6 days Budget tour

Day 1 – Arrival and Booking into hotel in Kandy 

According to your schedule, which calls for a five-night stay and a six-day trip, you will arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport today. A representative from Lanka Safe Tours will meet and greet you at the airport. Drive to Kandy from there after stopping along the route to observe the Pinnawala elephant orphanage. Pinnawala in Sri Lanka is a special place to see elephants. The Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation established the facility in 1975 to provide care for baby elephants that had been abandoned and lost in the wild jungles.

These adorable creatures are taken in, brought up, and reproduced in captivity. It is located in Pinnawala village, 13 kilometers northeast of Kegalle town. The Pinnawala orphanage is home to the biggest herd of captive elephants in the world. The optimum time to visit the orphanage is between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. As a result, this is the time that young elephants receive their daily baths and milk feedings. The chance for tourists to see these tamed elephants having fun and taking baths in the nearby river is amazing.

Day 2 – Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

On day two, you’ll visit Nuwara Eliya, a wonderful city in the Central Province’s highlands. The distance between Kandy and the “city of lights,” Nuwara Eliya, is around 76 kilometers. On the mountain trip, magnificent plant life and breathtaking mountain falls are all around you. Before heading to Nuwara Eliya, we will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of Sri Lanka’s most well-known tourist destinations. For all Buddhists across the world, it is a very important and cherished place. It is the temple where the left canine tooth of the Buddha is honored. In 1988, UNESCO designated it as a World Cultural Treasure. The Kandy Lake, often referred to as the Kiri Muhuda (“Sea of Milk”) by locals, is located right adjacent to the Dalada Maligawa. A man-made lake that was created in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe is located in the center of the city. The lake’s size has decreased with time. However, it is a protected lake where fishing is not permitted. It’s a nice area to go for a stroll.

After that, we’ll travel to the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, a stunning destination with over 4,000 different plant species spread across 147 acres of splendor. It is about 5.5 kilometers from Kandy city. With the majestic Mahaweli River flowing through it, the area is tranquil and serene. After the gardens, we will head towards Nuwara Eliya. On the way, we will be visiting the Ramboda Falls, which flows down a cliff with a layered stonewall, just off the Nuwara Eliya road. The Ramboda Falls, Sri Lanka’s eleventh-tallest waterfall, descend from a height of 358 feet (109m). The cascade is produced by the Panna Oya feeder stream of the Kothmale Oya. It is unfathomable because of the emerald forest that surrounds it, which gives it an amazing perspective. After that, we’ll travel to one of the tea plantations we visit while in Nuwara Eliya, the Damro Labookellie Tea Center and Tea Garden. The longest-running Sri Lankan tea establishment was once known as Mackwoods. A large 5000 hectares of exquisite tea farms make up this area. You will discover both high-contrast tea manufacturing techniques since every type of tea has a unique method of brewing. Free industrial plant tours are offered, and they are followed by a delightful tea tasting. After that, you’ll be driven directly to your overnight lodging in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 3 – Nuwara Eliya to Yala through Ella

On the third day, you will go to Tissamaharama. En route, you will pass mountains, waterfalls, and luscious vegetation. We’ll stop at a few important locations along the way, including Gregory Lake, where you can go on a pony ride and savor a delicious lunch. Ella is a little, charming hamlet that we’ll pass on the way. After that, we’ll go to the post office in Nuwara Eliya. It is one of the oldest post offices in Sri Lanka and has a distinctive appearance. We’ll pass through Ella and make a few stops along the way.

The first location is Little Adam’s Peak, often called Mini Adam’s Peak. Because of the summits’ likeness to Adams Peak, Little Adam’s Peak, sometimes known as Mini Adam’s Peak, was given that peak’s name (Sri Pada). A simple climb to Little Adams Peak, where you can observe employees picking tea, leads to a spectacular peak covered with tea plantations. In the deep jungle, the sight is breathtaking. The Nine Arch Bridge is our next stop. The Nine Arch Bridge, sometimes referred to as the “Bridge in the Sky,” was built as a result of the Badulla-Colombo railway project, which included joining two bog mountains. Being built in 1921 while under British control, it serves as a great example of the technological and design genius of the early 20th century. This bridge is between 80 and 100 feet high, 25 feet wide, and 300 feet long. This one is one of the best examples of colonial railroad building in the nation. As you cross the bridge, take in the sights of the lush surroundings and the rolling hills. As you cross the bridge, take in the sights of the lush surroundings and the rolling hills.

