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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

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Sri Lanka
Travel specialist Rikaz Mohamed
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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 Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
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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 Ravi Tickoo
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Ravi Tickoo

World traveller, professional mountaineer and passionate adventure entrepreneur, Ravi has over 25 years of experience conducting adventure, experiential and culture tours across the length and...

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Travel specialist Justyna Radomska
active 15 hours ago

Justyna Radomska

I started with working in the hospitality industry in 2010; at that time, I was managing boutique hotels in Sri Lanka, which gave me the opportunity to learn the country in a completely different...

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Trip Reviews for Sri Lanka

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Sri Lanka tour
Sri Lanka | Nov 15 - Nov 29, 2024

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Colin B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2024

Everything was very well organised and Mahendra our guide and driver was excellent. We both really enjoyed our tour of Sri Lanka and can’t wait to go back

Local specialist: Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Dhanushka
Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Replied on Dec 02, 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

Beyond Amazing Trip
Sri Lanka | Aug 2 - Aug 14, 2024

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Melvin R.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 18, 2024
Our trip was amazing. Our local travel specialist, Dhanushka was attentive to our needs and planned a great trip for us. We wanted an active trip and Dhanushka definitely delivered. All of the activities and hotels he picked were excellent. From our elephant safari to our white-water rafting and jungle trekking, everything was amazing. The sites around Sri Lanka were awesome to see as well. The rock fortress, ancient sites and cave temple were a joy to witness. Although Dhanushka... Read more

Our trip was amazing. Our local travel specialist, Dhanushka was attentive to our needs and planned a great trip for us. We wanted an active trip and Dhanushka definitely delivered. All of the activities and hotels he picked were excellent. From our elephant safari to our white-water rafting and jungle trekking, everything was amazing. The sites around Sri Lanka were awesome to see as well. The rock fortress, ancient sites and cave temple were a joy to witness.

Although Dhanushka planned a great trip, I'm not sure this trip would have been as amazing without our extremely awesome driver and guide AJ. Out of all of our travels, I have to say that AJ has been the best travel guide we have ever had. He was so personable and made our trip amazing. My wife and I felt like we had a family member taking us around Sri Lanka. AJ was very knowledgeable on all things Sri Lankan and made us feel so at ease. I believe he went above and beyond his duties to ensure we had a great vacation.

I would definitely recommend the KimKim Team and Dhanushka for your travel destinations. And if you're going to Sri Lanka, it is a must that you request AJ as your travel guide. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you,
Melvin and Lisa

Activity Reviews
Arrive in Negombo
Arrive in Negombo
Negombo
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver and guide Aj was amazing
Transport
AJ was our driver and he was awesome
Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple Complex
Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple Complex
Sri Lanka
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Family activity - Rural Village Trail in Habarana (Cycling, Boat Trip & Lunch)
Family activity - Rural Village Trail in Habarana (Cycling, Boat Trip & Lunch)
Sri Lanka
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Elephant Safari in Minneriya National Park
Elephant Safari in Minneriya National Park
Sri Lanka
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sri Lanka
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Sinharaja rain forest, The biodiversity hot spot in Sri Lanka
Sinharaja rain forest, The biodiversity hot spot in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
White Water Rafting in Kitulgala
White Water Rafting in Kitulgala
Sri Lanka
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Enjoy the stay in Maldives
Enjoy the stay in Maldives
Maldives
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rain forest trail in Kitulgala
Rain forest trail in Kitulgala
Sri Lanka
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Dhanushka
Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Replied on Aug 18, 2024

Hello Melvin,
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

The amazing trip to Kandy, Nurwaya Eliya, Haputale and Ella!!
Sri Lanka | Aug 10 - Aug 16, 2024

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Audrey
Singapore | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2024
I had an excellent trip and one that I highly recommend. This was Kandy, Nurwara Eliya, Haputale and Ella. The biggest highlight was staying at the Melheim in Haputale. Truly paradise and you can see God's beauty in every corner of the resort. The views were breathtaking! I will go back to Haputale again in a heartbeat. Dhanushka is an excellent person to work with and within 2 days he tailored the holiday I wanted. There were some hiccups but Dhanushka took care of things well. Loved being... Read more

I had an excellent trip and one that I highly recommend. This was Kandy, Nurwara Eliya, Haputale and Ella. The biggest highlight was staying at the Melheim in Haputale. Truly paradise and you can see God's beauty in every corner of the resort. The views were breathtaking! I will go back to Haputale again in a heartbeat. Dhanushka is an excellent person to work with and within 2 days he tailored the holiday I wanted. There were some hiccups but Dhanushka took care of things well. Loved being in all the places and it was a truly magical holiday for me. Pranit was my driver/guide and I highly recommend him. A very careful driver and he was an excellent guide even as we scaled up the Little Adam's peak in Ella and other spots. He took be also to placesof interest like churches. Amazing guy and made me feel safe as a woman. I highly recommend him.

Activity Reviews
Discover Kandy: Temple of the Sacred Tooth visit
Discover Kandy: Temple of the Sacred Tooth visit
Kandy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Nuwara Eliya
Explore Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka

The Golden Ridge hotel was a great location but the service and overall place in terms of maintenance can be improved.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pranit made this trip so amazing
Transport
Discover Ella
Discover Ella
Sri Lanka

Excellent trip and enjoyed the Nine Arches, the various waterfalls and the hike up to Little Adam's peak

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The driver Pranit
Local specialist: Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Dhanushka
Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Replied on Aug 17, 2024

Hello Audrey,
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