Sri Lanka 8 Day Itinerary

Sri Lanka is a popular tourist destination and is recognized as a great place to visit on earth. Since many struggle to find a suitable itinerary and we thought to put together a 8 day Sri Lanka Itinerary which will help to plan your holiday in Sri Lanka. Whatever the Sri Lanka itinerary you are looking for, there are several types of holiday itineraries you can enjoy in Sri Lanka including beach holidays, wild life, experiencing the hill country etc.

Visit the cultural triangle (3 days)

Spend 3 days of this Sri Lanka 8 day Itinerary at the cultural triangle. The cultural triangle consists of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla. Sigiriya is recognized as the 8th wonder of the world. Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa are ancient cities where you can experience the history of Sri Lanka. Dambulla cave temple is a place worth a visit. If you are a wildlife fan there are several national parks situated within easy reach to the cultural triangle. Minneriya national park is ideal for a jeep safari to see elephants roaming around freely. Cultural trianle is very popular and is part of all type of Sri Lanka itineraries.

Pinnawala, Kandy (2 days)

Kandy is place you should visit where the sacred temple of tooth which is also known as Dalada Maligawa is situated. After visiting Dalada Maligawa you can take a visit to the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya to experience a collection of plant and trees and head you way back to the Kandy town for an evening walk around the Kandy lake for a relaxing experience. kandy is also recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site. Even though your visit to Kandy can be completed in 1 day, it may be worth spending a night over in Kandy which will also give you a chance to visit the Pinnawala Elephant orphanage.

Hill country (2 days)

Experience the scenic views of the hill country in Sri Lanka. Nuwaraeliya the most popular tourist destination situated within the hill country is a great place for a relaxing holiday in Sri Lanka. Do not forget to visit the highest place in Sri Lanka “The Horton Plains”. Horton Plains is recognized as a national park with natural beauty. The 18 holes golf course in Nuwaraeliya is situated within a 90 acre land will surely entertain you if you planning for a great golfing experience in Sri Lanka.

Colombo (1 Night)

The biggest shopping city in Sri Lanka is Colombo and also popular for entertainment and night life. The national museum of Colombo, Galle face green, Independence square are some the most important places to visit in Colombo.

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