14 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Sri Lanka travel planner
Start: Mumbai
Fly to Colombo, Taxi to Dambulla
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Dambulla
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Anuradhapura
— 1 night
Drive
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Sigiriya
— 1 night
Fly
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Yala National Park
— 1 night
Drive
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Tissamaharama
— 1 night
Drive
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Udawalawe National Park
— 1 night
Drive
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Ella
— 1 night
Drive
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Ohiya
— 1 night
Drive
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Nuwara Eliya
— 1 night
Fly to Diyawanna Oya, Taxi to Colombo
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Colombo
— 1 night
Train to Polgahawela Station, Taxi to Pinnawala
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Pinnawala
— 1 night
Drive
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Peradeniya
— 1 night
Fly
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Mirissa
— 1 night
Drive
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Galle
— 1 night
Fly
End: Mumbai
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Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): make a trip to Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Golden Temple of Dambulla.
To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Dambulla vacation maker.
Mumbai, India to Dambulla is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Anuradhapura.
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To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Dambulla vacation maker.
Mumbai, India to Dambulla is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Anuradhapura.
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Anuradhapura — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): make a trip to Jethawanaramaya Stupa, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mihintale, then admire the landmark architecture of Ruwanwelisaya, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.
To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Anuradhapura road trip website.
Traveling by car from Dambulla to Anuradhapura takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can go by car to Sigiriya.
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To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Anuradhapura road trip website.
Traveling by car from Dambulla to Anuradhapura takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can go by car to Sigiriya.
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Sigiriya — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sun): make a trip to Pidurangala Rock, don't miss a visit to Sigiriya Fortress, then browse the exhibits of Pethikada, and finally don't miss a visit to Sigiriya Craft Village.
To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Sigiriya trip planner.
Getting from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya by car takes about 1.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Yala National Park.
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To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Sigiriya trip planner.
Getting from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya by car takes about 1.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Yala National Park.
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Yala National Park — 1 night
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On the 7th (Mon), appreciate the history behind Buduruwagala.
To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Yala National Park day trip planner.
You can fly from Sigiriya to Yala National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In January, daytime highs in Yala National Park are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Tissamaharama.
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To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Yala National Park day trip planner.
You can fly from Sigiriya to Yala National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In January, daytime highs in Yala National Park are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Tissamaharama.
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Tissamaharama — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): make a trip to Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, don't miss a visit to Tissa Dagoba, and then take an exotic tour of a safari tour.
To see photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Tissamaharama route planner.
Traveling by car from Yala National Park to Tissamaharama takes an hour. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in January, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Udawalawe National Park.
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To see photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Tissamaharama route planner.
Traveling by car from Yala National Park to Tissamaharama takes an hour. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in January, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Udawalawe National Park.
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Udawalawe National Park — 1 night
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On the 9th (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Udawalawe National Park.
For reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Udawalawe National Park trip website.
You can drive from Tissamaharama to Udawalawe National Park in 2 hours. In January, daytime highs in Udawalawe National Park are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can go by car to Ella.
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For reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Udawalawe National Park trip website.
You can drive from Tissamaharama to Udawalawe National Park in 2 hours. In January, daytime highs in Udawalawe National Park are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can go by car to Ella.
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Ella — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): snap pictures at Nine Arches Bridge, then explore the striking landscape at Ella Rock, and then take in the awesome beauty at Little Adam's Peak.
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Drive from Udawalawe National Park to Ella in 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Ohiya.
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To plan Ella vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.
Drive from Udawalawe National Park to Ella in 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Ohiya.
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Ohiya — 1 night
For ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Ohiya trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Ella to Ohiya in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. You'll set off for Nuwara Eliya on the 11th (Fri).
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You can drive from Ella to Ohiya in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. You'll set off for Nuwara Eliya on the 11th (Fri).
Nuwara Eliya — 1 night
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Little England
On the 12th (Sat), admire the natural beauty at Hakgala Botanic Gardens, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Horton Plains National Park, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Kande-ela Reservoir.
To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Nuwara Eliya travel route builder website.
You can drive from Ohiya to Nuwara Eliya in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel to Colombo.
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To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Nuwara Eliya travel route builder website.
You can drive from Ohiya to Nuwara Eliya in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel to Colombo.
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Colombo — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, pause for some serene contemplation at Borella All Saints Church, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, and finally stroll around Galle Face Green.
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Traveling by combination of flight and taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to travel to Pinnawala.
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Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Colombo trip simple and quick.
Traveling by combination of flight and taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to travel to Pinnawala.
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Pinnawala — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Millennium Elephant Foundation, then meet the residents at Pinnawala Zoo, then stop by Luv SL, and finally stroll through Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
For maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Pinnawala online trip builder.
Do a combination of train and taxi from Colombo to Pinnawala in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. January in Pinnawala sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to drive to Peradeniya.
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For maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Pinnawala online trip builder.
Do a combination of train and taxi from Colombo to Pinnawala in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. January in Pinnawala sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to drive to Peradeniya.
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Peradeniya — 1 night
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On the 15th (Tue), explore and take pictures at Royal Botanical Gardens, pause for some photo ops at Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, then contemplate the waterfront views at Kandy Lake, and finally don't miss a visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
For ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Peradeniya visit planner.
You can drive from Pinnawala to Peradeniya in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In January in Peradeniya, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Mirissa.
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For ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Peradeniya visit planner.
You can drive from Pinnawala to Peradeniya in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In January in Peradeniya, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Mirissa.
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Mirissa — 1 night
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On the 16th (Wed), kick back and relax at Mirissa Beach, stop by Dress Place, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.
To see reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Mirissa trip planner.
You can fly from Peradeniya to Mirissa in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Galle.
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To see reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Mirissa trip planner.
You can fly from Peradeniya to Mirissa in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Galle.
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Galle — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Jungle Beach, then view the masterpieces at Pilgrims Lounge Chrishtopher Handicraft and Paint Gallery, then browse the exhibits of Stick No Bills Poster Gallery, and finally contemplate the long history of Galle Fort.
For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Galle sightseeing planner.
Getting from Mirissa to Galle by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Galle sightseeing planner.
Getting from Mirissa to Galle by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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Sri Lanka travel guide
India's Teardrop
Shaped like a teardrop and located just below the southern tip of India, lush Sri Lanka boasts some of the greatest biodiversity in the world. Unless you time your Sri Lanka holiday for monsoon season, you can expect bright blue skies and plenty of sunshine, perfect for exploring tropical forests, historic temples, colonial forts, and many other buildings dating back to Dutch rule. Popular things to do in Sri Lanka include swimming, sailing, and surfing, though a growing number of visitors come here just to eat their way around the country. Greatly influenced by nearby India, the national cuisine also features many elements of European cooking--a result of the Dutch and Portuguese colonial years. Of course, a trip to Sri Lanka would not be complete without a cup of its world-famous Ceylon tea.
