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14-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary: Cultural Triangle, Hill Country and South Coast route in Sri Lanka

14-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary: Cultural Triangle, Hill Country and South Coast

Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Udawalawe and Mirissa in 14 days with a private driver and one reserved-seat hill train.

Overnight bases: Negombo → Dambulla → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Udawalawe → Mirissa

  • 14 days · 15 mapped places
  • Public transport + walking · Best Dec–Mar

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Arrive in Colombo, sleep in Negombo

Arrive in Colombo, sleep in Negombo

Land at Bandaranaike airport and drive 15 to 30 minutes to a Negombo beach hotel.

Worth knowing

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Getting around and pace

Private car with driver throughout (about US$50 to 75 per day for a sedan, fuel and driver costs included); reserved-seat train Nanu Oya to Ella booked 30 days ahead; optional…

Walking
Varies by day
Longest transfer
About 3 hr 45 min
Who this route may not suit3 things to consider
  • East-coast beach trips in this window
  • Trips under 12 days
  • Anyone who insists on the full Kandy to Ella train

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This route

How will I get around on this route?

Private car with driver throughout (about US$50 to 75 per day for a sedan, fuel and driver costs included); reserved-seat train Nanu Oya to Ella booked 30 days ahead; optional unreserved coastal train Weligama to Galle

When is this route best suited for travel?

The itinerary recommends: December to March. Check conditions, opening times and transport schedules for your dates before booking.

Can I adapt this route if I have fewer than 14 days?

The route is planned for 14 days. You can change its length in your private copy. If you shorten it, remove stops and recheck transfer times; editing the plan does not mean the complete route will fit into fewer days.

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