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Sri Lanka
14 days: ancient cities, tea hills and the south coast
Sri Lanka: 14 days
A loop through the Cultural Triangle with Sigiriya rock, the sacred city of Kandy, the famous train ride into the tea hills, a safari, and slow days on the south coast around Galle. Most transfers are done with a driver, which is common and good value in Sri Lanka. Book everything yourself and keep this guide on your phone: it works offline.
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The route 13 nights in total
- Negombo1 night
Rest near the airport after the flight - Sigiriya and Dambulla3 nights
Sigiriya rock, the cave temples, Polonnaruwa by bike - Kandy2 nights
Temple of the Tooth, botanical gardens, the lake - Ella2 nights
The train through the tea hills, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak - Udawalawe or Yala1 night
A jeep safari with elephants - South coast (Mirissa, Galle)4 nights
Beaches, Galle Fort, rest
Book a driver for the whole loop except the train section: he meets you in Ella after the train with your luggage. The train from Kandy to Ella takes about 7 hours and is part of the experience.
Places you will see
What’s in the guide
- The route day by day, with nights in each place
- When to go, month by month
- The best places and how much time they need
- Getting around, where to stay, money and food
- Manners, safety and a before-you-go checklist
- Official links and sources with the date they were checked
- A phone app: the plan for your travel dates, checklist and notes, offline too
See a sample (PDF) 5 free pages, no sign-up
🔒 Secure payment via Stripe: card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The download link appears right after payment.
🎁 Buying it as a gift? You also get a printable voucher after payment.
Questions
How do I get the guide?
Straight after paying, a download page opens: the PDF in English and Czech and a link to the phone app. Save the link, it does not expire.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Save the PDF to your phone and add the app to your home screen, then it works without signal.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes. After paying you also get a printable voucher with a QR code that the recipient scans to download the guide.
How up to date is it?
Every guide shows the date it was checked on the cover. Entry rules come from official government sources, prices and opening hours from official sites. Check them again before you travel, as they can change.
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