Sri Lanka
14 days: ancient cities, tea hills and the south coast
Sri Lanka: 14 days
A loop through the Cultural Triangle with Sigiriya rock, the sacred city of Kandy, the famous train ride into the tea hills, a safari, and slow days on the south coast around Galle. Most transfers are done with a driver, which is common and good value in Sri Lanka. Book everything yourself and keep this guide on your phone: it works offline.
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The route 13 nights in total
- Negombo1 night
Rest near the airport after the flight - Sigiriya and Dambulla3 nights
Sigiriya rock, the cave temples, Polonnaruwa by bike - Kandy2 nights
Temple of the Tooth, botanical gardens, the lake - Ella2 nights
The train through the tea hills, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak - Udawalawe or Yala1 night
A jeep safari with elephants - South coast (Mirissa, Galle)4 nights
Beaches, Galle Fort, rest
Book a driver for the whole loop except the train section: he meets you in Ella after the train with your luggage. The train from Kandy to Ella takes about 7 hours and is part of the experience.
Places you will see
What’s in the guide
- The route day by day, with nights in each place
- When to go, month by month
- The best places and how much time they need
- Getting around, where to stay, money and food
- Manners, safety and a before-you-go checklist
- Official links and sources with the date they were checked
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