Ramayana Trail
(6 Days / 5 Nights)
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport is greeted by a Jetara representative who assists transfer to Chilaw, a drive of about 1.5 hours. Check in to your hotel and rest and refresh. Afternoon: The excursion would be to Munneswaram Temple, an important site connected with the Ramayana, dedicated to Lord Shiva and said to be connected with events of the epic. Evening to be spent along the coastal area. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Chilaw.
Morning: Check out from hotel after breakfast and transfer to Trincomalee. Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Afternoon: Visit Manavari Temple – another site associated with the Ramayana, which is said to be the place where Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva. Afterwards, proceed to Sita Amman Temple – a temple dedicated to Sita Devi, and have glimpses of the surroundings of the temple. Evening at leisure and savor the scenic coastal beauty of the place. Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
Have breakfast and check out of your hotel. Leave for Kandy, which is a 4.5-hour drive. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Later in the afternoon, proceed to the Ashok Vatika, the garden where Sita was kept imprisoned, close by the village of Haputale. Take a stroll among the lush greenery and inhale the tranquility. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth, one of the most hallowed places in Sri Lanka. Participate in some of the evening rituals and absorb the spirituality in the air. Dinner at a local restaurant or at your hotel. Overnight in Kandy.
After morning breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed for a drive to Nuwara Eliya, which shall take approximately 2.5 hours amidst beautiful tea plantations and landscapes. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the Divurumpola Temple, said to be the site where Sita performed a fire ordeal. A walk within the temple complex will depict its association with the Ramayana. Later in the afternoon, take a walk around Gregory Lake and marvel at the surrounding beauty. Dinner will be at the hotel. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
After that, have your breakfast and check out to proceed to Ella, which is an approximately one-and-a-half-hour drive. Check into the hotel upon arrival. The iconic Nine Arch Bridge, a famous railway bridge nestled within lush greenery and tea plantations, is not to be missed. You can spend your time roaming and taking photos around it. Later in the afternoon, if it suits your taste, you may opt for a hike up Little Adam’s Peak to get panoramic views of the surrounding hills. Have dinner back at the hotel and enjoy a quiet evening. You will spend the night in Ella.
Have breakfast, then enjoy a free morning in Ella. Depending on your flight time, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo for your departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation – Hotel stays based on your chosen package (luxury, standard, or budget).
- Meals – Daily breakfast and/or selected meals (as per itinerary).
- Transportation – Comfortable private vehicle with an experienced driver for all transfers and sightseeing.
- Tour Guide – Professional, English-speaking tour guide for city tours and excursions.
- Entrance Fees – Entry tickets to major attractions and heritage sites.(As your wish)
- Activities – Excursions like safari tours, boat rides, or cultural shows as per the itinerary.
- Airport Transfers – Pick-up and drop-off services from the airport.
- Welcome Drinks – Upon arrival at your hotel.
- Taxes & Service Charges – All government taxes and service fees.
Exclusions
- International Airfare – Flights to and from Sri Lanka.
- Visa Fees – Any fees related to obtaining a visa.
- Personal Expenses – Personal purchases such as laundry, phone calls, and additional meals not included in the package.
- Tips – Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
- Optional Activities – Additional tours or activities not listed in the package (e.g., hot-air balloon rides or private excursions).
- Special Requests – Customized meals or specific requests beyond the offered package.
- Alcoholic Beverages – Drinks and cocktails unless mentioned otherwise.
- Travel Insurance Upgrades – Enhanced coverage or special insurance requests.
- Early Check-in / Late Check-out – Unless specifically mentioned.
- Medical Expenses – Any medical treatments or emergency evacuations.