33 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Sri Lanka travel route builder
Start: Tel Aviv
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Colombo
— 6 nights
Train to Habarana, Taxi to Sigiriya
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Sigiriya
— 4 nights
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Unawatuna
— 5 nights
Taxi to Koggala, Fly to Udawalawe National Park
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Udawalawe National Park
— 2 nights
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Ella
— 5 nights
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Nuwara Eliya
— 5 nights
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Kandy
— 5 nights
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End: Tel Aviv
Fri, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 28
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Colombo — 6 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Negombo (St. Sebastian’s Church, Negombo Beach, &more). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, stroll around Viharamahadevi Park, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.
For maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Colombo trip itinerary app.
Tel Aviv, Israel to Colombo is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3.5 hours traveling from Tel Aviv to Colombo. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Tel Aviv in January: high temperatures in Colombo hover around 37°C and lows are around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to travel to Sigiriya.
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Tel Aviv, Israel to Colombo is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3.5 hours traveling from Tel Aviv to Colombo. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Tel Aviv in January: high temperatures in Colombo hover around 37°C and lows are around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to travel to Sigiriya.
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Sigiriya — 4 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Sigiriya side-trips: Anuradhapura (Tissa Wewa & Mihintale), Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs (in Dambulla) and Polonnaruwa (Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa Vatadage, &more). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Sigiriya Fortress, Head underground at Golden Temple of Dambulla, see Off-Road Tours, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Dhilip De Alwis.
To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Sigiriya trip website.
Do a combination of train and taxi from Colombo to Sigiriya in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Unawatuna.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Sigiriya trip website.
Do a combination of train and taxi from Colombo to Sigiriya in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Unawatuna.
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Unawatuna — 5 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Unawatuna: Nandana Tea Factory (in Akuressa), Hikkaduwa (Hikkaduwa Beach & Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa) and Mirissa (Mirissa Beach, Dolphin & Whale Watching, &more). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Galle Fort, don't miss a visit to Japanese Peace Pagoda, look for gifts at Made In Ceylon, and enjoy some diversion at Sithma Gems & Jewellery.
For traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Unawatuna online trip itinerary maker.
Getting from Sigiriya to Unawatuna by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. In February in Unawatuna, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 27°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to travel to Udawalawe National Park.
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For traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Unawatuna online trip itinerary maker.
Getting from Sigiriya to Unawatuna by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. In February in Unawatuna, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 27°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to 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): stroll through Elephant Transit Home (ETH) and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kuragala Archaeological Reserve. On the 13th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Udawalawe National Park.
To see maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Udawalawe National Park trip planning app.
Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Unawatuna to Udawalawe National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in February, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to drive to Ella.
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To see maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Udawalawe National Park trip planning app.
Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Unawatuna to Udawalawe National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in February, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to drive to Ella.
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Ella — 5 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Ella: Kiri Vehera (in Kataragama), Ancient Yudaganawa Stupa (in Buttala) and Rakkhiththa Kanda Aranya Senasanaya (in Wellawaya). There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Little Adam's Peak, snap pictures at Nine Arches Bridge, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, and get great views at Prabhawa Mountain Day View Point Haputale.
To find maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Ella road trip app.
You can drive from Udawalawe National Park to Ella in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Nuwara Eliya.
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To find maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Ella road trip app.
You can drive from Udawalawe National Park to Ella in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Nuwara Eliya.
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Nuwara Eliya — 5 nights
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Little England
Venture out of the city with trips to Ramboda Waterfall (in Pussellawa) and Devathura Falls (in Ramboda). There's still lots to do: stroll through Horton Plains National Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Hakgala Botanic Gardens, admire the sheer force of Bomburu Ella Waterfall, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Nuwara Eliya and Tea Country.
To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Nuwara Eliya trip itinerary builder site.
Traveling by car from Ella to Nuwara Eliya takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can go by car to Kandy.
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To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Nuwara Eliya trip itinerary builder site.
Traveling by car from Ella to Nuwara Eliya takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can go by car to Kandy.
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Kandy — 5 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kandy: Millennium Elephant Foundation (in Kegalle) and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (in Pinnawala). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, see the interesting displays at Kandy Brasswear Village, make a trip to Kandy view point, and stop by Prestige Selections - Batiks, Handicrafts and Gift Items.
To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Kandy vacation planning tool.
Getting from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. You will leave for home on the 28th (Tue).
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To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Kandy vacation planning tool.
Getting from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. You will leave for home on the 28th (Tue).
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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.
