🌿 Lakdinu Tours – Sample Sri Lanka Itineraries (5–15 Days)

🌴 5-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary – Short Holiday Tour

Ideal for travellers with limited time. Private car & driver; a compact mix of culture, hills and coast.

✈️ Day 1 β€” Airport pickup & Negombo
Suggested: arrive morning/afternoon. Relax on Negombo beach and try fresh seafood at a lagoon-side restaurant. Tip: ask your driver for a short lagoon boat trip at sunset.

🦁 Day 2 β€” Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Village
Start early (before 9:00) to avoid heat & crowds. Climb Sigiriya for panoramic views. Afternoon: a village visit with a short boat or bullock-cart experience. Tip: wear good walking shoes and sun protection.

πŸ™ Day 3 β€” Dambulla & Kandy
Morning at Dambulla Cave Temple (sacred murals & Buddha statues). Drive to Kandy in the afternoon; evening cultural dance performance near the Temple of the Tooth. Tip: modest dress for temples.

πŸƒ Day 4 β€” Nuwara Eliya (Tea Country)
Scenic mountain drive through tea plantations. Visit a tea factory and taste fresh Ceylon tea. Short walks and a stop at a waterfall or Gregory Lake. Tip: nights can be cool β€” bring a light jacket.

πŸ™οΈ Day 5 β€” Colombo City Tour & Departure
Morning Colombo highlights (Galle Face Green, Old Parliament, markets) then transfer to the airport. Tip: leave buffer time for city traffic when planning your flight.

🌺 7-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary – Culture & Hill Country Discovery

A week-long loop: cultural triangle, hill country train time and a safari β€” balanced pace and highlights.

✈️ Day 1 β€” Arrival & Negombo
Easy arrival, relax and recover from travel. Local seafood or lagoon boat ride recommended.

🦁 Day 2 β€” Sigiriya & Village
Climb early; visit local village in the afternoon. Tip: carry water and light snacks for the climb.

🐘 Day 3 β€” Minneriya (Elephant Gathering) / Dambulla
Morning rest or short village activities; late afternoon safari in Minneriya (seasonal). Great for elephant sightings.

πŸ™ Day 4 β€” Dambulla & Kandy
Dambulla Cave Temple followed by drive to Kandy. Evening: Temple of the Tooth and a cultural show.

πŸƒ Day 5 β€” Nuwara Eliya Tea Country
Scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya, tea factory tour, short walks in cooler mountain air.

πŸš‚ Day 6 β€” Train to Ella & Sightseeing
Take the Kandyβ†’Ella train (or Nanu Oyaβ†’Ella) β€” one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. Hike Little Adam’s Peak or visit Nine Arch Bridge.

🏰 Day 7 β€” Galle Fort & Departure
Coastal drive to Galle, stroll the fort ramparts and head to Colombo for onward travel. Tip: start early to enjoy the fort before the heat.

🌿 9-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary – Heritage, Hill Country & Wildlife

Designed to cover heritage sites, tea country train journey, a safari, and the southern coast.

✈️ Day 1 β€” Negombo Arrival
Recover, light stroll and seafood dinner.

πŸ›• Day 2 β€” Anuradhapura
Morning transfer to Anuradhapura: explore stupas and ancient parks. Tip: hire a local guide for historical context.

🏰 Day 3 β€” Sigiriya & Village
Climb Sigiriya and enjoy village experiences or traditional lunch.

β›ͺ Day 4 β€” Polonnaruwa Heritage
Explore Polonnaruwa by bike: ancient temples and sculptures. Plan 2–3 hours here.

πŸ™ Day 5 β€” Dambulla to Kandy
Morning Dambulla Cave Temple, afternoon drive to Kandy. Evening cultural performance.

πŸƒ Day 6 β€” Nuwara Eliya (Tea Trail)
Tea factory visit, short plantation walks and photo stops.

πŸš‚ Day 7 β€” Scenic Train to Ella
Board the scenic train; enjoy viewpoints and local villages.

🐘 Day 8 β€” Yala Safari
Early morning or evening jeep safari; focus on leopards, elephants and birdlife. Tip: bring binoculars & sun protection.

πŸ–οΈ Day 9 β€” Galle Fort & Departure
Coastal drive to Galle: walk the ramparts, then transfer to Colombo/airport depending on schedule.

