Sri Lanka Tour Packages From Coimbatore

Are you thinking of taking a break from Coimbatore’s daily routine and wishing for a tropical escape? If yes, then Sri Lanka will just be the perfect holiday destination you’ve been waiting for.

Located in the Indian Ocean, just south of India, this island offers everything to its visitors, including hills, beaches, tea plantations, and more. You can visit Bentota’s golden beaches, Nuwara Eliya’s tea gardens, and explore the cultural wonders of Kandy and Sigiriya.

Thrillophilia's Sri Lanka tour packages are well-planned to make it easy for you to see this island country. It includes reservations, affordable accommodations, transfers, planned trips, guided tours, and meals, all of which will make your vacation truly memorable.

Why book with Thrillophilia

1. Premium Stay: With Thrillophilia, you can book a tea estate bungalow or boutique beachfront resorts in Sri Lanka, each providing comfort, modern amenities, and hospitality.

2. Curated Itineraries: Thrillophilia’s Sri Lanka trips from Coimbatore include all the top places, including Ella, Kandy, Sigiriya, and Bentota, so that you don’t miss any key highlights.

3. Cultural Experiences: You can see real cultural events like Kandyan dance performances in Kandy or take cooking classes with locals.

4. Transparent Pricing: Thrillophilia will help you plan a trip that fits your budget, with no hidden fees or last-minute surprises.

5. Plan Flexibility: You can make your tour plan fit your own style, pace, and preferences, whether you're going on a honeymoon, a family trip, a trip with friends, or a solo trip.

How to reach Sri Lanka From Coimbatore

By Air- The easiest way to reach Sri Lanka from Coimbatore is by flight. Since there are no direct flights from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), you can take a connected flight to Colombo Airport. These connecting flights include layovers at major hubs like Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. The whole trip will take about 6 to 10 hours, depending on the layovers. SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, and Air India are some of the most popular airlines that operate these routes.

Visa

All Indians who want to go to Sri Lanka must get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). You can quickly apply for it online by filling out a short form on the official ETA website. You can enter Sri Lanka twice with your tourist visa, which is good for 30 days.

Getting a visa approval will take about 24 to 48 hours. When you travel, you should have a printed copy of this approval letter, a valid passport (valid for at least six months), a return flight ticket, proof of where you will stay, and sufficient funds.

Places to visit in Sri Lanka

Here are the top places to visit in Sri Lanka:

1. Temple of the Tooth Relic: Witness the iconic tooth of Lord Buddha as well as attend traditional ceremonies and cultural parades to learn about Sri Lanka's Buddhist history.

2. Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, climb the fortress and see the ruins of a royal palace, colourful frescoes, and water gardens with flowers from the 5th century.

3. Nine Arch Bridge: Admire the beauty of this colonial-era engineering marvel and click the perfect photo as a blue train passes through lush green hills and tea plantations.

4. Nuwara Eliya: Explore the tea plantations and factories as well as walk around Gregory Lake or take a boat ride surrounded by misty hills.

5. Bentota Beach: Indulge in exciting water sports like jet skiing and banana boat rides or simply cruise the Madu River to see mangrove forests.

Things to do in Sri Lanka

Here are the top things to do in Sri Lanka:

1. Kandy to Ella Train Ride: Take the famous blue train from Kandy to Ella which is considered one of the most beautiful train rides, passing through misty mountains, tea estates, and waterfalls.

2. Kandyan Dance Performance: Go to a traditional Kandyan dance show in Kandy at cultural halls like YMBA or Lake Club. The show will have drummers, fire dancers, and performers wearing masks.

3. Whale Watching in Mirissa: Get ready for the morning boat tour in Mirissa, especially between November and April, to see beautiful blue whales, dolphins, and sea turtles.

4. Visit the Cultural Triangle: Go to the ancient cities of Anuradhapura,Polonnaruwa, and Sigiriya to see stupas, temples, and stone-carved Buddha statues that show Sri Lanka's history over the past 2,000 years.

5. Go to an elephant orphanage: Spot elephants being fed and bathed in the river at Pinnawala or Udawalawe elephant orphanages.