Category: Sri Lanka

Best Hotels in Pasikuda 2019

Planing a trip to Pasikuda? and looking for hotels in Pasikuda? Sri Lanka being an island in the Indian Ocean is blessed with a gorgeous coastal line all around, and this is one of the main reasons why the tourists are attracted to this beautiful country.

Pasikuda is one of the most celebrated tourist destinations given its wonderful beach. This city is situated in the North Eastern province of Sri Lanka and it will take about five hours for you to get there from the Bandaranayke International Airport.

This article will give you an outline as to the Hotels that are situated in Pasikuda and their rates, so that you can manage with your budget and decide which hotel you are going to stay during your vacation.

Pasikuda 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.

Pasikuda treats all its visitors just the same, thus you can find a hotel that anyone can afford.

5 star hotels in Pasikuda

Maalu Maalu Resort and Spa

Maalu maalu is a unique hotel amongst the ordinary hotel line along the Pasikuda Beach. The architecture of this is so that it will remind you and will give you the experience of the typical “wadiya” of the local fishing villagers as it features attractive wooden chalets.

Types of rooms available

• Deluxe rooms

No. of rooms available – 24.

Ideal for one to two people with queen sized double bed or two twin beds if necessary.

• Deluxe attic rooms

No. of rooms available – 8

Ideal for a family with children as it offers two extra single beds in the attic loft area apart from the queen sized double bed (or the two twin beds).

• Ocean Suites

No. of rooms available – 4

Ideal for honeymooners. This room offers a queen sized double bed and a fairly large bathroom with a Jacuzzi and a separate rain shower.

• Panoramic Suites

No. of rooms – 4

Ideal luxury room for a family with children. This is equipped with wooden floor, queen sized double bed and an attic with single beds for the children.

Anilana Pasikuda

This is known as the hidden gem amongst the other hotels in the line of hotels in the Pasikuda Bay as it is surrounded by a coral reef. One of must visit Pasikuda hotels.

Types of rooms available

• Anilana Deluxe – light and airy rooms with comfortable king sized beds. These rooms also comes with private balconies or ground floor terraces.

• Beach Chalets – this is just a step away from the beach and is ideal for couples seeking privacy and comfort. This also has an oversized bathroom and especially an outdoor shower.

• Lofts – Designed as a family room with two levels, where a king sized bed is available on the ground floor and two twin beds on the upper level.

• Anilana Studio – spacious luxury room aimed at the tourists seeking higher quality standard of accommodation.

• Kalkuda Studio – another luxury room with two glass walls giving out the view of the neighboring Kalkuda Bay and the gorgeous Indian Ocean.

• Pasikuda Bay Studio – elegant and luxury room with a king sized four poster bed. This room awaits the tourists who prefer higher standards of accommodation and comfort.

• Anilana Lux Studio – these discrete, private and spacious rooms directly face the Indian Ocean. Ideal for families as it has two self-contained rooms each with separate lounges and bathrooms.

Uga Bay by Uga Escapes

This is a luxury hotel with a breathtaking view situated in the coast of Pasikuda. Moreover this hotel is also well known for its natural beauty.

Types of rooms available

• Beach Studio

No. of rooms available 2

Situated in the ground floor they have direct access to the beach and your own terrace.

• Ocean Studio

No. of rooms available – 22

These are situated on the upper floor with a private balcony for you to enjoy a better view of your surroundings.

• Bay Suite

No. of rooms available – 1

A luxury romantic suit ideal for a honeymoon or for a family with children. This comes with two bedrooms, a living room, and an open air pool.

• Beach Vila

No. of rooms – 1

This is a miniature hotel of your own with two stories just for you. There are two bedrooms in the upper floor and a dining and a living room on the ground floor.

4 star hotels in Pasikuda

Passi Villas

This 4 star Pasikuda hotel coast line has 54 beautifully designed rooms equipped with the following amenities;

Safe Locker/Deposit box.

Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service.

Room Service.

Parking Space.

Restaurants Close by.

Wi-Fi.

Swimming Pool.

Ironing board.

Beach Nearby.

Balcony

Amaya Beach

This is located so close to the iconic Pasikuda bay and offers so many great offers especially for honeymoon packages for the newlyweds.

Types of rooms available

• Superior rooms – impressively airy spacious rooms with a king sized bed or two double beds.
• Deluxe – ideal for small families or for a friendly gathering of friends.
• Premium Deluxe – this is recommended for honeymooners looking for a cozy private getaway.
• Deluxe Suite – a comfortable suit equipped with a private balcony, a lounge and a spacious bathroom apart from the other luxuries.
• Family Suit – ideal holiday home of your own with two separate rooms to share with.
• Executive suite – a luxury private accommodation with a private dinning a lounge and it can even be connected with a deluxe room upon your request.
• Premium spa Deluxe Suite – the best we offer has a beach front terrace just for you.

Anantaya Resorts & Spa Pasikuda

A secluded yet comfortable hotel that caters your vacation needs that is situated in the coast of the gorgeous and most undoubtedly the best beach of Sri Lanka.

