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Sri Lanka Road Trip - Sigiraya,Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Galle, Colombo (Veg Vegan Friendly) | 10 Days

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10 days · 6-10 band Sigiraya,Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, Colombo ₹ 200000 - ₹ 300000 for two, excl. flights Kid-friendly LuxuryAdventureWater SportsCityBeachFoodGroupHoneymoonSight SeeingRomantic
Itinerary budget
₹246,500 for two, excluding flights
Stays budget
₹30,000 peak season · ₹20,000 off season

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Arrive in Colombo, the driver will pick you up and head to Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave temple, and golden temple 
  2. Day 2 Sigiriya - Sigiraya Lion Rock, Minneriya Jeep safari, pidurangala rock sunset
  3. Day 3 polonnaruwa antient city, kandy tooth temple & kandy lake
  4. Day 4 Visit the botanical gardens, Ceylon Tea Museum, Bahiravokanda Buddha statue, and Kandy viewpoint and watch the Kandyan dance show 
  5. Day 5 Nuwara Eliya - Ramboda waterfalls, hanuman temple, nuwara eliya victoria park, Seetha Amman Temple 
  6. Day 6 Start your day early and visit Lover’s leap and Gregory lake, do only one either Moon Plains or Horton Plains
  7. Day 7 Explore Ella Ravana's cave, waterfall, little adam’s point, and a viewpoint
  8. Day 8 Drive to Galle, visit Galle dutch fort, and spend the evening at Jungle Beach 
  9. Day 9 Visit Bentota - Kosgoda turtle hatchery, boat safari at Madu Ganga River, water sports 
  10. Day 10 Drive from Galle to Colombo, visit Gangarama temple, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Pettah, and get ready for Departure

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What you get

  • 10 days, in order — where to be each morning, afternoon and evening, with the travel between them.
  • Where to stay — the nights in each place, with links that open the hotel for your dates.
  • Places and food by name — real restaurants and sights, each opening on the map, never "a local eatery".
  • What it costs — a budget summary per traveller, and what to carry in cash.
  • Yours to keep — a PDF you can read on your phone offline, and in the app.

Best time to go: December to April

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Day 1

Arrival in Sri Lanka

  • Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport
  • Begin Drive Towards Mirissa
  • Optional Highway Stop
  • Check-in at Mirissa Hotel
  • Lunch at a Beach CaféRecommended:Bunga Bunga🍀 The Slow Vegan Dhanas Curry Pot
  • Relax at Mirissa Beach
  • Coconut Tree Hill Sunset Point

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 2

Mirissa Whale Watching & Southern Coast Exploration

  • Hotel Pickup & Transfer to Mirissa Harbour
  • 🐋 Mirissa Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise – Geeth’s Crew
  • Return to Hotel & Freshen Up
  • Lunch at Mirissa Beach CaféA++Simple Restaurant & Cafe
  • Weligama Beach & Stilt Fishermen Viewpoint
  • Secret Beach Mirissa
  • Coconut Tree Hill Sunset Viewpoint

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 3

Mirissa to Yalla National Park

  • Breakfast at Hotel in Mirissa
  • Check-out & Begin Road Trip Towards Yala
  • Scenic Drive Along Southern Sri Lanka
  • Optional Stop: Hambantota / Coastal Viewpoint
  • Arrival & Check-in at Yala Lodge / Hotel
  • Lunch at Resort
  • Prepare for Safari Experience

+ 3 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 4

Yala Morning Safari → Ella Scenic Mountain Drive

  • Wake Up & Prepare for Morning Safari (Optional but Recommended)
  • 🐆 Yala National Park Morning Jeep Safari
  • Return to Hotel & Breakfast
  • Check-out from Yala Hotel
  • Scenic Drive: Yala → Ella
  • Ravana Falls Viewpoint
  • Lunch in Ella Town

