1. Tour Overview
This 6 nights 7 days Ramayana trail makes the history of Ramayana a reality in front of your eyes.ou through some of the most meaningful places linked to the Ramayana in Sri Lanka.Visit beautiful waterfalls,forests,hills,caves and many other beautiful natural environments as well as religious sites that connect you deeper into the story of Ramayana and help you understand the rich history behind the story better.
2. Package Inclusions
- The Arabiers team will warmly welcome you to Sri Lanka at the airport.
- Transportation will be arranged in a comfortable private air conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver that will help you and accompany you throughout the trip.
- Accommodation for six nights and meals will be arranged at the hotel as it is mentioned in the accommodation plan and meal plan below.
- All government taxes as well as service charges are included in the final cost of the package.
- Late check out is only applicable on 2nd of February 2025.
3. Package Exclusions
- Travel insurance is not included but we recommend you to arrange one separately for safety during travelling.
- International flight tickets are not covered.
- Meals that are not specifically mentioned in the meal plan.
- Entrance fees and charges for sites that we visit are not covered.
- Transportation outside of the planned itinerary is not provided.
- Any personal expenses such as laundry, tips, shopping etc are not included.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusions are not included.
Arrival in Lanka : visit to Chilaw and Sigiriya
Once you land at the Bandaranaike International Airport you will be warmly welcomed to Sri Lanka by the team of Arabiers. Next they will guide you to your private transfer that will be taking you to Chilaw to visit some temples related to the Ramayana. The first temple that we will be visiting is the Munneswaram Temple where king Ravana used to pray to Lord Shiva and the next stop is the Manavari Temple where Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva after winning over Ravana. After the adventure in Chilaw we will be travelling straight to Sigiriya. Once you reach Sigiriya you have the options to either rest at the hotel or go for an optional tour to visit the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress which is a famous UNESCO world heritage site.
Sigiriya to Trincomalee
On day 2, wake up to your first morning in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka and enjoy a morning breakfast at the hotel and get ready to travel to Trincomalee. At trincomalee we will be visiting various locations such as the Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock which is another location that Lord Rama prayed to Lord Shiva before his battle,Trincomalee War Cemetery, Fort Frederick, next visit the famous Hot Water Springs in Trincomalee and finally relax at the Nilaveli Beach.
Trincomalee to Kandy
On day 3, have a nice breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a drive from Trincomalee to Kandy. On the way to our hotel in Kandy we will be visiting various locations such as the Matale Spice Garden,Dunuwila Lake,Dambulla Cave Temple,Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy and also enjoy watching a Kandyan dance performance. Finally enjoy a relaxing walk around the Kandy Lake.
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
On day 4, have a quick breakfast at the hotel and get ready to leave Kandy as we will be driving towards beautiful Nuwara Eliya which is one of the most beautiful and cold weather locations in Sri Lanka. On our way to the destination we will be stopping by various locations such as the Ramboda Falls which is one of the tallest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and the Ramboda Hanuman Temple where it is believed that Hanuman rested during his search for Sita in Lanka. At Nuwara Eliya we will be first visiting the Seetha Amman Temple where Sita was held hostage by Ravana, next location is the Hakgala Botanical Garden which was considered as the royal palace garden of Ravana’s kingdom. Finally enjoy a nice walk by the Gregory Lake.
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
On day 5,have a nourishing breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a drive to Ella on beautiful roads. During the tour in Ella we will be visiting the Divurumpola Temple where Sita faced Agni Pariksha, next the Ravana Cake where Ravana hid Sita at first, also we will visit the Ravana falls where it is believed to be the bathing spot of king Ravana and finally if interested you can also go on an optional hike to the Ella Rock. After the day’s adventures, enjoy a good rest at the hotel overnight. During the tour we will be visiting most places that are mentioned in our guide to Ramayana sites in Sri Lanka.
Ella to Bentota
On day 6, We will be having breakfast at the hotel and then visiting the Ussangoda National Park. After the morning park visit we will be driving straight to Bentota to check in to the hotel and enjoy some free relaxing time by the Bentota beach.If you want to combine this tour with a longer stay or even add something unique like beach days then take a look at our full Sri Lanka holiday options.
Bentota to Colombo and Departure
On day 7,whih n day 7, enjoy a quick breakfast at the hotel and check out, the private airport transfer will pick you up from the hotel and drop you back to Colombo. On the way home we will stop to visit the Panjamuga Anjaneyar Temple and Gangaramaya Temple.Finally the transfer will drop you off at the airport for your return flight home. We hope you enjoyed your stay in Sri Lanka and lived your dream Ramayana trail.
5. Accommodation Plan
| Day | Location | Hotel | Star Rate | Meal | Room Type | Room Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sigiriya | Hotel Sigiriya | 4 Stars | BB | 1 DBL | Deluxe |
| 02 | Trincomalee | Pigeon island beach resort | 3 Stars | BB | 1 DBL | Deluxe |
| 03 | Kandy | Earls regent | 4 Stars | BB | 1 DBL | Deluxe |
| 04 | Nuwaraeliya | Araliya red | 4 Stars | BB | 1 DBL | Deluxe |
| 05 | Ella | Hide Ella | 4 Stars | BB | 1 DBL | Deluxe |
| 06 | Bentota | Joes Bentota | 4 Stars | BB | 1 DBL | Deluxe |
* Rooms are subject to availability.
| Package Cost Per Person | US $ 770 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost: $ 770 X 2 Adults | US $ 1540 |