{"id":12007,"date":"2018-02-22T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T08:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=12007"},"modified":"2019-10-28T11:41:51","modified_gmt":"2019-10-28T10:41:51","slug":"2-weeks-sri-lanka-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/2-weeks-sri-lanka-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Weeks in Sri Lanka: The Ultimate Bucket List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two weeks to check off almost your entire <a href=\"\/n\/sri-lanka-2-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sri Lanka<\/a> bucket list? You got it! Sri Lanka is one of the few places where you\u2019ll find so many UNESCO World Heritage sites packed into a seemingly small, but, diverse area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Read here the <a href=\"\/itinerary\/sri-lanka-itinerary-2-weeks\">best 2 week Sri Lanka itineraries<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your way from one ancient Buddhist ruin to the next on a whirlwind train ride, spot elephants in the wild while on a safari in Udawalawe National Park, learn about tea production in <a href=\"\/d\/kandy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kandy<\/a> and explore coastal towns ranging from colonial gems to a surfers paradise. These are just a few of the adventures on the list. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve curated the ultimate guide on spending two weeks in Sri Lanka. Here are all the places you need to visit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12352\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12352\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12352 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/R-LANKA-1--1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"Several stilt fishermen are perched in the sea below and orange-hued sky\" width=\"680\" height=\"445\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/R-LANKA-1--1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/R-LANKA-1--900x589.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/R-LANKA-1-.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/445;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Silhouettes of the traditional stilt fishermen at the sunset near Galle in Sri Lanka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Explore Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s some speedy information about a Sri Lanka. Along with beaches, surf, tea and incredible food, this country is also renowned for having friendly locals and elephants.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 151px;\" width=\"272\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>At a glance:<\/th>\n<th><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Capital city<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colombo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most popular destination<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kandy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural attraction<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trincomalee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nightlife destination<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colombo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p><em>Travel to: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/d\/sri-lanka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sri Lanka <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Start in Negombo<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Length of visit:<\/strong> Stay at least a day<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kick off your two weeks in Sri Lanka in Negombo. About 10 kilometres away from the Bandaranaike International Airport, Negombo is the perfect launch point to start your adventure. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This modest beach town on the Western coast boasts local fish markets along Negombo lagoon, quaint canals, and of course, Negombo beach. Ease into the local culture by sampling street food like hoppers \u2013 a Sri Lankan-style pancake, or prawn treats while admiring the Portuguese and Dutch architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and hike to Sigiriya Rock<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Length of visit:<\/strong> Two days should allow you to experience all of these sights<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Head northeast out of Negombo on a five-hour bus journey inland to Dambulla. At this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can explore Sri Lanka\u2019s largest temple cave complex.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Sri Lankan spirituality as you make your way past five caves adorned with ancient gilded status and intricate murals depicting Buddha.<\/p>\n<p>Close to Dambulla is Jathika Namal Uyana, the largest chain of rose quartz mountains and ironwood forest in Asia \u2014 one of mother nature&#8217;s masterpieces. From Dambulla, you can join a tour to Sigiriya Rock, a famed UNESCO World Heritage Site built over 1,600 years ago. This ancient fortress is worth the hike to the top to see the ruins of the larger-than-life lion carved out of rock and for a sweeping view.<\/p>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/india-vs-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">India Vs Sri Lanka: How to Choose the Right Destination For You<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Explore the royal ancient city of Polonnaruwa<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Length of visit:<\/strong> One day should be long enough to justly cover the site<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just under two hours by bus from Dambulla, is Polonnaruwa. It\u2019s one of Sri Lanka\u2019s most ancient kingdoms and is an archaeological haven to explore! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The King had quite the impressive set-up including a pool with crocodile spouts and the royal audience hall, with walls of intricate stone-carved elephants. The collection of 12th-century, massive stone Buddha\u2019s, Gal Vihara, is another must-see monument as is the sacred quadrangle where temples are raised on a walled-platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12012\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12012 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/srilanka5-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Polonnaruwa ruins in the day with stone embellishments \" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/srilanka5-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/srilanka5-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/srilanka5-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/srilanka5-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Polonnaruwa ruins | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/patio\/8514375180\/in\/photolist-dYop75-6Wcira-bU9rU4-aUXyek-2aLa2Di-8NLBXE-77w8h-aBSr1S-9bWb9h-MJ3N7a-2bpEGem-2btYdgr-2bpGkeb-5Lw2y5-eW3Jtb-Haq7xn-5hyFm-2a6qDeR-9bWzvY-cwL1im-28HQRhL-2bpHY9b-WiJoW6-2bpHNbf-cwKLTb-cwHuQj-NoHDKV-aV1WMk-2aL9Xoz-6WcjPX-2btYZBg-NoHEgV-FQuSR-2c9VRmF-2aoiuHd-2c9VPrt-2c9VRZV-2c9VRN2-aV2rNM-f1cmby-2c9VQhB-2aLa1Fr-29oofHd-2c9VSjH-iHsTG6-cLL9Xf-aBSr3N-qdPaMq-eW3ggU-2bpHZif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u24d2 Patty Ho\/Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Enjoy tea plantations and temples in Kandy <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Length of visit:<\/strong> Give yourself two days here<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a direct 4-hour bus from Po\u1e37onnaruwa to Kandy, Sri Lanka\u2019s second largest city. The city woos travellers with its Sinhalese architecture and its production of some of the finest tea in the world. Unwind upon arrival at a tea factory and learn about the production of Sri Lanka\u2019s most popular drink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finish the day with a performance by Kandyan dancers over some fried sambal, a traditional Sri Lankan fish dish. Then, set out early the next day to catch the morning light on the golden Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. It\u2019s home to one of Buddha\u2019s teeth, making it a significant place of worship within the temple complex and the world. You\u2019ll also want to check out the scenic Kandy Lake amidst the staggered hills for sunset. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13479\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13479\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13479 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/P1255193-compressor-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Traveller with a basket on his back amongst a grove of tea leaves \" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/P1255193-compressor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/P1255193-compressor-900x507.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/P1255193-compressor.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/383;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traveller on tour picking tea leaves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p>This isn&#8217;t your typical &#8220;banana pancake trail&#8221; destination. It&#8217;s harder to get around than most countries, but you&#8217;ll be rewarded by authenticity and a culture that has rich roots, beautiful traditions, kind people, a gorgeous landscape and great food!\u00a0If you can make it during July\/August, don&#8217;t miss the Perahera Festival in Kandy. The parade of elephants through the city is unlike anything I&#8217;ve seen &#8212; it&#8217;s a special and unique experience that showcases their beautiful, ancient traditions. &#8211; Katie, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekatieshowblog.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Katie Show Blog<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Train to Ella<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Length of visit:<\/strong> Allocate a day for the train ride and spend another exploring<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The train journey to Ella will take up most of your day (roughly seven hours), but it\u2019s an adventure in itself! Initially used for spice and tea trade, the train has remained a local staple. The tea plantations, lakes, and local villages are the epitome of scenic. Views aside, inside the train you\u2019ll be surrounded by local colours buskers and food vendors. It\u2019s an authentic experience through the countryside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon arrival to Ella, stretch out your legs on a climb up to Ella rock, trek Little Adam\u2019s Peak or stay in town and wander the well-laid out streets to Palm Avenue for a photo-op. Finish the day with an Ayurveda massage, a thousand-year-old practice that will help you relax even further.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17939\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17939\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17939 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/36972092396_bd11b0ab96_z.jpg\" alt=\"A blue train makes its way across a bridge with arches through Sri Lanka's countryside\" width=\"680\" height=\"451\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/36972092396_bd11b0ab96_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/36972092396_bd11b0ab96_z-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/451;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/133603744@N04\/36972092396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Dennis Binzen\/Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p>I loved pretty much anything about Sri Lanka but if I have to choose I would have to say the amazing train rides! For just a couple of cents you get to travel on the most beautiful train tracks in the world, leading through green tea fields and foggy mountains, absolutely breathtaking!\u00a0The one thing I would advice every traveler to Sri Lanka is to try kottu. It\u2019s a famous Sri Lankan dish\u00a0love made with chopped up roti, vegetables and (depending on your preference) egg, chicken or cheese. Ask for spicy if you are up for it! &#8211; Lotte,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.phenomenalglobe.com\">Phenomenal Globe<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Go tea picking in Bandarawela<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Length of visit:<\/strong> Spend the better portion of a day here, before setting out to your next destination<\/span><\/em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another 30 minutes drive on local transport out to Bandarawela, you\u2019ll start to experience a higher altitude. Don&#8217;t leave without you\u2019ll exploring the waterfalls found around here. Ravana Falls is among the best, which also hosts a series of caves.<\/p>\n<p>Back inside the busy market town, you\u2019ll notice a considerable array of tea leaves on offer. To get the chance to appreciate the product, go straight to the source at a tea plantation and learn the art of picking your own.