Colombo Trip Overview
Rapidly gaining international popularity as one of the most beautiful beach destinations in the world, the island nation of Sri Lanka offers a range of landscapes, from rainforests to endless miles of powdery, white-sand beaches.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Rapidly gaining international popularity as one of the most beautiful beach destinations in the world, the island nation of Sri Lanka offers a range of landscapes, from rainforests to endless miles of powdery, white-sand beaches.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Stop At: Trincomalee, Trincomalee, Eastern Province
Welcome to Sri Lanka – your Sri Lanka beach adventure starts today!
Meet and greet by the CeyScape representative or driver-guide at the Airport and transfer to your hotel in Trincomalee. Enjoy the evening at leisure and the welcome dinner.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Uga Jungle Beach or Similar
Day 2: Day 1
Stop At: Trincomalee, Trincomalee, Eastern Province
Little visited in recent years, the atmospheric city of Trincomalee is set amongst miles of golden-sand beaches, where visitors are few and a warm welcome is assured. Located on one of the world’s best natural harbors, the city was ruled by Dutch, Portuguese and British powers and was the headquarters for the Allied forces in World War II.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Uga Jungle Beach or Similar
Day 3: Day 2
Stop At: Trincomalee, Trincomalee, Eastern Province
Discover the splendour of this subaquatic paradise and underwater world with our diving and snorkelling excursions. The Pigeon Island Marine National Park contains over 100 species of stunning coral and is teeming with over 300 species of colourful reef fish, including the Black Tip Reef Shark, a variety of rays, and Sri Lanka’s iconic sea turtle.
Sri Lanka is widely considered to be a birder’s paradise. With numerous bird parks and nature reserves strewn across its vivid landscape. The island attracts flocks of bird enthusiasts from around the world each year.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Uga Jungle Beach or Similar
Day 4: Day 3
Stop At: Pasikudah Beach, Pasikuda Road, Kalkudah 30410 Sri Lanka
A picturesque coastal district simply brimming with culture and history, the places to visit in Batticaloa are plentiful. It is a melting pot of demographic diversity and is packed with historical landmarks such as the Batticaloa Gate, Gandhi Park, and the Kallady Bridge, as well as architectural marvels such as the Batticaloa Lighthouse, the Mamangam Hindu Temple, and the Old Dutch Fort.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Uga Bay or Similar
Day 5: Day 4
Stop At: Pasikudah Beach, Pasikuda Road, Kalkudah 30410 Sri Lanka
The Batticaloa Lagoon stretches for 56km between two of Sri Lanka’s main districts – Batticaloa and Ampara. This aquatic habitat is home to a dazzling array of migratory, resident, and endemic birds. Together with the Valaichchenai and Vakari lagoons, it forms part of a diverse and critical estuarine ecosystem that acts as lifeblood for local communities who grow rice and coconut and engage in fishing and shrimp farming.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Uga Bay or Similar
Day 6: Day 5
Stop At: Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay is a bay situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of Sri Lanka’s southeast coast, and a historic settlement of the ancient Batticaloa Territory (Mattakallappu Desam). The bay is located 117 kilometers (73 mi) south of Batticaloa, 320 kilometers (200 mi) due east of Colombo, and approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 mi) south of the market town of Pottuvil.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Aprota Villas or Similar
Day 7: Day 6
Stop At: Mirissa, Mirissa, Southern Province
Mirissa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the Matara District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 150 kilometres south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 4 metres above sea level. Mirissa’s beach and nightlife make it a popular tourist destination.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Parangi boutique villa or Similar
Day 8: Day 7
Stop At: Mirissa, Mirissa, Southern Province
Mirissa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the Matara District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 150 kilometers south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 4 meters above sea level. Mirissa’s beach and nightlife make it a popular tourist destination.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Parangi boutique villa or Similar