Types of rooms available

• Superior Room – this comes with a king-sized bed and a personal balcony apart from all the other luxurious amenities.

• Deluxe Room – this is an ideal spacious place to relax after hectic days of your busy lifestyle.

• Pool Suite – a perfect place to relax with your friends and family as it has its own plunge pool and a gazebo.

• Villa – an ultra-luxurious and yet comfortable home away from your home. These villas comprise of two to three bedrooms as a Deluxe room too can be connected with it according to your needs.

The Calm Resort & Spa

We promise you a calm and a peaceful stay during your vacation.

Types of rooms available

• Deluxe rooms – No. of Rooms 31: These are designed with the colors of the ocean bringing in warmth you need for a calm vacation.

• Premium Room – No. of rooms 15: These coral color themed rooms are ideal for an intimate getaway.

• Garden Collection – No. of Rooms 21: These are placed near the beach and the pool hence is suitable for the wonderers who wish to escape in to the open space and enjoy the view.

• The Calm Suite – No. of Rooms 2: Ideal for intimate getaways as it comes with a large whirlpool bathtub overlooking the beach and the garden.

• Passi Bay Suite – No. of Rooms 1: The perfect cozy nook for the honeymooners. This comes with a private plunge pool and a large sitting area for a romantic meal time.

Sun Aqua

A luxury boutique resort in the beach where you can enjoy a stroll in the beach or lay in there for the perfect tan and also you can enjoy several water sports that they offer.

Types of rooms available

• Deluxe Suite – These will accommodate either three adults or two adults and a child. The beautiful rooms are situated both on the ground floor and on the first floor overlooking the perfectly landscaped gardens.

• Deluxe Suite with Pool – These suites come with a private pool just for you and your loved ones overlooking the beautiful Pasikuda beach.

• Garden Beach Pavilion – Situated in the beach front, these rooms come with two master bedrooms and a private pool, thus ideal for a family getaway or a friends’ reunion.

• Ocean Suite – You will be able to wake up with the sunrise in this cozy luxury suite, experiencing once in a life time experience.

Sunrise by Jetwing

Named after the tropical eastern morning sight sunrise by Jetwing offers you many luxuries.

Types of Rooms available

• Deluxe Room – experience the tropical nature of the country in these Deluxe rooms.

• Suite – the two suites that are available are designed to give the tourists the best beach experience.

3 star hotels in Pasikuda

Giman Free Beach Resort

An authentic holiday destination situated in the eastern coast. This is not a typical hotel with luxuries but more of a place where you can enjoy the adventures and experience life in its raw form. While you are here you can enjoy water sports like diving and snorkeling and witness the corals out in the waters. Moreover we also conduct Yoga and Ayurveda treatments for relaxation and peacefulness.

Amethyst Resort

Amethyst is a gem that brings peace of mind, likewise the resort will ensure that you will have a wonderful and a peaceful holiday.

Types of Rooms available

• River View Room – these rooms are in the form of cabanas giving each of them a space of your own and the privacy you need.

• Sea View Room – Each of these rooms comes with a private verandah overlooking the beach giving you the opportunity of waking up with the sunrise just outside your window.

Marina Pasikuda Beach

 

This hotel has 30 fully air conditioned comfortable and cozy rooms that will make your stay peaceful and easy going. Moreover they also have a water sport center and an infinity pool to keep you occupied and entertained while on your vacation.

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

Looking for Sri Lanka tour packages from Ahmedabad? If you have six days to spare this is the ideal tour package for you. Although we have aimed the tourists from Ahmedabad, that doesn’t mean that anyone else is prevented from enjoying this tour package. Keep on reading to see what we have in line in our Six day tout package.

Cities and/or places that are covered in this tour package are;

• Kandy
• Nuwaraeliya
• Yaala
• Bentota
• Galle
• Colombo

Day 1 – Kandy

Your Srilanka tour package from Ahmedabad starts from Kandy. Olanka Travels tour guide will pickup you from the Bandaranayke International Airport as scheduled and take you to our first destination, Kandy which is a three hour drive from the airport. En route to Kandy we will drop in to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage center where you can witness how the orphaned elephants are taken care of and if you are interested you may even get involved in working for their rehabilitation.

Kandy is one of the most celebrated holiday destinations even among the locals given its rich culture, the remarkable history and distinctive personality of both the city and the people. Furthermore Kandy being situated in the hilly country is surrounded by a ring of mountains and it is also the home for rainforests owing the city to have a rich tourist’s value.

Thus while you are in Kandy, we have planned a city tour where you will be taken around the Kandy lake and also shopping in the city (especially Gem and Batik shopping) and we have planned to end the day with a cultural dance. Later on we will take you to your hotel where you will spend your night.

Day 2 – Nuwaraeliya (Must in Sri Lanka tour packages from Ahmedabad)

After breakfast at the hotel we will take you to the temple of the tooth relic before we head to Nuwaraeliya. Visiting the temple will give you an insight as to Buddhism and the religious culture of this island. We will then proceed to Nuwaraeliya which is only a two hour drive.

