Seven days from Kandy’s hill-country temples to a scenic train ride to Ella and a safari in Yala National Park — a compact tour of Sri Lanka’s highlights.
Trip at a glance: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy · Kandy–Ella scenic train · Nine Arch Bridge, Ella · Yala National Park jeep safari · Galle Fort.
Airport pickup and transfer towards Kandy.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya.
Scenic train ride through tea country to Ella.
Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak.
Transfer to Yala; afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park.
Drive to the south coast; explore Galle Fort and Unawatuna beach.
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo.
December to March suits this west-to-south itinerary best; if you’d like to add the east coast, May to September is the better window there.
Yes — this is a starting itinerary. Duration, hotel category and the destinations covered can all be adjusted to suit your plans.