<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nVMtszksBcE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Safari in Udawalawe National Park<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Length of visit:<\/strong> An afternoon game-drive is plenty of time in the park, but spending a night camping under the stars is also a bucket list\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another must during your two weeks in Sri Lanka is a safari. After a four-hour bus ride southward you\u2019ll discover 308-square-kilometres of Sri Lanka\u2019s wilderness in Udawalawe National Park.\u00a0Created as a sanctuary for animals, it is one of the best places on earth to observe elephants roaming in the wild (seriously, there are so many).<\/p>\n<p>You can also have an up-close encounter with peacocks and for those looking for a thrill, keep an eye out for the elusive Sri Lankan leopards.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12347\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12347\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12347 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ELE--1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"Herd of elephants walking in a jungle river\" width=\"680\" height=\"432\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ELE--1024x650.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ELE--900x572.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ELE-.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/432;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elephants are another one famous attraction in Sri Lanka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Relax in Mirissa<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Length of visit:<\/strong> Stay a day or two to unwind<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve happily arrived in the small coastal town of Mirissa, it\u2019s time to relax. At this point you\u2019ve been riddled with great adventures, so now it\u2019s time to get off your feet.<\/p>\n<p>Find a hammock or spot on the long curved beach, try out some whale watching or even surfing. Mingling with the lively crowd of locals and travellers who like to enjoy a punchy drink is also unmissable.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bike through the rice paddies in Galle<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Length of visit:<\/strong> A full day here will do the trick<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Head a bit further up north to the coast of Galle Fort. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is arguably one of southern Sri Lanka\u2019s greatest gems. Explore on foot the cobbled roads which map out historical colonial-era buildings, restored hotels and lead out to the old trading port.<\/p>\n<p>The allure of Galle is its quirky shops and cool caf\u00e9s that have attracted a community of artists who are keen to put their stamp on the city. Head outside of the old walls and take a bike ride through local towns, learning their trades and perhaps stopping to sip water from a fresh king coconut retrieved. At days end take in the sunset from the ramparts.<\/p>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/best-food-experiences-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Where to Find the Best Food Experiences in Sri Lanka<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Explore Colombo<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Length of visit:<\/strong> Spend your final day here<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p>As your two weeks in Sri Lanka come full circle, spend the final stretch of your journey in Colombo. Embark on another scenic train ride up the coast to the city (approximately three hours). Walk off the train ride at Pettah Bazaar. It\u2019s brimming with vendors from whom you can pick up some last minute souvenirs to take home with you.<\/p>\n<p>Head to the waterfront and take in the beach and architecture, old and new. Finally, have one last hurrah at one of the hotels buzzing rooftop bars.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17940\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17940\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17940 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/colombo-sri-lanka.jpg\" alt=\"Colombo's city coastline with waves lapping up on the beach and the city scape in the background\" width=\"680\" height=\"510\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/colombo-sri-lanka.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/colombo-sri-lanka-900x675.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/510;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Be city beach bum in Colombo | <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/colombo-sri-lanka-beach-255410\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p>We loved the stunning scenery, wildlife and beaches of Sri Lanka but our favourite thing was meeting the local people. A &#8216;must-do&#8217; we&#8217;d highly recommend for first time travelers is to stay in homestay accommodation, where you can integrate with a local family. We absolutely loved watching our kids play with their little ones, and felt honoured to be invited to help prepare and share an amazing curry and rice dinner one night in their home. They also took us in their tuk-tuk around some of the must-see sights in the area. An experience we&#8217;ll never forget! &#8211; Kylie and Mike,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ouroverseasadventures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our Overseas Adventures<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>Phrases and Words<\/strong><\/h3>\n<dl>\n<dt><strong>Ayubowan<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Hello<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>Karunakara<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Please<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>Kaama<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Food<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>Apana Sala<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Restaurant<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>Poddak Inna<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Wait a minute!<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two weeks to check off almost your entire Sri Lanka bucket list? You got it! Sri Lanka is one of the few places where you\u2019ll find so many UNESCO World Heritage sites packed into a seemingly small, but, diverse area. Read here the best 2 week Sri Lanka itineraries. 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