Ceylon tea is what this country is most famous for, thus on the way we will take you to visit a tea plantation and a tea factory so that you can see how tea is being manufactured. This city is also blessed with a breathtaking view of great mountains, greenery and also the dashing waterfalls, so en route to your hotel we could stop by to enjoy the nature and take some memorable snap shots.

In the afternoon we will take you on a stroll in the city where you can witness colonial architectural buildings and see for yourselves why this city is also known as the little England. Moreover we can also arrange a boat ride in the Gregory’s lake and a tractor ride amongst the strawberry fields.

Day 3 – Yaala

After a relaxed day in Nuwaraeliya we will take you to Yaala on the third day for a little excitement. Yaala which is situated about 181KMs away from Nuwaraeliya is a five hour drive. This is the best place in Sri Lanka for you to witness the wild animals and endangered plants.

So after the breakfast at the hotel we will proceed to the Yaala National Park, take a 4×4 jeep and hit the woods. This wildlife park is the home to elephants, leopards, crocodiles and a large number of different species of birds along with other wild animals, thus it is certain that you will have an excitement filled wild ride. Afterwards we will head back to the hotel to relax and spend the night.

Day 4 – Bentota

This Ahmedabad to Sri Lanka tour packages will cover two cities in the beach area, as Sri Lanka being an island claims ownership to gorgeous beaches and shores. Bentota is one of such cities. This is a five hour drive away from Yaala.

After a rusty wild ride you will be taken to this beautiful beach to relax. The beach is so welcoming so that you could spend hours dipped in the water or you could engage in water sports like diving and snorkeling or sailing and fishing.
Before bidding farewell and saying adios to a wonderful day you could sit by the waters and watch the sun set in to the horizon. Later you may have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 5 – Galle

It is only a one hour drive from Bentota to Galle. Like Bentota, Galle too is a famous for its beach. However unlike Bentota Galle is also famous for the architectural buildings and most importantly the Galle fort that was built hundreds of years ago during the period when Ceylon was a foreign colony.

So on the fifth day we will take you on a city tour in Galle city where you can enjoy the old buildings and the beautiful scenery of the both the vintage and the modern architecture and also local and foreign cuisines from the restaurants in the city.

Day 6 – Colombo

On the way to Colombo we will take you to see a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda, and we can arrive in Colombo in time for lunch.

This is the commercial capital of the country and it is the center of politics, administration, education and commerce and so many other things. So we have planned a city tour to show you around the fusion of the new and the old architecture, and most importantly we have a time scheduled for you to enjoy the best shopping that you can do while you are in Sri Lanka.

For inquires about Sri Lanka tour packages from Ahmedabad contact us. Also check package for 10 days in Sri Lanka.

 

Searching for Sri Lanka tour packages from Pune (India)? Here is an four day tour package that tourists from Pune and any tourist by Olanka Travels could enjoy and have a memorable time in this beautiful island.

This Pune to Sri Lanka tour package is centered on the southern part of the country where we will take you to the best beaches, the Wanderlust Mountains, the busy cities with many shopping ideas and some brilliant wildlife.

The cities that are covered in our four day tour package is;

• Kandy
• Bentota
• Colombo

Day 1- Kandy

Kandy, the cultural center of the country is situated about 114KMs from the airport. This is placed amongst hills in the Central province of the country hence this city has a very mild climate compared with the rest of the parts if this island. Kandy while being one of the largest cities in the island is the home for tea plantations, bio diverse rainforests, Buddhist cultural destinations and the famous scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake).

So when you arrive at the Bandaranayke International Airport, your guide from Olanka will be there to warmly welcome you and ready to embark on the journey.

En route to Kandy after about 2 hours of drive we will take you to the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. The care and the attention that the orphanage gives these orphaned elephants is so much so that the village Pinnawala is synonymous with the elephants.

After spending some quality time with the elephants the journey shall continue and you can reach Kandy in about one and a half hours. We will then check you into your hotel and later take you to the Kandy city.

Once you are in the city you can have a stroll around the famous Kandy Lake while enjoying the beautiful scenery and snapping beautiful photographs, and peep in to the various shops to buy souvenirs and also to taste the local cuisine. Moreover we will take you to the temple of the tooth relic, where you can see a part of the Sri Lankan culture, as it is the highest place of worship amongst the Buddhists. And at night we will finish our day with a cultural dance (the entrance ticket is included in the package price).

Day 2 – Bentota (Must include in Sri Lanka tour packages from Pune)

It’s a must for you to visit a beach when you visit this beautiful island as Sri Lanka is best renowned for the blue oceans and the sandy beach. So on the second day of your vacation we have planned to take you to the beach area to leave you relaxed in the sun. Bentota is 178 KMs away from Kandy and it is a 5 hour drive.

Bentota is situated in the South of the island and the beach will remind you of a tropical paradise island that you see on the movies, the blue waters and the white sands will leave you breathless.

While you are in the beach area the list of things that you could do is unlimited, so we haven’t pre planned any activity as you could choose what you want to do to enjoy your holiday. You could either simply lay on the beach for a perfect tan or have a dip in the waters or go diving or snorkeling, the choice is yours. And you can end your day by the beach looking at the perfect sunset.

