

We took trains, tuk-tuks and a lot of colorful old buses. We traveled from place to place by public transport.Our 1-month trip started and ended at Bandaranaike International Airport (Negombo).I traveled around Sri Lanka with my husband.Sri Lanka travel itinerary: important facts and figures Day 24-26: relax in laid back Kalpitiya.Day 22-23: travel north to colorful and quiet Jaffna.Day 21: wander around ancient Anuradhapura.Day 14-15: walk in the green tea fields in Haputale.Day 10-11: go on safari at Udawalawe National Park.Day 6-8: go diving, surfing or just relax in Weligama.Day 2-3: go sightseeing in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.Day 1: arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport in Negombo.In the map below you can find our one month Sri Lanka itinerary.Ĭlick here for the interactive map. Sri Lanka accommodation guide⇒ where we stayed during our trip, pros and cons for those accommodations and prices per night.Sri Lanka budget breakdown ⇒ our average daily travel budget in Sri Lanka.

I have written several posts about our trip, together with this itinerary it should provide you with all the information you need to plan your trip to Sri Lanka! My other Sri Lanka posts can be found here: Sri Lanka travel itinerary: in conclusion Railway connects the biggest cities in Sri Lanka and offers several classes for all kinds of travelers: 3rd class seats are pretty crowdy and are available in all trains 2nd class seats can be found on inter-city trains 1st class air-con seats are available on some inner-city routes 1st class observation car can be fund mostly on the Main Line 1st class sleeper can be found in overnight trains.1.18. The British built the Railway System in Sri Lanka back in 1864 for coffee and tea transportation between Colombo and Hill Country. Another beautiful route is Pollonaruwa – Colombo, which offers a wide range of gorgeous sceneries along the way. Enjoy local treats like mango with cinnamon, freshly cut pineapple and crispy papadums, rice and curry, corn with butter and many-many more. It is quite a tourist attraction so be prepared to make lots of new friends along the way. The route from Ella to Kandy is considered the most picturesque in the whole country so if you want to enjoy some train travel – this is the perfect way to do it. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country that’s ideal for train trips. You can also get off at any station you like and get as adventures as possible. You get to enjoy the most spectacular scenery while still having the opportunity to grab some food, talk to locals and meet fellow travelers. Train travel is one of the cheapest and most convenient ways to see the country.
