Ancient Cities & Beach Heritage: 8 nights / 9 days
Discover Sri Lanka with Aryan Dream Holidays on a carefully planned 9-day journey. This Sri Lanka tour package from India combines scenic journeys, local culture and coastal relaxation. We arrange Sri Lanka holiday packages for travellers from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and across India. Flights can be quoted separately from your preferred departure city.
From Rs 67,000 per adult, based on 2 adults travelling together, 3-star package hotels and double/twin sharing. Land package only. GST extra at applicable rates.
Travel validity: 1 November 2026–30 April 2027, excluding 15 December 2026–15 January 2027. Peak dates require a fresh quote. Prices and proposed hotels are subject to availability, exchange-rate changes and final written confirmation.
Route and overnight stays
SIGIRIYA → SIGIRIYA → SIGIRIYA → KANDY → NUWARA ELIYA → BENTOTA → BENTOTA → COLOMBO (8 nights total).
Package prices per adult
| Hotel option | 2 travellers | 4 travellers | 6 travellers | 8 travellers | 10 travellers | 12 travellers | 14 travellers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-star | Rs 67,000 | Rs 54,900 | Rs 48,900 | Rs 45,200 | Rs 49,200 | Rs 46,600 | Rs 44,900 |
| 4-star | Rs 79,800 | Rs 67,600 | Rs 61,600 | Rs 57,900 | Rs 61,900 | Rs 59,400 | Rs 57,600 |
Each rate applies to the full stated group travelling together, with double/twin sharing and breakfast plus dinner. Single-room and child prices are quoted separately. 5-star upgrades are on request; no 5-star tariff was supplied.
Proposed day-wise itinerary
| Day | Route | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | AIRPORT – PINNAWALA – SIGIRIYA | Arrival meet-and-greet and onward transfer. Planned stops: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Dambulla Cave Temple. Dinner and overnight stay Sigiriya (Dambulla). |
| Day 2 | SIGIRIYA – POLONNARUWA – SIGIRIYA | Breakfast, then continue the proposed route. Planned stops: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa ancient city, Anuradhapura heritage sites, Dambulla Cave Temple. Dinner and overnight stay Sigiriya (Dambulla). |
| Day 3 | SIGIRIYA – AUKANA – ANURADHAPURA – MIHINTALE – SIGIRIYA | Breakfast, then continue the proposed route. Planned stops: Aukana Buddha statue, Mihintale, Anuradhapura heritage sites, Dambulla Cave Temple. Dinner and overnight stay Sigiriya (Dambulla). |
| Day 4 | SIGIRIYA – KANDY | Breakfast, then continue the proposed route. Planned stops: Dambulla Cave Temple, spice garden stop, Kandyan cultural performance, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Dinner and overnight stay Kandy. |
| Day 5 | KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA | Breakfast, then continue the proposed route. Planned stops: spice garden stop, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, tea plantation and factory visit. Dinner and overnight stay Nuwara Eliya. |
| Day 6 | NUWARA ELIYA – BENTOTA | Breakfast, then continue the proposed route. Planned stops: Madu River boat excursion, turtle hatchery visit. Dinner and overnight stay or around Bentota. |
| Day 7 | BENTOTA – GALLE – BENTOTA | Breakfast, then continue the proposed route. Planned stops: Galle Fort walk. Dinner and overnight stay or around Bentota. |
| Day 8 | BENTOTA – COLOMBO | Breakfast, then continue the proposed route. Planned stops: Aukana Buddha statue, Colombo sightseeing and shopping. Dinner and overnight stay Colombo. |
| Day 9 | COLOMBO – AIRPORT | Breakfast and airport transfer according to your departure flight schedule. |
Order and timing may change with arrival flights, road conditions, temple opening hours and weather. Temple traditions and Ramayana associations are religious beliefs and local legends. Attraction admission, activities, train seats and safari costs are extra unless specifically confirmed in your booking.
Proposed hotels
| Destination / area | Package category | Proposed hotel |
|---|---|---|
| SIGIRIYA (Dambulla) | 3-star package option | Nice Place Hotel or similar |
| KANDY | 3-star package option | Piumara Residence or similar |
| NUWARAELIYA | 3-star package option | Hotel Salzburg or similar |
| (Around) BENTOTA | 3-star package option | Blue Beach Hotel or similar |
| COLOMBO | 3-star package option | Nelly Marine or similar |
| SIGIRIYA (Dambulla) | 4-star package option | Kamrel Hotel or similar |
| KANDY | 4-star package option | Mount Randholee Resort & Spa or similar |
| NUWARAELIYA | 4-star package option | Ripon Grand Hill or similar |
| (Around) BENTOTA | 4-star package option | Club Waskaduwa Beach Resort & Spa or similar |
| COLOMBO | 4-star package option | Hotel Morven or similar |
Hotel categories follow the supplier’s package bands, rather than a guaranteed official star classification. Properties, room types and exact locations are subject to confirmation. Coastal hotels may be outside Bentota town.
