Category: Sri Lanka

Searching for Sri Lanka tour packages from Delhi (India)? A 3 days tour package aimed at the tourists from Delhi India that can also be used by any other traveler who has only three days to spare. It is evident that given the busy schedules of our lives, it is really difficult to spare a few days to enjoy a vacation, and even if we could afford a few days it is even more difficult to plan a worthy trip. The struggle is over now, we Olanka Travels has through our three day Sri Lanka holiday package will make sure you have a memorable and an adventures vacation in just three days.

This Delhi to Sri lanka tour package is tailored around three famous cities of Sri Lanka, Dambulla, Kandy and Negombo. The guide from Olanka will welcome you at the Bandaranayke International airport at your arrival and guide you to the first destination of the tour, Dambulla.

Day 1 – Dambulla

Dambulla is situated in the Central Province of the island and is one of the cities that is celebrated as a historical Kingdom. Hence visiting this city will give you not only amusement but also knowledge as to the history of this beautiful island.

While you are in Dambulla you will be able to witness so many unique attractions, but given the limited time we have only included the Dambulla cave temple and the famous Rock Fortress Sigiriya in the tour package. The Dambulla Cave Temple which is also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is situated in the route on the way to Dambulla, thus we will take you there en route to your hotel from the Airport. This is a cave temple inside which statues and paintings related to the life of Lord Buddha is depicted.

Afterwards we will go check in to the hotel and relax for a while before we visit the Sigiriya Rock. This is another favorite destination of the tourists. This was once a kingdom that was built by a king to protect himself from his enemies. This hike will give you an insight as to the adventure tourism of Sri Lanka and experience the archeological and historical significance of the site.

After the hike we will leave Dambulla to reach our second day destination, Kandy. This journey will take about two hours and we will check you in to the hotel and spend the night there.

Day 2 – Kandy

You will wake up in this beautiful city on the second day of your tour. Here we have organized a Kandy city tour, a visit to the most prestigious Buddhist temple and a cultural dance to wind up the day.

This is the cultural center of Sri Lanka and there are so many attractions that one can visit, but given our tight schedule we will first visit the Temple of the Tooth relic where the tooth relic of Lord Buddha is placed and hundreds of devotees both locals and foreign visit this palace to pay their respect. After worshiping the temple we will proceed to tour around the city and enjoy some shopping and have a meal by the famous Kandy Lake.

We will take you to enjoy a traditional Kandyan dance at the night before ending the day.

Day 3 – Negombo

On the morning of the third day we will leave Kandy and arrive at our last destination of the vacation, Negombo. Sri Lanka is an island with the ocean all around it thus it’s a must for the tourists to visit a beach. So we have included Negombo in the package as it is considered as one of the best beaches of the island.

Negombo is a city in the west coast of Sri Lanka close to Colombo thus this city would give you the vibes of both a city and a village. The blue ocean and the golden beach will make sure you will have a wonderful stay. Apart from the beach Negombo is also the home for a natural Lagoon.

Either you can relax in the beach while gaining the perfect tan or you can engage in a water sport such as snorkeling, diving or swimming while you are in the beach of Negombo. Moreover you can visit the Negombo fish market and witness how retailers and the fisherman bargain for the best price. We will wrap up the vacation with a wonderful sea food meal which is the best in the coastal area of Sri Lanka.

So at the end we will escort you back to the Bandaranayke International airport from Negombo which will only take about fifteen to thirty minutes.

For inquires about Sri Lanka holiday packages from Delhi contact Olanka Travels. Also check packages for 12 days in Sri Lanka.

Looking for Sri Lanka itinerary for 1 week? Arguably the perfect length tour package here in Sri Lanka. Our Sri Lanka Itinerary for 1 Week package gives you enough traveling to fill your soul full of great memories and leave you wanting more of Sri Lanka’s best offerings with this itinerary.

Sri Lanka, our paradise isle is a highly diverse country enriched with glorious cultural heritage, distinctive traditions, significant history, the beauty of nature etc. simply, 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. For instance the famous Chinese traveler, Fa-Hien visited Sri Lanka in the fourth century. In the twentieth century the Italian explorer, Marco Polo visited Sri Lanka and stated that Sri Lanka is “the best island of its size in the world”. Even today, despite its financial instability and crisis of other sorts, Sri Lanka continues to be visited and revisited by many foreign tourists and eventually gains their true appreciation and admiration.

Activities Covered

• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• Village walk
• Kandy city Tour
• Cultural Dance
• Tea Plantation & Tea Factory visit
• Galle City tour
• Benthota Beach

Locations Covered

• Sigiriya
• Kandy
• Nuwara Eliya
• Yala
• Bentota

Day – 1 Sigiriya and Dambulla

Your 1 week in Sri Lanka starts in Sigiriya rock located in Matale 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 8th wonder of the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Activities

• 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 & 3 – Kandy and Nuwara Eliya

To head towards upcountry, the tourists can catch a train from Colombo and take the Main Line to Badulla. The Main Line passes through Kandy, the city of the ancient Royalty. It is also renowned as a world heritage site as the city holds the Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic. Touring Kandy in the month of July and August would present the tourists with the annual Esala Perehara which is known as the grandest Buddhist festival held in Sri Lanka and one of the most beautiful pageants in the world. As the train makes its steep climb from Rambukkana onwards, the winds turn chilly and the view gradually transforms into scenic tea estates, valleys, waterfalls, lakes etc. The ride over the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge is one exciting moment that everyone eagerly awaits in this trip. Hiking the Horton plains, a beautiful highland plateau, the Worlds End, and a breathtaking view of the white water cascades like, Baker’s falls in Nuwara Eliya, Diyaluma falls, Dunhinda falls, Bambara Kanda Falls etc never fail to surprise the tourists with their magnificence.

Activities

• After Breakfast at the hotel, Proceed to Kandy
• Arrival in Kandy & take a city tour(Upper lake drive, Gem &Bathik shopping, wood carvings)
• Check in to the hotel
• Witness a cultural dance in the evening
• Overnight stay at the hotel
• After breakfast at the hotel, visit Temple of Tooth & participate in the morning ceremony
• Proceed to Nuwaraeliya known as Little England
• En route, Tea Plantation & Tea Factory visit
• Visit beautiful waterfalls in Hill country
• Take Nuwaraeliya city Tour
• Take Nuwaraeliya city Tour
• Overnight Stay at the hotel

Day – 4 Yala (Must include location in Sri Lanka 1 Week Itinerary)

If you have long dreamed of going on safariin Sri Lanka, spotting lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards you must visit Yala. It will be like an animal lover’s utopia.It will be everything you had hoped it would be. All you can see is animals to your left, to your right, and in front of you. You will get to see as elephants played on riverbanks and lazy lions slept the daylight away.

