Sri Lanka Itinerary
14 Days in February
The itinerary specially created for February includes most locations in the dry zone
| Day | Highlights | Night |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airport to Negombo | Negombo |
| 2 | AM: Transfer to Habarana En route: Dambulla Cave temple | Habarana |
| 3 | AM: Sigiriya, Pidurangala PM: Anuradhapura, Mihintale | Habarana |
| 4 | AM: Transfer to Kandy, city tour PM: Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic Evening Service times: 6.30 am to 8.00 pm | Kandy |
| 5 | AM: Visit Peradeniya Gardens, Bahirawakanda temple PM: Evening Cultural Kandyan Dancing Show | Kandy |
| 6 | AM: Transfer to Nuwara Eliya, city tour En route: Embekka Dewalaya, Ramboda falls | Nuwara Eliya |
| 7 | AM: Visit tea plantations & factory PM: Victoria Park | Nuwara Eliya |
| 8 | AM: Nuwara Eliya to Ella train ride | Ella |
| 9 | Ravana Falls, Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adams’s Peak | Ella |
| 10 | AM: Uda Walawe PM: Kirinda | Kirinda |
| 11 | Yala Game Drive | Kirinda |
| 12 | Whale watching at Mirissa | Mirissa |
| 13 | Relax at the beach | Mirissa |
| 14 | Transfer to the Airport for departure |
Day 1
Negombo
Negombo is often considered the best place for tourists to spend their first night in Sri Lanka for several compelling reasons.
Proximity to the airport: Negombo is located just 10 km from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), making it easily accessible after a long flight. This short distance means less travel time and a quicker start to your relaxation.
Beach access: The town offers beautiful beaches where travelers can unwind and adjust to the tropical climate. It’s an ideal place to recover from jet lag while enjoying the coastal ambiance.
Gentle introduction to Sri Lanka: The town provides a softer landing into Sri Lankan culture. It’s less hectic than Colombo, allowing visitors to ease into their trip.
Transport hub: Negombo is well-connected to other parts of Sri Lanka, making it easy to start your journey to other destinations the next day.
Accommodation Staying in Negombo allows tourists to begin their Sri Lankan adventure immediately, rather than spending time traveling to Colombo or other distant locations after arrival.
Local attractions: Despite being a transit point, Negombo offers interesting sights like the fish market, Dutch-era canals, and historic churches, providing immediate cultural experiences.
Dining choices: There are numerous restaurants serving both local and international cuisine, catering to diverse palates.
These factors combine to make Negombo an ideal starting point for many travelers, offering convenience, comfort, and a pleasant introduction to Sri Lanka.
How to get there
Most accommodation providers in Negombo provide Airport pickup. Make sure to check for Airport pickup when you book your hotel in Negombo.
The following accommodation provides offer Airport Pickup.
Where to stay in Negombo
Highest rated beachfront accommodation in Negombo
As some airline crew use this hotel to sleep, the hotel staff try their best to keep noise at a minimum levele.
Day 2 & 3
Habarana
Dambulla Cave temple
The Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is of immense importance to Sri Lanka’s cultural and religious heritage.
Historical value
Dating back to the 1st century BCE, it’s the best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, offering a glimpse into ancient Buddhist art and architecture. It’s a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists and has been a sacred place of worship for over 22 centuries.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Recognized for its outstanding universal value, it was added to the World Heritage list in 1991.
Artistic treasure
The caves contain over 150 Buddha statues and hundreds of square meters of painted walls and ceilings, representing various periods of Sri Lankan art. The adaptation of a natural rock formation into a complex temple system showcases the ingenuity of ancient Sri Lankan architects.
Sigiriya
Sigiriya, often referred to as the “Lion Rock,” is one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic and significant historical sites.
Built in the 5th century CE by King Kashyapa I (477-495 CE). Served as a royal palace and a Buddhist monastery. Renowned for its ancient frescoes, mirror wall, and lion’s paw entrance.
How to get there
The most convenient way to travel from Negombo to Yapahuwa and then to Wilpattu National Park would be by private vehicle.
Negombo to Yapahuwa: 2 hr 40 min
Uber car (4 pax): LKR 13K
Uber Van (10 pax): 20K
(as of July 2024)
Yapahuwa to Wilpattu National Park (Hunuvilagama): 1 hr 30 min
Uber car (4 pax): LKR 9K
Day 4 & 5
Kandy
Yapahuwa Citadel
Yapahuwa Citadel
Its unique blend of military fortifications and religious structures offers valuable insights into the architectural prowess and cultural priorities of ancient Sri Lankan civilization.
Capital of Sri Lanka in the late 13th century.
Once housed the sacred tooth relic of Buddha.
Featuring an ornate stairway.
Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu is famous for its leopard population and is considered one of the best places in Sri Lanka to spot these elusive big cats.
Wilpattu National Park is the largest and one of the oldest national parks in Sri Lanka. The park is renowned for its unique complex of over 50 wetlands called “villus,” which are natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions filled with rainwater. The park’s landscape is characterized by dense scrub jungle, forests, and open grassy plains interspersed with the villus.
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