Make your own Itinerary
Below is a list of destinations that would be ideal to include in your Sri Lanka Tours itinerary, based on the time that you have to spend in Sri Lanka. The activities and attractions that you cover within your tour are completely up to you to choose from. While our team of travel consultants will offer a wide range of options, you can decide based on what pace you want to take your holiday at and the attractions that interest you.
Beach Tour in Sri Lanka
Description: Being an island destination, Sri Lanka has exotic beaches on all borders of the country! Breaking them down coast-wise, choose from the below list:
South Coast (Best time to visit – December to April)
- Bentota
- Galle
- Weligama
Mirissa - Hiriketiya
- Tangalle
West Coast (Best time to visit – December to April)
- Negombo
- Chilaw
- Kalpitiya
East Coast (Best time to visit – May to October)
- Trincomalee
- Nilaveli
- Passikuda
- Arugam Bay
North Coast (Best time to visit – all year round)
- Mannar
- Jaffna
- Mullaitivu
Hill Country Tour in Sri Lanka
Description: The beauty of Sri Lanka’s hill country is world renowned, thus attracting tourists to focus on that part of the country. Here are a few options of popular and off-the-beaten path hill country destinations to explore in Sri Lanka within your 5-night stay.
Highlights:
- Kitulgala – a touch of adventure with white water rafting.
- Kandy – dive into the culture and tradition of Lankan history.
- Hatton – Reservoirs, waterfalls, nature trails.
- Nuwara Eliya – explore an era of British rule and tea estates.
- Idalgashinna – the iconic railway destination.
- Ella – activities and adventure in the hills.
- Haputale – surrounded by breathtaking views.
- Bandarawela – explore viewpoints and waterfalls.
Short Break – in Sri Lanka
Description: Visiting Sri Lanka with very limited time in hands? We can make the best of your time with a brief, 3 nights tour with any two destinations from the following list of most popular places to visit in Sri Lanka:
Highlights:
- Colombo – ideal for shopping and exploring city life.
- Ella – ideal for a gist of the scenic hill country beauty.
- Bentota – the best place to be for a feel of the turquoise blue Indian Ocean.
- Yala – exciting wildlife encounters.
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Compact package – 5 nights Sri Lanka Tours
Option 1:
- Two nights in Bentota
- Three nights in Ella or Nuwara Eliya
In this option: You have the opportunity to explore the beaches – including water sports, Galle Fort, River safari and the turtle hatchery, and also spend a few nights in the best of hill country destinations that cover tea estates, waterfalls, mountain climbing, and the scenic train ride. You can include a wildlife safari in Yala or a visit to the Ridiyagama Safari Park en route from Ella to Bentota or vice/versa.
Option 02:
- Two nights in Sigiriya
- Three nights in Nuwara Eliya or Ella
In this option: This compact itinerary offers an insight into the historical ruins of Sri Lanka, with a touch of adventure such as rock climbing in Sigiriya, the iconic cave temples in Dambulla and the Pidurangala Rock. The Minneriya National Park nearby is an exciting wildlife safari option where massive elephant gatherings can be witnessed. Combine these adventures with the chilly climate of the hills, tea factory and waterfall visits, strawberry farms and more for an unforgettable holiday in Sri Lanka.
Option 03:
- Two nights in Riverstone
- Three nights in Trincomalee
In this option: For the discerned traveler, Riverstone offers an insight to a beautiful, off-the-beaten path hill country destination with mountain treks and nature trails. You can also enjoy camping accommodation for a one-of-a-kind experience. Spend the other three nights in the stunning Eastern coast beaches of Sri Lanka and enjoy water activities such as snorkeling, jet skiing and more.
A gist of it all, Exclusive 7-10 nights Sri Lanka Tours
Option 1:
Highlights:
- Two nights in Colombo
- Three Nights in Nuwara Eliya or Ella
- Two nights in Galle or Bentota
In this option: We are covering the most wanted destinations in terms of hill country, beaches and city life.
Option 02:
Highlights:
- Two nights in Sigiriya
- Two nights in Ella
- Three nights in Trincomalee or Passikuda
This itinerary takes you to explore some historical ruins, a touch of hills and a relaxing three days in the exotic east coast beaches of Sri Lanka.
Option 03:
Highlights:
- Two nights in Nuwara Eliya
- One night in Ella
- One night in Yala
- Two nights in Galle or Bentota
- One night in Colombo
An extended version of Option 1, with an additional stop in Yala, which gives more time to explore the wildlife in Sri Lanka.
Option 1:
Highlights:
- Two nights in Hatton (via Kitulgala)
- Two nights in Ella
- Two nights in Trincomalee
- Two nights in Passikuda
- Two nights in Yala
Description: Although the drives are slightly longer to get to the east coast, the beaches are jaw-dropping and worth the wait! Spend some time in the hill country and head to the east coast for some beach adventure, and then travel south for stunning wildlife encounters.
Option 02:
Highlights:
- Two nights in Galle/Bentota
- One night in Mirissa
- One night in Yala
- Three nights in Haputale or Nuwara Eliya
- Two nights in Sigiriya
- One night in Colombo
Description: Mix up some water sports, whale watching, wildlife safari, hill country treks, historical ruins and some shopping all into a relaxed 10-night tour itinerary in Sri Lanka.
Option 03:
Highlights:
- Two nights in Kalpitiya
- Two nights in Anuradhapura (via Wilpattu)
- Two nights in Jaffna
- One night in Trincomalee
- 2 nights in Kandy
- One night in Colombo
Description: Opt for an off-the-beaten track by exploring the beautiful west coast with dolphin watching in Kalpitiya, the ancient city of Anuradhapura, the northern coast of Jaffna and the ultimate snorkeling experience in Trincomalee.