​Budget Tour Sri Lanka - 8 Days

CODE: LWT/AIT/SIC/8D
Budget Tour Sri Lanka 8 Days. Spend less and see the best. This tour might be ideal for you if you are short of time and want to spend less when you are globe trotting.
DAY ONE - ARRIVAL NEGOMBO
Program for the day
  • Meet your chauffeur-guide at the airport arrival lounge 
  • Transfer to your hotel in Negombo
  • ​Check into your hotel and relax

Budget Hotel: Goldi Sands (Standard Room)
​Meals: Breakfast
DAY TWO - Negombo/Dambulla/Sigiriya
Drive approximately 4.5 hours
Program for the day
  • After breakfast travel to Dambulla. 
  • ​Visit Pinnawala Elephant orphanage
  • Lunch own arrangement
  • Visit Dambulla cave temple.
  • Continue to Sigiriya
  • Check into your hotel & relax
  • Dinner own arrangement
​Budget Hotel: Sigiriyana
​Meals: Breakfast
The Dambulla cave temple, is a World Heritage Site and is the largest, preserved temple complex in the country. It is believed that King Valagambahu converted these caves into a temple during the 1st century BC. You will see statues and paintings depicting the life story of the buddha. There are 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan Kings and 4 statues of Gods and goddesses at this site.
Day THREE - Sigiriya/POLONNARUWA
Drive approximately 3.5 hours
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • ​Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Lunch own arrangement
  • Visit Polonnaruwa Ruins
  • Return to your hotel & relax​
  • Dinner own arrangement

Budget Hotel: Sigiriyana 
​Meals: Breakfast
Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress of historical and archaeological significance. This fortress is nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the chronicle Culavamsa this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) to build his palace. You will see remnants of the palace complex on the top of this rock. Colourful frescoes of topless maidens of the king can be seen up the stairway along the mirror wall. After the king's death this palace was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya is now a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. You might find it an interesting place to visit.
Polonnaruwa was declared the capital of Sri Lanka by King Vijaybahu the 1st following the decline of Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura was the first capital of the kingdom which was frequently invaded by the Cholas from India. King Vijayabahu defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 and shifted the capital to Polonnaruwa to prevent further invasions. The new city came into prominence under the reign of King Parakramabahu the 1st who oversaw the construction of one of the greatest irrigation systems the country has ever seen, the Parakrama Samudhra which covers an area of 6,000 acres. What you will see today are the ruins of the Royal Palace and various buildings and structures in the area. Other highlights of this city are the Gal Viharaya which has 3 splendid statues of the Buddha in 'Upright', 'Sedentary' and 'Recumbent' postures. the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, the statue of King Parakramabahu. The former Temple of Tooth Relic, Shivan Temple, Lankathilake, Watadage, Galpotha, and Kiri Viharaya are attractions not to be missed.
DAY FOUR - KANDY
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Visit a spice garden (Please note you are not obliged to purchase spices here. Get a bargain if you can).
  • Lunch own arrangement
  • ​Check into your hotel & refresh
  • Visit the sacred temple
  • Do a city tour
  • Attend a cultural dance performance
  • Return to your hotel & relax
  • Dinner own arrangement
Budget Hotel: Hotel Suisse
Meals: Breakfast
Kandy - This splendid city was the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings, before the country became a  Britisn Colony in 1815. Famous for its rich heritage and splendour, this magnificent city was last ruled by Sri Wickramarajasinghe. On March 2, 1815 the Kingdom was ceded to the British and Sri Vikrama Rajasinha was deposed and taken as a royal prisoner by the British to Vellore Fort in southern India. He lived with his two queens on a small allowance given to him by the British Government. He died of dropsy in January 30, 1832 aged 52 years. The Temple of the Tooth Relic of the buddha is the most significant highlight of the city of Kandy resting beside its serene lake and other attractions.
Day FIVE - Nuwara Eliya
Approximately 2.5 hours drive
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Visit tea plantation
  • Visit Labokellie Tea Factory
  • Lunch own arrangement
  • Continue to Nuwara Eliya
  • Do a city tour of Nuwara Eliya
  • ​Check into your hotel & relax
  • Dinner own arrangement
Budget Hotel: Quantara Hotel
​Meals: Breakfast
Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantations & Factory - The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic and is also good for Birding as you get some rare birds in this Park.
Day SIX - Kitulgala/HIKKADUWA
Approximately 6 hours dirve
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast 
  • Proceed to Kithulgala
  • Go white water rafting (Optional)
  • Lunch own arrangement
  • Proceed to Waskaduwa
  • Check into your hotel & relax
  • ​Dinner own arrangement
Budget Hotel: Citrus Hikkaduwa
​Meals: Breakfast
Kitulgala is small town situated in the wet zone-rain forest area. The Academy Award-winning film "The Bridge on the River Kwai", was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala. The area is now famous for white water rafting and trekking. Bicycle rides are possible here. Canoeing, trekking and camping is popular here.
You can take part in water rafting (Optional). Payment direct for rafting.
DAY SEVEN - WASKADUWA
 Program for the day 
  • Early breakfast
  • Visit Galle Dutch Fort
  • Lunch own arrangement
  • Return to hotel
  • Go snorkelling or Skuba diving (Optional)
  • Visit a turtle hatchery (Optional)
  • Dinner own arrangement
Budget Hotel: Citrus Hikkaduwa
Meals: Breakfast
day eight - Colombo/airport
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Check out of hotel
  • Proceed to Colombo
  • Do a city tour of Colombo
  • Lunch own arrangement
  • Transfer to airport for departure
End of tour
Included
  • Accommodation in standard rooms with breakfast at hotels specified or of similar standard.
  • Cost of English Speaking Chauffeur Guide
  • Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle through-out the tour.
  • Entrance fees to Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawala,Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa City Tour, Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, Kandy Temple, Cultural show, Galle Dutch Fort​
Excluded
  • Accommodation in standard rooms with breakfast at hotels specified or of similar standard.
  • Cost of English Speaking Chauffeur Guide
  • Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle through-out the tour.
  • Entrance fees to Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawala,Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa City Tour, Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, Kandy Temple, Cultural show, Galle Dutch Fort

Cancellation Policy
  • Payment must be received 45 days prior to departure from homeland
  • No refunds will be payed once full payment is received
  • ​Any cancellation prior to 45 days will not incur cancellation fees.