Sri Lanka 14 Day Itinerary (May – September)
This 14-day itinerary is for travelers who plan to visit Sri Lanka between May and September. Due to monsoon season, east 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 Anuradhapura (180km, 4h). | |||
| Visit Ancient City of Anuradhapura, a world heritage site. | ||||
| Drive from Anuradhapura to Habarana (60km, 1h 30 min). | ||||
| Stay in Habarana | ||||
| Day 3 | ||||
 | Drive from Habarana to Sigiriya (17km, 30min). | |||
| 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 4 | ||||
 | Drive from Habarana to Dambulla (25km, 30 min). | |||
| Visit Dambulla Golden Temple, a world heritage site. | ||||
| Drive from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa (70km, 1h 30 min). | ||||
| Visit Polonnaruwa ancient city, a world heritage site, and Parakrama Samudra. Parakrama Samudra is one of the largest ancient reservoirs in Sri Lanka.Stay in Polonnaruwa | ||||
| Day 5 | ||||
 | Drive from Polonnaruwa to Kandy (140km, 4h). | |||
| To enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery, drive to Mahiyanganaya and take the famous 18 bend road to Kandy. Stay in Kandy | ||||
| Day 6 | ||||
 | Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a world heritage site. | |||
| Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden. Stay in Kandy | ||||
| Day 7 | ||||
 | 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 8 | ||||
 | Visit Dambethenna Tea Estate and Lipton Seat. (30km, 1h 30m) | |||
| Stay in Ella | ||||
| Day 9 | ||||
 | Enjoy the scenery. Climb the Ella Rock. | |||
| Stay in Ella | ||||
| Day 10 | ||||
.jpg) | Drive from Ella to Arugam Bay (135km, 3h). | |||
| 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 Arugam bay | ||||
| Day 11 | ||||
 | Enjoy the beach. | |||
| Surfing is possible from April - October. Stay in Arugam Bay | ||||
| Day 12 | ||||
 | Visit Kumana National Park (30km, 1h). | |||
| A half day safari will cost about LKR 5000. Stay in Arugam Bay | ||||
| Day 13 | ||||
 | Drive from Arugam Bay to Negombo (350km, 8h). | |||
| Stay in Negombo | ||||
| Day 14 | ||||
 | Leave for the next destination from Colombo International Airport, Katunayake. | |||