Sri Lanka Tour Packages from Qatar)

The drive from the airport to Kandy, your first destination would be three and a half hours. Upon arrival we will check you into your hotel and let you relax for a while before the sightseeing begins.

Kandy is well known for its cultural importance and is therefore known as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. The best place to visit to learn about the Sinhala Buddhist Culture is the Temple of the tooth relic which is placed in the heart of the city. Not only is it culturally important this place holds an architectural value as well since it was once a royal palace.

After paying respect to the temple of the tooth relic, we will take you on a stroll around the Kandy Lake and around the town to have a glimpse the diverse landmarks of Kandy. We will then escort you to the hotel where you will have your dinner, and later at night we have arranged an entertainment even i.e. a traditional Kandyan dance to the traditional drums playing.

Day 2 – Nuwaraeliya

On the morning of day two we will guide you to your second destination, Nuwaraeliya, which is situated in the close proximity to Kandy and therefore it will only take about two and a half hours for you to get there. This city is situated amongst the hill and thus known as the picturesque city. Hence you will be able to witness great sights of mountains, waterfalls and plains. The climate here is mild throughout the year and is referred to as the Little England.

We have planned a tour to the strawberry farms where you will be able to go into the fields in the tractor and see how the strawberries are planted and harvested. Moreover you will be able to buy freshly plucked strawberries and taste various foods made out of them. Moreover we can arrange a boat ride on the Gregory’s Lake or a safari ride to the Horton plains for an additional cost.

Day 3 & 4– Ella

The next stop is Ella, a town in the Badulla district of Sri Lanka. This is a famous tourist attraction of the locals and the foreigners and there are so many great sights to see, hence two days of the tour is allotted to Ella.

On the way to the hotel we will take you to see the Ravana Ella, a gorgeous waterfall that is considered as one of the widest waterfalls of the country which is approximately 25 meters tall. We will next head to the Ravana Caves which is situated near the waterfall. This Ravana fall and the cave is linked with the legendary story of Ramayana and our guide will explain it to you while you are here. Later we will check you in to the hotel for the dinner and for the bonfire night that we have planned.

On the fourth day we have a hike planned for the Little Adams Peak which will take approximately about an hour to complete the climb. The view on top would be breathtaking and you would be able to witness the diverse nature of this beautiful island. On the way to the hotel we will take you to the famous nine arch bridge. Afterwards we will head back to the hotel, spend the night and wake up to the fifth day of your tour where we will take you to Hambantota.

Day 5 – Bentota

Bentota is a city in the southwest coast in Sri Lanka and you could reach there in about five hours’ time from Ella. Sri Lanka is an island and therefore it’s blessed with a beautiful beach all around the country, and Bentota is one of the best.

The specialty of the Bentota is its white sandy beach and you could sit back, enjoy and relax after four days of traveling. There is nothing special planned to do in the beach so that you can either relax in the waters or engage in some water sport. The day will end by the beach watching the sunset and having dinner by the waters.

Day 6 – Colombo

On the last day of the Srilanka tour package from Qatar we will take you to Colombo, the commercial capital of the island. This city is the hub for the politics and economics thus we have a city tour planned to show you around the important landmarks of Colombo, and while you are on the tour your guide will give you a short explanation as to their importance.

After the city tour we will take you out on shopping before bidding you farewell.

So contact Olanka Travels to get Srilanka tour package from Qatar.

 

Looking for Sri Lanka tour packages from Trichy (India)? Trichy is a historic city of India situated in the southern Tamil Nadu State which is also known as Tiruchirappalli or Tiruchi. This article will give a traveler coming down from Trichy all the information that he or she needs to be aware of in choosing the travel destinations and the itineraries that one should visit while in this beautiful island.

The Sri Lanka Tour Package from Trichy is a tour package of five days handpicked to match the interests of the tourists from Trichy. The Hindu devotees coming down from Trichy will be taken to visit renowned Hindu temples of Sri Lanka, hence this tour package tailors around the Northern and the Eastern Provinces of the island and it will also include itineraries that are of cultural and or religious importance so as to give the tourists an outline as to the Sri Lankan Culture and Heritage.

Thus it includes the following cities of this beautiful island.

1. Anuradhapura
2. Jaffna
3. Trincomalee
4. Pasikuda beach
5. Colombo

Sri Lankans are world renowned for its hospitality, and Olanka Travels is of no difference thus we provide you with a competent tour guide who will escort you during your stay in Sri Lanka. The guide will meet you at the Bandaranayke International Airport at the scheduled hour and embark on the journey with you.

Day 1 –Anuradhapura

Your Trichy to Sri Lanka tour starts from Anuradhapura, a historic city of the island which is the best place to visit to learn about the history and culture of Sri Lanka.