Then, we’ll proceed to the Ravana Falls, which are also called Ravana Ella and are named for the fabled king Ravana. Legend has it that King Sita took King Ravana hostage and hid her in a cave below the waterfall. It is the country’s biggest decline. The waterfall resembles an Areca blossom in the rainier seasons. For your safari tour, we will next proceed directly to Yala National Park, the second-largest in the country and one that is bordered by the Indian Ocean. The public has access to just two of the park’s five blocks, Ruhunu and Kumana national parks. Yala was established as an animal sanctuary around 1900. After the safari, you will be taken to the hotel for supper and a night’s stay.

Day 4 – Yala to Bentota

On the fourth day, we’ll travel to Bentota. On the way to Bentota, we will pass via Galle and make a stop to view the renowned Galle Fort, which is situated on the Galle Coast. It was constructed by the Portuguese in 1588, and the Dutch refurbished it beginning in 1649. Even though it has been standing for more than 432 years, it still has a lovely appearance and is now regarded as a significant architectural monument. Then we will head straight to Bentota for the night.

Day 5 – Bentota City Tour

On day 5, you can explore the gorgeous town of Bentota. Cycling is best enjoyed near the venerable Hindu temple known as the “Katukoliha temple” and the expansive paddy fields in a serene environment. You will pass by the gorgeous mural artwork etched on the walls of Mullegoda Temple and the turquoise waters of Dedduwa Lake as you travel. Unquestionably, it is among the top things to do in Bentota. Also, you can head towards Bentota beach. There are several calm and beautiful beaches in the town of Bentota. One of them, Bentota Beach, welcomes visitors with swaying coconut trees and scenic surroundings. 

It is without a doubt the perfect location for nature lovers to engage in leisurely water activities like swimming, diving, and snorkeling. In the evening, you can enjoy boating on the beautiful Madu River near Balapitiya town. Numerous islands are created by the nearby stream, and a stunning wetland is also created by the local biological system. You will be driven to the hotel because it is the end of the day.

Day 6 – Colombo City tour & Departure

You will go to Colombo on the sixth day before your flight to wander the Sri Lankan capital. We’ll first be going to Gangaramaya Temple after breakfast. The Gangaramaya Temple, one of Colombo’s most important temples, blends traditional and modern architectural styles. It is located on the Beira Lake and was completed in the late 19th century. In the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, lies the Beira Lake. It used to occupy a little more than 1.65 km2 (0.64 sq mi) of land, but for a variety of reasons, it has subsequently shrunk to just 0.65 km2 (0.25 sq mi) now. The lake had a number of functions during the Portuguese, Dutch, and English colonial periods. It continues to go by its Portuguese name. It is interconnected with several complicated canals that make moving products across the city and suburbs simple.

Then we will head towards the Galle Face. Galle Face is a 500 m (1,600 ft) long urban park along the seashore in the center of Colombo that is 5 hectares (12 acres) in size. Even though the ancient Galle Face Green had a far broader area than what is now visible, Governor Sir Henry George Ward first laid out the promenade in 1859. Then we will head towards the Dutch hospital, The Old Colombo Dutch Hospital, sometimes referred to as The Dutch Hospital, is said to be the oldest structure in the Colombo Fort neighborhood, dating from Sri Lanka’s Dutch colonial era. Today, it serves as a food and shopping center and is a historic property. You can shop for souvenirs and grab something to eat here.

This concludes your trip with Lanka Safe Tours. Your noble guide will either drop you at the airport or in Colombo as you wish.