Day 3 – Madu Ganga

After a relaxing day at the beach we are taking you to have some excitement on the next day. Madu Ganga is a small water course situated in the District of Galle and is situated about 20 KMs away from Bentota and it takes only about half an hour to get there.

Our team members have organized a boat ride around the river which will give you a glimpse of the rich biodiversity of the mangrove forest.

Moreover this boat ride also includes a natural fish foot therapy. There are already set up decks where you can sit and dip your feet in the fish tanks and enjoy while hundreds of fish cleans the dead skin out of your legs.

After an exciting day we will head back to Colombo where you will spend the night and wake up to the final day of your tour.

Day 4 – Colombo

Your Srilanka tour package from Pune ends in Colombo, Colombo, the commercial capital of the island is not only comprised with commercial buildings, but also with so many other places that are of archeological, historical and religious importance. Most importantly this is the best place for you to go shopping.

This city is best renowned for its night life. Hence on the night of your third day in Sri Lanka we will take you to Colombo where you can have a memorable and a fun filled night. Colombo will offer you great restaurants with great cuisine, pubs and bars, night clubs and also shoreline parties.

And on the last day we will take you to the national museum where you can learn about the history of the island and later proceed to shopping to places of your choice.

For inquires about Sri Lanka tour packages from Pune Contact Us. Also check our Sri Lanka itinerary for 1 week.

Looking for Pakistan to Sri Lanka tour packages? Sri Lanka and Pakistan since the early days has been sharing a healthy bilateral relationship and a friendship promoting each other in trade, politics and in tourism. This article will focus on the tours that a Pakistani traveler could visit while on your tour to Sri Lanka.

This article will give an outline as to four beautiful destinations of different levels of excitement and experience. Sri Lanka is a beautiful island surrounded by the magnificent Indian Ocean that is the home for so many breathtaking destinations, and clearly five days is not sufficient to witness all the beauties round the country.

We at Olanka Travels will try our best to give you the best possible exposure to most of the wonders of Ceylon through our five day tour package. The tour description is as follows,

• Locations Covered: Kandy,  Nuwaraeliya, Bentota & Dambulla
• Price: From $243

Day 1 – Sigiriya/ Dambulla

Our tourist guide will be waiting for you at the Bandaranayke International Airport, and the journey will begin from the airport itself.

Your first destination will be Dambulla where you will be taken to Sigiriya, which is about 156 KMs from the Airport and it will approximately take about 3 Hours for us to get there.

En route to Sigiriya, if you are not tired and only if you are interested, our guide will take you to a famous elephant orphanage in Pinnawala, where you can see rescued elephants of all ages and you can also buy products that is made from elephant dung and other souvenirs.

Once we reach Dambulla we’ll check you into your hotel and let you relax for a while before starting on the excursion to the Sigiriya Rock. This is one of the old fortresses of the country which is built on top of a rock and the mechanism behind it still remains a mystery. Apart from its archeological and architectural value, it is also famous for its frescoes, mirror wall and the gardens.

If there’s still time remaining after climbing the rock, our guide will take you on an evening walk to witness beauty of a Sri Lankan village.

Day 2 – Kandy (Must Include in Pakistan to Sri Lanka tour packages)

Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka is situated in the central province of the country which a hilly area. Kandy is about 2 hours away from Dambulla and is situated 73.5 KMs apart.

Once you are in Kandy the first thing that even the locals would do is to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic which the highest place of worship of the locals. Later you can proceed to the Peradeniya Botanical gardens which is the home for a massive number of flowers and plants.

Day 3 – Nuwaraeliya

This is the place we go to relax. So after two days of travelling and with two more days to left, Nuwaraeliya is the best place. Here you may book into a hotel and enjoy the finest of the food while relishing the cold climate, and in the evening you can take a walk in the city.

If you are up to some adventure despite the travelling we can take you to the Gregory’s lake for exciting boat rides.

Day 4 and 5– Bentota

We have saved the best for last of your trip to Srilanka from Pakistan.

Most of the tourists visit this beautiful island to witness and enjoy the gorgeous coast line, so we didn’t forget to include a famous beach in our tour package. Bentota which is situated in the southern part of the island is 213 KMs away from Nuwaraeliya and it will take about five and a half hours for you to get there.

When you get to Bentota you will realize that the long drive is worth the view and the beach. In these two days we have planned a two hour city tour in Galle and apart from that you can have a relaxed time by the beach before you depart for the airport.

Apart from the above the below items area also included in the Sri Lanka tour packages from Pakistan.

Inclusions:

Airport pick up and drop off
Assistance at the airport
Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis on mention hotels below
Private semi-luxury car/van (air-conditioned)
Private English Speaking driver for the entire journey
Colombo city & shopping tour – 3 hours
Kandy city tour – 2 hours
NuwaraEliya city tour – 2 hours
Galle city tour – 3 hours
Sri Lanka cultural dance visit
Ceylon Gem Factory visit
Ceylon Batik clothing factory visit
Sri Lanka Handicraft factory visit
Tea plantation visit & factory visit – Free tea tasting
All government taxes
Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle

However take note that the following will not be included in our tour package

Exclusions:

Air-tickets NOT included
Sightseeing entrance charges (Unless Specified)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Camera & video permits
Travel Insurance is NOT included
Guide/Driver tips
Personal expenses
Late check outs & early check in charges.

