Sri Lanka on a Budget - 10 Days Affordable Multi-Activity Tour

Sri Lanka on a Budget - 10 Days

$1400.00/

per person
  • 1 Days / 0 Nights
  • Max People : 6
  • Colombo, Galle, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Mirissa, Ella, Udawalawe National Park & Pinnawala

Day 1: Airport arrival and transfer to Colombo. City tour visiting Dutch Hospital, Colombo Museum, National Zoo, and Gangaramaya Temple. Day 2: Drive to Unawatuna and Galle. Explore UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort, turtle hatcheries, Ambalangoda mask factory, and Madu River boat safari with fish therapy. Day 3: Early morning whale and dolphin watching excursion in Mirissa. Afternoon beach relaxation and seafood dining in Unawatuna. Day 4: Transfer to Udawalawe National Park for a 4x4 wildlife safari and baby elephant milk feeding at the Elephant Transit Home. Day 5: Drive to Tissamaharama / Yala for a leopard safari game drive and evening visit to Kataragama Hindu Temple. Day 6: Transfer to Ella. Hike Little Adam's Peak, view Nine Arch Bridge, and take the scenic hill country train down to Nanu Oya station before proceeding to Nuwara Eliya. Day 7: Early morning trek to Horton Plains National Park (World's End & Baker's Falls), Ambewela / strawberry farms, and Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Day 8: Drive to Kandy via Ramboda Waterfalls, working tea factories, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Day 9: Explore UNESCO Polonnaruwa ancient capital ruins and do a traditional village experience tour in Sigiriya. Day 10: Morning departure to Colombo / Negombo or direct private transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for departure flight.

Highlights of the Tour

  • Representative welcome at airport & transfer to Colombo
  • Morning drive from Colombo to Unawatuna beach
  • Early morning Blue Whale & Dolphin boat excursion in Mirissa
  • Transfer from Unawatuna to Udawalawe
  • Transfer from Udawalawe to Tissamaharama / Yala
  • Transfer from Yala to Ella mountain town
  • Early morning trek at Horton Plains National Park
  • Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy via Ramboda Waterfalls
  • Transfer from Kandy to Polonnaruwa ancient city ruins
  • Morning climb of Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress & frescoes

Itinerary

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet representative. Transfer to Colombo hotel. City sightseeing tour visiting Dutch Hospital, Colombo Museum, National Zoo, and Gangaramaya Temple.

Drive to Unawatuna beach. Explore UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort, visit a turtle hatchery, and enjoy a Madu Ganga mangrove boat safari with fish therapy and Ambalangoda mask factory.

Early morning whale and dolphin watching excursion in Mirissa. Afternoon beach relaxation in Unawatuna, seafood dining, and observing Weligama stilt fishermen.

Drive to Udawalawe National Park. Afternoon 4x4 wildlife safari game drive to observe wild Asian elephants, water buffaloes, and birdlife. Visit the Elephant Transit Home for baby elephant milk feeding.

Drive to Tissamaharama / Yala for a wildlife safari game drive to spot leopards, sloth bears, and elephants. In the evening, visit the sacred Kataragama Hindu and multi-religious temple complex.

Drive to Ella town. Explore Ella Gap, Little Adam's Peak hike, and the iconic Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Board the scenic afternoon hill country train from Ella/Nanu Oya and proceed to Nuwara Eliya.

Early morning excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Horton Plains National Park. Trek to World's End cliff and Baker's Falls. Visit Ambewela Farm, strawberry plots, and Hakgala Botanical Gardens.

Drive to Kandy through green tea slopes. En route visit Ramboda Waterfalls and working tea factories with tea-plucking experiences. Tour Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Journey to Sigiriya. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa (Royal Palace, Gal Vihara, Vatadage) and experience a traditional Sigiriya village tour.

Conquer the 5th-century Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage) and Pidurangala Rock. Enjoy village cooking demonstration and private transfer to Colombo BIA Airport.

Included

  • • Stelaran tour guide service (English/Hindi/Arabic/French chauffeur guide & driver) • Accommodation for 9 Nights in boutique and 3-star hotels on BB basis (Breakfast included) • Free first-night arrival lunch / bottled water courtesy of Stelaran Holidays • Free access to Spice Garden.
  • Gem Museum.
  • Wood Carving Center.
  • Tea Factory & Plantation • Air-conditioned vehicle with fuel.
  • parking.
  • highway tolls.
  • and driver allowances • Airport Pick-up & Drop-off transfers.

Excluded

  • • Entrance & activity tickets (temples.
  • botanical gardens.
  • national parks.
  • safaris.
  • whale watching.
  • train tickets) • Safari Jeep rentals and whale watching boat passes ($90 half-day / $180 full-day) • International/Domestic flight tickets and Visa fees • Personal shopping.
  • laundry.
  • minibar.
  • and telephone charges.

Tour Days Summary

  • 1 Airport Arrival & Colombo City Tour
    Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet representative. Transfer to C...
  • 2 Colombo to Unawatuna via Galle Fort & Madu River
    Drive to Unawatuna beach. Explore UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort, visit a turtle hatchery, and en...
  • 3 Mirissa Whale Watching & Weligama Stilt Fishing
    Early morning whale and dolphin watching excursion in Mirissa. Afternoon beach relaxation...
  • 4 Unawatuna to Udawalawe National Park Safari
    Drive to Udawalawe National Park. Afternoon 4x4 wildlife safari game drive to observe wild...
  • 5 Udawalawe to Yala Safari & Kataragama Temple
    Drive to Tissamaharama / Yala for a wildlife safari game drive to spot leopards, sloth bea...
  • 6 Yala to Ella Train Ride & Mountain Views
    Drive to Ella town. Explore Ella Gap, Little Adam's Peak hike, and the iconic Demodara Nin...
  • 7 Nuwara Eliya & Horton Plains World's End Trek
    Early morning excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Horton Plains National Park. Trek to Worl...
  • 8 Nuwara Eliya to Kandy via Ramboda & Tooth Temple
    Drive to Kandy through green tea slopes. En route visit Ramboda Waterfalls and working tea...
  • 9 Kandy to Polonnaruwa & Sigiriya Village Tour
    Journey to Sigiriya. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa (Royal...
  • 10 Sigiriya Lion Rock & Airport Departure
    Conquer the 5th-century Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage) and Pidurangal...