Sri Lanka in 7 Days: 3 Recommended 7-Day Itineraries to Sri Lanka

Planning a week-long holiday in Sri Lanka? With our Sri Lanka 7-day itinerary suggestions, you can city sightseeing in Kandy, see wildlife in Yala National Park and relax on a beach in Galle.

Starting and ending in Colombo, this seven-day Sri Lanka itinerary is a well-rounded trip that takes you through the main highlights of the country. Embark on your journey from Kandy. Discover the grandeur of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and soak up the beauty of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya. Next, head for Nuwara Eliya and relish its misty climate while you step into lush tea plantations and colonial bungalows. Transfer to Tissamaharama after that and enjoy a jeep tour in Yala National Park where you can discover a variety of wildlife. Then, soak up the beautiful Dutch architecture of Galle before returning to the capital city. See all Sri Lanka tours.

This eight-day itinerary takes you through Sri Lanka’s popular biodiversity hotspots and gives you the opportunity to discover an array of animal and plant species. Get transferred to Waskaduwa upon arrival and kickstart your journey with an enticing boat ride down the Madu River. Go out on a trekking adventure in Sinharaja Forest Reserve and explore Udawalawe National Park. Continue your journey to Yala National Park, where a game drive awaits you. Adore the soothing beauty of the Rawana Waterfalls and undertake a walking tour in the Horton Plains. End your Sri Lanka adventure with a whitewater rafting experience on the Kelani River. Describe your ideal 7-day holiday for a customized trip to Sri Lanka.

Get the most out of your vacation by spending more than one week in Sri Lanka. This eight-day tour takes you through a bevy of destinations and covers top landmarks of the country including several Unesco World Heritage sites. Start your trip from Colombo and head towards the rock-cut Buddhist sanctuary of Ridi Viharaya. Head for Dambulla’s cave temple after that. The ruins of a royal citadel on top of Sigiriya along with Polonnaruwa’s Gal Viharaya are sure to mesmerize you. Also included is a visit to the tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya. Relish the charm of Ella, see a variety of wildlife at Yala National Park and soak up the majesty of the Dutch fort in Galle.

Spending 7 days in Sri Lanka is enough to cover the top attractions on the island. For more ideas, browse through our 7-day itineraries in Sri Lanka. Not sure about the duration? Check out our guide on how many days to spend in Sri Lanka. For a bespoke travel plan contact our travel experts in Sri Lanka.