Also above package will be ideal for couples who looking for Sri Lanka honeymoon package from Pakistan.

For more inquires contact us. Also check our package for 1 week in Sri Lanka.

Car Hire Guide in Sri Lanka

Looking for hiring a driver in Sri Lanka with costs in 2018? Even though there is a fine amount of car rental agencies and travel companies in Sri Lanka who would engage with travelers for transport purposes from, say the airport and hotel, there no doubt is a setback when deciding on how to arrive safely to one’s destination when you’re in a strange land. Not to mention that Sri Lanka is far from strange, with lovely beaches, cool waterfalls, breezy monsoons and not to keep out the mouth-watering food that has to be savoured.

In order to ensure one reaches the destinations that would showcase what Sri Lanka has to offer, you should probably take some time before you travel down and do a little research on hiring a private car with a driver in Sri Lanka who will drive you around safely and at a reasonable cost.A careful analysis will get you in touch with the right person. And most of the time, a service via a travel agent comes out as the most common finding.If you hire your car though a trusted travel agent, you are bound to receive an interactive, well-defined and well-organized service from them. Another advantage you will get from patronizing a travel agency is the security and the personal service that comes with it.

Why not just go with public transport? It’s cheap.

It is cheap. And…that’s about it. Sri Lanka’s public transport network is quite vigorous mainly for the fact that it’s chaotic, clammy and if you’re looking for a comfortable ride, you might not get it entirely unless you keep travelling around in an A/C bus or intercity bus as it’s known in Sri Lanka. Bus punctuality, well, there hardly is such a thing. So, if you’re in a hurry to get somewhere by bus, you will have to brace yourself for late advents. Anyhow, the budget perspective is highly evident. But, since your aim is to secure a trustworthy driver who will also act as your travel guide with the added advantage of securing a driver who will speak all chief languages; from English, German, French and Hindi to Arabic, Chinese, Dutch and Spanish to name a few.

Sri Lanka’s road network has improved Big Time!

After the end of a turmoil in the form of a nearly 30 year civil war, Sri Lanka has come a long way since 2009. Developments in the country’s road network and infrastructure has seen an amazing improvement with foreign investments coming in at a fast pace. So, as a traveller, Sri Lanka sure has got quite an abundance of places to visit, of which major face-lifts has taken place. It’s no wonder major travel sites had gone to the lengths to promote Sri Lanka as amongst the best places to visit around the world. Expressways have sprung up shortening the length of long trips by atleast 3 hours. Now and then you might bump into a bumpy road somewhere if you’re being driven across a remote village. As for the traffic, weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) are much quieter and you’ll find a less amount of vehicles on the road.

Analyzing the travel cost hiring a driver in Sri Lanka

Most of these services would commence at a fair Rs. 45 per km. This cost would include vehicle and river charges as well. So, if you do a search, make sure your findings would lead you to this type of price range per km. Some of these services, if provided through a travel agent, would require you to make an upfront booking of 10% after an analysis of the amount of trips from your itinerary. Additional trips made during your visit would be added depending on the distance travelled. However, getting details such as this clarified through your travel agent is important.

The tuk of course, is a three-wheeled vehicle found in great numbers almost everywhere in Sri Lanka. They are quite efficient when it comes to travelling short distances. But, these drivers sometimes tend to scam you off by dictating imaginary costs especially when they have a full functioning meter machine that surprisingly ceases to activate once it witnesses a tourist. No harm done, tuk drivers earn a living this way but many drivers do attentively utilize the meter machine once the journey commences. But sadly, there are times when one of them, if hailed by a foreign traveller, tends to abuse the moment and charge the passenger a higher rate in advance. So, if you’re travelling alone on the road, keep this in mind and turn down meter machines that ‘don’t work’.

To hire a private car with a driver in Sri Lanka, contact Olanka Travels.

Looking for event management companies in Sri Lanka? An event is a planned public or a social gathering, whereas event management is using project management to organize such social gatherings.

Today, everything around us is an event, let it be a life event like a wedding or any other social gathering such as an event in your school, office or your business, we want it to be organized precisely.

Whatever the event is, you deserve the best!

So why not hand over the organizing and the planning to an expert in the field? We at Olanka is willing to undertake any such event management need of our clients and assist them with the planning and organizing from the scratch to the end.

So keep on reading the article to educate yourself as to what event management actually is and furthermore to find out why you should choose Olanka Travels and what we really do in this field as a top event management companies in Sri Lanka.

Our earlier article was on meetings and conferences and this one is focused on events, so let me first sort out the difference between and event and a meeting.

All meetings are events but not all events are meetings.

