28 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Sri Lanka trip itinerary planner
Start: Colombo
Train to Habarana, Taxi to Dambulla
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Dambulla
— 4 nights
Drive
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Kandy
— 6 nights
Taxi to Kandy, Fly to Udawalawe National Park
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Udawalawe National Park
— 2 nights
Drive
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Ella
— 5 nights
Fly
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Unawatuna
— 5 nights
Drive
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Colombo
— 5 nights
End: Colombo
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Dambulla — 4 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Dambulla: Anuradhapura (Tissa Wewa, Mihintale, &more), Polonnaruwa (Siva Devalaya (No 1), Polonnaruwa, &more) and Pidurangala Rock (in Sigiriya). Spend the 5th (Sun) exploring nature at Minneriya National Park. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Golden Temple of Dambulla, explore the galleries of Pethikada, explore the ancient world of Sigiriya Fortress, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.
To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Dambulla online holiday builder.
Colombo to Dambulla is an approximately 2.5-hour combination of train and taxi. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and flight. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Kandy.
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To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Dambulla online holiday builder.
Colombo to Dambulla is an approximately 2.5-hour combination of train and taxi. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and flight. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Kandy.
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Kandy — 6 nights
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Explore Kandy's surroundings by going to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (in Pinnawala), Devathura Falls (in Ramboda) and Kegalle (Millennium Elephant Foundation & Elephant Freedom Project). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, stroll through Knuckles Forest Reserve, admire the sheer force of Ramboda Waterfall, and appreciate the history behind Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue.
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You can drive from Dambulla to Kandy in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel to Udawalawe National Park.
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You can drive from Dambulla to Kandy in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel to Udawalawe National Park.
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Udawalawe National Park — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Elephant Transit Home (ETH) and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kuragala Archaeological Reserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape of Udawalawe National Park.
To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Udawalawe National Park driving holiday planning tool.
Do a combination of taxi and flight from Kandy to Udawalawe National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. In February in Udawalawe National Park, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can go by car to Ella.
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To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Udawalawe National Park driving holiday planning tool.
Do a combination of taxi and flight from Kandy to Udawalawe National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. In February in Udawalawe National Park, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can go by car to Ella.
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Ella — 5 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Ella side-trips: Kiri Vehera (in Kataragama), Tissamaharama (Safaris & Off-Road Tours) and Rakkhiththa Kanda Aranya Senasanaya (in Wellawaya). There's much more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Little Adam's Peak, take in the dramatic scenery at Ravana Ella Falls, soothe aching muscles at Yoga Ella, and explore the striking landscape of Horton Plains National Park.
To find where to stay and tourist information, read Ella online trip maker.
Traveling by car from Udawalawe National Park to Ella takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can fly to Unawatuna.
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To find where to stay and tourist information, read Ella online trip maker.
Traveling by car from Udawalawe National Park to Ella takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can fly to Unawatuna.
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Unawatuna — 5 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Unawatuna: Bentota (Sea Turtle Protection Association & Bentota Beach), Mirissa (Dolphin & Whale Watching, Mirissa Beach, &more) and Safaris (in Beruwala). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Galle Fort, view the masterpieces at Saffron Robes, stop by Made In Ceylon, and enjoy the sand and surf at Hikkaduwa Beach.
For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Unawatuna online route planner.
Fly from Ella to Unawatuna in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in February, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to drive to Colombo.
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For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Unawatuna online route planner.
Fly from Ella to Unawatuna in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in February, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to drive to Colombo.
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Colombo — 5 nights
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Explore Colombo's surroundings by going to Negombo (Speed Boats Tours, Negombo Beach, &more). Spend the 26th (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, take an in-depth tour of Colombo National Museum, explore the world behind art at Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka(MMCA), and stroll around Galle Face Green.
To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Colombo road trip app.
Getting from Unawatuna to Colombo by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In February, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Colombo road trip app.
Getting from Unawatuna to Colombo by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In February, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to 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.
