{"id":18074,"date":"2025-06-24T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destary.com\/?p=18074"},"modified":"2025-06-25T19:51:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:51:07","slug":"sri-lanka-trip-2-week-guide-with-route-tips-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destary.com\/en\/travel-guides\/sri-lanka-trip-2-week-guide-with-route-tips-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka trip: 2-week guide with route, tips &amp; highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18074\" class=\"elementor elementor-18074 elementor-17767\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-667e053 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"667e053\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3e8fff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3e8fff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sri Lanka in a fortnight? Absolutely doable \u2013 and unforgettable! From tropical beaches and lush green tea plantations to colonial cities and wild national parks, there&#8217;s something for everyone. Sri Lanka is a paradise for explorers. In this detailed guide, we present our tried-and-tested, customised two-week itinerary, covering all the highlights, as well as recommendations for restaurants, transport options, and insider tips. Perfect for your first trip!    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f0e36e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f0e36e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-724b0ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"724b0ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Night 1: Arrive in Colombo \u2013 or continue straight away?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4ca62f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4ca62f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Colombo, the vibrant capital of Sri Lanka, is a fascinating blend of colonial history, contemporary urban life and cultural diversity. With its temples, colourful markets and stylish caf\u00e9s, it&#8217;s the perfect place to gather your first impressions or take a deep breath after the long journey. However, many travellers only use Colombo as a short stopover before heading straight on to the green highlands or the coast.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a478d87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a478d87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u2615 Caf\u00e9s &amp; Restaurants<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44f116e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44f116e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><em>Grind Coffeehouse<\/em> \u2013 Nice vibes &amp; good coffee<\/li><li><em>Seed Cafe<\/em> \u2013 Healthy &amp; stylish<\/li><li><em>Life&#8217;s Good Kitchen<\/em> \u2013 Vegan paradise<\/li><li><em>KIKU Colombo<\/em> \u2013 Modern and design-focused<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c417d23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c417d23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udd4c Sightseeing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ca5c38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ca5c38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><em>Lotus Tower<\/em> \u2013 Pretty television tower<\/li><li><em>Gangaramaya Temple<\/em> \u2013 Buddhist sanctuary with museum<\/li><li><em>Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque<\/em> \u2013 Impressive architecture<\/li><li><em>Pettah Market<\/em> \u2013 Lively market with street food and souvenirs<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6baa354 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6baa354\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">Advice<\/span>: If you don&#8217;t want to do any sightseeing in Colombo and your flight schedule allows, go straight to Kandy!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f193855 gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"f193855\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-4.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Pettah Market\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17933\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-4.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-4-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-4-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-4-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-4-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-4-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-4-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17933'>\n\t\t\t\tPettah Market\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0333d6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a0333d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec1a211 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec1a211\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nights 2-4: Kandy \u2013 Culture, temples &amp; excursions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6941c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6941c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Kandy is the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka. Nestled between green hills and boasting a picturesque lake and the famous Temple of the Tooth, the city exudes a special tranquillity, despite the centre sometimes getting busy. From here, you can experience the country&#8217;s cultural heritage and plan an unforgettable day trip to Sigiriya. Kandy is ideal for anyone who wants to experience authentic Sri Lankan culture, history and cuisine.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e70179 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e70179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The train journey from Colombo to Kandy is relaxed. First class, which costs around <strong>\u20ac6 per person<\/strong>, is well worth it. The journey takes around<strong> 3.5 hours<\/strong>.  <\/p><p>You can book train tickets with 12Go Asia or directly on the official Sri Lanka Railways website (cheaper!). Private travel is also possible and ideal for larger budgets or groups. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea3e0fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea3e0fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u2615 Food &amp; drink in Kandy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9677085 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9677085\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><em>Secret Alley<\/em> \u2013 Insta-worthy &amp; delicious<\/li><li><em>Balaji Dosai<\/em> \u2013 Authentic, affordable Indian food<\/li><li><em>Buono<\/em> \u2013 Good coffee &amp; brunch<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3e8b9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3e8b9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udcf8 Highlights in Kandy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51fd379 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51fd379\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><em>Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic<\/em><\/li><li><em>Kandy Lake<\/em> \u2013 nice walk<\/li><li><em>Kandy Viewpoint<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa68d14 gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"aa68d14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-18074 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"aa68d14\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Train station in Kandy\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5MzUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTUuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYWE2OGQxNCJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-5.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Train station in Kandy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17935\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-5.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-5-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-5-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-5-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-5-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-5-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-5-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-17935'>\n\t\t\t\tTrain station in Kandy\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"aa68d14\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Kandy Lake\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5MzcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTYuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYWE2OGQxNCJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-6.