Sri Lanka 7-Day Trip
One week around the teardrop: the Cultural Triangle's rock fortresses, Kandy's temple, the tea train and the southern beaches.
Days
7 days
Budget
350 USD
Style
Cultural
Destination
Colombo
CultureNatureBeaches
Trip overview
- Sigiriya's Lion Rock
- The tea train to Ella
- The whale coast finish
Best time to visit
December–March suits the west and south coasts and the Cultural Triangle.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Colombo & Negombo
- 🪁15:00Galle Face sunset & hoppers
- 🪁
Day 2 · The Cultural Triangle
- 🦁08:00Sigiriya's Lion Rock climb
- 🦁
Day 3 · Dambulla & Kandy
- 🛕09:00The cave temples & the Tooth Relic
- 🛕
Day 4 · The Tea Train
- 🚂08:00Ella's train through the plantations
- 🚂
Day 5 · Ella & the Nine Arch
- 🌉09:00Little Adam's Peak & the arch bridge
- 🌉
Day 6 · To the South Coast
- 🐋10:00The safari or the whale coast; Mirissa
- 🐋
Day 7 · Beaches & Departure
- ✈️09:30The final swim & CMB
- ✈️
Budget
Estimated total cost: 350 USD for 7 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- December–March suits the west and south coasts and the Cultural Triangle.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Colombo are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
🦀
Ministry of Crab
Colombo · $$$
🍛
Cafe Chill Ella
Hill country · $$
🦐
Mirissa beach shacks
Seafood · $$
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