Sri Lanka 10-Day Itinerary for June 2023

1. Day 1: Colombo
   30 mins (19.1 km) from Bandaranaike International Airport

   Visit the Pettah Market and the Gangaramaya Temple. Explore the city's colonial architecture with a stroll around the Galle Face Green Promenade.

2. Day 2: Kalpitiya
   3 hours 47 mins (165.1 km) from Colombo

   Take a boat tour to see the Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary. Surf on the Kalpitiya Beach.

3. Day 3: Sigiriya
   3 hours (158.8 km) from Kalpitiya

   Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress for panoramic views. Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple.

4. Day 4: Kandy
   1 hour 30 mins (71.5 km) from Sigiriya

   Visit the Temple of Tooth Relic, learn about the Sri Lankan history at the National Museum of Kandy, stroll through the colorful Kandy Market.

5. Day 5: Nuwara Eliya
   2 hours 15 mins (73.5 km) from Kandy

   Visit the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, learn about tea production at the Blue Field Tea Factory.

6. Day 6: Ella
   1 hour 45 mins (65.4 km) from Nuwara Eliya

   Take a scenic train ride from Nanu Oya Railway Station to Ella Railway Station for breathtaking views. Hike to the Ella Rock.

7. Day 7: Yala National Park
   3 hours 30 mins (135.5 km) from Ella

   Go on a jeep safari at the Yala National Park to see wild animals such as elephants, leopards, and crocodiles. Visit the Kataragama Temple.

8. Day 8: Mirissa
   2 hours 50 mins (123.6 km) from Yala National Park

   Go whale watching and dolphin spotting. Relax on the Mirissa Beach.

9. Day 9: Galle
   1 hour 20 mins (63.7 km) from Mirissa

   Explore the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see colonial-era architecture. Visit the Galle Lighthouse.

10. Day 10: Bentota
    1 hour 40 mins (77.7 km) from Galle

    Go on a boat tour on the Bentota River, visit the Brief Garden, relax on the Bentota Beach.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Pettah Market (2 hours, $10)
• Gangaramaya Temple (1 hour, $5)
• Boat tour to Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary (4 hours, $30)
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress (3 hours, $20)
• Dambulla Cave Temple (2 hours, $15)
• Temple of Tooth Relic (2 hours, $10)
• National Museum of Kandy (1 hour, $5)
• Scenic train ride (3 hours, $5)
• Jeep safari at Yala National Park (4 hours, $50)
• Whale watching (4 hours, $60)
• Galle Fort (2 hours, $10)
• Brief Garden (2 hours, $10)
• Boat tour on Bentota River (3 hours, $20)
• Total Estimated Costs: $245

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. If you have less time, skip Kalpitiya and Bentota. Sri Lanka's weather in June can be humid and hot, so pack light clothes and sunscreen. Carry cash, as some places may not accept credit cards. Beware of scammers and carry a copy of important documents such as passport and visa.