🗺️10-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary: Beaches, Wildlife & Tea Trails

 

Planning to spend just one week in Sri Lanka? No problem!
This 7-day itinerary is the perfect blend of sun-soaked beaches, lush tea plantations, exotic wildlife, and ancient culture. Crafted by local experts at Alex Dunn Tours, this plan ensures you make the most of every single day.

📅 Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo & Transfer to Negombo

• ✈️ Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport
• 🚗 Transfer to Negombo (20 minutes)
• 🌅 Relax by the beach and enjoy fresh seafood

Highlights: Dutch Canal | Negombo Beach | Lagoon Sunset Cruise

📅 Day 2 & 3 – Sigiriya & Dambulla Cave Temple

• 🚐 Early departure to Sigiriya (approx. 3.5 hrs)
• 🍛 Village Tour - Enjoy authentic rice & curry with locals

• 🐘 Morning or evening jeep safari in Minneriya (known for elephant gatherings)

• 🧗 Climb the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress

• 🕍 Visit the stunning Dambulla Cave Temple

Overnight in Sigiriya or Habarana

Day 4 – Kandy: Culture & Serenity

• 🚗 Transfer to Kandy via Matale Spice Garden
• 🙏 Visit Temple of the Tooth & enjoy cultural dance show

• 🌳 Stroll around Kandy Lake & Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden

Overnight in Kandy

📅 Day 5 – Scenic Train Ride to Nuwara Eliya

• 🚂 Catch the train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya – one of the most scenic train journeys in the world!
• 📸 Snap pics of lush tea plantations, bridges & waterfalls

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

📅 Day 6,7 & 8 – DownSouth

• 🐋 Early morning whale watching tour and Visit turtle hatchery

• 🏖️ Relax at the beaches
•  🕍 Visit Galle fort

📅 Day 9 - Colombo 

• 🚗Road transfer from DownSouth to Colombo.
• Visit Colombo City and relax before departure.

📅 Day 10 - Departure Day

• Have breakfast in the morning. Leave for the departure and say good bye to Sri Lanka.

✅ What's Included in Our Sri Lanka Tour Package:

📞 Plan Your Journey with Alex Dunn Tours

Let us handle your trip from airport pickup to sunset beach dinners.
📧 Contact us today to customize your dream tour package.

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