-
Colombo, Sri Lanka
✅ Day 1: Arrival in Colombo
- Check into your hotel, rest.
- In the evening, walk around Galle Face Green and try the local street food like Isso Wade (shrimp fritters).
✅Day 2: Explore Colombo
- Morning visit to Gangaramaya Temple.
- Explore the National Museum to understand Sri Lanka's rich history.
- Afternoon shopping at Pettah Market for local goods and souvenirs.
-Dinner at Ministry of Crab (reservation recommended).
🛌 Accommodation
Luxury: Shangri-La Hotel
- Highlights: Situated in the heart of Colombo with views of the Indian Ocean, it offers luxurious rooms, an outdoor pool, and multiple dining options.
- Price: About €200-€250 per night.
Regular: Cinnamon Red Colombo
- Highlights: A stylish hotel with modern amenities, a rooftop bar, and an infinity pool, offering great city views and good value.
- Price: About €70-€100 per night.
Budget: CityRest Fort
- Highlights: Located in the Fort area, this hostel offers clean and simple accommodations close to major attractions. It includes amenities like free Wi-Fi and a shared lounge.
- Price: About €20-€30 per night.
🥘 Restaurants
Ministry of Crab
- Highlights: Located in the Old Dutch Hospital, this iconic restaurant specialises in luscious crab dishes. It's renowned worldwide and often requires reservations.
- Price: About €40-€60 per person.
The Curry Leaf
- Highlights: An outdoor restaurant in the Hilton Colombo, offering traditional Sri Lankan cuisine with live cooking stations and a serene ambiance.
- Price: About €15-€25 per person.
Upali's
- Highlights: Offers authentic and delicious Sri Lankan meals at affordable prices. It's a favourite among locals for its traditional dishes.
- Price: About €5-€10 per person.
- Colombo City Tour by Tuk Tuk Experience Morning or Evening
-
Galle, Sri Lanka
✅ Day 3: Travel to Galle
- Early train to Galle. Check into your hotel.
- Spend the afternoon exploring Galle Fort, visit the Dutch Reformed Church and the Galle Lighthouse.
- Dinner at The Fort Printers.
✅Day 4: Galle Beach Day
- Spend the day at Unawatuna Beach, known for its golden sands and palm-lined coast.
- Optional: Evening cooking class on Sri Lankan cuisine (€30 per person).
🛌 Accommodation
Luxury: Jetwing Lighthouse
- Highlights: Designed by the famous architect Geoffrey Bawa, this luxury hotel combines elegant colonial architecture with modern amenities. It's located on the coast near Galle, offering stunning ocean views, excellent dining options, and a serene spa experience.
- Price: About €150-€220 per night.
Regular: Lady Hill Hotel
- Highlights: Overlooking Galle Town and the ocean, this hotel offers comfortable rooms with a rooftop restaurant that features panoramic views.
- Price: About €50-€70 per night.
Budget: Pilgrims Hostel
- Highlights: This hostel provides basic but clean accommodations with a friendly atmosphere. It's located close to Galle Fort and beaches.
- Price: About €15-€25 per night.
🥘 Restaurants
The Fort Printers
- Highlights: An elegantly restored mansion offering gourmet fusion cuisine in an upscale setting within the Galle Fort.
- Price: About €25-€40 per person.
Lucky Fort Restaurant
- Highlights: Known for its 10 curry rice plate, this place offers a taste of various local dishes in a cozy environment. Great for trying a bit of everything.
- Price: About €10-€15 per person.
The Heritage Café
- Highlights: Set within a beautifully restored heritage building in Galle Fort, this café offers a quaint and peaceful ambiance. It's well-known for serving delicious local and international dishes, excellent coffee, and homemade desserts. The interior combines rustic charm with artistic touches, making it a cozy spot for a relaxing meal.
- Price: About €5-€15 per person.
- Galle: Traditional Jewelry Making Workshop with Transfers
-
Mirissa Beach, Sri Lanka
✅ Day 5: Travel to Mirissa
- Morning bus to Mirissa. Check into your beach accommodation.
- Relax on Mirissa Beach, known for its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful sunsets.
✅ Day 6: Whale Watching
- Early morning whale watching tour (best seen from November to April).
- Afternoon relaxation on the beach.
- Dinner at Dewmini Roti Shop for a casual local meal.
✅ Day 7: Explore More Beaches
- Visit Polhena Beach for snorkeling opportunities.
- Evening at Secret Beach for a quieter experience.
🛌 Accommodation
Luxury: Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa
- Highlights: Offers luxurious villas with private pools and direct beach access, spa services, and gourmet dining options.
- Price: About €180-€250 per night.
Regular: Mandara Resort
- Highlights: Located directly on the beach, this resort features an outdoor pool, spa facilities, and well-equipped rooms.
- Price: About €60-€90 per night.
Budget: Mirissa Gate
- Highlights: It provides clean and comfortable rooms just a short walk from the beach, with friendly service and basic amenities.
- Price: About €20-€30 per night.
🥘 Restaurants
Zephyr Restaurant & Bar
- Highlights: A beachfront location offering a chic dining experience with international and seafood-focused cuisine, perfect for sunset views.
- Price: About €15-€30 per person.
Dewmini Roti Shop
- Highlights: Famous for its roti and home-cooked meals, this family-run eatery is a must-visit for a casual and authentic dining experience.