The purpose of an Event would be to celebrate and these events could be either profitable or not profitable. Whereas a Meeting while being an event itself, differs from being an event given the fact that, a meeting functions with either educational or business purpose.

Why Choose Olanka Travels As Your Event Management Companies in Sri Lanka?

Our crew at Olanka Travels is passionate and is working with so much enthusiasm to give the best out of the best to our clients. Thus we guarantee that we will give you a peaceful time getting prepared for your big event.
Moreover we offer 24/7 customer support to our clients, hence you can at any time seek our support with regard to event planning and also we will be there all the time to look in to your event.

What we do!

The list is not exhaustive.

Olanka as a best event organizing companies in Sri Lanka is more than willing to help plan events such as weddings, entertainment events such as musical extravaganzas, Food festivals, art and crafts events, children’s events, events organized by schools, religious events and many more.

A list of things that our event managers will take responsibilities of is as follows;

• Reserving Venue

When planning an event the biggest issue that you will face with is finding the perfect place to host your event. But if you have delegated the planning to us we would not only select the venue for you but also reserve it on behalf of you.

• Transportation

We at Olanka will not only look after your transportation issues but also parking problems on the day of the event.

• Provide entertainment

Our event planners will make sure to contact the speakers and entertainers of your choice to spice up the big day.
All what you have to do is to inform us as to the standards of your event and we will do the needful to find you the best entertainers. However also keep note that we will always come back to you for your approval before reserving them.

• Coordinate vendors

If you have the need of coordinating buyers and sellers to your event we will be there to assist you with that as well.

• Permits/ Insurance

If you need any special permits and/or insurance policies to continue with your event, all you have to do is let us know when you hand over the event to us.

We will do the needful to obtain those permits and/or insurance for you in order to make the event a success.

• Responsibility towards health and safety

We will not only work towards making the event a success, we will also make sure that the event is a safe place for everyone to enjoy it without any fear. Moreover we will look into emergency and contingency plans so as to uphold a peaceful and a calm event.

• Crisis and Situation management

Prevention is always better than Cure!

Our team will have a special task force to deal with any crisis that may arise in the course of the event.
Furthermore, we will also take up the responsibility to draw up a security plan and enforce it with your approval to meet your needs.

• Monitoring

Last but not least our event management crew will have an overall inspection on the matter, from the date you hand over the project to us to the date of the event.

Pictures Form Our Earlier Event Management Services in Sri Lanka

 

Want to know how to organize or to book a Event Management Services in Sri Lanka?Contact us Here.

Looking for mice companies in Sri Lanka? Olanka Travels, is famously known for being a travel destination management company in Sri Lanka that provides professionally expertise services and knowledge with regard to tourism and travel. Apart from these we are also a company that provides you with MICE services in Sri Lanka (meetings, incentives, conferences/conventions, and exhibitions). So this article will tell you why you should choose Olanka as your MICE Company and the services that we can provide you with.

Why Choose Olanka?

There are several companies in Sri Lanka that will provide you MICE tourism in Sri Lanka, but we at Olanka can assure you that we provide you with the best given our skill, experience and expertise.

Moreover, everyone at Olanka is working with a mission and a vision of climbing up to the top spot in the industry while increasing Sri Lanka’s popularity and admiration in the world winning the hearts and the trust of the clients, inevitably making us the best amongst the similar companies in the industry.

What We Do!

Meetings

Even the thought of planning or organizing a meeting could be very stressful given the busy schedules in your corporation, business, school or any society.

So why not hand over that burden from your minds to an expert like us. We at Olanka is equipped with a professional team of enthusiasts who would ease up the total burden from you and plan every tiny detail to meet up your needs to a budget that is negotiable.

All you have to do is, meet one of our staff and discuss with them your needs and hand fill them with all the information that is needed, and they will do the needful without any hustle.

Incentives

This means the compensation and the benefits that administers the professional discipline in a company, through motivation and encouragement.

These incentives will in turn inspire the individuals of your company to perform in their best possible method so as to maximize your production.

Team Olanka undertakes Incentive tourism schemes that will help their client companies to reward their employees as a job well done. Unlike other MICE tourism plans that are based on professional and educational purposes, incentives are purely based on entertainment.

Hence, such incentive programs could be organized by us in such as manner so as to give the best to your employees and to ripe the best out from them.

Conferences/ Conventions

Are y’all planning an international conference? You have come for the ideal people for assistance. Olanka is more than happy to assist you in planning your big events so that you will not have to worry about the planning amongst all other business and professional preparations.

We will be there from venue selection to decorations and planning the entire program and until the delegates have left the venue giving an overall inspection on the schedule.

Exhibitions

We all love to visit an exhibition, idle around and to check new things whether or not we want to buy them, but have you ever wanted to organize one? If so you would know how much trouble and hustle you’d have to go through to make it a success.

Not anymore!

Olanka is willing to take away that burden away from you give you stress free time in organizing and planning an exhibition. All you have to do is, let us know what your essential requirements, the purpose of the exhibition and a list of names of any other partners that you wish to join hands with to your exhibition. And we will do the rest.

