Sample itinerary
The island edit
Route: Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Galle
Sample itinerary
Coast to cloud forest
Start on the beach, then climb into the hills for hikes, high plains and the scenic railway.
Overview
An active route for walkers. After a couple of days on the south coast, head up into the hills for hikes around Ella, a dawn visit to Horton Plains and a ride on the hill-country railway, finishing in Kandy. Hikes can be scaled up or down to suit your fitness.
Good for: Active couples · Friends · Independent travellers
Your route
Day by day
Day 1Arrive and head south
Travel from the airport to Galle.
Day 2Galle Fort
Explore the historic fort on foot.
Day 3South coast
A beach day further along the coast.
Day 4Up to Ella
Leave the coast and climb into the hills.
Day 5Ella hikes
Choose between shorter and longer trails.
Ideas for the day
- Ella Rock
- Little Adam’s Peak
- Ravana Falls viewpoint
Day 6Train to Nuwara Eliya
Ride the railway through tea estates.
Day 7Horton Plains
An early start for the high plains and World’s End viewpoint, best before the mist rolls in.
Day 8To Kandy
Wind down through tea country to Kandy.
Day 9Departure
Transfer to the airport.
Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic, weather and stops.
Inclusions and exclusions
What’s included?
Accommodation, transport, activities and prices are not fixed on this page. Your personalised proposal will list exactly what is and isn’t included before anything is booked.
