Explore Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Travel

Ancient civilization & pure nature, endless beaches, famous Ceylon tea plantations, timeless and historic temples and ruins, warm-hearted people, tasty food and tropical fruits, elephant safaris and cheap prices are awaiting us in this unique asian country.

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Hotelbuechige

Tourbuechige

Sri Lanka – Culture, Safari & Beaches

  • Wilpattu Jeep Safari
  • Temples of Anuradhapura
  • Whitesandy Beach of Trincomalee
  • Ancient Sigiriya Monastry
  • Elephant Safaris
  • Tea Plantations of Kandy
  • Famous Train to Ella
  • Maledive-like Beach of Tangalla
  • Colonial Galle
  • Vibrant Colombo

Flight

Zürich – Colombo – Zürich

CHF 800

  • Etihad
  • via Abu Dhabi
  • 14h with 3h 15min Stop-Over

Small and cozy fisherman’s village

Negombo
Day 1

After your arrival in Colombo, you take a shuttle to Negombo. A small fisherman’s village only 20 minutes from the Airport. We start our journey calm and easy. Negombo is a sleepy fisher village by the beach. It is set amid lush groves of coconut palms, golden beaches and with fascinating colonial and historic buildings.

Drive

Colombo – Negombo

CHF 10

20min Taxi

Nights

Hotel in Negombo

CHF 30

Wilpattu NP
Day 2

Jeep Safari

After a calm start in Negombo we drive 3h to the Wilpattu NP, well known for its wildlife like Elephants, Leopards and many Birds. On a Jeep Safari we explore the wildlife closer and stay overnight in a Safari Camp.

  • Jeep Safari
  • Wildlife Action
  • One Night in a Safari Camp

Drive

Negombo – Wilpattu NP

CHF 20

3h Taxi

Nights

Safari Camp

CHF 25

Tours

Jeep Safari

CHF 50

Cultural Experience

Ancient Temples of Anuradhapura
Day 3

Here the cultural experience begins. The old temples of Anuradhapura is our first step into history of Sri Lanka. It is one of the three stop in the heritage triangle of Anuradhapura, Sirigiya and Polonnaruwa.

Drive

Wilpattu NP – Anuradhapura

CHF 20

45min Taxi

Nights

Hotel in Anuradhapura

CHF 30

Beach of Trincomalee
Day 4-6

Whitesandy endless beaches

After the first days of action we are going to relax at the wonderful whitesandy beaches of Trincomalee before we head to the highlands of Sri Lanka.

Drive

Anuradhapura – Trincomalee

CHF 20

2h Taxi

Nights

Beach Hotel

CHF 120

Ruins, Temples & an ancient Monastry

Polonnaruwa & Sigiriya Rock
Day 7-8

The next stops of the cultural triangle are Sigirya Rock and Polonnaruwa. In the highlands of Sri Lanka we have the options to climb the old Sigiriya Rock Monastry, explore the temples of Plonnaruwa and go on another wildlife safari.

  • Sigiriya Rock Monastry
  • Temple Ruins of Polonnaruwa
  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Safari Tour

Transports

Trincomalee – Sigiriya

CHF 10

3h 10min Train

Nights

Hotel in Sigiriya

CHF 60

Tours

  • Optional:
  • 50$ Jeep Safari
  • 50$ Temple Day Trip to Polonnaruwa
  • 50$ Cave Temples in Dambulla

Kandy
Day 9-11

Last city of the King’s era

Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan King’s era. It is located on a plateau surrounded by mountains and home to many important buddhist sights. Especially the Temple of the Sacred Tooth. We stay two nights to stroll along the lake border, visit the temples and attend a traditional dance show.

  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth
  • Traditional Dances
  • Tea Plantations (Ceylon Tea)
  • Elephant Orphanage

Transport

Sigiriya – Kandy

CHF 15

2h 25min Taxi

Nights

Hotel in Kandy

CHF 90

Tours

  • Optional:
  • 50$ Visit a Tea Plantation
  • 50$ Elephant Orphanage

Nuwara Elyia & Ella
Day 12-14

The highest town of Sri Lanka

Known as little England Nuwara Eliya has lush greenery, winding roads, hills and valleys and waterfalls. Breath in the aroma of tea, see traditional homes and hike Horton Plains National Park. It is also our starting point for the famous train ride to Ella.

  • Ancient Tea Estates
  • Hike Horton Plains NP
  • Train to Ella

Transport

Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella

CHF 35

  • 2h 10min to Nuwara Eliya
  • 3h by train to Ella

Nights

Hotels in Nuwara & Ella

CHF 90

Beaches of Tangalle
Day 15-17

Relaxing at the wonderful beaches of southern Sri Lanka.

  • Relax & Enjoy
  • Long walks on the beach
  • Sip Tropical Cocktails
  • Have Fun

Transport

Ella – Tangalle

CHF 20

3h 20min Taxi

Nights

Hotels in Tangalle

CHF 120

Colonial Galle & busy Colombo
Day 18-19

Colonial & modern Towns

On the way to Colombo we stop at the colonial town of Galle. Founded by the Portuguese Galle is now known as former dutch town. Especially the well built Fort and its european buildings are a visit worth. Afterwards we continue to our last stop – Colombo. A vibrant and busy town with all its smells, sounds and bustle.

Transport

Tangalle – Galle – Colombo

CHF 50

Tour via Galle

  • 1h 30min Tangalle – Galle
  • 2h 15min Galle – Colombo

Nights

Hotels in Colombo

CHF 60

Sri Lanka Highlights Travel

Trip Overview

Hotels

Hotels

CHF 625

Food

Food

CHF 500

Flight

Flight

CHF 800

Transport

Transport

CHF 200

Tours

Tours

CHF 250

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