Budget · 10 Days / 9 Nights

Ceylon Essentials

Explore. Connect. Experience.

Perfect for: young travellers, backpackers, friends and budget-conscious couples.

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Style

Budget

Hotels

2–3★ & guesthouses

From

AUD $1,499 pp

  • Negombo
  • Sigiriya
  • Kandy
  • Nuwara Eliya
  • Ella
  • Weligama
  • Galle
  • Colombo

Itinerary

Day 1

Airport → Negombo

  • Airport pickup
  • Negombo beach
  • Welcome dinner

Overnight: Negombo

Day 2

Negombo → Sigiriya

  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Local village experience
  • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch

Overnight: Sigiriya

Day 3

Sigiriya

  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Pidurangala Rock Optional
  • Local dinner

Overnight: Sigiriya

Day 4

Sigiriya → Kandy

  • Spice garden
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Kandy cultural dance

Overnight: Kandy

Day 5

Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

  • Ramboda Falls
  • Tea plantation & factory
  • Nuwara Eliya town

Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Day 6

Nuwara Eliya → Ella

  • Scenic train journey
  • Nine Arch Bridge
  • Ella town

Overnight: Ella

Day 7

Ella → Weligama

  • Scenic mountain drive
  • Arrive at Weligama
  • Beginner surf lesson
  • Beach sunset

Overnight: Weligama

Day 8

Weligama / Mirissa

  • Morning surf lesson
  • Free beach time
  • Whale watching in Mirissa Optional

Overnight: Weligama / Mirissa

Day 9

Weligama → Galle

  • Galle Fort
  • Unawatuna Beach
  • Sunset

Overnight: Galle

Day 10

Galle → Colombo → Airport

  • Colombo city tour
  • Shopping
  • Airport transfer

Departure