So contact Olanka and our team will be there to assist you with any MICE need in your company, and we promise to give you the best services without any pressure on the part of you and above all for a reasonable and a negotiable price.

Olanka Travels Mice Services in Sri Lanka:

• Hotel Bookings
• Venue Booking
• Airport Transports
• Train Transports
• Event Products
• Sightseeing Tours
• Shopping Tours
• Light, Music and Sound Arrangements
• Stage Arrangement
• Gala Dinner
• Shows
• Photo Shoot
• Other Entertainments

Pictures Form Our Previous Mice Services in Sri Lanka

Want to know how to organzie or to book a Mice in Sri Lanka? Contact us Here.

Planning a trip as a first-time tourist to a country you never had been to before sounds like fun and excitement. Some times the most common way to find out about Sri Lanka is of course by browsing and conducting a little research over the internet and going through reviews and relevant travel facts from other travellers. A holiday in Sri Lanka is definitely worth experiencing especially during a time when the country is witnessing an economical boost and infrastructure transformation. Today, Sri Lanka is among the fastest growing economies in the South Asian region and is continuing on that path.From the treasured entities that Sri Lanka can boast of, the tourism industry has gained momentum and is continuously doing so with each boost in tourist influx. Travel agents in Sri Lanka assemble together pretty interesting tour packages and products and a good number of them take the time to customize itineraries depending on the tourist’s requirements. To give you a heads up on how to start planning your trip, a travel agent will help you by adding in their personal touch and getting you off the ground with your trip. The tips will depend on your travel patterns and attitude as well. If you are someone who looks to travel back and forth within a week, then this travel strategy should seem pretty sound for you and the best places to visit in Sri Lanka in 5 days.

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo

A meet and great awaits you and there are a few travel agencies who would send one of their representatives to be there when you arrive and even take a selfie with you! Anyway, the level of interaction is very pleasant and engaging and will make you feel at ease. Unless you’re knackered from the flight and prefer to go straight to your hotel room, you can get your driver to take you around and check out some of Colombo’s shopping hotspots if time permits. Spend your first night in either Colombo or Kandy. If not, you can always deal with Colombo before your departure date and opt to spend the first night in Kandy.

After a scrumptious breakfast, begin your tour of Sri Lanka!

If your first night was spent in Colombo, then start your trip bound for the city of Kandy. En route you can make a stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. This place is truly worth visiting if you are an animal lover. The orphanage also attracts volunteers from around the world who come down and engage with the elephants by feeding them, bathing them and keeping the area clean. If you arrive at specific times, you might even be able to get a glimpse into how they are fed, how the calves are handled and how the elephants get bathed on a river bank opposite the main orphanage grounds.

Kandy, a historic extravaganza of a city

Kandy is Sri Lanka’s last royal domain and is a thriving cultural hill city. Kandy is worth visiting, especially the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic which holds the tooth relic belonging to Lord Buddha. One can check out the temple and then tour the city afterwards. Kandy City Centre or KCC as it is popularly known is a popular shopping complex that accommodates a number of Sri Lankan ‘high street’ clothing boutiques, designer shops showcasing international brands, restaurants, banks and accessory stores and is located very close to the Sacred Temple. On your walk around the city, you can try out authentic Sri Lankan food from local restaurants on the main streets and also scan a number of creative handicraft and gem shops that you will find scattered in some places. Sri Lanka is popular for her abundance in producing blue sapphires among other types of gems.

NuwaraEliya is chilly enough for those who crave cooler climates

After spending your second night in Kandy as a first-time tourist, the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya is worth a visit too, before heading to NuwaraEliya. Dubbed lovingly as ‘Little England’, NuwaraEliya is the coldest part of the country with temperatures that get as low as 4 degrees Celsius in rare occasions. En route to NuwaraEliya, your itinerary might include a trip to a tea plantation and factory where you can find out the process it takes starting from the tea leaf until it makes its way into your teacup. You can also go for a tea-tasting session and enjoy breath-taking sceneries of the hill country.

Travel to Yala via Ella

 

If you feel you are up for a safari ride, Yala is the place to go for. Yala National Park is amongst the best parks attracting animals such as elephants, leopards, sloth bears and water buffalos. You can either opt for an evening safari depending on the best times to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures.

Head to the beach for a nice tan, Bentota for example

Depending on your favored modes of enjoyment while you’re on holiday, you can always decide to check out Sri Lanka’s warm beaches and bask in the sun or just leave the chillaxing part to the end subsequent to your departure date. Sri Lanka is abundant with beautiful coastlines and beaches such as Bentota. This area is very popular amongst the youth during music festival seasons. After Bentota, if your itinerary mentions it, you can also drop by the town of Galle. If Old Dutch influenced architecture is your thing, then this is the place.

A last minute shopping and safe travels back

Try Laksala and Odel for souvenirs and maybe in your next trip, you can prepare an itinerary and check out other significant spots you can visit in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is the land of smiles and nice people. When you leave, you will no doubt go back with pleasant memories and a place in your heart for Sri Lanka!

