Sri Lanka Itinerary 14 Days

— December 16, 2024 in Travel
Sri Lanka Itinerary 14 Days

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Sri Lanka is an island in South Asia country, it is the preferred touring spot explored by people from all over the world. With a famous tea plantation, beaches, cultural and historical attractions it becomes an eye candy for visitors. More than that it is more affordable as well as worth visiting comparatively to the other famous places.

In this guide, we will suggest you visit the beautiful locations and share the 14-day Itinerary plan for Sri Lanka, which can make your tour memorable.

Day 1 & 2 – Sigiriya & Dambulla

Let’s start your trip with Sigiriya and will move towards Dambulla, Sigiriya is a famous landmark in Sri Lanka a 200-meter-high huge rock, and has mostly small houses. No direct train is available so you have to get a private car or cab and will climb a Lion Rock.

Then on the second day, you will head towards Dambulla it takes 20 minutes to reach from Sigiriya to Dambulla which covers 16km. It is a small city where we can explore the beautiful Cave Temple which was labelled as The Golden Temple of Dambulla in 1991 by the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Day 3 & 4 – Kandy

On day 3 you will move towards Kandy, covering a distance of 99 km. Kandy is one of the known places for knowing more about the culture and history.

The things to do in Kandy

  • You can spend two days at Kandy and explore so many known places such as the World Buddhist Museum, Kandy Viewpoint, Ceylon Tea Museum, Royal Botanical Gardens, Raja Museum, Kandy Lake, and many more.

Day 5 & 6 – Nuwara Eliya

Moving on to the next spot on our list Nuwara Eliya passing a distance of 73km from Kandy, Nuwara Eliya is a known place for its coldest area, tea production and greenery atmosphere. This place is filled with natural beauty.

The things to do in Nuwara Eliya

  • While spending two days at this beautiful place you can explore so many popular places such as Pedro Tea Factory, Damro Labookellie Tea Centre Tea Garden, Hakgala Botanic Gardens, and Lover’s Leap Falls Victoria Park.

Day 7 & 8 – Ella

Your next spot is going to be Ella, it has a distance of 55km. Ella is the must-visited spot while touring in Sri Lanka because you can explore peek of mountains and waterfalls.

The things to do in Ella

  • If you want to experience adventure or a hike enthusiast you can explore Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak.
  • To explore nature’s beauty, you can explore Ravana Falls and Kital Ella Waterfall.
  • The iconic Nine Arch Bridge can be visited in Ella.
  • Many famous eateries can be explored in Ella.

Day 9 – Yala

On day 9 you will head to Yala, with a crossing distance of 117km, which is a well-known national park located in Sri Lanka and is a great place for those who love to explore wildlife.

The things to do in Yalla

  • It has numerous wildlife including species of birds, elephants, and mammals.
  • In Yala, you can also see monkeys, buffaloes, deer, colourful birds, crocodiles, and other wild animals.

Day 10 & 11 – Galle

Galle is going to be the second last city to tour Sri Lanka crossing a distance of 400 km, with a known Dutch Fort of the 17th century Galle is a must-go place while touring Sri Lanka. You can explore museums, mansions and vibrant shops. The majority of residents are Buddhists in Galle.

Things to do in Galle

  • You can visit the Galle Dutch Fort and Galle Fort Light House.
  • The Dutch Reformed Church.
  • If you like mountains you can explore Rumasalla Mountain in Galle.
  • To explore history, you can visit museums like The National Museum of Galle.
  • The Old Town of Galle, you will experience great architecture here.

Day 12, 13 & 14 – Colombo

The last spot is Colombo after crossing a distance of 115km, In Sri Lanka Colombo is the largest and is the most visited city in Sri Lanka. If you want to explore nightlife Colombo is the best city in Sri Lanka to explore as you will find the lights and crowd most frequently especially at weekends.

The things to do in Colombo

  • The temples in Colombo are Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil, and more.
  • You can also shop as Colombo is famous for its shopping, and can shop from colonies or malls like One Galle Face.
  • Visit Beaches like Mount Lavinia Beach and Galle Face Green.
  • After exploring Colombo from the Airport, you will take a flight back to your home.

Finally, the Sri Lanka tour comes to an end and had shared the keen details of the places and spots that you should check on. Also, do prefer those spots that you are curious about everyone has different preferences and interests. In the following suggested spots in Sri Lanka, you can go for the one that is feasible and matches your Itinerary schedule.

We provided the best 14-day Itinerary plan in Sri Lanka and hope this is helpful to you if you have any other questions regarding touring Sri Lanka, find the following FAQ’s.

To get Sri Lanka itinerary for 14 days visit Sri Lanka travel agents like Sri Lanka Tour Guides or Ceylon Empire Travels.

FAQ’S

What are the minimum preferred days for the trip to Sri Lanka?

The ideal days for touring in Sri Lanka are 10 to 14 days. But if you have fewer days with the right Itinerary plan, you can explore the main spots.

Why is Sri Lanka Appreciated by the visitors?

For the hospitality, Sri Lankan shows to the guests are appreciated by the visitors also, and the food, sweets, and fruits are world famous.

Is Sri Lanka a famous touring spot?

Yes, Sri Lanka is a famous touring spot and it is famous for its beaches, wildlife, history, temples and art.

Is Sri Lanka wealthy?

Agricultural products, tourism, rice production, apparel, textile, and tea export are the economic trade of Sri Lanka.