Sri Lanka Tour Packages

Sri Lanka is an island of serendipity and it is filled with romantic landscapes, mesmerising mountains, endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, fun trails, famous tea and flavorful food which makes it flawless in its own ways. The country boasts some of beautiful spots with natural, historic and cultural surprises. It is also well known for elephant safari with elephants playing a vital role in Sri Lankan culture. It is also famously known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”. The island is rich in flora and fauna. 

From amazing beaches to flawless mountains, it has it all. So, if beaches are not your vibe, then head for the hills. Flamingo Travels provides a variety of tour packages from family tours to escorted Sri Lanka tour packages to group tours to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka packages offer everything from shopping options to nightlife to endless fun activities.

Flamingo Travels provides travelers with a wide range of hotels, resorts, villas, restaurants, and world class activities. Shopping in Sri Lanka is nothing short of sheer delight, and anyone who has visited this gorgeous island nation would surely agree. From beautiful crafted jewellery to batiks and more there’s a lot to take home at prices you would happily pay. Flamingo Travels offers a diverse set of Sri Lanka holiday packages for you to select from. You can also check our Sri Lanka hotels on Flamingo’s Hotel Portal which offers a wide range of options for you to select from.

The easiest way to get to Sri Lanka is by boarding a flight from India and reaching there on the same day of your departure. Sri Lanka has an air terminal bustling with travelers and it is known as the Bandaranaike Internal Airport. Situated in Colombo, Sri Lankan flights from the significant nations of the world land here. 

There are flights from India, Europe, Asia, Middle-East and Australia to Sri Lanka. However, as congestion increased, there was a need to tackle the increased air traffic and provide better immigration to tourists.

The flights that operate from India to Sri Lanka are Air India, Jet Airways, Sri Lankan Airlines, Spice Jet and Vistara.  Flight duration from India to Sri Lanka may vary from 90 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes depending on the airport.

Previously, ferry services used to operate from Chennai to Colombo that carried tourists from one country to the other at economic rates.  The 7-day cruise departs at Mumbai and reaches Colombo, taking you to all the major destinations like Kandy and Nuwara Eliya along the way. 

The rates usually depend on the luxury class you intend to travel in and also feature a few adventure and water sports during the course of the cruise.

By Bus: Buses connect Colombo with the airport as well as the different destinations in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka operates a wide system of buses throughout Sri Lanka, and the Central Bus Stand in Colombo serves as the pivotal point for all buses operating in and out of Colombo.

Sri Lanka is all about romantic landscapes, mountains, lush green tea gardens and golden beaches. Explore some of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka and you would find it difficult to leave.

Take out your binoculars and indulge in some bird watching. Don’t forget to capture Blue Robin when you spot one. It is the main attraction of Nuwara Eliya; here one can stroll around the park and witness the attractive species of birds in the park as well as the Galway’s Bird Sanctuary.

The Colombo Museum was established on the 1st of January 1877 and was founded by Sir William Henry Gregory, the British Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) at the time. It showcases the cultural and historical heritage of the country. 

The museum is housed in two stories of beautiful photogenic buildings. The traditional museum is an interesting place to visit which draws numerous tourists all over the world.

Imagine the peacefulness of being alone in a sacred place that many centuries ago was decorated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. The Dambulla Cave Temple is the hidden treasure of Sri Lanka, which attracts numerous travelers from all over the world. 

Throughout its rich history and culture Sri Lanka has retained its liveliness till date and so its greatness still remains to stay. Enjoy the scenery and get to know about the teachings to Lord Buddha at the Dambulla Cave Temple.

Enjoy a day with wild elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. This is a well-known rearing ground for 100 elephants that remain in their characteristic living space. Watch these delightful elephants wash and playing around. 

Travelers can see them when they take a visit around the halfway house to see the great creatures. This spot is perfect if you want to have a small picnic with your companions or family.

This colorful Hindu temple is said to mark the spot where Sita was held captive by the demon king Ravana. It is a place where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her. On the rock face through the stream has the footprints of Ravana’s elephant. It is surely an historical place which will make you recall the epic Ramayana. Just enjoy exploring this surreal place and make your trip memorable.

Sri Lanka is the perfect destination for shopaholics, foodies, honeymooners. It is a blend of soul satisfying attractions which leaves a great impression on the minds of tourists. Some of the best things to do in Sri Lanka are as below,

A trip to Sri Lanka definitely calls for getting away from the grind and the best way to unwind is a grand treat at the spa. When it comes to the Sri Lankan resort town of Bentota, the most alluring thing to do is trying different types of spa therapies. 

Countless number of hotels and resorts that dot this town offer a range of services – from aroma therapy to reflexology; from fish spa to ayurvedic massages. So, give yourself enough time to loosen up and rejuvenate while in Bentota. In fact, you could also plan your itinerary in a way that you can stay at a spa resort and enroll in a long duration detox, wellness or yoga program.

There’s a lot to see in the largest city on the island of Sri Lanka and the best way to do it is taking an open deck bus tour. These tours provide a good balance of colonial history, modern city life, religious landmarks and natural attractions. 

Being a guided tour, you can rest assured knowing you’ll explore everything from the ancient Dutch and Portuguese settlements, the bazaars of Pettah, the national museum and the pristine beaches, to name a few popular destinations. You may also opt for specific heritage tours or night tours.

The central province is the main region where Sri Lanka’s export-quality Ceylon Tea is produced. Kandy, which is situated in this Central Province, has abundant tea plantations, which were planted by British colonizers after realizing that the town offers just the right conditions for growth of fine tea. 

Take a tea tour to marvel at the scenic beauty of such tea fields and inspect the manufacturing process in a factory that leads you to taste perfectly brewed varieties of famous Ceylon tea. If you speak to locals, they will be more than happy to give you a tour. You may even consider making a leisurely visit to the Ceylon Tea Museum at Hantane, 3 kms from Kandy for a stronger dose of history.

Whether you imagine a blanket of mist to cover yourself with, gleaming and placid waters or a palpable silence to sit by, the picture-perfect Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya has it all. For a half-day excursion, a visit to the Gregory Lake is a must or you may even consider living in one of the hotels close to the lake. 

You can hire a row/paddle boat or water scooters to explore this picturesque lake. If distracting splashes of water is not what you fancy, going fishing, planning a daytime picnic, cycling along the shores or even meditating by yourself in the backdrop of this lake is a completely relaxing and rejuvenating experience.

The beautiful island country can be visited all around the year, however December to April is considered as the best time to visit Sri Lanka. The only major point of focus is which side of the country is to be visited in a particular month. If you are deciding to visit the West and South coasts and discover the hilly regions, December to March is an ideal time for it.

However, April/May to September is best time to explore the Eastern Coast. Also, know that this country receives two different monsoon seasons at different times. So it implies that where one part of the country is wet, the other can be dry at the same time. With Sri Lanka’s position being close to the Equator, the temperature of this island country remains relatively constant throughout the year.  

The weather of Sri Lanka is dictated by two monsoon seasons which brings rain to the west and south west coast from May to September, and the east coast and northern region between October and February.  The rest of the year is dry and bright; temperatures are genuinely steady all year, with coastal regions enjoying normal temperatures of 25-30 degree Celsius.

The climate of Sri Lanka is surprisingly complex, its equatorial position means that temperatures are fairly constant throughout the year. It is usually hot and humid by the coast getting cooler as altitude increases. So, regardless of when you choose to travel, you are likely to enjoy some good weather depending on where you go.