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10 days · 6-10 band ₹ 200000 - ₹ 300000 for two, excl. flights Kid-friendly FamilyPartyGroupBeachNatureSolo TripOffbeat
Itinerary budget
₹225,000 for two, excluding flights

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Begin your Sri Lankan adventure with a scenic drive from Colombo to Mirissa. Relax on the beautiful southern coastline, enjoy the tropical beach atmosphere, explore local cafés and end the day with a stunning sunset from Coconut Tree Hill
  2. Day 2 Experience the magic of the Indian Ocean with a whale and dolphin watching cruise from Mirissa. Spend the rest of the day exploring Weligama, Secret Beach and Mirissa Beach while enjoying fresh seafood, coastal views and the relaxed beachside lifestyle
  3. Day 3 Leave the coastline behind and enter Sri Lanka’s wilderness at Yala National Park. Experience an exciting jeep safari through the park, searching for leopards, elephants, crocodiles and the diverse wildlife that makes Yala one of the island’s most famous destinations
  4. Day 4 Travel from the wildlife landscapes of Yala into the breathtaking hill country of Ella. Enjoy a scenic journey through changing landscapes, waterfalls and mountain roads before arriving at one of Sri Lanka’s most picturesque towns surrounded by stunning valley views
  5. Day 5 Discover the charm of Ella with its iconic viewpoints, lush greenery and relaxed atmosphere. Explore Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arches Bridge, tea plantations and enjoy the town’s famous cafés while soaking in the beauty of the mountains
  6. Day 6 Journey through Sri Lanka’s famous tea country towards Nuwara Eliya. Experience misty mountains, endless tea estates, colonial architecture, Gregory Lake and the cool climate of this beautiful hill station
  7. Day 7 Continue from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital. Explore the peaceful Kandy Lake, visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and experience the traditions and heritage of this historic city
  8. Day 8 Explore Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdom region with a visit to Dambulla Cave Temple and the legendary Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Discover centuries-old history, stunning architecture and some of the island’s most iconic landmarks
  9. Day 9 Travel from Sigiriya towards Colombo through Sri Lanka’s countryside with a memorable stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Experience close encounters with elephants before enjoying your final evening with Colombo’s food, shopping and city experiences
  10. Day 10 End your Sri Lankan journey with a relaxed morning in Colombo. Depending on your flight timing, enjoy some final sightseeing, shopping or cafés before transferring to the airport with unforgettable memories of beaches, wildlife, mountains, culture and heritage

Take days from this trip and others into Mix days, and we build one itinerary from them.

Explore the diverse landscapes of Sri Lanka through a perfect blend of culture, adventure, nature and relaxation — from ancient kingdoms and misty mountains to wildlife encounters and tropical beaches.
This journey covers Sri Lanka’s iconic highlights, offering unforgettable experiences of heritage, scenic drives, local flavours and coastal charm.

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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A day-by-day document you can read on your phone or print. The first two days are in the preview — every other day is the same shape.

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The days, as written

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Day 1

Arrive in Colombo, driver will pick you up and head to Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave temple and

  • Reach Sri Lanka airport
  • Airport Pick up
  • Ranbath Organic or Sri Vihar Restaurant
  • Check in to your hotel at sigiraya
  • Delight Restaurant
  • Dambulla Cave Temple and Golden Temple
  • Early Dinner at Sakura Village House Restaurant

Day 2

Sigiriya - Sigiriya Lion Rock, Minneriya Jeep safari, pidurangala rock sunset

  • Have an early breakfast at hotel
  • Sigiriya Lion Rock Malinder Sigiriya lion rock guide - +94 768531757
  • Lunch at Rithu Restaurant
  • Minneriya Jeep Safari
  • Have snacks/coffee at the park’s restaurant
  • Pidurangala rock for sunset
  • Dinner at Wijesiri Family Restaurant

Day 3

Polonnaruwa ancient city, kandy tooth temple & kandy lake

  • Check out and have Breakfast at hotel
  • Visit ancient city of Polannaruwa
  • Lunch at Jaga Food - Authentic Lunch or Balaji Dosai
  • Start drive to Kandy
  • Check in to hotel and freshen up.
  • Sri Dalada Maligawa or Tooth temple
  • Kandy Lake

+ 1 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 4

Visit botanical gardens, ceylon tea museum, bahiravokanda buddha statue, kandy view point

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Ceylon Tea Museum
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
  • Lunch at Devon Restaurant
  • Srī Mahā Bōdhi Temple
  • Snacks/Coffee at CaféWalk KCC
  • Kandyan Dance-Red Cross Society Hall - Google Maps or Kandyan Cultural Centre

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 5

nuwara eliya - ramboda waterfalls, hanuman temple, nuwara eliya victoria park, Seetha Amma

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Hanuman Temple
  • Snacks/Coffee at Cake n' Coffee BAR by Thuruliya
  • Ramboda Waterfalls
  • Lunch at Chill Ramboda
  • Check in to hotel
  • Seetha Amman Kovil temple

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 6

Start your day early and visit Lover’s leap, gregory lake, horton plains or moon plains an

  • Check out of hotel and have breakfast at hotel
  • Lover's Leap Waterfall
  • Lake Gregory
  • Moon Plains
  • Lunch at the fern
  • Sen Horti Strawberry Farm
  • Horton Plains National Park

+ 3 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 7

Explore Ella - Ravana’ cave, waterfall, little adam’s point and a viewpoint

  • Have breakfast at hotel
  • Ravana's Cave
  • Ravana waterfall this is a one hour activity as there are 600 steps to climb
  • Little Restaurant or Rainbow Cafe (vegan food)
  • Little Adam's Peak
  • Nine arches bridge - From this location its a 5 to 7 min hike to go up
  • Ella Rock view point

+ 1 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 8

Drive to Galle, visit Galle dutch fort and spend evening at Jungle Beach

  • Check out and have breakfast at hotel
  • Start Drive to Galle
  • Check in to hotel and freshen up
  • Lunch at The Tuna & The Crab or The Hideout Unawatuna
  • Galle Dutch Fort
  • Jungle Beach
  • Dinner at the beach or Fish Hunter Restaurant

Day 9

Visit Bentota - kosgoda turtle hatchery, boat safari at madu ganga  river, water sports

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Madu Ganga Boat Safari
  • Lunch at Bord'eau Restaurant
  • Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
  • Diyakawa Water Sports Centre
  • Dinner at Hemadan Seafood Restauant & Bar

Day 10

Drive from Galle to Colombo, visit Gangarama temple, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Pettah and get

  • Check out and Breakfast at hotel
  • Start drive to Colombo
  • Gangarama Maha Vihara temple
  • Lunch at Ranbath Organic or Sri Vihar Restaurant Thummulla
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
  • Stroll the streets of Pettah. If you have rented a car park your car here. Click here
  • Go to airport for your departure

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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