Checkout this video from Sebastian about Sri Lanka:

Loving Lanka from Sebastian Linda on Vimeo.

For more inquires contact Olanka Travels.

Wondering things to do in Sri Lanka in April? The month of April is probably the hottest month of the year in Sri Lanka and tends to hover around the mid 30’s in terms of temperature. The central part of the country tends to get exposed to this expanse of scorch and the same goes to the cultural triangle regions of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura. But, the weather is ideal if you want to spend some quality time at the beach. Although, make sure to avoid the hottest hours of the day, which would be between 11am and 3pm, especially if you go on a sightseeing tour outdoors during the month of April.

Sinhala and Tamil New Year rocks the entire country

April is pretty much an influential month in the Sri Lankan calendar. During this month, depending on auspicious timings determined by astrologers the entire island basks in a celebratory awakening and Sri Lankan festivities include the beginning of a New Year. This usually falls on the 13th and 14th of April but in accordance with Sinhalese astrology of course.

Sri Lankans engage in traditional rituals which take place mostly at home and even congregate outdoors for events where culture influenced games are being played and families and neighbours get along together for a bit of fun under the sun! We are not referring to the beach here by the way!

Beach parties galore

Well this must be top of the list of things to do in Sri Lanka in April, what’s the point of visiting Sri Lanka in April and not getting to join in at a local beach party? The Sri Lankan party scene has picked up over time and is pretty impressive the amount of parties, raves and music influenced events one can get to witness via social media. One thing is clear; Lankans love their song and dance!

A lot of these beach parties attract local DJ talents as well as international names that seem to flock in for events almost every month. Most of these events take place in popular beach areas such as Mount Lavinia and Dehiwala from the Colombo area and gong towards the south of the country, Mirissa is another popular party spot which attracts a lot of young locals and tourists. A coastal night, filled with music, sand and sea is surely entrancing and interesting no doubt.

A Pettah shopping spree, chaotic and yet riveting

Pettah market or basically, just Pettah in all its simplicity is one of those places you would love to hate. Yet, if you are someone in search of a bargain when it comes to a frenzied mixture of all sorts of shops and stalls; from clothing and jewellery to food, drink and electric appliances, Pettah definitely is a spot you have got to check out.

Pronounced as ‘Pita Kotuwa’ in the local lingo, the area comprises of a combo of wholesale merchants and some really elegant clothing stores scattered amongst a cacophony of little shops sprouting within bigger buildings in the vicinity. The area is basically like this open shopping precinct but with congested road networks and too many hagglers. But, it should not sound as bad as it looks because no matter how it looks, Pettah is iconic in its own way. You never know what you might find within the limitations of the little lanes and avenues. Give Pettah some love and check it out!

So contact Olanka Travels to visit Sri Lanka in April. Check our Sri Lanka one week itinerary which will be ideal in April.

Looking for best things to do in Sri Lanka in March? The month of March in Sri Lanka is also a good time for a vacation if you are looking to unwind and bask in the sun at a secluded spot on a sun kissed beach or if you are merely looking forward to add some travel change to your globetrotting patterns. Sri Lanka is anyhow a country that can be visited throughout the year and still manage to find almost every type of weather if you get to travel well.

Throughout March you will be able to encounter high temperatures which would no doubt be favourable enough if you want to experience some beach time or even to just enjoy the warmth of the sun, which during this time would tend to be a wee bit hotter than expected. The month of March is somewhat dry throughout whilst the hilly areas stay slightly chilled out with just the right amount of coolness.

Whale-watching down south (must do on your list of things to do in Sri Lanka in March)

Due to years of conflict from a civil war that prevailed for nearly three decades and after this war came into a culmination in the year 2009, a number of recreational avenues opened up with the country overseeing projects and infrastructural changes swiftly propelled and is still going on, be it sporadically or otherwise. But Sri Lanka has embraced the need for change and exclusivity.

Whale-watching in Sri Lanka has become quite a sought out activity amongst local and foreign tourists alike. During the month of March, the best area to go to for whale-watching would be travelling towards the southern part of the country; Bentota and Hikkaduwa.

A number of passenger vessels and boating services are accessible for transport purposes depending on the area and schedule of the sightings. Whale-watching in areas of Bentota and Hikkaduwa could give you a glimpse of dolphins and blue whales once you get to the rightful point of vantage.

Revive a melodic sense at the Galle/Jaffna Music Festival

Galle and Jaffna Music Festival gives you a musical synthesis amalgamated with folk, classical and contemporary musical elements to name but a few. The pattern of the event occurs every year and alternates between the two main districts; Galle and Jaffna. Last year (2015) the event took place in Jaffna. Therefore, this year’s sister event is scheduled to happen in Galle.

A point that needs to be highlighted is the fact that the event manages to enthuse and entice the public to join in and come together as one community and enjoy interactive and thought-provoking moments with the participants. A good young crowd of local and international musicians and artistes congregate at the often open-aired experience. Dates haven’t been confirmed yet but Sri Lanka’s events calendar will notice an update every time an event will be sanctioned.

Hot air balloon + fly over Sigiriya = just stunning!