• After Breakfast at the hotel proceed to Yala
• Take a 4×4 Jeep safari in Yala National Park in the afternoon or next day early morning
• Check in to the hotel & relax
• Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 5 & 6 Bentota

Your one week in Sri Lanka ends in Bentota, Bentota can be brought out as one of the hand-picked beaches on the West Coast.Propinquity to Colombo will always make it easier to reach the beach by road. The beautiful beach will be great for a short stay for holiday makers .The beach has been considered to be a safe beach year round for snorkelers. Moreover relaxing around, Bentota will offer a lot of beachside activities for an active seeker.

• 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
• After Breakfast at the hotel leisure & relax in the beach
• Overnight stay at the hotel

For inquires about 1 week Sri Lanka itinerary contact Olanka Travles. Also check packages for 15 days in Sri Lanka.

Longing for Sri Lanka tour packages from Goa (India), but you can’t find a time? We at Olanka provides you a three day tour package to remedy the time issue, surely you can spare three days. This package is tailored around two of the most famous and the main cities of Sri Lanka i.e. Kandy and Colombo where Kandy being the cultural capital and Colombo the commercial capital.

The tour guide from Olanka will welcome you at the Airport and escort you to Kandy, our first destination.

Day 1- Kandy

Your Goa to Sri Lanka tour starts from Kandy, the social and cultural capital of Sri Lanka is situated in the central province among the hills. Tourists, both local and foreign visit this city to witness the cultural difference and to enjoy a peaceful stay while experiencing a mild weather.

However before we get to Kandy we will take you to visit an Elephant Orphanage which is in about half way to Kandy. This is in Pinnawala situated in the Kegalle District which is situated about 80 KMs from Colombo and thus it will take about a two hours for us to get there. The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a nursery and a captive breeding ground for the Orphaned elephants in Sri Lanka, where they will nurse the orphans back into health before releasing them back in the wild.

Once you are here you can participate in the feeding programs (the milk feeding program from 9.15 am to 9.45 am or from 1.15 pm to 1.45 pm and the Fruit feeding program from 9.00 am to9.45 am or from 12.00 pm to 1.45 pm) and witness the elephant bathing sessions from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm and from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. In addition to participating in these programs you can join hands with the orphanage to uplift this charity by donating or by adopting an elephant or any other animal and sponsoring them.

After spending some quality time we will say goodbye to the elephants and proceed with our journey to Kandy our first main destination. We will check you in the hotel and let you relax before we leave to the Kandy city tour. We will take you on a walk around the Kandy Lake and to a place where you can have a traditional meal. At night before we end the day we will take you to see a cultural dance where you can experience the Kandyan culture.

Day 2 – Kandy

On your second day you will spend more time in the beautiful city of Kandy. The first thing that we will do today is visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa) a sacred Buddhist Temple. The Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha is placed in a former palace that was built during the time when Kandy was a kingdom. Thus the temple apart from being of extreme religious value the building itself is worth the tour given is rich architecture.

After worshiping the temple we will proceed with our tour. Kandy is not just a city famous for the temples, but it is also renowned for its beautiful gardens, the hills and the stunning sceneries. You could have a glimpse of all of the above at the Peradeniya Botanical Garden, which is the largest Botanical garden that is there in Sri Lanka. This is well-known for its collection of flowers ranging from Roses to Orchids and the beauty of the garden will surely leave you mesmerized and awed.

On the evening of Day 2 we will leave from Kandy and arrive at Colombo in about three and a half hours.

Day 3 – Colombo

Goa to Sri Lanka tour ends in Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka is a city that accommodates all the administrative and political centers, the giant commercial buildings, hitorical buildings, lakes, religious places such as temples, mosques and churches and many more places of entertainment education and shopping malls. You name it Colombo will offer anything.

You will reach Colombo on the night of the second day of your tour, so we have planned an exotic night that will give you a different experience from the times you spent in the earlier days. Colombo turns in to a totally different place at the night. The streets will be less busy but if you know the correct place to go you will be able to have memories for a lifetime. Nightlife at Colombo will include great restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, parties by the beach and many more.

After spending the night at the hotel, you will wake up to the third and the final day of your stay. For this day we have planned a city tour and a shopping tour. The city tour will include the museum and a few other land mark buildings of the country and the shopping tour could be adjusted to cater your needs.

Later on we will drop you off at the Bandaranayke International Airport wishing you a safe flight and with an invitation to meet you back again on your next vacation. Also check our Sri Lanka luxury tour packages.

Looking for 2 weeks in Sri Lanka itinerary? Sri Lanka may seem like just a drop of land amidst the vast Indian Ocean, but don’t let the tiny drop in your atlas fool you. Everything about Sri Lanka may seem so simple, even in the simple lifestyles its people lead, but the country carries a proud history of more than 2500 years and still holds the evidence of it through the numerous ancient monuments. Most of Sri Lanka is untouched by the modernisation of the new millennia leaving behind a well preserved natural beauty making sure to stay true to the name given to the island during the olden days as the PEARL OF THE INDIAN OCEAN.

Sri Lanka can caters to every type of traveller: whether you are in to history and culture, adventure or just to relax on the hillside or a beach. 2 weeks is not enough to experience everything Sri Lanka has to offer but it is certainly enough to get the true essence of this paradise land.

If you are planning to make Sri Lanka you next travel destination, we have come up with an itinerary to help you plan your perfect getaway.

2 days in the hill capital – Kandy

Once you land at the Airport in Katunayake head straight to the hill capital so your 2 weeks Sri Lanka itinerary starts from Kandy, where you can kick start your 14 day escape to paradise. Kandy is located 110km towards the centre of the island which would roughly take around 3 – 4 hours depending on the mode of transport you use. However most travellers would highly recommend taking the train as it’ll give you a sneak peak in to the heart and soul of this tiny island as you slowly progress through the hills. Kandy is a small yet cosy town with a historical, cultural and religious significance to the Sri Lankans. The town served as the last kingdom in Sri Lanka before it fell to the hands of the British. The town was named as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites which has preserved the town from changing with the modern times. Surrounded by mountain ranges from all directions, the town has the Bogambara Lake right at the centre. It is also home to the sacred temple of the tooth relic. You can also visit Udawattekale forest reserve. Other popular sites among the travellers to Kandy are the National museum of Kandy, the commonwealth war cemetery, Bahirawakanda Viharaya where you can see the large white Buddha statue you see from anywhere in the Kandy town and if you head out of the town a bit you can visit many other ancient temples like the Lankathilaka Temple and the Gadaladeniya temple. You can also climb up the twisted tower in the Ambuluwawa biodiversity complex.

