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Day-by-Day Plan

4 nights, day by day

Sri Lanka's heritage triangle in the right order — start with Sigiriya's drama, move through Kandy's spiritual core, finish on Galle Fort's Indian Ocean ramparts.

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport. Transfer to Negombo beachfront (avoid Colombo traffic). Sunset on Negombo lagoon. Sri Lankan seafood welcome dinner.

Morning drive to Sigiriya (4 hrs). Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress — 5th-century palace in the sky. Dambulla Cave Temples — 2,000-year-old painted Buddhist caves. Evening village walk + cooking class with a Sri Lankan family. Optional: Pidurangala Rock alternative climb — same view, fewer crowds.

Polonnaruwa ancient city visit en route. Drive to Kandy via Matale spice gardens. Temple of the Tooth Relic — evening puja ceremony. Kandyan cultural dance performance. Optional: Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya.

Drive south to Galle (4 hrs via expressway). Walking tour of Galle Fort — Dutch colonial heritage, UNESCO. Sunset on Galle ramparts. Boutique-café dinner inside the fort. Optional: stilt fishermen photography stop at Koggala beach.

Slow breakfast. Drive to Colombo airport (2.5 hrs via expressway). Departure.

Where You'll Stay

Hand-picked properties • Selected for comfort

Properties we've selected for their high ratings, strategic location, and positive traveller reviews.

Jetwing Lagoon Negombo

Sri Lanka Serendib

4.7 · Booking.com 4.6 · Google

Jetwing Vil Uyana (Sigiriya)

Sri Lanka Serendib

4.5 · Booking.com 4.5 · Google

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Sri Lanka Serendib

4.9 · Booking.com 4.7 · Google

Le Grand Galle

Sri Lanka Serendib

4.6 · Booking.com 4.8 · Google

The Goldmine

What you'll actually experience.

Beyond the itinerary list — the moments, places, and tastes that make this trip unforgettable.

Sightseeing Hidden Gems Local Experiences Instagram Spots Food Highlights

Iconic

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

5th-century palace in the sky.

Heritage

Dambulla Cave Temples

Painted Buddhist caves, 2,000 years old.

Sacred

Temple of the Tooth (Kandy)

Holiest Buddhist site in Sri Lanka.

Heritage

Galle Fort

Dutch UNESCO ramparts on Indian Ocean.

Photo Gold

Pidurangala Rock

Sigiriya's quieter alternative climb.

Hidden Heritage

Polonnaruwa Ancient City

Less-visited UNESCO ruins.

Sensory

Matale Spice Gardens

Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves at source.

Cultural

Stilt Fishermen Koggala

Iconic Sri Lanka photo stop.

Hands-On

Village Cooking Class

Sri Lankan family kitchen, rice & curry.

Cultural

Kandyan Dance Performance

Fire-walking traditional.

Sensory

Spice Garden Tour

Smell, taste, learn at source.

Heritage

Galle Fort Walking Tour

Dutch colonial heritage with local historian.

Photo Gold

Sigiriya at Sunrise

From Pidurangala for the full rock view.

Heritage

Dambulla Cave Murals

2,000-year-old painted ceilings.

Postcard

Galle Fort Ramparts at Sunset

Indian Ocean + Dutch colonial.

Iconic

Stilt Fishermen Silhouette

Koggala traditional fishing.

Iconic

Rice & Curry

Sri Lankan signature — 5-6 curries with rice.

Street

Kottu Roti

Chopped roti with vegetables and meat.

Heritage

Hoppers (Appa)

Bowl-shaped rice pancakes with egg.

Dessert

Watalappan

Coconut-jaggery-cashew steamed pudding.

Transparent Pricing

Every rupee, accounted for.

No hidden costs, no asterisks. Here's exactly what's included, what's optional, and how the total comes together.

Sri Lanka + Serendib

12 ADULTS · 5D 4N

₹59,500

per person · twin sharing

Accommodation (4N)4 distinct heritage + beach properties

₹27,500

Private SUV + DriverThroughout, including airport transfers

₹14,500

Site Entry + GuidesSigiriya + Dambulla + Tooth Temple + Galle Fort

₹8,500

Meals + Experiences2 dinners + cooking class + dance show

₹6,000

CurationConcierge + on-trip support

₹3,000

Total · per person

₹59,500 per person · twin sharing

Everything Else You Need

The travel guide you'd otherwise Google.

Visa, weather, costs, etiquette, packing — we've put it all here so you don't have to keep nine tabs open.

Visa & Travel Logistics

DOCUMENTATION & SUPPORT

Visa Type ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation)

Processing 1-3 business days online

Visa Fee ~₹4,000 (USD 50)

Validity 180 days from issue, double entry

Permitted Stay Up to 30 days per entry, extendable to 180 in country

Documents Passport (6+ months validity) · Return ticket · Hotel confirmation · Recent photograph

Best Time to Travel

WEATHER · CROWDS · SEASONS

Jan Best for south/west coasts

Feb Best · Dry south/west · Peak

Mar Best · Excellent weather

Apr Hot before monsoon

May Yala monsoon begins · East/North best

Jun South wet · East/North good

Jul Trincomalee peak · Mirissa wet

Aug East peak · Esala Perahera in Kandy

Sep East still good · South recovering

Oct Inter-monsoon · Patchy

Nov South/West dry returns

Dec Dry south/west · Festive

Packing Guide

CLOTHING · ESSENTIALS

Light cotton one warm layer (hill country evenings cool)

Modest clothing for temples (shoulders/knees covered)

Sturdy walking shoes (Sigiriya climb, Ella hikes)

Light rain jacket (depends on coast and season)

Swimwear for southern beaches

Sunscreen mosquito repellent (dengue prevention)

Universal adapter (Type D/G/M outlets — same as India broadly)

Reusable water bottle

On-Ground Costs

APPROXIMATE DAILY EXPENSES

Rice & curry local meal

₹200-400 per person

Mid-range restaurant

₹800-1,500 per person

Galle Fort fine dining

₹2,500-4,500 per person

Local SIM with data

₹500 for 25GB / 30 days

Tuk-tuk 5 km

₹250-400 (use PickMe app)

Ayurvedic massage 60 min

₹1,500-3,000

Local Etiquette & Tips

CULTURAL · INSIDER TIPS

1 Sri Lanka is mostly Buddhist with Hindu, Muslim, Christian populations. Always remove shoes and hats at

2 temples. Don't pose with your back to Buddha statues. Modest dress at religious sites. Use the right hand for

3 giving/receiving. Tipping: 10% in restaurants is standard, ₹500-1,000 per day for drivers/guides. Don't touch

4 monks (especially female travellers). 'Ayubowan' (long life) is the traditional greeting. Avoid leather goods at

5 Buddhist sites

Connectivity & Practical

SIM · CURRENCY · POWER

Local SIM Dialog / Mobitel / Airtel SL (Dialog tourist SIM best)

4G coverage strong 5G in Colombo

PickMe ride-hailing app widely used

Power Bank 230V, Type D/G/M plugs — same as India largely

Sri Lanka + Serendib
4 Nights | 5 Days

Sri Lanka Heritage Triangle

4 nights, day by day

Hand-picked properties • Selected for comfort

What you'll actually experience.

Every rupee, accounted for.

Built on stories worth retelling

The travel guide you'd otherwise Google.