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Quick Sri Lanka Break – 3 Days Budget Tour for Indian Travellers

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Quick Sri Lanka Break – 3 Days Budget Tour is designed especially for Indian travellers looking for a short, refreshing escape with minimum hotel changes. In just three days you will enjoy the cultural charm of Kandy, the cool tea country of Nuwara Eliya with Ramayana sites, and a brief Colombo city and shopping experience before flying back home.

This itinerary is perfect for long weekends, last-minute trips or short holidays from India. You stay only in two hotels(Kandy and Colombo) and travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide, keeping the journey comfortable for families, couples and seniors. Vegetarian, Jain and Indian-style meal options can be arranged on request.

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Highlights

Short and sweet 3-day Sri Lanka tour ideal for Indian travellers.

Explore the scenic hill capital Kandy with its lake and heritage.

Visit Ramboda Hanuman Temple, an important Ramayana site.

Enjoy the cool weather and tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya.

Visit Seetha Amman Temple linked to the Ramayana legend.

Experience a quick Colombo city and shopping tour.

Travel in comfort with a private AC car/van and chauffeur-guide.

Stay in affordable hotels with the option to upgrade to Comfort or Deluxe.

Itinerary Details

DAY 1

Day 1 – Airport → Kandy

Welcome to Sri Lanka – Drive to the Hill Capital

Your quick Sri Lanka break starts at Bandaranaike International Airport, where our representative will greet you with a friendly welcome and assist with your luggage. As you leave the busy airport area, the road takes you through towns, coconut plantations and green hills towards Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka. Kandy’s cool breeze, scenic lake and relaxed vibe make it a lovely introduction to the island for Indian families and couples.

Activities:

Meet & greet at the airport by your chauffeur-guide

Private transfer to Kandy

Check-in and relax at your hotel

Evening Kandy city highlights (time permitting):

• Kandy Lake viewpoint

• Short city walk / souvenir shops

• Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic (depending on arrival time)

Don’t Miss:

A gentle walk around Kandy Lake in the evening or simply enjoying the view from your hotel.

Optional Add-on: Kandyan Cultural Dance Show in Kandy (evening performance)

Accommodation:

Affordable: Hotel Hilltop Kandy (or similar)

Comfort: Thilanka Hotel Kandy (or similar)

Deluxe: Amaya Hills Kandy (or similar)

Meal Plan

Breakfast: Not included (arrival day) | Dinner: Optional (upgrade to MAP / Half Board)

Travel Time

Airport → Kandy: Approx. 3–3.5 hours by road

DAY 2

Day 2 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Colombo

Ramayana Trail, Tea Country & City Lights

Today will be a beautiful and slightly busy day as you travel through the tea-covered hills of Sri Lanka and visit key Ramayana sites, before arriving in Colombo by evening. After breakfast, you leave Kandy and drive towards Ramboda, where you visit the Hanuman Temple and enjoy views of waterfalls and valleys. Then you continue to Nuwara Eliya, with its cool climate, tea estates and colonial charm, and visit the sacred Seetha Amman Temple before heading down to the capital city, Colombo.

Activities:

Checkout from Kandy and drive to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda

Visit Ramboda Hanuman Temple (Ramayana site)

Stop at Ramboda Falls for photos

Visit a tea factory and tea plantation with tea tasting

Continue to Nuwara Eliya

Visit Seetha Amman Temple

Short Nuwara Eliya highlights (if time permits): Gregory Lake area, town drive

Drive from Nuwara Eliya down to Colombo

Check-in at Colombo hotel and relax

Don’t Miss:

The change in climate from warm lowlands to cool hill country and then back to the city.

Enjoying a hot cup of Ceylon tea at the tea factory.

Optional Add-on:

Boat ride at Gregory Lake (if time allows)

Short evening city drive in Colombo (if you arrive early)

Accommodation (Colombo)

Affordable: Hotel Janaki / Pearl Grand (or similar)

Comfort: Fairway Colombo (or similar)

Deluxe: Cinnamon Red Colombo (or similar)

Meal Plan

Breakfast at hotel | Dinner: Optional (own arrangements or add MAP)

Travel Time

Kandy → Nuwara Eliya: Approx. 3.5 hours (with stops at Ramboda) | Nuwara Eliya → Colombo: Approx. 5–5.5 hours

DAY 3

Day 3 – Colombo → Airport

City Sights, Shopping & Departure

Your final day in Sri Lanka offers a quick taste of Colombo, a lively mix of modern buildings, colonial architecture and local markets. Depending on your flight timing, you can enjoy a short city and shopping tour before heading back to the airport. It’s a nice way to end your short break with a few last photos and some souvenirs for friends and family.

Activities:

Breakfast at hotel

Short Colombo city tour (timing depends on your flight):

• Galle Face Green

• Independence Square / Independence Arcade

• Drive through key city landmarks

• Shopping at Odel / local mall / souvenir shops

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure

Don’t Miss:

A quick walk at Galle Face Green, feeling the sea breeze and watching locals enjoying their day.

Optional Add-on:

If you have a late-night flight and want a more relaxed pace, you can extend your Colombo city tour or add a restaurant visit.

Accommodation:

No overnight stay (departure day)

Meal Plan

Breakfast at hotel | Other meals as per flight schedule (own arrangements)

Travel Time

Colombo hotel → Airport: Approx. 45–60 minutes (depending on traffic)

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Final price depends on travel dates, hotel category and group size. Request a custom quote for your dates.

Inclusions

2 nights’ accommodation in selected hotel category (Affordable / Comfort / Deluxe – with “or similar” options)

Daily breakfast at all hotels

Private air-conditioned vehicle (car/van) for the entire tour

English-speaking chauffeur-guide

Airport pick-up and drop-off

Sightseeing transfers as per itinerary (Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo)

All fuel, parking charges and highway tolls

All government taxes and service charges

India-Specific Service Support:

Guidance to find vegetarian, Jain and Indian-friendly restaurants

Inclusion of Ramboda Hanuman Temple and Seetha Amman Temple in the itinerary (subject to time)

Exclusions

International flight tickets from/to India

Sri Lanka ETA visa fees

Lunches and dinners (unless requested as MAP / Full Board)

Entrance tickets to sightseeing places (Temple of the Tooth, Gregory Lake, etc.)

Camera/video permits where applicable

Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, minibar, etc.)

Tips for driver, guides and hotel staff

Early check-in and late check-out charges

Optional activities and excursions not mentioned under “Inclusions”

Important Note:

Entrance tickets and extra activities can be pre-arranged on request and added to the package.

This is a short, busy itinerary – suitable for travellers who want to see maximum in minimum time.

FAQ

01. Is this 3-day tour too rushed?
This tour is designed as a quick break for travellers with very limited time. It is busy but manageable for guests who don’t mind road travel. If you prefer a slower pace, we recommend our 4–6 day itineraries.
Yes, we can easily extend this tour by adding an extra night in Nuwara Eliya or Bentota, or by including more sightseeing in Colombo.
We can guide you to restaurants and hotels that offer vegetarian and sometimes Jain-friendly options. Please share your food preferences at the time of booking.
We plan the city tour based on your flight time. If shopping is a priority, we can adjust sightseeing time to give you more time at malls or markets.
Yes, this itinerary includes Ramboda Hanuman Temple and Seetha Amman Temple, making it suitable for travellers who wish to visit important Ramayana-related places even on a short trip.

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