2 days amidst the tea plantations in “little England” – NuwaraEliya

From Kandy make your way further up the hills to the beautiful Tea country or “little England” which is truly the most romantic town in Sri Lanka. Situated 1868m above sea level, the climate of Nuwaraeliya is colder when compared to the rest of the regions in this tropical island. Hiring a vehicle is the best way to travel to Nuwaraeliya because that will allow you to make multiple stops along the way and grasp the splendour of the sceneries you pass by. You will come across many divine waterfalls and tea estates. You will be passing by many tea factories with rest stops where you can enjoy a warm cup of tea while soaking in the cold breeze that will sweep past you. Once you are in Nuwaraeliya you must spend an evening by the Gregory Lake. There are lot of fun filled activities like boat rides, zip lines and bike rides. And you can finish it off by munching on something from the nearby food stalls. You can spend your 2nd day to do some sightseeing where you can go to Haggala or the Victoria gardens or visit the ambewela farm. While you are there you should go to Piduruthalagala, the highest peak in Sri Lanka and if time permits make sure you hike up to the “worlds end” in Horton plains.

2 days hiking and sightseeing in Dambulla

Next up in your little getaway through the island is Dambulla. Situated about 73km away from Kandy, this historical city has plenty to offer. The Cave Temple in Dambulla is number one item in the Dambulla travel itinerary. The temple is a complex built within five caves that lies beneath an overhanging rock. This cave temple complex dates back to 2nd – 5th century BC and it also have the Ibbankatuwa prehistoric burial site where 2700 year old human skeletons were found. While you are in Dambulla you can also a visit the Minneriya national park and the rose quartz mountain range in Jathika Namal Uyana. On the way to Dambulla, you will be passing by Sigiriya the ancient rock fortress and the ruins of the ancient Palace. You will make your way through the entrance with giant lion paws and make your way up to the rock fortress while passing the famous sigiri frescos and the mirror wall. This world heritage site is truly fascinating and will leave you amazed.

2 days to get in touch with history – Anuradhapura

Anuradhpura is not just a historical ancient city, but also sacred city where many followers of Buddhism go on pilgrimage. This city is the 1st kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka which also lasted the longest periods. It still holds the evidence of that great Sri Lankan Civilization through the numerous well preserved ruins, historical structures, and many ancient stupas like Jethavanramaya, which is the largest stupa in the world. Anuradhapura has rightfully earned the status of being one of the UNESCO world heritage sites.

2 days of wilderness –Yala

Once you are done with the central and the north-central regions of the island head straight to the south-east region to have true Sri Lankan wildlife experience in Yala. This is one of the biggest national parks in Sri Lanka which is home to many endogenous wildlife species. The safari through the forest to observe different species of animals in their natural habitat without the restrains of a zoo is one of a kind experience you can gain during your trip to this island. The most loved animal we would come across during this safari is the Sri Lankan leopard- a majestic spotted creature. The well preserved national park allows the animals to live their lives free and wild as it should.

2 days of surf and turf – Passikuda

Passikuda is a budding tourist destination located overlooking the Indian Ocean in the east coast of the country. The turquois-blue waters and the golden sandy beaches still untouched compared to rest of the beaches in the island. This is why it is regarded as the most beautiful beach in Sri Lanka and the best place to relax and get some tanning done. The natural coral reefs resulting in shallow seafronts that enables you to walk further in to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean with water just up to the knee level. You can engage yourself in some water sports such as scuba diving and snorkelling where you can explore the hidden world beneath the deep blue waters and come face to face with the species living unseen by the rest of us as you swim through the uncharted world. Passikuda beach also offers a thrilling range of extreme water sports such as wind surfing, water-skiing and kite boarding for the adrenaline junkies to get their hearts pumping. All in all it will be a fun-packed thrilling and relaxing experience for you quite different from the journey you have been having so far.

Read: Best Hotels in Pasikuda.

A day for beach relaxation (Must include in 2 weeks in Sri Lanka itinerary) – Bentota

You can make your way back to the southern region of the country to kick back and relax after 2 weeks of travelling, adventure and excitement or if you still have some energy left in you can indulge yourself in some water sports like jet skiing, wake boarding, banana boat riding and cannoning. 1 day might not be enough to visit everything in Bentota but you can at least try to cover some ground while you are there. The Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa in Beruwila which is a beautifully laid out garden over five acres of land with tropical plants and sculptures. For the nature lovers the Madu river safari is an excellent experience as you cruise through the mangroves and to explore the islands along the way. With a rich wild and plant life population it is a paradise for the biologists and ecologists. The Kosgoda turtle conservation project is another popular site among the travellers to down south where you can witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Get back to the hustle bustle in Colombo

Finally make your way back to Colombo- the commercial capital of Sri Lanka and the final destination of your getaway to paradise. It is no longer a transit spot for the travellers to the rest of the island. It has become a top destination by its own right and every traveller ultimately begins or ends their adventure through Sri Lanka in Colombo. The city is vastly modernised with a rising skyline unlike the rest of the country which is widely untouched by the influences of the western world. It is a multicultural city where you can experience all the cultures in one place. Through the ever evolving skyscrapers you can still witness the remnants of the heritage that dates back to colonial days. The national museum of history, the independence square the Viharamahadevi Park and the Gangarama temple are some of the tourist attractions in Colombo. But your visit to Colombo won’t be complete without an evening stroll in the Galle face beach overlooking the setting sun. You can also indulge yourself in some last minute shopping spree in some of the lush shopping malls where you can buy good of both local and international brands.

Sri Lanka is a timeless beauty which was hidden from the world for a long time. Even today, with the growing popularity as one of the top tourist destinations in the world, this tiny little piece of land surrounded by the Indian Ocean remains largely undiscovered. Sri Lanka is one of the very few countries that has the ability tailor all kinds of travellers from history enthusiast to nature lovers or adventurists. Each destination is a new and unique experience as no two places are the same. The boundless oceans, proud heritage the natural beauty and a food culture of its own, and all this within a short distance from one another. But the best thing about Sri Lanka is its people who are welcoming, helpful and always greet you with a big smile.

For inquires About Sri Lanka 2 weeks itinerary contact Olanka Travels. Also check our Sri Lanka luxury tour packages.

Looking for Sri Lanka tour packages from Singapore? This article is tailored around a tour package of six days aimed at the tourists from Singapore and that could be enjoyed by any traveler around the world visiting this beautiful island.

