Capital
Colombo
Population & Area
22M people | 65K km²
Currency
1 USD ≈ 307.850 LKR (Rs)
Safety Index
#52 Global Rank
Timezone
GMT+5:30
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil, English

Map & Locations17

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Top Highlights

Signature experiences & must-see places

Sigiriya Rock Fortress at sunrise with misty jungle below
Sunrise (Dec–Apr)
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Ancient citadel atop a massive rock column with frescoes and 360° jungle views.

Galle Fort lighthouse and ramparts overlooking the ocean
Late afternoon for sunset
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Galle Dutch Fort

Seaside colonial fortress blending Sri Lankan culture and European architecture.

Train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge amid lush green valley
Morning with soft light
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Ella Nine Arch Bridge

Iconic colonial rail bridge framed by emerald tea country.

Leopard resting on a rock in Yala National Park
Feb–Jul (dry season)
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Yala National Park

Premier wildlife reserve famed for leopards, elephants, and birdlife.

Rolling tea plantations in Sri Lanka highlands with morning mist
Mar–MAY (clear mornings)
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Tea Plantations of Nuwara Eliya

Misty highlands of emerald terraces and colonial-era estates.

Mirissa Beach shoreline with turquoise water and palm-fringed sand
Dec–Apr (calmer seas)
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Mirissa Beach & Whale Watching

Golden crescent beach and offshore blue whale migration corridor.

Herd of elephants near water in Udawalawe National Park
Dec–Mar
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Udawalawe National Park

Elephant-rich reserve with open plains and reservoirs.

Interior of Dambulla Cave Temple with Buddha statues and painted ceiling
Morning (cooler)
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Dambulla Cave Temple

Largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.

Choose Your Sri Lanka Adventure

Select from our expertly crafted tour packages or design your own custom itinerary.

🏛️Cultural Heritage
Days 1-8
🏔️Hill Country
Days 9-14
🏖️Coastal Relaxation
Days 15-19
Day 1: Arrival in Sri Lanka (Katunayake Airport)

Airport transfer, hotel check-in, relaxation

🏨 Colombo

Day 2: Colombo City Tour

Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Galle Face Green

🏨 Colombo

Day 3: Colombo → Wilpattu

Transfer to national park, afternoon safari

🏨 Wilpattu

Day 4: Wilpattu National Park

Full-day safari with picnic meals

🏨 Wilpattu

Day 5: Wilpattu → Anuradhapura

UNESCO ancient city: Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya

🏨 Anuradhapura

Day 6: Anuradhapura → Sigiriya

Sri Lankan cooking class and lunch

🏨 Sigiriya

Day 7: Dambulla Cave Temple

UNESCO cave temple with murals and Buddha statues

🏨 Dambulla

Day 8: Minneriya Safari

Jeep safari to see wild elephants

🏨 Minneriya

Day 9: Sigiriya → Kandy

Kandy Lake, Buddha statue, Temple of the Tooth

🏨 Kandy

Day 10: Kandy Cultural Show

Traditional Kandyan dance and drumming

🏨 Kandy

Day 11: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Tea plantations, tea factory visit, tea tasting

🏨 Nuwara Eliya

Day 12: Nuwara Eliya City Tour

Gregory Lake, colonial buildings, local market

🏨 Nuwara Eliya

Day 13: Horton Plains National Park

Hike to World's End and Baker's Falls

🏨 Nuwara-Eliya or Pattipola

Day 14: Train to Ella

Scenic train ride, Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arches Bridge

🏨 Ella

Day 15: Ella → Ahangama Beach

Transfer to southern coast, beach relaxation

🏨 Ahangama

Day 16: Whale Watching in Mirissa

Morning boat trip for blue whales and dolphins

🏨 Mirissa

Day 17: Leisure Day in Ahangama

Free day at leisure by the beach

🏨 Ahangama

Day 18: Galle City Tour

UNESCO Galle Fort, lighthouse, colonial streets

🏨 Galle

Day 19: Departure

Transfer to airport for departure flight

🏨 Colombo

✅Included
  • •All transportation and transfers
  • •Professional English-speaking guide
  • •Safari experiences with tracker
  • •Cultural show tickets
❌Excluded
  • •18 nights accommodation
  • •All entrance fees and permits
🎯Experiences
  • •UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • •Wildlife safaris in 2 national parks
  • •Traditional cooking class
  • •Scenic train journey in hill country
  • •Whale watching boat trip
  • •Cultural dance performances
ℹ️Good to Know
  • •Best time: November to April
  • •Includes domestic transfers
  • •Professional photographer available
  • •Customizable itinerary
  • •Small group sizes preferred
  • •Dietary requirements accommodated

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