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Sri Lanka trip plan

Sri Lanka 10-Day Itinerary

Sri Lanka Discovery

Trip overview

  • Nov 8 – 17, 2026

    10 days · 9 nights

  • 2 adults

  • Colombo

    Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Yala · Galle

  • India Standard Time (GMT+5:30)

A 10-day journey exploring the cultural highlights, scenic highlands, and coastal beauty of Sri Lanka.

Day 1 · Nov 8Arrival in Colombo & Transfer to Sigiriya

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and travel north to Sigiriya.

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  1. Airport Arrival & Transfer

    08:00 – 12:00 (4 hours)

    Sun, Nov 8, 2026

    Meet driver and transfer to Sigiriya.

  2. Check-in at Sigiriya Hotel

    14:00

    Relax after the journey.

Day 2 · Nov 9Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Minneriya Safari

Climb the ancient rock fortress in the morning and enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari.

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  1. Sigiriya Rock Fortress

    08:00 – 11:00 (3 hours)

    Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Climb early to beat the heat and enjoy panoramic views.

  2. Minneriya National Park Safari

    15:00 – 18:00 (3 hours)

    Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Jeep safari to see wild elephants.

Day 3 · Nov 10Sigiriya to Kandy via Dambulla

Travel to Kandy, stopping at the Dambulla Cave Temple en route.

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  1. Dambulla Cave Temple

    09:00 – 11:30 (2 hours 30 minutes)

    Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Explore the sacred cave temple complex.

  2. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    17:00 – 18:30 (1 hour 30 minutes)

    Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Visit Kandy's most famous Buddhist temple in the evening.

Day 4 · Nov 11Kandy Cultural Sights & Train to Nuwara Eliya

Explore Kandy gardens and take the iconic hill country train.

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  1. Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya

    08:30 – 10:30 (2 hours)

    Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Walk through the extensive orchid and plant collections.

    Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya

  2. Train to Nanu Oya (Nuwara Eliya)

    12:00 – 15:30 (3 hours 30 minutes)

    Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Scenic mountain train journey through tea plantations.

Day 5 · Nov 12Tea Plantations & Waterfalls in Nuwara Eliya

Discover the 'Little England' of Sri Lanka, its tea estates and waterfalls.

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  1. Pedro Tea Factory Tour

    09:30 – 11:30 (2 hours)

    Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Learn about Ceylon tea processing and tasting.

  2. Ramboda Falls

    14:00 – 15:30 (1 hour 30 minutes)

    Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    View the stunning cascading waterfall.

    Ramboda Falls

Day 6 · Nov 13Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Travel to the laid-back mountain village of Ella.

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  1. Travel to Ella

    09:00 – 12:00 (3 hours)

    Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Scenic drive or train ride through mountain valleys.

  2. Little Adam's Peak Hike

    16:00 – 18:00 (2 hours)

    Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Easy late afternoon hike for sunset views over Ella Gap.

Day 7 · Nov 14Ella Highlights: Nine Arch Bridge & Ella Rock

Explore iconic engineering and panoramic mountain vistas.

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  1. Nine Arch Bridge

    08:30 – 10:30 (2 hours)

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Walk along the colonial-era railway viaduct in Demodara.

  2. Ella Rock Hike

    13:30 – 17:00 (3 hours 30 minutes)

    Optional

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Challenging hike with rewarding valley vistas.

Day 8 · Nov 15Ella to Yala National Park

Descend from the highlands to wildlife country.

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  1. Drive to Yala

    09:00 – 12:30 (3 hours 30 minutes)

    Sun, Nov 15, 2026

    Scenic drive stopping at Ravana Falls along the way.

  2. Yala Afternoon Jeep Safari

    15:00 – 18:00 (3 hours)

    Sun, Nov 15, 2026

    Search for leopards, sloth bears, and elephants.

Day 9 · Nov 16Yala to Galle Fort

Travel along the southern coastline to the historic fortified city of Galle.

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  1. Drive to Galle Fort

    09:00 – 12:30 (3 hours 30 minutes)

    Mon, Nov 16, 2026

    Coastal drive via the southern expressway.

  2. Walking Tour of Galle Fort

    16:00 – 18:30 (2 hours 30 minutes)

    Mon, Nov 16, 2026

    Explore colonial ramparts, boutiques, and lighthouse at sunset.

Day 10 · Nov 17Galle to Colombo & Departure

Final morning by the coast before heading back to Colombo for departure.

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  1. Transfer to Colombo / Airport

    10:00 – 13:00 (3 hours)

    Tue, Nov 17, 2026

    Journey back to Colombo or direct to the airport for your flight home.

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