10 Nights Sri Lanka: Temples, Tea & Tide
Destinations:
Sigiriya (2) → Kandy (2) → Ella (2) → Yala or Udawalawe (2) → Galle Coast (2)
Trip Type:
Culture meets nature | Safari mornings, seaside sunsets, and slow train rides
Accommodation Style:
Sigiriya: Jungle eco-lodge or boutique stay near ancient rock temples
Kandy: Hillside retreat or lake-view heritage villa
Ella: Tea estate bungalow or forest-fringed guesthouse
Yala/Udawalawe: Safari lodge or luxury tented camp
Galle Coast: Boutique beachside villa or Dutch-colonial house
Best Time to Travel:
December to April (south and west coasts)
July to September (east coast alternative available)
Why This Destination
This island moves at its own rhythm, slow enough to savour, rich enough to remember.
Climb ancient rock fortresses. Sip tea where it’s grown. Take the slow train through misty hills. Wake up to wild elephants. And end your journey barefoot, beachside, under tropical skies.
It’s all close, yet always changing, perfect for travellers who want texture, contrast, and calm in one itinerary.
Simple Itinerary
• Day 1–2: Sigiriya – Visit Lion Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple, optional village cycling
• Day 3–4: Kandy – Botanical Gardens, Temple of the Tooth, lakefront walks
• Day 5–6: Ella – Scenic train ride, Little Adam’s Peak, tea estate visit
• Day 7–8: Yala or Udawalawe – Safari drives, wildlife tracking, outdoor dining
• Day 9–10: Galle Coast – Explore Galle Fort, unwind at the beach, sunset seafood dinner
• Day 11: Depart via Colombo