Airfare (Dhaka to Sri Lanka – Economy Class)
Hotel Expenses for 6 Days
Transportation within Sri Lanka (Intercity and Local Transport)
Sightseeing & Activities Costs
Estimated Total Cost in Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
- Airfare: Dhaka (Shahjalal Airport) to Colombo (Sri Lanka) – Economy Class
Flight Details:
Departure: Dhaka to Colombo on a non-stop flight (e.g., via SriLankan Airlines or Bangladesh Biman Airlines).
Return: Colombo to Dhaka.
Flight duration: Approx. 4 hours.
Dates: January 2024 (Exact dates will be confirmed once you provide your client’s travel dates).
Cost Estimation:
Round-trip Economy Class fare: Approx. $300-350 per person (This price can vary based on booking time).
Total Estimated Airfare Cost in BDT: 80,054 BDT (round trip) ,{2 adults}
- Hotel Expenses (6 Days)
For a comfortable stay, I recommend a 3-4 star hotel for 6 nights in different cities such as Colombo, Kandy, and Galle. Here’s a rough breakdown of hotel costs:
Colombo (1 Night):
3-star hotel (e.g., Hotel Janaki, or similar).
Average cost: 5,000-6,000 BDT per night for a double room.
Kandy (2 Nights):
3-star hotel (e.g., Hotel Thilanka or similar).
Average cost: 6,000-7,000 BDT per night for a double room.
Galle (2 Nights):
3-star hotel (e.g., Hotel Light House or similar).
Average cost: 6,500-7,500 BDT per night for a double room.
Colombo (1 Final Night): Same as above.
Total Hotel Cost Estimation:
Colombo (1 Night): 5,000 BDT.
Kandy (2 Nights): 12,000-14,000 BDT.
Galle (2 Nights): 13,000-15,000 BDT.
Colombo (1 Final Night): 5,000 BDT.
Total Hotel Cost (for 6 nights): 35,000 – 39,000 BDT (for 2 adults).
- Transportation (Intercity and Local Travel)
Intercity Transfers (Taxi or private car):
Dhaka-Colombo (Arrival): Airport to Colombo City: Approx. 2,000 BDT by private car/taxi.
Colombo to Kandy (Transfer by private car): Approx. 10,000-12,000 BDT.
Kandy to Galle (Transfer by private car): Approx. 12,000-15,000 BDT.
Galle to Colombo (Return Transfer): Approx. 10,000 BDT.
Local Transportation (Tuk Tuk, public transport, etc.):
Approx. 500-1,000 BDT/day for local transportation within cities (tuk-tuks, buses).
6 days of local transport = Approx. 3,000-6,000 BDT.
Total Transportation Cost:
Intercity transfers (total for 4 legs): Approx. 34,000-39,000 BDT.
Local transportation for 6 days: Approx. 3,000-6,000 BDT.
Total Estimated Transport Cost: 37,000 – 45,000 BDT.
- Sightseeing and Activities Costs
Here are some of the popular activities in Sri Lanka:
Colombo City Tour (including Galle Face Green, National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple, etc.): Approx. 2,000-3,000 BDT for 2 adults.
Kandy (Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanical Gardens): Approx. 3,000-4,000 BDT for 2 adults.
Galle (Fort, Unawatuna Beach): Approx. 3,000-4,000 BDT for 2 adults.
Total Estimated Sightseeing Cost: Approx. 8,000 – 11,000 BDT for all activities.
- Estimated Total Cost (In BDT)
Now, let’s combine all the costs for a 6-day trip for 2 adults:
Airfare: 64,200 BDT to 74,900 BDT
Hotel: 35,000 BDT to 39,000 BDT
Transportation: 37,000 BDT to 45,000 BDT
Sightseeing/Activities: 8,000 BDT to 11,000 BDT
Total Estimated Cost:
Low Estimate: 64,200 + 35,000 + 37,000 + 8,000 = 144,200 BDT.
High Estimate: 74,900 + 39,000 + 45,000 + 11,000 = 169,900 BDT.
- Additional Considerations
Meals: The cost of meals will vary based on where your clients eat, but expect an average cost of 2,000-3,000 BDT/day for two adults (if eating in mid-range restaurants).
Visa Fees: Sri Lanka’s tourist visa (ETA) costs around 4,000 BDT per person for a 30-day visa.
Travel Insurance: Optional but recommended. Costs can range from 1,000-3,000 BDT per person for basic coverage.
Summary of the Estimated Costs
Total estimated cost for 2 adults (airfare, hotel, transport, sightseeing): 144,200 BDT – 169,900 BDT.
Visa (2 adults): 8,000 BDT.
Meals and incidental expenses: Approx. 12,000 – 18,000 BDT.
Grand Total Estimated Cost:
Low Estimate: 169,354 BDT.
High Estimate: 2,01,054 BDT.