- Price: About €2-€5 per person.
-
Ella, Sri Lanka
✅ Day 8: Travel to Ella
- Morning travel to Ella.
- Evening walk to Nine Arches Bridge, iconic for its architecture and jungle setting.
✅ Day 9: Full Day in Ella
- Morning hike to Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic views.
- Visit to Ravana Falls, a popular local waterfall.
- Late lunch at Cafe Chill.
🛌 Accommodation
Luxury: 98 Acres Resort and Spa
- Highlights: Set amidst tea plantations and rolling hills, this eco-friendly resort offers breathtaking views, a spa, and luxurious accommodations.
- Price: About €200-€300 per night.
Regular: Ella Flower Garden Resort
- Highlights: Known for its scenic views of Ella Gap, it offers comfortable accommodations with a restaurant that serves local cuisine.
- Price: About €40-€60 per night.
Budget: Tomorrowland Hostel
- Highlights: This hostel offers a unique experience with comfortable bunk beds, a vibrant social atmosphere, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
- Price: About €10-€20 per night.
🥘 Restaurants
AK Ristoro
- Highlights: An Italian-Japanese fusion restaurant set in a tranquil location. Great for when you crave something different from local cuisine.
- Price: About €10-€20 per person.
Cafe Chill
- Highlights: A laid-back cafe on the main strip of Ella, known for its western and local dishes. It has a lively atmosphere with upstairs lounge cushions.
- Price: About €5-€10 per person.
Ella Flower Garden Restaurant
- Highlights: Offers a variety of local dishes with views of Ella Gap. Known for its generous portions and low prices.
- Price: About €3-€5 per person.
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Rawana Falls
-
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
✅ Day 10: Travel to Nuwara Eliya
- Train or taxi to Nuwara Eliya, known as "Little England".
- Afternoon visit to a local tea plantation for a tour and tasting.
✅ Day 11: Horton Plains National Park
- Early morning trip to Horton Plains and World's End for a scenic trek.
- Afternoon relaxation back in Nuwara Eliya.
✅ Day 12: Leisure Day in Nuwara Eliya
- Visit Victoria Park and enjoy a picnic.
- Visit Gregory Lake.
- Dinner at Grand Indian at the Grand Hotel.
🛌 Accommodation
Luxury: The Grand Hotel
- Highlights: A colonial-style hotel with luxurious amenities, lush gardens, and a comprehensive range of dining options. Offers a vintage charm with modern comforts.
- Price: About €150-€200 per night.
Regular: Jetwing St. Andrew's
- Highlights: A quaint and charming old-world hotel set in a former colonial mansion, with cozy rooms and a fireplace in the lobby.
- Price: About €80-€120 per night.
Budget: The Trevene Hotel
- Highlights: A budget-friendly option with a historic feel, offering clean rooms and a peaceful garden. Centrally located near the town.
- Price: About €30-€50 per night.
🥘 Restaurants
Grand Indian at the Grand Hotel
- Highlights: Specialises in Indian cuisine with a luxurious colonial ambiance. A great spot for a refined dinner.
- Price: About €15-€30 per person.
De Silva Food Centre
- Highlights: A local eatery that offers delicious and authentic Sri Lankan meals at very affordable prices.
- Price: About €1-€3 per person.
-
Colombo, Sri Lanka
✅ Day 13: Travel back to Colombo
- Morning return to Colombo.
- Afternoon visit to Independence Square and Viharamahadevi Park.
- Shopping at Arcade Independence Square.
- Dinner at Upali's for authentic Sri Lankan cuisine.
✅ Day 14: Day Trip to Sigiriya
- Early departure for a day tour to Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- Explore the ancient rock fortress and famous frescoes.
- Return to Colombo in the evening.
✅ Day 15: Departure
- Last-minute shopping or visit to Colombo City Center.
-Departure from Colombo.
🛌 Accommodation
Luxury: Shangri-La Hotel
- Highlights: Situated in the heart of Colombo with views of the Indian Ocean, it offers luxurious rooms, an outdoor pool, and multiple dining options.
- Price: About €200-€250 per night.
Regular: Cinnamon Red Colombo
- Highlights: A stylish hotel with modern amenities, a rooftop bar, and an infinity pool, offering great city views and good value.
- Price: About €70-€100 per night.
Budget: CityRest Fort
- Highlights: Located in the Fort area, this hostel offers clean and simple accommodations close to major attractions. It includes amenities like free Wi-Fi and a shared lounge.
- Price: About €20-€30 per night.
🥘 Restaurants
Ministry of Crab
- Highlights: Located in the Old Dutch Hospital, this iconic restaurant specialises in luscious crab dishes. It's renowned worldwide and often requires reservations.
- Price: About €40-€60 per person.
The Curry Leaf
- Highlights: An outdoor restaurant in the Hilton Colombo, offering traditional Sri Lankan cuisine with live cooking stations and a serene ambiance.
- Price: About €15-€25 per person.
Upali's
- Highlights: Offers authentic and delicious Sri Lankan meals at affordable prices. It's a favourite among locals for its traditional dishes.
- Price: About €5-€10 per person.
- From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari
-
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Day Trip to Sigiriya
- Early departure for a day tour to Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- Explore the ancient rock fortress and famous frescoes.
- Return to Colombo in the evening.