Adventure in Sri Lanka in September 2023

1. Day 1: Kandy
   2 hours 35 minutes (68.5 miles) from Bandaranaike International Airport

   Visit the Temple of the Tooth, hike up the Knuckles Mountain Range, and explore the Kandy Lake in the evening.

2. Day 2: Ella
   4 hours 30 minutes (85.1 miles) from Kandy

   Walk to the Nine Arch Bridge in the morning, go on a scenic train ride to demodara station, and hike up Ella Rock in the afternoon.

3. Day 3: Udawalawe National Park
   2 hours 10 minutes (58.5 miles) from Ella

   Embark on a safari adventure to see wild elephants and other animals.

4. Day 4: Mirissa
   2 hours 50 minutes (80.7 miles) from Udawalawe National Park

   Spend the morning whale watching, surfing in the afternoon, and partying on the beach in the evening.

5. Day 5: Galle
   1 hour 25 minutes (28.9 miles) from Mirissa

   Explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, visit the Maritime Archeology Museum, and relax on Unawatuna Beach in the evening.

6. Day 6: Sinharaja Forest Reserve
   2 hours 50 minutes (77.3 miles) from Galle

   Go on a trek to the largest remaining rainforest in Sri Lanka and witness rare birds, reptiles and other wildlife.

7. Day 7: Colombo
   2 hours 45 minutes (85.4 miles) from Sinharaja Forest Reserve

   Visit the National Museum of Colombo, go shopping at the Pettah Market and enjoy the nightlife scene of the city.

Recommendations

Take a side trip to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage near Kandy to see baby elephants. Maximise the fun by trying local street food and attending traditional dance performances.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Temple of the Tooth (1-2 hours, $10)
• Knuckles Mountain Range (4-5 hours, $25)
• Nine Arch Bridge (1-2 hours, free)
• Ella Rock Hike (4-5 hours, $10)
• Udawalawe National Park Safari (4-5 hours, $30)
• Whale Watching in Mirissa (3-4 hours, $30)
• Galle Fort (2-3 hours, $5)
• Sinharaja Forest Reserve Trek (5-6 hours, $20)
• National Museum of Colombo (2-3 hours, $5)
• Total Estimated Costs: $120 per person