Dec–Mar tends to favor movement and observation of fauna on this route, although sightings always depend on the behavior of the animals and local conditions.
SRI LANKA · CULTURE + WILDLIFE
SRI LANKA — THE COMPLETE ISLAND
One island, many Sri Lankans.
DURATION12 days
BEST TIMEDec–Mar
EXPERIENCECulture + Wildlife
COUNTRYSri Lanka
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Colombo → Dambulla / Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Galle → Colombo; Pinnawala as per schedule
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Safaris in Colombo
2Wildlife in Dambulla / Sigiriya
3Kandy natural landscapes
4Dawn safaris
5Large mammals and birds
6Sunset in the savannah
One island, many Sri Lankans. The combination of Columbus and Colombo; Pinnawala as per programming gives the script an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Colombo
The trip begins in Colombo, with time for Colombo's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 2
Colombo — landscapes and culture
More time in Colombo, now with monuments, traditions and daily life in Colombo. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 3
Colombo → Dambulla / Sigiriya
The journey leaves Colombo and heads to Dambulla / Sigiriya, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and daily life in Dambulla / Sigiriya.
DAY 4
Dambulla / Sigiriya — selected experiences
Day in Dambulla/Sigiriya combines old town, architecture and local life of Dambulla/Sigiriya. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 5
Dambulla/Sigiriya → Kandy
The route between Dambulla / Sigiriya and Kandy changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter Kandy's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 6
Kandy — local experience
The stay in Kandy continues with Kandy's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 7
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
From Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by Nuwara Eliya's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 8
Nuwara Eliya in depth
Day in Nuwara Eliya for monuments, traditions and daily life of Nuwara Eliya. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 9
Nuwara Eliya → Galle
Shift from Nuwara Eliya to Galle. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Galle.
DAY 10
Galle — full day
Galle gets a full day of Galle's historic center, architecture and local life. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 11
Galle → Colombo; Pinnawala as per schedule
Departure from Galle towards Colombo; Pinnawala according to schedule, where upon arrival you can start exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of Colombo; Pinnawala as per schedule.
DAY 12
Columbus; Pinnawala as per schedule — landscapes and culture
More time in Colombo; Pinnawala as scheduled, now with heritage, markets and landmark neighborhoods of Colombo; Pinnawala as per schedule. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
From Colombo to Colombo; Pinnawala according to the schedule, the itinerary crosses different ecosystems in search of fauna, open landscapes and safaris conducted at the rhythm of nature.
YOUR WAY
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