Your guide for these six days will welcome you at the Bandaranayke International Airport and escort you to our first destination, Galle. This city is situated in the South of Sri Lanka and it will take about two and a half hours for you to arrive at your hotel.

Day 1 – Galle

When we arrive at Galle we will check you in to the hotel and let you relax for a before we embark on our adventure of six days.

This city is situated along the southern coast line thus has a humid climate but the cold sea breeze will blow that away and is one of the perfect cities to sightsee. The famous place that both the local and foreign tourists are attracted is the Galle Fort. This architectural structure was built by the Portuguese when Sri Lanka was their colony and at present this place is the home for various shops and boutique hotels. Once you are there you can taste various foods of various cultures and do some shopping.

We could end our day one as we watch the perfect sun set from the Fort. We will go back to the hotel and spend the night before the second day of our tour.

Day 2 – Bentota

On the second day we will leave Galle in the morning and head to Bentota which is an hours’ drive. En route to Bentota we could halt to witness the stilt fisherman that is a common sight in that route. Every tourist that is visiting this beauty of an island should witness at least one of the gorgeous beaches, so in this tour package we have included Bentota as it is a synonym for the beach amongst the locals.

This beach is the perfect destination for any type of tourists be from a honeymoon couple to a family or a single traveler. Bentota offers so many great adventures to water sport lovers and to nature lovers as there is a lagoon and a river that holds an ecological value. You could either be on the beach enjoying the sun and the waves and/or have a boat ride in the Madu River and the lagoon observing the mangroves endangered plants and the birds.

After spending some quality time in the golden beach of Bentota we will spend the night at the hotel and wake up to our third day of the vacation.

Day 3 and 4 Kandy

Kandy is situated 180 KMs away from Bentota and therefore will take about three and a half hours for us to reach there. This is situated in the hill country of Sri Lanka and is famously known as its Cultural city. The mild weather of Kandy would be welcoming after spending time in the sun in Galle and Bentota.

In Kandy we have planned to take you to worship the Temple of the Tooth relic as it’s a culture of this country to visit this religious place whenever we visit this city. This is not merely a temple but a place of worship that holds so much history and religious value. While you are here our guide will explain you importance of this place to the locals and to the Buddhists all around the world.

Afterwards we will take you around the city where you can taste unique foods in this area and buy souvenirs to take back home with you. Moreover we will take you around the famous Kandy Lake where you can snap some beautiful scenarios and have a peaceful time.

Day -5 – Yaala

Yaala is a famous National park of Sri Lanka that is not only the home for a large number of wildlife such as leopards, elephants, crocodiles and wild boars but also is some endangered plants and trees.

We have arranged a Sri Lanka wildlife safari ride where we will travel in and around this wildlife park and given our luck we will be able to spot a leopard hunting a wild boar or a crocodile sunbathing. This Yaala National park is claimed to be one of the few places in the world where you can spot a leopard so the possibility is high as there is a high density of leopard population.

After the safari we could spend the night at the hotel in the National Park giving you a different exposure and an experience.

Day 6- Colombo

On the last day we will head back to Colombo and spend a smooth comforting day before we say goodbye to you.

This is a totally different city from the above and is somewhat similar to Singapore as Colombo is the Commercial capital of Sri Lanka. There are sky rising buildings and motor vehicles on the roads at any hour of the day and it’ll be a totally different experience from the first five days of your stay.

On the last day we could arrange a city tour or a shopping tour according to your needs before we drop you back at the Bandaranayke International Airport.

For inquires contact Olanka Travels. Also check our Sri Lanka itinerary for 3 weeks.

A journey through the Pearl: 1 month tour in Sri Lanka

Need Sri Lanka itinerary 4 weeks? Sri Lanka, a tiny tropical island shaped like a teardrop just south to the massive Indian subcontinent was hidden from the spotlight until recently. The country had survived a bleak past with foreign invasions, political instability, terrorist attacks and natural disasters and emerged with courageous and optimistic towards the future. Now that the country has finally settled down after centuries of darkness the travelers are discovering this islands true beauty. A unique exotic island ringed by endless golden sandy beaches with lush green forests and mountains covering the centre, Sri Lanka boasts of a proud history that dates back to more than 2500 years with many timeless ruins sited all over the country. The whole island is a cultural hub where the every page of the country’s history has contributed towards building up a heritage and culture so fine and can call its own.

Its natural beauty is the epitome of peace and tranquillity any traveller looks for in their getaway from reality. Though tiny as it seem the opportunities are endless and the small size just means you can get to anywhere in a shorter duration. Within 1 month you can cover most of the island and can get the true essence of what this tropical island has to offer.

2 Days Kandy

Your one month in Sri Lanka starts in Kandy, also known as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka is small town located among the hills in the centre of the island. It is a beautiful town surrounded by the green mountain ranges and has a historical, cultural and religious significance to the Sri Lanka. It was the last reigning kingdom in Sri Lanka before it fell in the hands of the British crown. The town is based around the Bogambara Lake and is home to the sacred temple of the tooth relic which is considered the heart and soul of Kandy. It was named as one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites which has preserved most of the town without changing with contemporary times. During your stay in Kandy you can visit the Udawattakele forest reserve, the national museum of Kandy. Bahirawkanda viharaya where you can go in to the large white Buddha statue you overlooking the entire town of Kandy. You can also head a little out Kandy in to nearby towns where you can witness a lot of significant sites like the Lankathilaka viharaya, Gadaladeniya viharaya and the Ambuluwawa biodiversity complex.

3 Days Nuwaraeliya

Known as ‘little England” by the locals, the town of Nuwaraeliya is largely known for its Tea plantations. The town is situated further up in the hills and the climate is much colder than rest of the island. Nuwaraeliya is cold, cosy and beautiful making it the most romantic town in the country. Surrounded by tea plantations, waterfalls and splendid sceneries this town’s architecture shows the influences of the British rule. While you are in Nuwaraeliya you can visit one of the tea factories and see how the world famous Ceylon tea is made. You can also go for a hike in the Hortain Plains where you can go up to the “worlds end”. Other popular tourist attractions in Nuwaraeliya are the Haggala and the Victoria Parks, Piduruthalagala- the highest peak of Sri Lanka, the Ambewela Farm and the Moon plains. There are many waterfall that you come across on your way to Nuwaraeliya but the most interesting one would be the lesser known Bomburu Ella. Your trip to Nuwaraeliya is not complete without an evening spent by the Gregory Lake where you can engage yourself in a lot of fun activity and food.

