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A game drive in Minneriya National Park
Map of 5 Days in Sri Lanka - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas
5 Days in Sri Lanka - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas

For a short but sweet trip to Sri Lanka, try one of these 5-day itineraries. You might focus on the country's top highlights, featuring visits to UNESCO-listed temples and a safari in a national park, or you may focus more exclusively on wildlife viewing. Alternatively, cool off on a laid-back tour of Hill Country—excellent for tea lovers—or spend your time exploring the beautiful beaches of the Sri Lankan coastline. Find out more about your options by reading the itineraries below.

A turquoise bay off the coast of Mirissa
Map of 1 Week in Sri Lanka - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
1 Week in Sri Lanka - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

If you have a week to spend in Sri Lanka, you might opt for a highlights tour that features stops at ancient temples and national parks. Another great option is to focus on wildlife viewing, choosing an itinerary that includes multiple Jeep safaris and a whale-watching tour. Relax on a laid-back tour of Sri Lanka's beaches, consider an itinerary geared to active families, or get off the beaten bath on a trekking trip around the country's quieter landscapes. Read over the following itineraries to learn more about your options.

Buddhist monks on the banks of the Belihuloya River
Map of 10 Days in Sri Lanka - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Sri Lanka - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With 10 days to spend in Sri Lanka, there are several great ways to structure your trip. Choose a highlights tour to the country's UNESCO World Heritage Sites and ancient temples, explore the great outdoors on an active adventure that includes cycling and whitewater rafting or relax on a laid-back itinerary showcasing quiet beaches and villages. Alternatively, you could combine a week in Sri Lanka with a few days in the island paradise of the Maldives. Read over the following itineraries to learn more about your options.

Koggala Lake in Sri Lanka
Map of 2 Weeks in Sri Lanka - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
2 Weeks in Sri Lanka - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

There's a lot travelers can see and do with two weeks to spend in Sri Lanka. Explore the island on a highlights tour that takes you to historic temples and national parks, focus on coastal destinations and UNESCO-listed sites, or opt for an itinerary that includes cycling and boating through Sri Lanka's natural wonders. If you're traveling with children, consider a family-oriented tour, or if you're eager to see the Maldives, combine ten days in Sri Lanka with a few more in the paradise of these nearby coral islands. Learn more about your options by reading over the itineraries below.

A herd of elephants on a sunny day in Sri Lanka
How Many Days to Spend in Sri Lanka

There's a lot to see in Sri Lanka—two weeks will allow you enough time to explore all the island's top sights or even travel to other countries in the surrounding area. However, you can still enjoy Sri Lanka in a shorter time frame. Five days is long enough to see the highlights or spend some time relaxing on the beach, while with seven days, you can go deeper and experience multiple regions.

Stroll any number of Sri Lanka's inviting beaches, except during monsoon season
Best Time of Year to Visit Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, warmth and good weather can be found year-round in different parts of the island. Thanks to the country's relatively small size, a getaway spent chasing pockets of favorable weather can be a great way to see the island's many highlights. Below is a guide for planning when to visit each region of Sri Lanka.

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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

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Travel specialist Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
active 5 hours ago

Dhanushka Wijeyekoon

I started my professional career as a salesperson and worked in various multinational companies in Telecom and ICT industries in Sri Lanka, then moved to Hospitality, tourism & destination...

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Travel specialist Rikaz Mohamed
active 1 day ago

Rikaz Mohamed

I entered the world of hospitality and tourism back in 2006 with a love for meeting people from different walks of life. Fast forward to the present, I am in my seventeenth year in the trade....

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Travel specialist Rozanne Kasthuri
active 11 hours ago

Rozanne Kasthuri

Hello everyone! I am Rozanne. My love and passion for travel started at a very young age and due to this reason, I joined the travel industry right out of high school. With over a decade of...

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Travel specialist Ramith Karunaratne
active 11 hours ago

Ramith Karunaratne

I'm Ramith, your dedicated travel specialist here on Kimkim. With a passion for exploration and a deep love for creating unforgettable journeys, I'm thrilled to be your go-to expert in crafting...

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Trip Reviews for Sri Lanka

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

13 days in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka | Feb 12 - Feb 24, 2024

Michael
Michael L.
Honolulu, HI | Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024
My wife and I had a great time on the 13-day trip Rozanne and team organized for us. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country and every day had something new to see and experience. Thoroughly enjoyed the wide variety of activities, visiting temples, historical sites, safaris, village tours, fantastic views, cultural and craft demonstrations, etc. Accommodations were all top notch and our guide Roshan was excellent, very knowledgeable about all the places we visited, came up with good ideas to... Read more

My wife and I had a great time on the 13-day trip Rozanne and team organized for us. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country and every day had something new to see and experience. Thoroughly enjoyed the wide variety of activities, visiting temples, historical sites, safaris, village tours, fantastic views, cultural and craft demonstrations, etc. Accommodations were all top notch and our guide Roshan was excellent, very knowledgeable about all the places we visited, came up with good ideas to enhance our itinerary, introduced us to local foods on drives, rearranged daily itineraries to optimize time usage, and was a wonderful travel companion. Highly recommended!

