TRIP PLANNING TIPS
With only 7 -10 days to travel,
what’s the best route to see as much of Sri Lanka as possible?
2 Basic Ideas:
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Clock-wise route: Basically, from Adventure to more Relaxing & Chill
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To simplify, Sri Lanka can be divided into 4 sections: Culture Triangle – Hill & Tea Planation – Adventure Safari – Ocean & Beach
Central Province – Cultural Triangle & “The Gathering”
If you want to pack it in and see as much as possible (as I would want to!), the best place to head first is the Cultural Triangle (the central province of Sri Lanka) – Where the UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located – Annuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya Lion Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple & The Royal City of Kandy, in this area - you can see some stunning sights, from ancient Buddhist temples to giant rock fortresses and so on.
There’s also some stunning wildlife in the area, and a chance to see one of the largest elephant migrations on the planet, nicknamed suitably ‘The Gathering’.
*Generally, Our clients will spend around 2-3 nights in Cultural Triangle
(including the inter-places transfer time).
Hill & Tea Plantation
From here head south to the beautiful rolling hills of Sri Lanka’s famous tea country, taking the chugging toy train en route to admire the area in all its glory. Here you will be able to do some tea plantation / mountain trekking or even kayaking on the beautiful reservoirs in the area, followed by visiting the historical tea factory & sipping the famous Ceylon tea.
*Here you probably would like to spend around 1-2 nights
Adventure Safari
Apart from “The Gathering” you may probably want to make some adventure inside the thick jungles - A morning spent in search of leopards in Yala National Park or Udawalawe National Park will definitely your options.
*Here you will spend around 1 nights
Ocean & Beach
Make your way to Sri Lanka’s stunning southern coastline and the beautiful colonial fort of Galle. Enjoy your last days shopping in Galle, sipping cocktails and surfing on the famous breaks near Weligama, not a bad way to polish off a week’s exploring.
*Here you probably would love to spend around 2 nights
For us, it’s all about managing the details and logistics on your behalf; using our network of local guides and contacts to ensure you see the country through the eyes of the locals, while also experiencing the best of the best hospitality in this ancient land.
The followings are simply suggestions for the kind of holiday you might have. Yours will be tailored, altered, and refined until it matches you completely. Contact us for your tailor-made Sri Lanka Holidays!
Example Itineraries
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