Colombo Trip Overview
Leave Colombo for Arugambay via Balangoda / Monaragala / Lahugala. Stop for Breakfast on the way. Visit Diyaluma falls on the way. Thereafter proceed to Buttala to visit Maligawila Buddha statue which is 34 feet in height and carved from crystalline limestone & mounted on a lotus pedestal. Continue journey to Monaragala for Lunch. After lunch, continue the journey past Lahugala National Park which is famous for its wild Elephants & proceed to Hotel in Arugam Bay for overnight stay. Next day morning Witness the Sunrise on the East coast at Arugambay Beach and after Breakfast, a full day at Leisure at Arugambay Beach. And according to the time, you can visit the Kumana National Park and By the end of the day back to the hotel and stay overnight at a hotel in Arugam Bay. In the morning after breakfast at the hotel, leave to Colombo via Pottuvil. Visit Muhudu Maha Viharaya in Pottuvil. Take Lunch in BelihulOya. After lunch, we take you back to Colombo and drop you off in the hotels
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Leave Colombo for Arugambay via Balangoda / Monaragala / Lahugala. Stop for Breakfast on the way. Visit Diyaluma falls on the way. Thereafter proceed to Buttala to visit Maligawila Buddha statue which is 34 feet in height and carved from crystalline limestone & mounted on a lotus pedestal. Continue journey to Monaragala for Lunch. After lunch, continue the journey past Lahugala National Park which is famous for its wild Elephants & proceed to Hotel in Arugam Bay for overnight stay. Next day morning Witness the Sunrise on the East coast at Arugambay Beach and after Breakfast, a full day at Leisure at Arugambay Beach. And according to the time, you can visit the Kumana National Park and By the end of the day back to the hotel and stay overnight at a hotel in Arugam Bay. In the morning after breakfast at the hotel, leave to Colombo via Pottuvil. Visit Muhudu Maha Viharaya in Pottuvil. Take Lunch in BelihulOya. After lunch, we take you back to Colombo and drop you off in the hotels
Itinerary
Day 1: Colombo to Arugam Bay
Stop At: Arugam Bay, Arugam Bay, Eastern Province
Arugam Bay is a bay situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of Sri Lanka’s southeast coast. The bay is located 320 km due east of Colombo. It is a popular surfing and tourist destination.
Due to its popularity among low budget tourists, the area has managed a slow recovery. By private initiatives only. The main road through town has still not been repaved. just a single main road running parallel to the beach dotted with guesthouses, cafés, and shops, including some of Arugam Bay’s trademark quirky homespun architectural creations rustic palm-thatch
cabanas, teetering treehouses and other quaint structures (not to mention the distinctive wooden pavilion restaurant and red British telephone box of the landmark Siam View Hotel and The beach is now looking better than ever. This is an amazing destination for a tourist to relax by the beach and see the sunrise.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation at 03 Star Hotel
Day 2: Arugam Bay
Stop At: Kumana National Park, Ampara Sri Lanka
Kumana National Park, a favourite outing spot for the country’s residents is located at the south eastern corner of Sri Lanka. One of their most prominent features would be the bird sanctuary and their wide swamp lake, which gives it all the vibe of a safari park. It is home to some famous mammals like elephants, leopards and deers etc. It’s said that some rare birds were spotted in the lake and tourists rushed to witness their existence at once
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 03 Star Hotel
Day 3: Arugam bay to Colombo
Stop At: Muhudu Maha Vihara Mawatha, Pottuvil, Arugam Bay 32500 Sri Lanka
Muhudu maha viharaya is a Buddhist temple situated at Pottuvil in the Eastern province of Sri Lanka. This temple is situated near a wide beach. In this temple, there is a stone statue of lord
Buddha and two statues of old kings or gods. In today also there is a Buddhist temple. This temple was built in the Anuradhapura era by king Kaavantissa. According to some folk stories Viharamaha Devi has come ashore from this place, not from Kirinda and there are a lot of archeological proofs supporting that.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 03 Star Hotel