En route to Anuradhapura we will take you to see the ruins of the ancient city of Dambadeniya, where you will be able to see the remains of a once a majestic kingdom. After the sightseeing, you will be taken Anuradhapura where you will be spending your first night in this country.

Anuradhapura is the capital city of the North Central Province and this too was a kingdom where the ancient kings ruled the country. The main attractions of this city is the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwanweli Maha Seya which are two of the most important place of worship of the Buddhists of the country. The tour guide of Olanka will give you an insight as to the history and the culture of Buddhism while visiting these places.

If the time permits we will take you to visit the other remaining historical sights of Anuradhapura.

Day 2 – Jaffna

The second day of the tour centers around the city of Jaffna which is situated in the Northern Province of the country, and the drive from Anuradhapura to Jaffna will only take four hours.

Jaffna is a city where the majority of the population are Hindus, hence the tourists from Trichy India will be able to look into in to their own culture through a perspective of a different nation.

The two itineraries of Jaffna that are included in this tour package are the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and the Jaffna Fort. The Nallur Kovil is one of the most worshiped and significant Hindu Temple of Sri Lanka. We will visit the kovil at a time of a Pooja (ceremony) where you can participate in the religious prayers and get the blessings.

The next step is the Jaffna fort, which was built during the time where Ceylon was a colony of the Portuguese. This place will give you an insight as to the cultural and architectural influences that Ceylon faced as a result of the foreign invasions. Before we wrap up for the day we will visit the Point Pedro the northern tip of Sri Lanka i.e. the northernmost tip. The day will end by the beach amongst the breeze while enjoying the spicy Jaffna cuisine.

Day 3 – Trincomalee (Must in Srilanka Tour Package from Trichy)

On the morning of your third day we will escort you from Jaffna to Trincomalee, which will be a drive of four hours. This is situated in the Northeast coast of the island and claims ownership to a gorgeous coast of beach.

The main place of visit that we have focused on this tour package is the Koneswaran Hindu Temple that is famously known as a classical medieval Hindu temple. This is a temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Trichy tourists can make their prayers and get blessings while on their vacation. Not only this temple is famous for its prayers but it is also a beautiful sight to see with vibrant paintings and statues.

The evening is for the marble beach. The beach as its literal meaning is like a marble gazed floor and the sea is calm unlike most other parts the island. The dip in the ocean will leave you craving for a good meal, and our guide will help you to find the perfect place to meet your cravings.

Day 4 – Pasikuda

Pasikuda is only three hours from Trincomalee along the east coast and the fourth day of the tour is completely reserved to the beach and some beach related activities. Sri Lanka being an island is blessed with a beautiful and a breathtaking coastal line around the country, hence it is mandatory to reserve a full day for a beach while in Sri Lanka.

The Pasikuda beach is different from other beaches, it is so calm that it will remind you of a natural pool. We have also lined up several water sports like snorkeling and diving that you could engage if you are interested in some adventure.

Since the beach is situated in the eastern coast, it will be a bonus experience if you could wake up as the sun rise, because you will be able to witness the gorgeous sight of the rising sun from the eastern horizon.

Read our guide on best hotels in Pasikuda.

Day 5 – Colombo

On the last day of your Sri lanka tour packages from Trichy we will take you back to Colombo the commercial capital of Ceylon. There are so many places to visit in Colombo and so many great places to taste food, but given the tight schedule of five days we have only included some shopping and a meal from one of the great dinning places in the city before we bid you farewell.

After a great vacation we will drop you off at the Airport wishing you a safe flight and inviting you to visit us back in your next vacation.

So contact Olanka Travels to get Trichy to Sri Lanka tour package.

Looking for Sri Lanka travel packages from India? Olanka Travels is offering exciting Sri Lanka tourism packages from India in which you will be able to visit some of the best places in Sri Lanka. The tour package includes a six-day trip to the places you wish to see and go. Yes! You heard us right because, at Olanka Travels, we cover almost all the places in Sri Lanka. Also, you have the flexibility of choosing your preferred destination. In addition to this, all the trips include a wide variety of popular activities and you will get to experience something new in every place. Keep in mind that all these places range from marvelous beach destinations, hill stations to romantic getaways and Sri Lanka wildlife parks. In short, your imagination will run wild and your mind will be in a tranquil state. So, embark on a mission to discover the sheer beauties of ‘Wonder of Asia’ and book your reservation at Olanka Travels.

Which locations would be covered by the package?

The most attractive element of the tour package is that we cover all most the destinations in Sri Lanka like – Negombo, Dambulla, Trinco, Arugam Bay, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo, Yala National Park, etc.

What are the top-rated places that the tour package will cover?