Hotel facts and stay tips
- Mount Randholee describes its setting on the Hanthana mountain range near Kandy: a hill-country contrast to a beach stay. Hotel information.
- Club Waskaduwa Beach Resort & Spa is in Waskaduwa and has its own AYU spa. Spa treatments are separately chargeable. Hotel information.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for the stated nights in the selected hotel band, or similar.
- Breakfast and dinner under the half-board meal plan; meals follow hotel service times.
- Airport meet-and-greet and arrival/departure transfers.
- Air-conditioned transport and sightseeing routing as proposed.
- English-speaking chauffeur guide or national guide appropriate to the group and vehicle, confirmed with your quotation.
- Applicable Sri Lankan government taxes included in the supplier land cost.
Exclusions
- GST extra at applicable rates; any other applicable Indian statutory charges advised with the final quote.
- International airfare, visa/entry authorisation, travel insurance and embarkation taxes.
- Lunches, beverages, tips, laundry and personal expenses.
- All attraction entrance fees, camera/video permits and temple offerings.
- Safari jeep and park fees, rail tickets, boat rides, cultural-show tickets, whale watching, rafting and water sports unless expressly included in the final written quote.
- Early check-in, late checkout, single-room supplements, compulsory hotel dinners and peak-season supplements.
- Anything not expressly listed as included.
Best time to visit Sri Lanka
December–March is generally a strong choice for these south and west coast tours. April is warmer with possible afternoon showers. May–September favours the east coast; Trincomalee and Jaffna routes need extra weather flexibility during the northeast monsoon. October–November can bring widespread heavy showers. Sea trips and safaris depend on conditions.
Month-wise temperatures
Average monthly temperatures in °C, not a forecast or daily maximum. Colombo represents the warm coastal city; Nuwara Eliya illustrates the cooler hill-country climate. Pack a light layer for the hills.
| Month | Colombo mean °C | Nuwara Eliya mean °C |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2 | 17.9 |
| February | 27.6 | 18.4 |
| March | 28.4 | 19.4 |
| April | 28.6 | 19.8 |
| May | 28.9 | 20.3 |
| June | 28.3 | 19.9 |
| July | 28.1 | 19.7 |
| August | 28.1 | 19.5 |
| September | 27.9 | 19.4 |
| October | 27.5 | 18.9 |
| November | 27.3 | 18.4 |
| December | 27.2 | 18.1 |
Climate sources: Sri Lanka Tourism, Japan Meteorological Agency and Climate-Data.org.
Fun facts about Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka’s two monsoons mean one coast can offer a better beach season while another is rainy.
- Sigiriya is famous for its ancient rock-top fortress and landscaped gardens.
- Yala brings together leopard, elephant and bird habitats; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
- Mirissa is a gateway for whale-watching excursions when sea conditions permit.
Recommended optional experiences
Ask Aryan Dream Holidays to customise a tea-tasting visit, a Sri Lankan cooking session, an extra beach night or an Ayurveda spa treatment. Where the route allows, consider a reserved Nanu Oya–Ella train seat, Yala safari, Madu River cruise, Kitulgala rafting or Mirissa whale watching. All are priced separately; advance reservations and weather checks apply. Choose wildlife operators that avoid animal handling.
Booking and cancellation
Rooms are not held at quotation stage. Supplier terms require cancellation at least 30 days before arrival; within 30 days, a 100% cancellation fee applies. Earlier cancellations, flights and any non-refundable hotel components follow the written booking conditions.
Plan your Sri Lanka holiday with Aryan Dream Holidays
Tell us your travel dates, departure city, adult/child ages and hotel preference for a personalised Sri Lanka family holiday, honeymoon, private tour or group package quote. Call 9408759274 or 8488090397. Visit A-1314, 13th Floor, Dev Atelier, Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad.
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Frequently asked questions
Are flights included?
No. This is a land-only Sri Lanka package. Aryan Dream Holidays can quote flights from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi or your preferred Indian city separately.
What is the displayed price based on?
Rs 67,000 per adult for 2 adults travelling together in double/twin-sharing 3-star package hotels. GST extra; group prices and 4-star choices appear above.
Are hotels and activities confirmed?
Hotels are proposed or similar, subject to availability. Paid entries, train tickets, safaris and sea trips require separate confirmation and charges unless included in your final written quote.