2 Days Dambulla

Dambulla, a town famed for the iconic cave temples which is named as one of the 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka. This ancient temple is a complex built in 5 caves hooded by an overhanging rock dates back to 2nd-5th century BC. Inside the temple you can find statues and paintings depicting Lord Buddha and his life. There are total of 153 statues of Lord Buddha and statues of Hindu gods and goddesses and kings of Sri Lanka. Another historically and archeologically significant site is found closer to the cave temple is the Ibbankatuwa prehistoric burial site where 2700 year old human skeletons were found. You can also visit the Minneriya National park and the Rose Quartz mountain range in Jathika Namal Uyana while you are in Dambulla. However one of the most significant tourist attractions of all is found on the way to Dambulla- the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. This is also one of UNESCO world heritage sites where the ruins of an ancient fortress and a royal palace is found built on top of a large rock shaped like a lion.

2 Days Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura, a town of historical significance was once the 1st kingdom of Sri Lanka which lasted for the longest period of time. But for Sri Lankans, especially Buddhists it is also a place of pilgrimage. The ancient city complex contains well-preserved collections of archaeological and architectural masterpieces like enormous stupas, palaces and many other structures. It is truly a fascinating place to visit and a major tourist attraction rightfully named as one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites.

2 Days Jaffna

As a town which was out reach for many travellers during the 30 year civil war, Jaffna is now becoming increasingly popular among both local and international visitors. Jaffna is a peninsula with a lot of small islands surrounding it. It is the fortress of Hindu tradition and the best place to learn and experience the Hindu Culture. There are many tourist attractions which had somehow survived the war. But the huge Nallur Kovil tops the list. It is sacred place of worship for followers of Hinduism. Another significant place to visit is the Naga Viharaya a place of worship for Buddhists situated in the island of Nagadeepa accessed by a 20 minute boat ride.

2 days Trincomalee

Trincomalee is located on the north eastern region of the country over the east coast. Trinco, as widely called by locals is an untouched land famed for the white sandy beaches with pure blue seas. Trinco is also known for the gokkana bay,the historic natural harbour with a strategic importance that resulted in many battles over its control. Koneshwaram Kovil, a medieval temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which is situated on the crest of Konesar malai which is a promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean and the gokkana bay. The other tourist attractions are the Pigeon Island where you get the opportunity to snorkel or just relax on the Nilaveli Beach. Many tourist visit the Old Portuguese fort called the Fredrick fort. There are many museums in town which will be interesting as you can learn about the history of Trinco.

2 Days Passikuda

Passikuda, an up-and-coming tourist destination located in the east coast overlooking the Indian Ocean is famed for its turquois-blue waters and the golden sandy beaches untouched unlike the rest of the beaches in the Sri Lanka. It is regarded as the most stunning beach in this tropical island and the best place to relax and enjoy the tranquillity. What is unique about this beach is that it has shallow seafronts that allows you to walk mile in to the warm water with water just above the knee level owing to the natural coral reefs You can take part in some water sports such as scuba diving and snorkelling where you get the opportunity to explore the unseen world underneath the deep blue waters and come face to face with the species hidden by the rest of the world as you swim through the uncharted waters. Passikuda beach is a paradise for adrenaline junkies as it offers thrilling range of extreme water sports such as wind surfing, water-skiing and kite boarding to get their hearts pumping. It will definitely be a thrilling and relaxing experience full of joy that you will remember for a life time.

2 Days Batticaloa

Another war trodden area that has come out of hiding and emergedas one of the top tourist destinations with a stunning beachfront. It is highly popular among the surfers who travels from far away to batticaloa just to wrestle with the waves on surf boards. Arugam bay beach is the most popular one out of all. Other attractions include the Batticaloa Fort and the Batticaloa gate among other things.

2 Days Ella

Out of all the villages in the highlands of Sri Lanka, Ella is of particular interest to everyone for its picturesque surrounding filled with tea estates, mountains, waterfalls. The fresh air and the cold climate gives this small town a cosy vibe. Many travellers to Sri Lanka includes Ella as one of their must see places because of all the glory this small town has brought in. it is a dream paradise for trekkers as it provides the best hiking opportunities in the island. There are plenty of things you can do in Ella and it will certainly leave you relaxed and happy. It is home to the famous Nine Arch Bridge, the magnificent 100 year old railway bridge made entirely out of blocks of stone and cement. Ella is linked to the legendary Ravana tales out of the Ramayana and during your visit you can visit and explore the places mentioned in the legend like the Ravana Falls and Ravana Cave. And if you looking to getaway from the usual hustle-bustles of life and get in touch with nature you can go hiking in mini Adams peak or the Ella rock. There is many more beautiful places to see in Ella that will surely leave memories that would last a lifetime.

2 Days Yala

Head straight to the south-east region to have true Sri Lankan wildlife experience in Yala. This is one of the biggest national parks in Sri Lanka which is home to many endogenous wildlife species. The safari through the forest to observe different species of animals in their natural habitat without the restrains of a zoo is one of a kind experience you can gain during your trip to this island. This is without a doubt an excellent opportunity for the nature lover and the adventurer in you. The most loved and the most anticipated animal during this safari is the Sri Lankan leopard- a majestic spotted creature endogenous to the island. The well preserved national park allows the animals live free and wild as they should and ensures their protection and survival.

2 Days Unawatuna

Unawatuna, a picturesque beach city in the southern coast of the island. Fringed by lush green coconut trees the Unawatuna Beach Is the ideal place to sit back and relax over a cocktail or a beer. You can also engage in many water based activities like snorkelling and scuba diving where you can swim through the coral beds underneath the blue waters of the southern seas. You can also go on a canoeing excursion on the Unawatuna lagoon and visit the other nearby attractions like the turtle hatchery, the Jungle beach and the yatagala raja maha viharaya.

2 Days Hikkakduwa

Hikkaduwa is a mandatory pit stop during your travel through the villages of the southern coast. This is popular beach resort town where visitors from all over the world enter on a daily basis for their share under the sun. Hikkaduwa beach is lined by coconut treesand has an endless array of bars and restaurants making this the ideal spot to sit back and relax. Hikkaduwa offers many water based activities like scuba diving or snorkelling to its visitors. You can also pay a visit to the Seenigama Viharaya- a small temple found on a small island closer to the mainland or ride on a glass bottomed boat through the coral sanctuary and discover the world unwater.

2 Days Bentota

Bentota an excellent destination in the southern beach to kick back and relax after 1 month of travelling, adventure and excitement. You can indulge yourself in water sports like jet skiing, wake boarding, banana boat riding and cannoning. The Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa in Beruwila which is a popular nearby tourist attraction is a garden landscaped beautifully over five acres of land with tropical plants and sculptures. The Madu river safari is an excellent experience for all the nature lovers as you cruise through the mangroves to explore the islets along the way. With a rich wild and plant life population it is a heaven for the biologists and ecologists. The turtle conservation project in Kosgoda is another popular attraction among the travellers to down south where you can witness these regal creatures in their natural habitat.

