Day 1
Arrive and settle
Arrive in Colombo and keep the first evening simple before travelling inland the next day.
Things to do
- ◆Rest after the flight
- ◆Have dinner close to the hotel
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This is an illustrative route, rather than a fixed itinerary. The final route, stays and experiences are shaped around your dates and priorities.
Start with Sigiriya and the Cultural Triangle, then travel into hill country for Kandy, tea country and a rail journey if it fits the timetable. Continue to Galle for the fort and its old streets before ending on the south coast. Keep wildlife, rail and sea days flexible around local conditions and the time of year.
What this journey makes room for
- ◆Sigiriya and the Cultural Triangle
- ◆Kandy, tea country and a rail day
- ◆Galle Fort
- ◆A south-coast beach finish
One way the days could unfold
Choose a day for the detail. This is a useful starting point, not a fixed schedule.