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7-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary for First-Time Visitors (2025 Guide)

7-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors: 7 day Sri Lanka itinerary 2025
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Planning your first trip to Sri Lanka? This tropical island is packed with cultural wonders, stunning beaches, lush tea plantations, and unforgettable wildlife experiences. If you have one week, this 7-day Sri Lanka itinerary will help you explore the highlights at a comfortable pace.

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7-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors: 7 day Sri Lanka itinerary 2025
guide

Planning your first trip to Sri Lanka? This tropical island is packed with cultural wonders, stunning beaches, lush tea plantations, and unforgettable wildlife experiences. If you have one week, this 7-day Sri Lanka itinerary will help you explore the highlights at a comfortable pace.

7-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors: 7 day Sri Lanka itinerary 2025
guide

Planning your first trip to Sri Lanka? This tropical island is packed with cultural wonders, stunning beaches, lush tea plantations, and unforgettable wildlife experiences. If you have one week, this 7-day Sri Lanka itinerary will help you explore the highlights at a comfortable pace.

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Day 1: Arrival in Colombo → Transfer to Sigiriya

Pick-up at Bandaranaike International Airport.
Travel to Sigiriya (approx. 4 hours).
Evening visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Tip: Climb in the late afternoon for fewer crowds and a magical sunset view.

Day 2: Sigiriya & Dambulla → Minneriya Safari

Morning: Explore Dambulla Cave Temple, famous for its Buddha statues and paintings.
Afternoon: Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park to spot elephants.
Overnight in Sigiriya.

Day 3: Sigiriya → Kandy

Drive to Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka.
Stop at a spice garden on the way.
Evening: Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 4: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Scenic drive through tea plantations and waterfalls.
Visit a tea factory and enjoy a tasting session.
Explore Nuwara Eliya town, also known as “Little England.”
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya → Ella (Scenic Train Ride)

Take the world-famous train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella.
Explore Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak.
Overnight stay in Ella.

Day 6: Ella → Yala National Park

Morning drive to Yala National Park.
Afternoon safari: Spot leopards, elephants, and other wildlife.
Overnight stay near Yala.

Day 7: Yala → Galle → Colombo

Visit the UNESCO Galle Fort, a blend of history and coastal charm.
Relax at Unawatuna or Mirissa Beach.
Return to Colombo for departure or overnight stay.