Anuradhapura (Must in Sri Lanka Holiday Packages from India)

 

Anuradhapura is an ancient capital city of Sri Lanka so your India to Sri Lanka tour will start from Anuradhapura. It is popular for its well-kept remnants of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. Anuradhapura was the capital city of Sri Lanka from 4th century BC to 11th century BC. In this seven centuries, the city remained as the most stable and dependable center of political power as well as urban life in South Asia. Additionally, this city was considered a sacred place to the Buddhist world and today the entire city is encircled by several monasteries. These monasteries cover an area of more than 16 square miles.

Arugam Bay

 

Arugam Bay is located on the Indian Ocean, which is in the dry zone of Sri Lanka’s southeast coast region. This place is a famous surfing and tourist destination that is situated 320 km due east of Colombo. Arugam is immensely popular among the tourist for its low-cost travel offerings. This fact has boosted the tourism of this area to a significant level as well. All in all, this is a place that is in the rise and tourists just simply love this place. Read our guide to find best hotels in Arugam Bay.

Colombo

Colombo is the capital city of Sri Lanka and the name of this city is extracted from a classical Sinhalese name Kolon thota. It means – “port on the river Kelani.” For a very long time (around 2,000 years ago), Colombo was popular among the ancient traders for its big harbor along with its strategic position along the East-West sea trade routes. 1978, this city was designated as the commercial capital of Sri Lanka when the administrative functions were moved to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

Dambulla

Dambulla is one of the beautiful cities of Sri Lanka due to its biggest and well-preserved temple complex. Also, the city is renowned for the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, which was just built in 167 days. In addition to these, Dambulla pride for having the biggest rose quartz mountain range in the entire South Asia along with the Iron wood forest.

Kandy

 

Kandy lies in the center of Sri Lanka and it is also the capital of the Central Province as well as the Kandy District. The city is located in between the hills in the Kandy Valley that crosses a region of tropical plantations, especially tea. Additionally, the city is a beautiful city that is regarded as both an administrative and a religious city.

Nuwara Eliya

 

The meaning of Nuwara Eliya is “city of light” or “city on the plain (table land)”. This town in Sri Lanka is located at an altitude of 1,868 meters or 6,128 feet, in the central highlands. Also, the town is regarded as one of the significant locations for producing tea in Sri Lanka.

Negombo

Your Sri Lanka tours from india ends in Negombo. Negombo in Sri Lanka has a population of 65,000 and it is around 37 kilometers north of Colombo as well. The city is situated at the forefront of the Negombo lagoon, which is just seven kilometers away from the Bandaranaike International Airport. Also, the city has a little port and the economy of this city depends mainly on tourism alongside the fishing industry.

Finally, we welcome all kinds of travelers and tourists with our exceptional services as well as precisely designed tour packages. We always try to ensure that the customers are getting value for their money. So, don’t hesitate book our Sri Lanka travel packages from India and discover Sri Lanka in a different way!

Day 1 -Kandy (Must in Sri Lanka Budget Tours)

Kandy can be considered as the heart of the Sri Lankan so the Sri Lanka budget tours will start from Kandy. This incredibly beautiful city will leave you breathless and you will be definitely astonished by seeing what Kandy has in its store to offer you. When in Kandy there will be some must-go –to- spots. The Royal Botanical garden belongs to aforementioned category and is located about 5.5 km west of the Kandy city. The enormous floras and Faunas and sky touching trees in the garden mark this more beautiful. River Mahaweli, the longest river in Sri Lanka runs through the botanical garden and it makes the sight more beautiful .the tranquil heaven assorted with sounds of nature offers the greatest mind-relaxing time. Nearly 2 million tourists make their way to esteem the beauty of the garden every year. When in Kandy you are starting to see the beauty in the ordinary. Keep seeing and searching for that beauty.

Every visitor today knows Kandy as a unique testimony to Earth’s history and an icon of Sri Lankan experience. You can enjoy the best of what nature has to offer. Kandy trip will offer a great opportunity to break away from the stresses of everyday life. There is a moonstone named as ‘Sandakada pahana’ that is engraved stunningly using Kandyan architectural graces. ‘Esala Perahera’ – festival of tooth relic is the yearly display that takes place around the month of July/August. Large number of inhabitants and holidaymakers come to pay a visit at the temple to take part in sacred activities and to relish the glorious stage of festivities.

Arrival in Kandy & take a city tour (Upper lake drive).

Pinnawala elephant orphanage.

Witness a cultural dance in the evening.

Check our post on best hotels in Kandy.

Day 2- Colombo

Colombo city tour & Shopping.

Your Sri Lanka budget tour package will ends in Colombo. If you want to see the “urban agglomeration” or “metropolitan area “You must visit the city of Colombo. Its population totals on this list. Soaring temperature will encourage tourist visit Colombo more often. Colombo can be introduced as the commercial hub in Sri Lanka. Colombo is also known as a “city of dreams” where people come to make their dreams come true, There is something exceptional about this city, about the people about the places that create it so much different from each and every place in Sri Lanka .You can hold vibrant culture, astonishing architecture, and countless cafes in city of Colombo.

