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A Week of Exploring Colombo, Kandy, and Ella

  1. Day 1: Colombo
    30 minutes (18.5 km) from Bandaranaike International Airport

    In the morning, visit the famous Gangaramaya Temple and the Colombo National Museum. In the afternoon, enjoy a tuk-tuk ride around the city and explore Pettah Market. In the evening, unwind at Galle Face Green.

  2. Day 2: Kandy
    2 hours 30 minutes (115 km) from Colombo

    In the morning, visit the Temple of the Tooth and learn about the history and culture of the Kandyan Kingdom. In the afternoon, take a stroll around Kandy Lake and enjoy some street food. In the evening, watch a cultural dance performance.

  3. Day 3: Kandy

    In the morning, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya and learn about the flora and fauna of Sri Lanka. In the afternoon, take a scenic train ride to Ella and enjoy the stunning views of the tea plantations and waterfalls. In the evening, relax at your hotel in Ella.

  4. Day 4: Ella

    In the morning, hike up to Little Adam's Peak and enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains and valleys. In the afternoon, visit the Nine Arch Bridge and watch the trains go by. In the evening, join a cooking class and learn how to make traditional Sri Lankan dishes.

  5. Day 5: Ella
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    In the morning, take a guided tour of a tea factory and learn about the process of tea making. In the afternoon, visit the Ravana Falls and take a refreshing dip in the pool. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing massage at a local spa.

  6. Day 6: Colombo
    4 hours 30 minutes (203 km) from Ella

    In the morning, take a train back to Colombo and enjoy the scenic views one last time. In the afternoon, visit the Independence Square and the Old Parliament Building. In the evening, indulge in some seafood at the Ministry of Crab.

  7. Day 7: Colombo

    In the morning, take a relaxing boat tour of the Beira Lake and admire the city skyline. In the afternoon, visit the Viharamahadevi Park and the Seema Malakaya Temple. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cocktail at the rooftop bar of the Kingsbury Hotel.

Recommendations

Don't miss the chance to take a day trip to Sigiriya Rock Fortress or explore the beaches in the south. To maximize your fun, try out some adventurous activities like white water rafting, hiking, or surfing.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gangaramaya Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Colombo National Museum (2 hours, LKR 1500)
  • Tuk-tuk ride (2 hours, LKR 1500)
  • Pettah Market (2 hours, varies)
  • Galle Face Green (1 hour, free)
  • Temple of the Tooth (2 hours, LKR 1500)
  • Kandy Lake (1 hour, free)
  • Street food (1 hour, varies)
  • Cultural dance performance (1 hour, LKR 1000)
  • Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya (3 hours, LKR 1500)
  • Scenic train ride (3 hours, LKR 1000)
  • Little Adam's Peak (2 hours, free)
  • Nine Arch Bridge (1 hour, free)
  • Cooking class (2 hours, LKR 2000)
  • Tea factory tour (2 hours, LKR 1000)
  • Ravana Falls (1 hour, free)
  • Massage (1 hour, varies)
  • Independence Square (1 hour, free)
  • Old Parliament Building (1 hour, free)
  • Ministry of Crab (2 hours, LKR 4000)
  • Beira Lake boat tour (1 hour, LKR 1500)
  • Viharamahadevi Park (1 hour, free)
  • Seema Malakaya Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Sunset cocktail at Kingsbury Hotel (1 hour, LKR 2000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: LKR 19,500 / GBP 83

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