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5 Day Beach Vacation

Day 1

Arrival at Colombo airport.

Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Later, head to Kandy.

Spend the evening lazing on the streets of Kandy.


Overnight at: Kandy

Day 2

Half day city tour of Kandy:

  • Kandy upper lake view and viewpoint
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Buddha’s teeth are kept here)
  • Peredeniya Botanical Garden
  • Kandy Gem Museum - Batik factory - Spice Garden visit
  • Udawattakele Royal forest park

Later, head to Bentota.


Overnight at: Bentota

Day 3

Spend the morning at the beach.

Later, take a boat ride in the backwaters in Bentota.

Visit to Kosgoda Turtle Hatching center.

Visit Galle Dutch fort and town.


Overnight at: Unawatuna  

Day 4

Whale watching tour in the morning.

Second half at leisure. 


Overnight at: Unawatuna  

Day 5

Travel from Unawatuna to Colombo.


Half day Colombo city tour:

  • Gangaramaya temple.
  • Viharamahadevi park.
  • National Museum.
  • Colombo Independence Square and Town Hall.
  • Mount Lovina/Galle Face Green.


Drop to the airport in the evening.

Sri Lankan Visa & Entry Formalities

Visa Processing Formalities:

  • Sri Lanka provides visa on arrival for Indians. 


  • ETA fee is waived until March 2024.

Whale Watching in Sri Lanka

Whale watching in Sri Lanka is one of the most interesting and exciting activities to indulge in.


You will be thrilled to spot the whales an dolphins on your morning boat tour.


Mirissa on the south west coast and Trincomalee on the east coast are the most recommended beaches to embark on these trips.


Best beaches in Sri Lanka

Some of the major beach recommendations while on the west coast of Sri Lanka are:

  • Bentota
  • Hikkaduwa
  • Galle
  • Unawatuna
  • Weligama
  • Mirissa
  • Ahangama


On the east coast, Trincomalee is the best option.

Entry fee for major attractions

These fares are updated as on April 2024. Please exercise discretion.


Colombo:

  • Gangaramaya Temple: None
  • Colombo Independence Square and Town Hall: None
  • Vihara Mahadevi Park: LKR 20 
  • Colombo National Museum & National Museum of Natural History: LKR 1200
  • Colombo National Museum: LKR 1000
  • National Museum of Natural History: LKR 400 
  • Dutch Museum: LKR 500
  • Independence Memorial Museum: LKR 300  


Kandy:

  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage + Zoo: LKR 1000
  • Peredeniya Botanical Gardens: LKR 1500
  • Temple of The Sacred Tooth Relic: LKR 1000
  • Kandy National Museum: LKR 600
  • Udawattakele Royal forest park: LKR 575
  • Kandy Gem Museum/Batik factory/Spice Garden: Depends on the garden that is being visited.


Bentota: 

  • Riverboat trip - River deltas, lakes and lagoons (per boat for about 1.5 hours): ~LKR 1500-4000  


Galle:

  • Galle Dutch Fort: No entry fee
  • Galle National Museum: LKR 300 
  • Galle Maritime Museum: LKR 300


Water Adventures:

  • Whale (Dolphin) Watching at Mirissa and Trincomalee: LKR 3000-7000 depending on the service provider.
  • Dolphin (Whale) Watching at Kalpitiya: ~LKR 1900 (Additional LKR 1280 nature tax)


Dambulla/Sigiriya/Anuradhapura:

Dambulla Cave Temple: LKR 1500

Avukana Buddha Statue: LKR 1000

Sigiriya Lions Rock: USD 30

Sigiriya Museum: USD 5

Pidurangala Rock: LKR 500

Polonnaruwa Ancient City: USD 25

Anuradhapura Sacred Area: USD 25


Note:

  • LKR refers to the Sri Lankan currency.
  • All the quoted entry fee are applicable to SAARC adults.
  • All the quoted entry fee are subject to change as per local laws.


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