3 Days Colombo

Your 4 weeks in Sri Lanka ends in Colombo- the commercial capital of Sri Lanka is no longer a transit spot to the rest of the island. Colombo has now come to be a top destination by its own right and every traveler ultimately begins or ends their adventure in Sri Lanka from Colombo. This is a modern city with a rising skyline unlike the rest of the country which is generally untouched by the impacts of the ever changing world. It is a multicultural city where you can see all the cultures and faiths in one place living in harmony. Through skyscrapers you can still see the pillars of a heritage that dates back to colonial days. The most popular tourist attractions are the national museum of history, the independence square, the Viharamahadevi Park and the Gangarama temple. But the highlight of your visit to Colombo would be an evening stroll in the Galle face beach overlooking the setting sun. Your journey wouldn’t be complete without a shopping spree in any one of the shopping malls where you can buy items of both local and international brands.

To Get more details on 1 Month in Sri Lanka Itinerary For inquires contact Olanka Travels. Also check our package for 3 weeks in Sri Lanka.

Looking for Sri Lanka tour packages from Abu Dhabi? The five day tour package aimed towards the tourists that are coming from Abu Dhabi is centered on the cities of Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Nuwaraeliya and Colombo.

The Sri Lanka tour starts from Anuradhapura, so once you arrive at the Bandaranayke International Airport your guide from Olanka for these five days will welcome you and escort you to your first destination.

Day 1 – Anuradhapura

Your Sri Lanka packages from Abu Dhabi starts from Anuradhapura, which is situated 170 KMs away from Colombo and it will take approximately 4 hours for you to arrive on your first destination. First we will check you into the hotel at Anuradhapura and let you relax for a while after the flight, later we will proceed to Anuradhapura City tour.

This is the oldest and one of the most sacred historical cities of the island and has a very interesting and a rich historical background for us to learn and sightsee.

The main itineraries that we have included in the tour package are the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and the Ruwanwelisaya which are considered as great places of worship amongst the Buddhists in the country as well as the Buddhists all around the world. After we pay our respect to these two places we will take you to the ruins (Natabun) of the old palaces, shrines and buildings that prevailed during the earlier days when Anuradhapura was once a kingdom.

Day 2 – Anuradhapura

On the second day we will take you to visit one of the largest manmade lakes in Ceylon; the Tissa wewa which was built by a King that ruled Anuradhapura in the olden days, King Devanampiyatissa. This lake was built to provide water for irrigational purposes and the massive structure will give a glimpse as to the great ancestry of the country. We have also arranged to have a meal amidst the cold breeze of the lake before we proceed to our next place of visit.

The next itinerary that is on our package is the Mihinthale. This is a mountain peak situated in Anuradhapura and is claimed to be the place where the Buddhists monks from India inaugurated Buddhism in this country. Apart from the religious value of this place you could also enjoy a beautiful scenery once you are on top of the Mihinthale.

Day 3 – Dambulla

On the third day we will depart from Anuradhapura to visit the second destination of your tour Sigiriya Rock that is situated in the city of Dambulla. The journey will only take about one and a half hours thus we can reach our destination in no time.

After two days of sightseeing we have organized a little adventure hike where you will have to climb a rock. Sigiriya was once a fortress and the technicality of this amazing piece of work still remains a question and leaves the designers of the present impressed and mesmerized.

The hike will take a few hours so after we have climbed Sigiriya we will head back to our third destination, Nuwaraeliya. The journey will take about five hours thus we have arranged to arrive at the destination on the night of your third day.

Day 4 – Nuwaraeliya

Placed among the hills, waterfalls and valleys Nuwaraeliya is the best place in this island to relax. Despite the general humid climate of Sri Lanka, this city has a cooler weather and the temperature is a few degrees lower than the other cities.

As we always say we at Olanka will always cater your needs so we have a few options of which you could choose as what you want to do while you are here. Nuwaraeliya is the ideal place to play hockey or to have a walk by the lake as the environment is not polluted by the fumes like in busy cities. Also we could take you to a tea plantation or to a tea factory or to a strawberry field. Moreover we could arrange a boat ride in the Gregory’s lake or a visit to the worlds end in Horton Plains.

En route to Colombo we will stop by some beautiful waterfalls for you to witness the beauty of this hill country.

Day 5 – Colombo

On the final day of the tour we have planned to take you on a tour around Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.

While you are in Colombo we will take you to the Galle Face green to show off the beach that the Sri Lankans always boast about, because a tour to Sri Lanka is never complete without visiting a beach. After spending sometime in the beach we would take you around some shopping so that you can take along with you some souvenirs to remember the wonderful stay with us.

At the end of the tour we will guide you back to the Bandaranayke International Airport where will bid you farewell.

For inquires contact us. Also check our Sri Lanka itinerary for 3 weeks.

Looking for Sri Lanka tour packages from Philippines? This article will give you an outline as to a four day tour package that anyone one around the world can enjoy while in Sri Lanka despite we have targeted especially the tourists from Philippines. The tour will center around three main commercial cities of the country i.e. Colombo, Kandy and Negombo.

Day 1 – Colombo

Colombo, is a city that bridges both the old and the new, it is the home for old colonial buildings as well as skyscrapers. This commercial capital of Ceylon is the center of economic and political arena and also this city has many great places of visit. Thus we have allocated two days of the four day package to show you around this busy city.

As you arrive at the Bandaranayke International Airport, our tour guide for you will be waiting to welcome you and escort you to the hotel. When you are ready we will start our journey of exploring the city.

Our first stop for day one will the National Museum of Colombo and also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum that is situated in the heart of Colombo. This is the largest museum in the country and it will give its visitors an insight as to the rich history of this beautiful island. After the museum tour we will take you out on to have lunch at a nearby place of your choice as this a city that has great food of any style within a few meters distance. After relaxing at the hotel we will take you out at the night to give you the nightlife experience of Sri Lanka. The city will be lit with lights when the sun goes down. We offer night clubs, karaoke, great food by the beach and many more.

Day 2 – Colombo

The second day is allotted for sightseeing and shopping. We have arranged a private city tour hence the itineraries could be tailored around you to meet your needs. The Galle face green, the old Parliament building, the New Parliament, the Independence Square, the Independence Arcade are a few of the itineraries that are on our list of which you can choose from. Moreover our Olanka tour guide for you will give you a description of these places and their history as you visit them.