Wherever you choose to make a move, make to immerse yourself in these spectacular locations, discover cultural diversity, and taste authentic Sri Lankan food always staying in four and five-star hotels Colombo can be considered as the go-to spot to quench your travel thirst.

To get more inquires about cheap tours to Sri Lanka contact Olanka Travels.

5 Days Sri Lanka Tour Packages To Malaysia Travelers

Looking for Sri Lanka tour packages from Malaysia? Sri Lanka, our paradise isle is a highly diverse country enriched with glorious cultural heritage, distinctive traditions, significant history, the beauty of nature etc. In simple terms, Sri Lanka has plenty to offer to its visitors. This undoubtedly is the reason why Sri Lanka for centuries was attracted by tourists from all around the world. Sri Lanka geographically is surrounded by the Indian Ocean which has become a major tourist attraction for many reasons. Its blue waters sparkle in the sun’s gleam and the gentle wind chases away the harshness of the sun. The yellow sand, the shining water followed by the blue sky filled with white fluffy clouds creates that one charming view one may never get tired of gazing at.

Sri Lanka truly is a paradise isle. Its beauty, importance, value and the glory need to be understood by us and it has to be preserved and upheld. Simultaneously, proper sustainability and development of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka have to be maintained and improved. Tourism is said to be one of the largest industries in the world and it progressively supports the social and economic growth of the country. Hence maintaining our country and the development of the tourism industry are two actions that have to be taken place simultaneously.

Sri Lanka has a rich and a preserved history. Those historical monuments, carvings, buildings, ruins etc have been preserved over the time for its immeasurable value, and for the future generations to come. Some such places are the Sigiriya rock, Dambulla, the Galle Fort etc. The ruins of two of the kingdoms of ancient kings, Polonnaruwa (1056–1232) and Anuradhapura (377 BCE–1017) are preserved and conserved. Visiting Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura areas would gift the tourists with a vast knowledge on our ancient heritage and also the relationship the Sri Lankans maintained with Buddhism, cultivation and agriculture and how the ancient kings supported this relationship.

Day 1 Sigiriya,Dambulla

Your Sri Lanka tour from Malaysia starts from Sigiriya, Sigiriya rock located in the northern Matale district on the other hand is another glorious tourist attraction. This site was selected by King Kashyapa as his capital. Due to its unique palace structure, highly imaginative site plan which is considered as one of the most important urban planning sites of the first millennium, the gardens of Sigiriya which are considered as one of the oldest landscaped gardens in the world, also the mirror wall, the decorative frescoes etc it is described as the 8thwonder of the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hence with immense historical importance, Sigiriya deserves at least an entire day for proper visitation.

Arrival to Sri Lanka (Bandaranayaka International Airport) in Katunayaka and proceed to Sigiriya.

Visit Pinawala Elephant orphanage.

Check-in to the hotel & relax.

Sigiriya rock fortress.

Evening village walk.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 Kandy (Must in Sri Lanka Tour Package from Malaysia)

Kandy is Located in the heart of Sri Lanka, Kandy was once one of the kingdoms and it is one of the country’s most significant cultural and religious centres. Sri DaladaMaligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic can be considered as the holiest place in Sri Lanka. Kandy Lake is also one of the most beautiful places in the city of Kandy. If you are making your way to Kandy during Esela,you can witness the traditional perahera called Esela and it is one of the magnificent traditional religious activities in Sri Lanka so this is must included in Sri Lanka tour package from Malaysia.

Activities

Later proceed to Kandy.

En route, visit Pinnawala elephant orphanage.

Kandy city tour (Upper lake drive, Gem &Bathik shopping, Oak Ray wood carvings).

Witness a cultural dance.

check in to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 3 Bentota

The amazing Bentota is situated only 200 km far from the Equator and really close to the Southern tip of the Sri Lanka. Benthota will capture both your heart and soul at once. If you were dying to see the lives of fishermen. Benthota is the right place to visit. We at Olanka Travels are ready to give you the tangible experience which will be there in your heart forever.

Activities

After Breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Bentota.

On the way stop over at Stilt Fishermen in Sri Lanka.

Galle City tour (2 hours).

Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 4 Bentota

Your tour to Sri Lanka from Malaysia ends in amazingly beautiful Benthota will give you loads of memories that you will take away with you, when you leave the country. Benthota is one of the favourite get-a way and it is a must visit when in Sri Lanka.

Activities

After Breakfast at the hotel leisure & relax in the beach.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

To get more inquires about Sri Lanka tour packages from Malaysia price contact Olanka Travels.