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Kandy Lake\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17937\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-6.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-6-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-6-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-6-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-6-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-6-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-6-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-17937'>\n\t\t\t\tKandy Lake\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"aa68d14\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5MzksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTcuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYWE2OGQxNCJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-7.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17939\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-7.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-7-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-7-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-7-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-7-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-7-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-7-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-17939'>\n\t\t\t\tTemple of the Sacred Tooth Relic\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94b0b29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94b0b29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\ude97 Day trip: Sigiriya &amp; Pidurangala Rock<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1522bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1522bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya is worthwhile, or you can spend a night there.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Lion Rock<\/strong>: This famous rock features an impressive historic palace, but the entrance fee is expensive.<\/li><li><strong>Pidurangala Rock<\/strong>: Less well-known, cheaper and offering fantastic views of Lion Rock.<\/li><\/ul><p>Our driver cost <strong>18,000 LKR (~50 \u20ac)<\/strong> for the day trip.<br><strong>Advice<\/strong>: Don&#8217;t go up during a full moon \u2013 it&#8217;s incredibly crowded then!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6d7cfe gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"c6d7cfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-18074 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"c6d7cfe\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Anna on the Pidurangala Rock\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NDEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTguanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYzZkN2NmZSJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-8.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Anna on the Pidurangala Rock\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-17941\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-8.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-8-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-8-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-8-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-8-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-8-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-8-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-17941'>\n\t\t\t\tAnna on the Pidurangala Rock\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"c6d7cfe\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"View of Lion Rock\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NDMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTkuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYzZkN2NmZSJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-9.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"View of Lion Rock\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-17943\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-9.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-9-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-9-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-9-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-9-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-9-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-9-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-17943'>\n\t\t\t\tView of Lion Rock\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"c6d7cfe\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Anna and Carlo on the Pidurangala Rock\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NDcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTExLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImM2ZDdjZmUifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-11.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-11.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Anna and Carlo on the Pidurangala Rock\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-17947\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-11.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-11-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-11-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-11-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-11-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-11-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-11-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-17947'>\n\t\t\t\tAnna and Carlo on the Pidurangala Rock\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad640b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ad640b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28e30fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28e30fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nights 5-7: Ella \u2013 Nature, mountains &amp; tea<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab4a592 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab4a592\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ella is a green mountain village that has rightly become a popular destination in recent years. Here, a relaxed atmosphere permeates the fresh mountain air. The village is surrounded by tea plantations, waterfalls, and hiking trails offering breathtaking views. Whether you enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Ceylon tea or hike to Ella Rock, Ella offers the Sri Lanka experience for nature and adventure lovers.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-961a8f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"961a8f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\ude82 Train journey from Kandy to Ella \u2013 the most beautiful train in the world<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f19f6ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f19f6ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe<strong> train journey<\/strong> from Kandy to Ella is legendary. Duration: approx. <strong>6.5 hours<\/strong>, cost: approx. <strong>22 \u20ac (1st class)<\/strong> \n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>1. class<\/strong>: With AC, closed windows but open doors. Comfortable, but less \u2018Instagram flair\u2019 <\/li>\n \t<li><strong>2. &amp; 3. class<\/strong>: Windows open, cheaper, more backpacker vibes, but often crowded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Advice<\/strong>: Sit on the left for a beautiful view, including two waterfalls!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0b09af gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"b0b09af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-18074 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b0b09af\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Train ride from Kandy to Ella\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NDksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTEyLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImIwYjA5YWYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-12.jpg'><img width=\"4096\" height=\"2304\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-12.