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Sri Lanka Complete Bucket List

The ultimate 7-day itinerary that ticks every box — safari, temple, beach, hill country, ancient city and whale watching.

7 days1100 kmBest: Dec – AprOnce-in-a-lifetime trip, comprehensive travellers
Route

BIA → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Yala → Mirissa → Galle → BIA

Highlights

  • Sri Maha Bodhi (UNESCO)
  • Sigiriya Rock (UNESCO)
  • Temple of Tooth (UNESCO)
  • World's End
  • Yala Leopards
  • Mirissa Whale Watching
  • Galle Fort (UNESCO)

Day by day

Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.

Day 1BIA to Anuradhapura

  • Anuradhapura UNESCO Sacred City — Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya
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Day 2Sigiriya

  • Sigiriya Rock (UNESCO) · Pidurangala · Dambulla Caves (UNESCO)
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Day 3Kandy

  • Temple of Sacred Tooth (UNESCO) · Peradeniya Gardens
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Day 4Tea Country

  • Tea estate tasting · Horton Plains World's End
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Day 5Yala Safari

  • Yala Block 1 full-day leopard safari
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Day 6South Coast

  • Mirissa whale watching · Coconut Tree Hill sunset
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Day 7Galle & Return

  • Galle Fort (UNESCO) walking tour · drive to BIA
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IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · entrance fees · safari jeep · whale watching boat

🏨 Suggested stays: Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Tissamaharama · Mirissa

Choosing a vehicleThink about your head count and how much luggage you carry. Sedan suits small groups with light bags. Mini van and KDH van give more room for people and baggage. Not sure? We'll help you pick.

Good to know

  • This is an estimate. We give the exact price after we talk it through.
  • The price covers city-to-city travel only. Short side trips and nearby spots are not included, but you can add them. Just ask.
  • Hotels are not included. Book your own, or we can find and book them for you.
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