+ 5 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 5

Explore Ella

  • Sunrise at Little Adam’s Peak 🌄
  • Nine Arches Bridge 🚂
  • Breakfast at your hotel or nearby cafe
  • Ravana Cave & Ravana Falls
  • Lunch at 98 Acres RestaurantLa MensaSky Luna
  • Tea Plantation Experience (Optional)🍃
  • Relax / Spa / Café Time

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 6

Ella → Nuwara Eliya

  • Breakfast & Check-out from Ella Hotel
  • Scenic Drive: Ella → Nuwara Eliya 🍃
  • Scenic Viewpoints & Tea Plantation Photo Stops
  • Pedro Tea Estate🍵
  • Lunch in Nuwara Eliya Town
  • Check-in at Hotel & Relax
  • Gregory Lake Experience 🌊

+ 3 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 7

Nuwara Eliya → Kandy: Scenic Highlands to Sri Lanka’s Cultural Capital

  • Breakfast & Check-out from Nuwara Eliya Hotel
  • Scenic Drive: Nuwara Eliya → Kandy 🚗
  • Ramboda Falls Viewpoint 💧
  • Lunch in Kandy
  • Check-in at Kandy Hotel & Relax
  • Kandy Lake Walk 🌊
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic 🛕

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 8

Kandy → Dambulla → Sigiriya

  • Breakfast & Check-out from Kandy Hotel
  • Scenic Drive: Kandy → Dambulla 🚗
  • 🛕 Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Lunch Near Dambulla
  • Drive Dambulla → Sigiriya Hotel
  • Hotel Check-in & Relax🌿
  • 🏯 Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Main Experience (Recommended timing if weather permits)

+ 3 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 9

Sigiriya → Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage → Colombo

  • Breakfast & Check-out from Sigiriya Hotel
  • Scenic Drive: Sigiriya → Pinnawala 🚗
  • 🐘 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Visit
  • Elephant Bathing at Maha Oya River 🐘
  • Lunch Near Pinnawala
  • Drive Pinnawala → Colombo 🚗
  • Hotel Check-in & Relax

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 10

Colombo Departure

  • Breakfast at Hotel / Café Experience ☕
  • Optional Colombo Morning Exploration (Based on flight timing)
  • Pettah Market 🛍️
  • Gangaramaya Temple🛕
  • One Galle Face Mall 🛍️
  • Colombo → Bandaranaike International Airport✈️
  • Fly Back Home

Before you buy

What exactly do I get?

The full 10-day itinerary, day by day: timings, real places with map links, stays, and food. You can read it in your browser or download the PDF, both the minute you pay. It also sits in your account, so you can open it again from any device, and the GST invoice is emailed with it.

Is there any support after I buy?

Yes, and it is free. If something in the plan does not suit you — a stay outside your budget, a different transport option, restaurants for a dietary need, or combining this with another itinerary — tell us and one of us will sort it out with you on WhatsApp. Message +91 98733 95006 or write to hello@diytinerary.com. We reply on weekdays.

These are not my dates. Can I still use it?

Yes. The itinerary is written by day, not by date, so it works whenever you go — the seasonal notes tell you what changes. If you would rather have it built around your actual dates, group and budget, use Adapt this itinerary for my dates above: that is a new itinerary written for you, and it costs less than one written from scratch.

Can I change the stops?

Not on this one — we have no other Sri Lanka itinerary close enough to lift a stop from. If you want a different route, ask for a custom itinerary and we will plan it around the stops you name.

Is it refundable?

A ready-made itinerary is a file you receive immediately, so it is not refundable as a matter of course. A refund can be requested within 24 hours of a first purchase, and we look at genuine problems case by case — if the document will not open or is not what the page described, tell us and we will fix it or refund it. The full terms are on our refund and cancellation page.

Is GST included?

Yes. The price you see is the final amount, with 18% GST already inside it. Nothing is added at the payment screen, and the invoice carries your state as the place of supply. If you are buying for a company, add the GSTIN on the form and the invoice comes with it so you can claim the input credit.

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