9 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary

The historic rock of the same name dominates the landscape of World Heritage-listed Sigiriya, where the steep and striking lava plug contains the ruins of an ancient empire.

On the 30th (Sat), browse for treasures at sigiri art gallery. On the next day, explore the fascinating underground world of The Golden Temple, then see the interesting displays at Sigiriya Museum, and then make a trip to Sigiriya World Heritage Site.

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Mumbai (Bombay), India to Sigiriya is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Mon) to allow time for travel to Unawatuna.

Family-friendly places like Mirissa Beach and Dolphin & Whale Watching will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Unawatuna: Hikkaduwa (Hikkaduwa Beach & Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Jungle Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Unawatuna Beach, steep yourself in history at Galle Fort, and look for gifts at Embark.

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You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Sigiriya to Unawatuna in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Kandy.

Nestled between mountains in inland Sri Lanka, Kandy proudly bears its World Heritage Site designation while remaining culturally independent and colorfully picturesque.

Family-friendly places like Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Udawattekele Sanctuary will thrill your kids. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanical Gardens, get engrossed in the history at Raja Museum, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Alagalla Mountain Range.

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Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Unawatuna to Kandy takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and flight. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.