Local specialist: Rozanne Kasthuri

An unforgettable trip! Justyna and her team...
Sri Lanka | Dec 15 - Dec 22, 2023

Rachel
Rachel Z.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 08, 2024
An unforgettable trip! Justyna and her team put together a fabulous trip that met all of our needs and wants. Our tour guide was the greatest guide bar none. He was not only incredibly knowledgable about a range of topics (culture, agriculture, history, etc.) but very personable and went above and beyond to "make all our dreams come true" while in Sri Lanka. All of our accommodations were stunning and incredibly hospitable. As someone with a gluten allergy I felt very well taken care (the... Read more

An unforgettable trip!

Justyna and her team put together a fabulous trip that met all of our needs and wants. Our tour guide was the greatest guide bar none. He was not only incredibly knowledgable about a range of topics (culture, agriculture, history, etc.) but very personable and went above and beyond to "make all our dreams come true" while in Sri Lanka. All of our accommodations were stunning and incredibly hospitable. As someone with a gluten allergy I felt very well taken care (the guide would talk with the hotel staff upon arrival to communicate this on my behalf to ensure there was nothing lost in translation).

We could not have planned a trip such as this on our own and are very thankful to have found KimKim and to be connected with Justyna and team!

Local specialist: Justyna Radomska
Justyna
Justyna Radomska
Local specialist in Colombo | Replied on Mar 15, 2024
Hi Rachel, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are just delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and I really hope you fell in love with Sri Lanka as much as we here. I already shared your feedback with my team and will make sure to pass it to the guide as well – I am sure he will be very happy! Wishing you all the best and we hope to welcome you in our paradise island again in the future – there are still many areas to be discovered by you (like Gal Oya area, which is one of my... Read more

Hi Rachel,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are just delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and I really hope you fell in love with Sri Lanka as much as we here. I already shared your feedback with my team and will make sure to pass it to the guide as well – I am sure he will be very happy!

Wishing you all the best and we hope to welcome you in our paradise island again in the future – there are still many areas to be discovered by you (like Gal Oya area, which is one of my favorites, or the northern part which is extremely interesting!). In case you ever decide to come back, we are here for you and will be happy to assist with anything 

Warm wishes,
Justyna & The Team

Sri Lanka Tour
Sri Lanka | Feb 11 - Feb 17, 2024

Colin
Colin D.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024
When choosing someone you don’t know personally there is always a danger. Will they do the planning correctly will the person be there to pick us up will the hotels and trips be booked. We changed our minds many times and Dhanuska was also very accommodating and fast to respond to our requests. As promised our driver Malinda was waiting for us at 11:30pm to pick us up and drive us for 3 hours to our first hotel. Everything that we had been promised was delivered. The food was amazing... Read more

When choosing someone you don’t know personally there is always a danger. Will they do the planning correctly will the person be there to pick us up will the hotels and trips be booked. We changed our minds many times and Dhanuska was also very accommodating and fast to respond to our requests.

As promised our driver Malinda was waiting for us at 11:30pm to pick us up and drive us for 3 hours to our first hotel.

Everything that we had been promised was delivered. The food was amazing the hotels great and our driver Malinda just a joy. He drove us with care and professionalism and knew his country so well.

Would I recommend Dhanushka to anyone else. In a heart beat. During the tour we had messages from him as well as phone calls. He exuded professionalism.

We had such a wonderful time that we are already planning when we might go to Sri Lanka again and we will definitely use Dhanushka to plan our itinerary and request Malinda as our driver.

A big thank you to kimkim site for bringing together professional travel agents. I will certainly use the site again when travelling to any country in the world.

Activity Reviews
Tour a Sri Lankan Tea Plantation
Tour a Sri Lankan Tea Plantation
Sri Lanka

We were taken to a small plantation and factory. It was fascinating and we got to try about 15 different types of tea. We also purchased a lot of great quality tea.

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Explore Nuwara Eliya
Explore Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka

Unfortunately the weather conspired against us on the day but it was still a wonderful hike even though the last 1km was really hard work.

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Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sri Lanka

We enjoyed the experience make sure you take a guide and a guided assistant it will be very helpful. This climb is not for the faint here but it gives the most amazing views during the climb and when you reach the top. Make sure you include a trip to the elephant national park

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Helped us climb and were very knowledgeable about the site.
Transport
We booked our own driver who was amazing
Local specialist: Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Dhanushka
Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Replied on Feb 26, 2024

Hello Colin,
Thank you so very much for the wonderful review & comments!
I am glad that you enjoyed the vacation in Sri Lanka & truly honored to be your local travel expert who planned your holiday.
Sri Lanka has so much to offer & I invite you to visit Sri Lanka again to discover & explore the beautiful island.

Stay tuned & connected with Kimkim travel !
See you soon in Sri Lanka again !
I remain at your disposal.
Thanks again,
Dhanushka