15 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Sri Lanka tour itinerary planner
Start: Zurich
Fly
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Colombo
— 2 nights
Train to Habarana, Taxi to Sigiriya
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Sigiriya
— 3 nights
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Kandy
— 1 night
Drive
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Arugam Bay
— 3 nights
Drive
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Ella
— 2 nights
Drive
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Galle
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Zurich
Sat, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 30
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Colombo — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): make a trip to Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara and then zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by TaxiColombo CMB Airport Taxi, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, then stroll around Galle Face Green, and finally stop by Vogue Jewellers (Pvt) Ltd.
To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Colombo trip planner.
Zurich, Switzerland to Colombo is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Colombo is 4.5 hours. Traveling from Zurich in September, things will get warmer in Colombo: highs are around 36°C and lows about 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can travel to Sigiriya.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Colombo trip planner.
Zurich, Switzerland to Colombo is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Colombo is 4.5 hours. Traveling from Zurich in September, things will get warmer in Colombo: highs are around 36°C and lows about 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can travel to Sigiriya.
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Sigiriya — 3 nights
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Step out of Sigiriya with an excursion to Safaris in Dambulla--about 42 minutes away. Spend the 21st (Thu) exploring nature at Minneriya National Park. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Golden Temple of Dambulla, delve into the distant past at Sinhagiri, make a trip to Pidurangala Rock, and view the masterpieces at Pethikada.
To see reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Sigiriya online day trip planner.
Traveling by combination of train and taxi from Colombo to Sigiriya takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Kandy.
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To see reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Sigiriya online day trip planner.
Traveling by combination of train and taxi from Colombo to Sigiriya takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Kandy.
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Kandy — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanical Gardens, explore the activities along Kandy Lake, then stop by Prestige Selections - Batiks, Handicrafts and Gift Items, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Kandy trip builder site.
Getting from Sigiriya to Kandy by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Arugam Bay.
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For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Kandy trip builder site.
Getting from Sigiriya to Kandy by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to drive 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.
For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Arugam Bay driving holiday planner.
Drive from Kandy to Arugam Bay in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can drive to Ella.
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For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Arugam Bay driving holiday planner.
Drive from Kandy to Arugam Bay in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can drive to Ella.
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Ella — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Nine Arches Bridge, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Little Adam's Peak, and then admire the natural beauty at Honey Bee Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by VIBE store, take in the dramatic scenery at Ravana Ella Falls, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Ella Rock.
To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Ella online trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Arugam Bay to Ella in 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to drive to Galle.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Ella online trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Arugam Bay to Ella in 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to drive to Galle.
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Galle — 3 nights
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On the 28th (Thu), get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then look for gifts at Shoba, and then steep yourself in history at Galle Fort. Keep things going the next day: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, have fun at Sithma Gems & Jewellery, and then kick back and relax at Jungle Beach.
To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Galle trip planning site.
You can drive from Ella to Galle in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daytime highs in Galle are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. On the 30th (Sat), you'll travel back home.
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To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Galle trip planning site.
You can drive from Ella to Galle in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daytime highs in Galle are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. On the 30th (Sat), you'll travel 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.
