15 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Sri Lanka journey maker
Start: Zurich
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Kandy
— 2 nights
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Dambulla
— 2 nights
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Ella
— 2 nights
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Arugam Bay
— 3 nights
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Galle
— 3 nights
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Colombo
— 2 nights
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End: Zurich
Sat, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 30
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Kandy — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Degaldoruwa Temple, admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanical Gardens, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Asgiri Maha Vihara pirivena, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Kundasale. Keep things going the next day: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then don't miss a visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, then look for gifts at Prestige Selections - Batiks, Handicrafts and Gift Items, and finally explore the activities along Kandy Lake.
To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Kandy online road trip planner.
Zurich, Switzerland to Kandy is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4.5 hours traveling from Zurich to Kandy. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to drive to Dambulla.
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To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Kandy online road trip planner.
Zurich, Switzerland to Kandy is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4.5 hours traveling from Zurich to Kandy. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to drive to Dambulla.
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Dambulla — 2 nights
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On the 19th (Tue), explore the fascinating underground world of Golden Temple of Dambulla. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Wed): take in the exciting artwork at Pethikada, make a trip to Sigiriya Fortress, then don't miss a visit to Pidurangala Rock, and finally stroll through Dhilip De Alwis.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Dambulla trip planner.
You can drive from Kandy to Dambulla in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Ella.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Dambulla trip planner.
You can drive from Kandy to Dambulla in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Ella.
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Ella — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): take in the views from Nine Arches Bridge, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Little Adam's Peak, and then pick up some new kitchen skills with Honey Bee Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at VIBE store, then take in the dramatic scenery at Ravana Ella Falls, and then explore the striking landscape at Ella Rock.
To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Ella online tour builder.
Traveling by car from Dambulla to Ella takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Arugam Bay.
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To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Ella online tour builder.
Traveling by car from Dambulla to Ella takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Arugam Bay.
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Arugam Bay — 3 nights
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Spend the 24th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.
To see ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Arugam Bay trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Ella to Arugam Bay takes 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Galle.
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To see ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Arugam Bay trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Ella to Arugam Bay takes 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Galle.
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Galle — 3 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Galle: Mirissa (Mirissa Beach & Dolphin & Whale Watching) and Koggala Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery (in Koggala). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Galle Fort, kick back and relax at Jungle Beach, have fun at Sithma Gems & Jewellery, and make a trip to Japanese Peace Pagoda.
Make your Galle itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
You can drive from Arugam Bay to Galle in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, daytime highs in Galle are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Colombo.
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Make your Galle itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
You can drive from Arugam Bay to Galle in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, daytime highs in Galle are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Colombo.
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Colombo — 2 nights
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On the 29th (Fri), visit TaxiColombo CMB Airport Taxi, take in the spiritual surroundings of Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, then walk around Galle Face Green, and finally stop by Vogue Jewellers (Pvt) Ltd.
To see other places to visit and more tourist information, refer to the Colombo trip maker site.
Drive from Galle to Colombo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.
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To see other places to visit and more tourist information, refer to the Colombo trip maker site.
Drive from Galle to Colombo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sat) to allow time for the flight 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.