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Train ride from Kandy to Ella\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-17949\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-12.jpg 4096w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-12-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-12-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-12-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-12-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4096px) 100vw, 4096px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-17949'>\n\t\t\t\tTrain ride from Kandy to Ella\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b0b09af\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Train ride from Kandy to Ella\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NTEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTEzLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImIwYjA5YWYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-13.jpg'><img width=\"4096\" height=\"2304\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-13.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Train ride from Kandy to Ella\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-17951\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-13.jpg 4096w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-13-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-13-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-13-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-13-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4096px) 100vw, 4096px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-17951'>\n\t\t\t\tTrain ride from Kandy to Ella\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2591575 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2591575\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83c\udf74 Caf\u00e9s &amp; restaurants in Ella<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67e67c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67e67c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><em>The Bar by Starbeans<\/em> \u2013 Gem\u00fctlich &amp; gutes Essen<\/li><li><em>Barista<\/em> \u2013 Modern coffee house chain<\/li><li><em>Cafe Soul Ella <\/em>\u2013 Classic with backpacker flair<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6263a2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6263a2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83c\udf09 Places of interest in Ella<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50baa1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50baa1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><em>Nine Arch Bridge<\/em> \u2013 Famous spot, best early in the morning<\/li><li><em>Little Adam&#8217;s Peak<\/em> \u2013 Easy hike with best views<\/li><li><em>Ella Rock<\/em> \u2013 A little more challenging, well worth it<\/li><li><em>Kinellan Tea Factory<\/em> \u2013 Authentic tea factory tour<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20ed6bc gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"20ed6bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-18074 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"20ed6bc\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Anna in Ella Alpine Resort\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NTMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTE0LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjIwZWQ2YmMifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-14.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-14.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Anna in Ella Alpine Resort\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-17953\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-14.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-14-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-14-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-14-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-14-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-14-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-14-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-17953'>\n\t\t\t\tAnna in Ella Alpine Resort\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"20ed6bc\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Carlo at the Nine Arch Bridge\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NTcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTE2LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjIwZWQ2YmMifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-16.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-16.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Nine Arch Bridge\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-17957\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-16.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-16-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-16-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-16-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-16-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-16-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-16-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-17957'>\n\t\t\t\tCarlo at the Nine Arch Bridge\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"20ed6bc\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Anna und Carlo at the Nine Arch Bridge\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NTUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTE1LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjIwZWQ2YmMifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-15.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-15.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Anna und Carlo at the Nine Arch Bridge\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-17955\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-15.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-15-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-15-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-15-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-15-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-15-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-15-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-17955'>\n\t\t\t\tAnna und Carlo at the Nine Arch Bridge\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"20ed6bc\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Kinellan Tea Factory\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NjEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTE4LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjIwZWQ2YmMifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-18.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-18.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Kinellan Tea Factory\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-17961\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-18.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-18-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-18-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-18-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-18-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-18-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-18-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-17961'>\n\t\t\t\tKinellan Tea Factory\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b0ef2c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8b0ef2c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f855de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f855de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">(Stopover) Safari<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a452c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58a452c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A safari in one of Sri Lanka&#8217;s national parks is an absolute highlight of any trip. Here, you can experience the island&#8217;s wild side, observing elephants, crocodiles, exotic birds and, if you&#8217;re lucky, even leopards. Sri Lanka is one of the few countries where you can observe so many animals in such a small area. Three parks in particular stand out:   <\/p><p><strong>Yala National Park<\/strong> in the south-east is the best known, with the highest density of leopards in the world. You can also spot elephants, water buffalo, peacocks and bears here. The park can be easily combined with a trip to the south coast \u2013 many tour operators will take you directly to the beach after the safari.   <br><strong>Udawalawe National Park <\/strong>is best known for its large herds of elephants, making it a better choice for families or anyone who wants to see elephants in the wild rather than in orphanages. It is less touristy than Yala National Park, but just as scenic. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-573aa14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"573aa14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our tour (booked via GetYourGuide):<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-935a627 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"935a627\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From Ella, we went on a private tour with a driver to Yala National Park, including a safari and an onward journey to the coast. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf8e109 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf8e109\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Driver from Ella to the park<\/li><li>Safari with jeep &amp; guide<\/li><li>Onward journey to Hiriketya<\/li><\/ul><p><br>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Price<\/strong>: approx. 20 \u20ac p.p. (without park entrance fee)<br>\ud83c\udfab <strong>Yala National Park entrance fee<\/strong>: 13,000 LKR (~37 \u20ac) <br>\ud83d\udcf8 <strong>Animals<\/strong>: With luck leopards, elephants, water buffalo, crocodiles<br>\u2705 <strong>Alternative<\/strong>: Udawalawe National Park \u2013 more elephants, but no leopards<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b9b825 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5b9b825\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/2eqK46Qi\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"essentialicon- essential-icon-arrow-up-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Yala safari and transport<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c337b49 gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"c337b49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-18074 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"c337b49\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Leopard in Yala National Park\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NjksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTIyLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImMzMzdiNDkifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-22.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-22.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Leopard in Yala National Park\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-17969\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-22.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-22-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-22-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-22-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-22-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-22-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-22-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-17969'>\n\t\t\t\tLeopard in Yala National Park\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"c337b49\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Elephant in Yala National Park\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NjMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTE5LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImMzMzdiNDkifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-19.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-19.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Elephant in Yala National Park\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-17963\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-19.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-19-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-19-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-19-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-19-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-19-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-19-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-17963'>\n\t\t\t\tElephant in Yala National Park\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"c337b49\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Bird in Yala National Park\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NjUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTIwLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImMzMzdiNDkifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-20.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-20.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Bird in Yala National Park\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-17965\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-20.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-20-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-20-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-20-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-20-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-20-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-20-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-17965'>\n\t\t\t\tBird in Yala National Park\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"c337b49\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Water buffalo in Yala National Park\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NjcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTIxLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImMzMzdiNDkifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-21.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-21.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Water buffalo in Yala National Park\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-17967\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-21.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-21-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-21-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-21-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-21-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-21-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-21-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-17967'>\n\t\t\t\tWater buffalo in Yala National Park\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5afcbf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f5afcbf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd7740b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bd7740b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nights 8-14: South Coast - Beach, Surf &amp; Sunset<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d3cddd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d3cddd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The south coast of Sri Lanka provides the perfect setting for the end of a trip, with golden beaches, waves suitable for both beginners and professionals, stylish caf\u00e9s, and a relaxed atmosphere. <strong>Hiriketiya<\/strong> is home to a laid-back surfing community, while <strong>Weligama<\/strong> and <strong>Ahangama<\/strong> offer stylish accommodation and creative dining options. <strong>Mirissa<\/strong> offers a mix of nightlife, secluded beaches and boat trips. Then there&#8217;s <strong>Galle<\/strong>, a charming colonial town with a rich history, boutiques and stunning sea views. Whether you want to relax, surf or explore, you&#8217;ll find it all here.   <\/p><p>The <strong>South Coast of Sri Lanka<\/strong> is ideal for beach days and surfing. We recommend splitting your holiday: <\/p><ul><li><strong>3 nights Hiriketya (Dikwella)<\/strong> \u2013 laid-back, small, beautiful<\/li><li><strong>3 nights Ahangama\/Weligama\/Mirissa<\/strong> \u2013 good mix of beach, caf\u00e9s &amp; surfing<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b2f3c6 gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"1b2f3c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-18074 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"1b2f3c6\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Hiriketiya Beach\" 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https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-23-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-23-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-23-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-17971'>\n\t\t\t\tHiriketiya Beach\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"1b2f3c6\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Coast at Ahangama\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NzUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTI1LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjFiMmYzYzYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-25.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-25.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Coast at Ahangama\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-17975\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-25.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-25-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-25-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-25-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-25-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-25-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-25-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-17975'>\n\t\t\t\tCoast at Ahangama\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"1b2f3c6\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Beach in Weligama\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NzcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTI2LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjFiMmYzYzYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-26.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Beach in Weligama\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-17977\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-26.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-26-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-26-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-26-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-26-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-26-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-26-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-17977'>\n\t\t\t\tBeach in Weligama\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"1b2f3c6\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Coconut Tree Hill, Mirissa\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTc5NzksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDZcLzJfd2Vla3NfaXRpbmVyYXJ5LTI3LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjFiMmYzYzYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-27.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-27.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Coconut Tree Hill, Mirissa\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-17979\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-27.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-27-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-27-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-27-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-27-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-27-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_weeks_itinerary-27-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-17979'>\n\t\t\t\tCoconut Tree Hill, Mirissa\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0f3b10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0f3b10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Foodie tips<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fea9b4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fea9b4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hiriketya:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86389d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86389d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><em>RAA<\/em> \u2013 Stylish, creative drinks &amp; casual vibes<\/li><li><em>The Ruin<\/em> \u2013 Relaxed beach spot with good food<\/li><li><em>Sunset Bar<\/em> \u2013 Cocktails with a sea view at sunset<\/li><li><em>Malu Poke<\/em> \u2013 Fresh bowls &amp; healthy cuisine<\/li><li><em>La Luna Hiri<\/em> \u2013 Romantic, close to the beach, ideal for dinner<\/li><li><em>Locos Caf\u00e9 &amp; Store<\/em> \u2013 Small caf\u00e9 with a delicious brunch in the centre of town<\/li><li><em>Smokes &amp; Bitters<\/em> \u2013 Fine dining &amp; signature cocktails in a jungle setting<\/li><li><em>Duni&#8217;s Hoppers<\/em> \u2013 Street food style with authentic hoppers &amp; curries<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c4b44f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c4b44f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ahangama\/Weligama\/Mirissa:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4f1aef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4f1aef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n \t<li><em>Nomad Caf\u00e9 (Weligama)<\/em> \u2013 Boho vibes, good bowls &amp; coffee<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Kai Rooftop (Ahangama)<\/em> \u2013 Rooftop atmosphere with Sri Lankan fusion cuisine<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Ceylon Sliders (Ahangama)<\/em> \u2013 Coole Location direkt am Meer mit gutem Fr\u00fchst\u00fcck<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Crust (Ahangama)<\/em> \u2013 Very good pizza &amp; more!<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Cactus (Ahangama)<\/em> \u2013 Colourful &amp; casual<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Marshmallow (Ahangama)<\/em> \u2013 right by the sea, cosy, boho<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Dhana&#8217;s Curdy Pot<\/em> <em>(Mirissa)<\/em> \u2013 Local &amp; delicious<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Surfing Wombats (Mirissa)<\/em> \u2013 Italo-Aussie fusion with really good pasta &amp; pizza<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Petti Petti (Mirissa)<\/em> \u2013 Relaxed beach club with pool and very good food<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Shady Lane (Mirissa)<\/em> \u2013 Hidden caf\u00e9 with great coffee &amp; snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f9d7e5 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"8f9d7e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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Alternatively, you can take the train from Weligama, but it is slower and less comfortable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e42774 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8e42774\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eea6f65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eea6f65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udccc More tips for your trip to Sri Lanka<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cd270e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cd270e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Currency<\/strong>: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) \u2013 Withdrawing money here is often free of charge<\/li><li><strong>SIM card<\/strong>: Dialogue or Mobitel &#8211; available cheaply at the airport<\/li><li><strong>Clothing<\/strong>: Cover your shoulders and knees in temples<\/li><li><strong>Transport<\/strong>: The train and a driver are the best options. Tuk-tuks are easy to get in cities; otherwise, you can also get them via Uber or Pick Me <\/li><li><strong>Best time to travel<\/strong>: December to April (southwest), May to September (northeast)<\/li><li><strong>Street dogs<\/strong>: Most are peaceful and often trusting, but it&#8217;s still worth treating them with respect and a little caution<\/li><li><strong>Locals<\/strong>: Almost everyone speaks excellent English, which makes travelling extremely easy. The hospitality is warm and genuine \u2013 even in smaller establishments, you often feel like you are among friends <\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87ca7ca gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"87ca7ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-18074 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"87ca7ca\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Anna on the Pidurangala Rock\" 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