Sri Lanka 7-Day Trip
Colombo, Sri Lanka · 7 days · 7 stops · Light
Cultural · History · Nature · Beaches
- Destination
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Duration
- 7 days
- Travel style
- Cultural
- Interests
- History · Nature · Beaches
- Region
- Asia
- Best time
- Dec-Mar
From gateway to destination
- GatewayCMBBandaranaike International Airport
- Day 1Colombo & Negombo1 stops · 15:00 – 15:00
- Day 2The Cultural Triangle1 stops · 08:00 – 08:00
- Day 3Dambulla & Kandy1 stops · 09:00 – 09:00
- Day 4The Tea Train1 stops · 08:00 – 08:00
- Day 5Ella & the Nine Arch1 stops · 09:00 – 09:00
- Day 6To the South Coast1 stops · 10:00 – 10:00
- Day 7Beaches & Departure1 stops · 09:30 – 09:30
- DestinationColomboSri Lanka
One week around the teardrop: the Cultural Triangle's rock fortresses, Kandy's temple, the tea train and the southern beaches.
- Culture
- Nature
- Beaches
Journey highlights
01
Sigiriya's Lion Rock
- 02
The tea train to Ella
- 03
The whale coast finish
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01
Colombo & Negombo
1 stops · 15:00 – 15:00
- 15:00Galle Face sunset & hoppers
Next stop
Colombo & NegomboThe Cultural Triangle
Day 02
The Cultural Triangle
1 stops · 08:00 – 08:00
- 08:00Sigiriya's Lion Rock climb
Next stop
The Cultural TriangleDambulla & Kandy
Day 03
Dambulla & Kandy
1 stops · 09:00 – 09:00
- 09:00The cave temples & the Tooth Relic
Next stop
Dambulla & KandyThe Tea Train
Day 04
The Tea Train
1 stops · 08:00 – 08:00
- 08:00Ella's train through the plantations
Next stop
The Tea TrainElla & the Nine Arch
Day 05
Ella & the Nine Arch
1 stops · 09:00 – 09:00
- 09:00Little Adam's Peak & the arch bridge
Next stop
Ella & the Nine ArchTo the South Coast
Day 06
To the South Coast
1 stops · 10:00 – 10:00
- 10:00The safari or the whale coast; Mirissa
Next stop
To the South CoastBeaches & Departure
Day 07
Beaches & Departure
1 stops · 09:30 – 09:30
- 09:30The final swim & CMB
Where to eat in Colombo
Ministry of Crab
Colombo · $$$
Cafe Chill Ella
Hill country · $$
Mirissa beach shacks
Seafood · $$
Journey practicalities
- Gateway
- CMB · Bandaranaike International Airport
- Time zone
- Asia/Colombo
- Currency
- USD
- Scheduled stops
- 7
- Journey pace
- Light
When to go
Dec-Mar
December–March suits the west and south coasts and the Cultural Triangle.
- Best months
- Dec-Mar
- Climate score
- Good · 76/100
Journey budget
350 USD
Estimated total for 7 days covering accommodation, local transport, food and the 7 scheduled stops. International flights are not included.
- Per day
- 50 USD
- Scheduled stops
- 7
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Colombo travel guides
- Sri Lanka Travel GuideThe Sri Lanka guide: the rock fortresses, the tea train and the beaches.8 min read
- Colombo 2 Day Gateway GuideColonial arcades, ocean-drive evenings and the hopper curriculum.4 min read
- Colombo 2 Day Itinerary GuideColonial arcades, ocean-drive evenings and the hopper curriculum.4 min read
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