Sri Lanka 10 Day Itinerary (October – April)
This 10-day itinerary is for travelers who plan to visit Sri Lanka between October and April. Due to monsoon season, west coast beaches are best during this period. You can use public transport for the whole trip. But you can save time and visit more places by hiring a car and a driver.
| Day 1 | ||||
 | Arrive at Colombo International Airport, Katunayake. | |||
| Drive from Katunayake to Negombo (13 Km, 30 min). | ||||
| Visit Negombo Beach if time permits. | ||||
| Stay in Negombo | ||||
| Day 2 | ||||
 | Drive from Negombo to Sigiriya (150km, 4h). | |||
| Visit Sigiriya, the most popular world heritage site in Sri Lanka. Arguably the 8th wonder of the world. | ||||
| Drive from Sigiriya to Habarana (17km, 30 min). | ||||
| Elephant Safari in Habarana. (Evening safari could start from 3pm). Costs about LKR 5000 for a 3 hour safari. Stay in Habarana | ||||
| Day 3 | ||||
 | Visit Dambulla Cave Temple a world heritage site. | |||
| Drive from Dambulla to Kandy (70km, 2h). | ||||
| Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a world heritage site. | ||||
| Stay in Kandy | ||||
| Day 4 | ||||
 | Take the train from Kandy to Ella to enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery (Highly recommended, 7h) or drive (140km, 4h). | |||
| If you drive to Ella visit famous Dunhinda Falls on the way. Stay in Ella | ||||
| Day 5 | ||||
 | Visit Dambethenna Tea Estate and Lipton Seat. (30km, 1h 30m) | |||
| Stay in Ella | ||||
| Day 6 | ||||
.jpg) | Drive from Ella to Yala (130km, 4h). | |||
| Ravana Ella is beside the road on the way from Ella to Wellawaya. | ||||
| Diyaluma Falls is a 15km detour from Wellawaya. It is the 2nd tallest and arguably the most beautiful waterfall in Sri Lanka. | ||||
| Stay in Yala | ||||
| Day 7 | ||||
 | Do a morning safari in Yala National Park. | |||
| A half day safari will cost about LKR 5000. | ||||
| Drive from Yala to Mirissa. (160km, 4h) | ||||
| Stay in Mirissa | ||||
| Day 7 | ||||
.jpg) | Enjoy the beach or Take a Whale Watching Cruise. | |||
| Surfing is possible from November to March. Stay in Mirissa | ||||
| Day 8 | ||||
 | Drive from Mirissa to Galle (41km, 1h). | |||
| Visit Galle Fort, a world heritage site. | ||||
| Drive from Galle to Negombo (160km, 3h). | ||||
| Stay in Negombo | ||||
| Day 9 | ||||
 | Leave for the next destination from Colombo International Airport, Katunayake. | |||