After the city tour and after having lunch we will take you shopping, be it clothing, gems, souvenirs, books or anything Colombo will offer you the ideal places to get them for a reasonable price. You will only have to tell us what you are looking for and we will take you to the best place to get them, because we at Olanka always aims the needs of the tourists other than promoting ourselves.

After the city tour we have arranged the to take you to Kandy, where you will spend the third day of your vacation. Kandy is situated about 140KMs from Colombo and we can reach there approximately within 4 hours’ time.

Day 3 – Kandy

You will reach this beautiful city on the night of your second day, we will check you into the hotel and let you relax and spend the night before you embark upon an adventure cultural tour the next day.

Kandy is famously known as the cultural center of Sri Lanka, given its History and the vibrant culture of the people still living there. While being the cultural center Kandy is also the religious center of this country so we have on our tour included the Temple of the Tooth relic which is the highest place of worship of the Buddhists. After worshiping the sacred temple we will take you on a walk around the Kandy Lake where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and have lunch at a boutique hotel by the side.

In the afternoon if you are interested in flowers we could take you to one of the famous botanical gardens in the country, the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. This Botanical Garden is the home to a wide variety of flowers and some endangered plants and the beauty would leave you spellbound. Furthermore if you are not a flowery person but instead a more adventurous sole we will arrange a small hike in the Hanthana mountains.

You will spend the night in your hotel and taste some local cuisine and depart to Negombo where you will spend the last day of vacation.

Day 4 – Negombo

On the morning of your last day we will take you to Negombo from Kandy which is only a three hours’ drive.

Sri Lanka being an island is blessed with a beautiful coast all around thus a visit to the beach is mandatory while you are here. Hence we have included Negombo to this package as Negombo claims to have one of the best beaches that is there in the island. After three days of traveling we will leave the fourth and the final day of your vacation to relax under the sun and have a swim in the beautiful waves. And if you are interested we could arrange a watersport like snorkeling or diving.

We would take you back to Colombo Bandaranayke International Airport from the beach where we will bid you farewell, until we meet you again.

For more inquires contact Olanka Travels. Also check our Sri Lanka itinerary for 10 days.

Sri Lanka is an island situated in the Indian Ocean, thus we are blessed with a gorgeous coastal line all around the country. This article will focus on the Arugam Bay beach and the Hotels in Arugam Bay Sri Lanka and around the city.

Arugam Bay is situated in the southeast coast of Sri Lanka and is known as the “Arugam Kudah” by the locals. This village is situated to the south of Baticaloa and is populated with Sri Lankan Sinhalese and Tamils, and was once famous as a fisheries village. However at present, Arugam Bay is a world renowned tourist destination given the beautiful white sands and the gorgeous blue waters and most importantly the surfing spots.

Arugam Bay offers luxury hotels for the high-end tourists. We have listed down below the 5-4 star hotels and a description as to these hotels that you can spend your vacation in.

Arugam Bay treats all its visitors just the same, thus you can find a Arugam bay hotels that anyone can afford.

5 Star Hotels in Arugam Bay

Jetwing Surf – Potuvil Point

One of the best Arugam Bay accommodation, This cabana resort built in the Potuvil Point in the famous beach Arugam Bay naturally coexists with the nature promoting eco-tourism, hence the visitors can experience a luxurious stay while living amongst the nature and its wonders.

Types of Rooms available

Cabanas – Sustainable Beachfront Intimacy.

No. of Cabanas – 20.

These cabanas are designed so as to bring out the tropical modernism of the country. These seashell shaped cabanas are designed so as to absorb the natural breeze keep the place cool and calm at any hour of the day.

4 Star Hotels in Arugam Bay

The Blue Wave Hotel

If you are a surfing enthusiast this is the best place for you to stay over during your stay, as it is situated in the close proximity to the best surfing spots in Arugam Bay.

Types of Rooms available

Deluxe Suite Room – these are designed to house six people preferably for a family or a group of friends. The rooms are equipped with modern facilities such as two king sized beds, complimentary Wi-Fi, a separate lounge area and a private balcony looking over the beach.

Deluxe Double Room – these rooms are ideal for single traveler seeking serenity in a blissful morning or a romantic duo trying to escape the busy lifestyle to have a peaceful time together. This rooms comes with one king sized bed and other facilities need for a perfect vacation.

Deluxe Triple Room – This room is equipped with a king sized bed and a single bed which is ideal for a family with children. In addition to the usual amenities such as the Wi-Fi, the mini bar and the safe, visitors are entitled to use the pool and the modern fitness center.

Deluxe Twin Room – This room is ideal for friends and colleges who wish to share a room as it comes with two single beds and other facilities such as access to internet and complimentary toiletries.

Bay Vista Hotel

The Bay Vista Hotel attracts the surfing enthusiasts during the surfing season as it is situated near the famous and the best surfing spots. During the rest of the year the tourists seeking serenity and peace of mind choose Bay Vista Hotel to have a quality time during their stay. Moreover we offer mouthwatering local cuisine and a yoga and meditation center to help you experience the peacefulness of life.

Types of Rooms available

Standard Double Rooms – these are ideal for two people as it can be equipped with either one king sized bed or two singles beds according to your needs.

Standard Triple Rooms – This room comes with a double bed and a single bed and therefore suitable for three people, preferably a family or a group of friends.

Sea View Double Rooms – This too is ideal for two people preferably a honeymoon couple as these rooms overlook the beautiful Arugam Bay beach.

Sea View Triple Rooms – A triple room overlooking the gorgeous beach suitable for a group of friends or a family with kids.

3 Star Hotels in Arugam Bay

Babar Point

Babar Point comes with six Bungalows allowing its visitors to spend their vacation with privacy and peacefulness. This is situated in the whiskey spot in the Arugam Bay beach allowing easy access to the two famous surfing spots; the whiskey point and the Potuvil Point.

Types of Rooms available

Single Room – this is ideal for a couple in their romantic getaway as it comes with a King sized bed and an open terrace overlooking the garden and the pool.

Double Room – this room comes with two single beds preferably for friends and colleges wanting share a room on the vacation.

Family Room – this is for a family with children or a group of friends as it can accommodate about five people.

The Spice Trail

Why not spice up your vacation with the Spice trail? This is situated in the beach line of the famous Arugam Bay coast line.

Types of Rooms available

Sera Deluxe Villa Room.

No. of rooms – 2

Slightly bigger than the other rooms and thus suitable for a family sharing a room with two kids.

Miris Deluxe Villa Room.

No. of Rooms -2

Ideal for a romantic getaway as it is situated in the middle of the woods giving the visitors privacy and calmness.

Kurundu Deluxe Villa Room

No. of rooms – 2

These are situated closer to the pool and therefore is ideal for friends and colleges sharing a room on a vacation.

