Introduction
This 10 Days in Sri Lanka Itinerary will help you capture the best of the island by taking you through... Read more
Day 1
Your first day begins right after you land in Sri Lanka at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), or Katunayaka International Airport... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 1
Once you've checked in to your accommodation and settled down a bit, head to Pettah - the noisiest and most... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 2
The Old Dutch Hospital, also located in Pettah, is a shopping precinct full of stores and restaurants selling luxury items.... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 3
Located in Colombo- 07, the Colombo National Museum is the largest national museum in Sri Lanka. It houses an extensive... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 4
Viharamahadevi Park allows you to spend some idyllic time in nature before jetting off again the next day. You will... Read more
Day 2
Tourists go to Polonnaruwa to get a flavour of Sri Lanka’s history, so you won’t run out of places to... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 1
The Royal Palace is one of the best places to visit in Polonnaruwa. Once a spectacular 7-storeyed palace complex and... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 2
This particular religious site was built in the 13th century and was dedicated to Lord Siva. It shows the influence... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 3
The Vatadage is another fascinating sight to explore. It is a circular-shaped structure that was initially built to house Buddha’s... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 4
Gal Vihara, or Gal Viharaya Temple, is one of the primary places visited by Buddhist devotees. Here, you will see... Read more
Day 3
Start your third day in Sri Lanka by visiting Minneriya National Park, which is an hour away from Polonnaruwa, and... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 1
Minneriya National Park is where you will encounter large herds of elephants wandering about in their natural habitat. Every year,... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 2
If you ask a local about an iconic place to visit in Dambulla, they will probably suggest Sigiriya Rock Fortress... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 3
The Dambulla Cave Temple, or the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a temple complex recognised as another UNESCO World Heritage... Read more
Day 4
Kandy is known as the hill capital of Sri Lanka as it’s encircled with towering mountains. It is also located... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 1
Energise yourself by starting your day early and taking a walk along the stunning Kandy Lake. It is one of... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 2
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, also known as ‘Dalada Maligawa,’ is a place you shouldn’t miss when in... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 3
If you want to learn more about Kandy’s history, the National Museum of Kandy is where you should head to... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 4
If you are looking for something more nature-bound to do next, visiting a waterfall might be a good idea for... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 5
Your final stop for the day is the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. It exhibits over 4000 species of plants,... Read more
Day 5
Famed as ‘Little England’ for its charming setting with English-styled Bungalows, Nuwara Eliya is where people go to detox from... Read more
Day 5 - Stop 1
Hakgala Botanical Garden is the perfect haven for nature lovers and a nice picnicking spot for others. It can get... Read more
Day 5 - Stop 2
How do you like the idea of walking through beautiful strawberry fields as your next activity? There are many strawberry... Read more
Day 5 - Stop 3
As your final stop before leaving for Ella, spend some time at the charming Gregory Lake. The lake is surrounded... Read more
Day 6
From Nuwara Eliya, head to the iconic Ella - one of the most picturesque villages in Sri Lanka known for... Read more
Day 6 - Stop 1
If you are someone who is always on the lookout for adventurous things to do in a new place, then... Read more
Day 6 - Stop 2
If you love hiking, then Little Adam's Peak can be a fun but challenging opportunity for you to get out... Read more
Day 6 - Stop 3
End your day at the famous Nine Arch Bridge. This bridge is well-known due to being a massive bridge that... Read more
Day 7
The best way to reach Hambantota from Ella is by taxi, which will take around two hours. Your ultimate stop... Read more
Day 7 - Stop 1
Your Sri Lanka trip wouldn't be complete without a safari ride in Yala National Park - one of the best... Read more
Day 8
Now, I am guiding you towards the east coast of Sri Lanka where sandy beaches lined with towering palm trees... Read more
Day 8 - Stop 1
Get into your swimming gear and get your surfboards out because Arugam Bay Beach is where the waves don’t stay... Read more
Day 9
Bidding adieu to Arugam Bay, let’s head to the south coast of Sri Lanka to explore more beaches and partake... Read more
Day 9 - Stop 1
You know the kind of beaches you see on indescribably beautiful postcards, and you wonder whether it’s real or art?... Read more
Day 10
When your 10 day Sri Lanka tour reaches its final day, it is best to finish it off with some... Read more
Day 10 - Stop 1
It’s not every day you get to see close-ups of giant whales and dolphins swimming in their natural habitat and... Read more
Day 10 - Stop 2
Galle Fort is one of the prominent structures that remains today from the Dutch ruling period. The Galle Lighthouse and... Read more
Day 10 - Stop 3
Turtles are increasingly becoming an endangered species as their habitat is threatened by human activities, like fishing. The Turtle Hatchery... Read more
Conclusion
I do not doubt that this 10 Days in Sri Lanka Itinerary gives you a real sense of the bio-diversity... Read more