14. Sri Lanka in 5 Days - Cost, Itinerary

 

🌴 Explore Sri Lanka in 5 Days – One Person Cost Itinerary (Mid-range Style)

✅ Inclusions:

• Private vehicle (shared cost or seat in tourist van)
• Mid-range hotels/guesthouses (private room or shared twin)
• All entrance fees
• Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• 1x Ayurvedic massage (option for a second)
• Local experiences (train ride, safari/beach, cultural visits)

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🗓️ Day 1 – Airport ➝ Dambulla ➝ Sigiriya

Activities:

• Arrival, drive to Dambulla/Sigiriya
• Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
• Optional: village tour

Item	Approx. Cost (USD)
Transport (shared)	$35
Hotel (1-night)	$35
Food (lunch + dinner)	$15
Entrance – Dambulla	$12
Optional Village Tour	$15
Total Day 1	$112

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🗓️ Day 2 – Sigiriya ➝ Ayurvedic Massage ➝ Kandy

Activities:

• Early morning climb at Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• 1-hour full-body Ayurvedic massage
• Travel to Kandy, visit Temple of the Tooth, evening cultural show

Item	Approx. Cost
Transport (shared)	$30
Hotel (1-night)	$30
Food	$15
Sigiriya entry	$30
Massage (1 hour)	$25
Temple of Tooth entry	$4
Cultural show (optional)	$8
Total Day 2	$142

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🗓️ Day 3 – Kandy ➝ Nuwara Eliya (Tea Country)

Activities:

• Scenic drive through tea hills
• Visit tea factory, Gregory Lake, Botanical Garden

Item	Approx. Cost
Transport	$35
Hotel (1-night)	$30
Food	$15
Entry (Garden & Lake)	$5
Total Day 3	$85

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🗓️ Day 4 – Train Ride ➝ Ella ➝ Nature Tour

Activities:

• Train ride (Nanu Oya ➝ Ella)
• Visit Nine Arches Bridge, Ravana Falls, Little Adam's Peak

Item	Approx. Cost
Train ticket (1st class)	$10
Local tuk-tuk/taxi	$10
Hotel (1-night)	$30
Food	$15
Optional hiking guide	$10
Total Day 4	$75

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🗓️ Day 5 – Option A: Safari OR Option B: Beach + Massage

Option A – Wildlife Safari (Udawalawe)

• Morning Jeep Safari, drive to airport/Colombo

Item	Approx. Cost
Transport	$40
Safari jeep & entry	$35
Food	$10
Total Day 5	$85

Option B – Beach Relaxation (Mirissa)

• Beach time, optional 2nd Ayurvedic massage

Item	Approx. Cost
Transport	$40
Hotel (if staying)	$30
Food	$15
2nd Ayurvedic Massage	$25
Total Day 5	$110

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💰 Total Estimated Cost for 1 Person (5 Days):

Option	Total (USD)
With Safari	$499
With Beach + Massage	$524

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🧳 Packing Tips:

• Light cotton clothes + temple-appropriate wear
• Sunscreen, hat, walking shoes
• Local SIM (Dialog or Mobitel at airport)

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