πŸŒ„ 10-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary – Full Island Experience

A longer loop that adds Anuradhapura/Polonnaruwa plus beach time and the scenic train ride.

✈️ Day 1 β€” Negombo Arrival
Relax and short lagoonside activities.

🦁 Day 2 β€” Sigiriya & Dambulla
Early Sigiriya climb; Dambulla Cave Temple in the afternoon.

πŸ›οΈ Day 3 β€” Polonnaruwa
Explore the medieval city ruins by bike or tuk-tuk.

πŸ™ Day 4 β€” Kandy
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake and city highlights in the evening.

πŸƒ Day 5 β€” Nuwara Eliya
Tea estates, waterfall stops and a relaxed evening.

πŸš‚ Day 6 β€” Train to Ella
Enjoy the rail panorama and short hikes on arrival.

🐘 Day 7 β€” Yala Safari
Full/half-day safari depending on preference.

πŸ–οΈ Day 8 β€” Mirissa
Beach day and optional whale-watching (seasonal).

🏰 Day 9 β€” Galle Fort
Stroll, boutique shops and lighthouse visit.

πŸ™οΈ Day 10 β€” Colombo & Departure
City tour and transfer to airport.

🌾 12-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary – Culture, Wildlife & Beaches

Extended itinerary to cover cultural capitals, the hill country train, safaris and more relaxed coastal stays.

✈️ Day 1 β€” Negombo
Arrival & local beach time.

🦁 Day 2 β€” Sigiriya
Early climb then village exploration.

🌊 Day 3 β€” Trincomalee (or nearby east coast)
Optional snorkeling, Pigeon Island or relaxed beach time.

πŸ™ Day 4 β€” Dambulla & Kandy
Dambulla in the morning then Kandy in the evening.

πŸƒ Day 5 β€” Nuwara Eliya
Tea factory, scenic viewpoints and colonial town walk.

πŸš‚ Day 6 β€” Ella (Train)
Scenic train, short hikes and viewpoints.

🐘 Day 7 β€” Yala or Udawalawe Safari
Full day safari option depending on wildlife preferences.

πŸ–οΈ Day 8 β€” Mirissa
Beach and whale-watching options (seasonal).

🏰 Day 9 β€” Galle Fort
Historic fort, lighthouse and coastal cafΓ©s.

🏝️ Day 10 β€” Hiriketiya / Dikwella
Surfing, relaxed cafΓ© scene and small-bay beaches.

πŸ™οΈ Day 11 β€” Colombo
City highlights, museums, shopping and street food sampling.

✈️ Day 12 β€” Departure
Transfer to airport; allow extra time for Colombo traffic.

🌴 15-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary – Ultimate Island Discovery

Comprehensive 2-week+ journey covering major cultural, natural and coastal highlights with relaxed pacing and optional experiences.

✈️ Day 1 β€” Arrival & Negombo
Recover and easy beach time.

🦁 Day 2 β€” Sigiriya & Dambulla
Sigiriya climb early; Dambulla temple after lunch.

🌊 Day 3 β€” Anuradhapura ancient city
Full day exploring sacred ancient stupas and ruins.

πŸ™ Day 4 β€” Kandy
Temple of the Tooth and cultural evening.

πŸƒ Day 5 β€” Nuwara Eliya
Tea estate visits and scenic walks.

πŸš‚ Day 6 β€” Ella
Scenic train and hikes (Nine Arch, Little Adam’s Peak).

🐘 Day 7 β€” Yala Safari
Morning/afternoon jeep safari; overnight near the park.

πŸ–οΈ Day 8 β€” Mirissa
Relax, whale watching (seasonal) or beach time.

🏰 Day 9 β€” Galle Fort
Leisurely exploration of fort, museums and cafΓ©s.

🌊 Day 10 β€” Anuradhapura / Cultural Highlights
Return north for more heritage sites or optional local routes.

🏝️ Day 11 β€” Hiriketiya (Surf & Chill)
Beach and surf β€” small-bay relax.

πŸ–οΈ Day 12 β€” Mirissa / Tangalle
More beach time and relaxation.

🏰 Day 13 β€” Galle / Local Crafts
Workshops, shopping and coastal photo stops.

πŸ™οΈ Day 14 β€” Colombo City Leisure
Last-minute shopping and street-food tasting.

✈️ Day 15 β€” Departure
Transfer to airport; safe travels home!

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