Suggested route · private car and chauffeur
Sri Lanka in two weeks, at an easy pace.
Two weeks gives you time to slow down: more nights in each place, the ancient capitals of the north, the hill country, a safari, Galle Fort and several days on the beach at the end.
- Travellers who dislike rushing
- Long-haul visitors
- Slow travellers and photographers
Day by day
The route.
- Day 1
Arrive in Negombo
Rest after your flight at a hotel near the airport and the beach.
- Day 2
To Anuradhapura or Sigiriya
Drive north to the ancient capital of Anuradhapura, or straight to Sigiriya for a quieter start.
Sigiriya & Dambulla guide → - Day 3
Sigiriya and Pidurangala
Climb Sigiriya early, then watch the sunset from Pidurangala.
Sigiriya & Dambulla guide → - Day 4
Polonnaruwa and a safari
Explore Polonnaruwa in the morning and join an elephant safari in the afternoon.
Sigiriya & Dambulla guide → - Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
Horton Plains
Early walk to World's End on Horton Plains, then a relaxed afternoon.
Nuwara Eliya guide → - Day 9
- Day 10
- Day 11
- Day 12
- Day 13
- Day 14
Departure
Take the expressway back to the airport.
Good to know
Tips for this route.
- With two weeks you can swap Yala for a few days on the east coast between May and September, when the east has its best weather.
- We can add a night in Colombo for shopping and food before you fly.
Ready-made versions
Published tours of a similar length.
Each one can be adjusted: nights, hotels, pace and stops.
- Eastern Island Panorama14 days · 13 nights
- Ancient Cities & Eastern Seas15 days · 14 nights
- Sigiriya Island Panorama13 days · 12 nights
Questions
Sri Lanka in 14 days: answers.
What can I add with two weeks in Sri Lanka?
More nights in each place, Horton Plains, the ancient cities of the north and several days on the beach. The east coast is another option in the middle of the year.
Is two weeks too long for Sri Lanka?
Not at all. The island is varied, and two weeks lets you travel without long drives every day.
When is the best time for a two-week trip?
From about December to April the west and south coasts are at their best. From May to September the east coast is better. We plan the route around your dates.
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