Sadikka Deluxe Villa Room.

No. of Rooms – 2

This is suitable for tourists seeking quiet and calm getaway from the busy life schedule.

Karambu Deluxe Villa Room.

No. of Rooms – 2

Situated near the pool and is ideal for a family with kids looking for some fun and excitement in the water.

Kaha Deluxe Villa Room.

No. of Rooms – 2

This too is ideal for a family with kids as it is situated near the pool away from the woods.

Other Hotels in Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay Roccos

This is a newly built property with a brand new management, hence the fresh minds will leave you mesmerized and keep you feel at home while you are on your vacation.

Types of Rooms available

Standard Double Room – Beachfront

Standard Double Room – Garden View

The Rooms are in the form of cubes and the total amount to 22 rooms where 11 are situated in the ground floor, while the other 11 is situated on the upper floor. Each room equipped with either a Queen sized bed or two double beds and an additional single bed could be provided for an additional cost.

Kottukal beach House by Jetwing

Situated in the opposite corner of the country from the busy Colombo, the beach house will let you experience the beauty and the serenity of the beach, the sunrise and the world famous surfing spots.

Types of Rooms available

Deluxe Room – these rooms have the best of both worlds as they overlook the beach while the backdrop is the residential coconut cultivation. Moreover the rooms are equipped with the modern facilities needed for a perfect vacation such as complimentary Wi-Fi and toiletries.

Chalet – these chalets come with a personal verandah allowing you to relax while witnessing the beautiful sight of the sun rising from the eastern horizon.

To Book above Hotels in Arugam Bay with offer prices contact Olanka Travels.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – Guide, Time Table, Tickets, Bathing Times & Hotels

Planing to visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage? The Sri Lankan Elephant is considered as a prestigious animal and it has been a part of our culture and tradition since the olden days. Moreover they hold a symbolic, traditional and economic importance as the tourists are attracted to Sri Lanka to witness them in their natural habitats and also elephants are used as a symbol of prosperity in various traditional and religious ceremonies of the country.

This gigantic animal once lived in the massive forests of this country in herds of 12-20 with the oldest female or the matriarch in the lead, sadly now given the development programs, the humans have entered in to their habitats and the elephants are pushed to live in smaller and compact areas. The Sri Lankan elephant is now an endangered animal as their population is decreasing rapidly.

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the only place is Sri Lanka that functions as an orphanage, captive, nursery and a breeding ground for the elephants in need, and also this is the home for the homeless elephants who needs special care.

This article will focus on the Pinnawala Elephant orphanage and give a guideline for the tourists who wish to visit this peaceful sanctuary of the beautiful elephants.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Time Table

If you are planning to visit Sri Lanka in your next vacation and if you have the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in the list of places you wish to visit, the first thing that you would want to know would be the time schedules and their program.

The Pinnawala elephant orphanage time table is laid down as follows for your convenience.

• 08.30 am – Opens for the visitors
• 09.00 am – 09.45 am Fruit feeding
• 09.15 am – 09.45 am Milk feeding
• 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Herd to the river
• 12.00 pm – 01.45 pm Fruit feeding
• 01.15 pm – 01.45 pm Milk feeding
• 02.00 pm – 04.00 pm Herd goes to the river
• 05.00 pm – Milk feeding
• 05.30 pm – Ticket counter closes
• 06.00 pm – Closes for the day

The programs for each day is carried out according to the above time table and you could visit the orphanage at the time of the event that you that you wish to participate in or you may also spend your entire day at the orphanage with the elephants.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Tickets

The purpose of the Elephant orphanage is to help the orphaned baby elephants and also the adult elephants by providing them a helping hand, thus it should be noted that we at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage charge an entrance fee. The funds collected from the tickets will be used solely for the purpose of uplifting the lifestyle of the orphaned elephants and for the maintenance of the orphanage.

The ticket are priced at a very reasonable rate and can be laid down as follows;

Sri Lankans

• Adults LKR 100.00
• Children LKR 30.00 (3-12years)
• Children LKR 20.00 (In school uniform)

Overseas Visitors

• Adults LKR 2500.00
• Children LKR 1250.00 (3-12 years)

SAARC Visitors

• Adults LKR 700.00
• Children LKR 350.00 (3-12 Years)

To buy tickets or to arrange Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage tour contact Olanka Travels.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Bathing time

The bathing time is a beautiful and a heartwarming sight to witness. You will be able to see the entire heard been guided to the river by their foster fathers at the orphanage to have their daily bath to keep the clean and chilled in this warm weather. Amongst other heart filled moments you will also be able to enjoy baby elephants having a dip and playing in the water.

The time schedule of the Bathing Hours is as follows;

Daily at:

• 10.00 am to 12.00 Noon
• 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Hotels near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Luck Uyana Cabana in Pinnnawala

This is situated in the close proximity to the orphanage, only a 0.1kms away. This has air conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and so many other facilities. Moreover it also has a pool where you can enjoy after a busy day at the orphanage.

Hotel Elephant Bay

This hotel is situated right opposite to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage thus you can just cross the road to see the elephants and enjoy their company. The hotel room comes with a balcony so that you could enjoy scenery and maybe also get a glimpse of the bathing elephants in the Ma Oya River.

Hotel Elephant Park

This hotel has a spacious place which can accommodate around 300 people at the same time. They offer exclusive meals upon your request and the hotel overlooks the Ma Oya River where the Elephants are brought in for their bath.

Hotel Pinnalanda

This is considered as one of the best and the finest hotels in Pinnawala. You can relax and enjoy in this beautiful place situated in the river bed of Ma Oya while witnessing the wonderful sight of elephants walking in the line to the lake and them bathing in the river.

How to get to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

The Elephant Orphanage is situated in the Village of Pinnawala hence giving its name, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. The village is so popular for the orphanage so much so that the name Pinnawala is synonymous with elephants amongst the locals of Sri Lanka.

Pinnawala is a village situated in the Kegalle District of Sri Lanka in the Central Province. The closest main city to Kegalle is Kandy which is about 40kms away and you can reach the orphanage in about an hours’ time. If however you are planning to get to the orphanage directly from the Bandaranayke airport it will take about two hours for you to reach your destination as it is situated 75kms away from the airport.

You can either call a taxi or hire a vehicle or use public transport such as the bus or the train. We will list down the train timetables from Colombo to Pinnawala for your convenience as follows;

Trains from the Colombo Fort to Pinnawala

Daily – 17.20 Train number – 9264

Monday to Friday and Saturday – 16.10, 16.35 & 18.31 Train numbers – 9262, 9263 & 9265.

Contact us for more Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage inquires.