{"id":23503,"date":"2019-08-02T20:09:07","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T19:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=23503"},"modified":"2019-10-28T11:42:44","modified_gmt":"2019-10-28T10:42:44","slug":"7-days-sri-lanka-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/7-days-sri-lanka-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Days in Sri Lanka Itinerary: The Places You Can\u2019t Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Delectable cuisine? Check. Pristine, powdery white-sand beaches? Yep. Elephant-filled national parks and thousand-year-old Buddhist monuments? You bet. Sri Lanka has everything you could ever want in a tropical Asian getaway destination \u2014\u00a0and yet, it still manages to fly (somewhat) under the radar, often overlooked in favour of neighbouring India<\/a> or Southeast Asia<\/a>\u2019s heavy-hitting destinations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read here the <\/em>best 2 week Sri Lanka itineraries<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you only have one week to spare, this budget-friendly island nation will dazzle you with its ever-changing landscapes and staggering biodiversity. Covering some of the country\u2019s can\u2019t-miss highlights, read on for a seven-day Sri Lanka itinerary that offers a taste of its compelling cities, mountainous interior, and alluring coastline. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Travel to: <\/em>Sri Lanka <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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A beautiful sunset at Unawatuna Beach | \u00a9 Fredrik Ohlande\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While many travel advisories to Sri Lanka have been lifted or downgraded, it\u2019s always recommended to check your government\u2019s travel advisory information for the most up-to-date advice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting around in Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether travelling by bus, train, or tuk tuk, public transport is the cheapest way to travel in Sri Lanka \u2014 but it\u2019s also the slowest. While the country\u2019s infrastructure is constantly improving and a range of transport options is readily available, getting around Sri Lanka will likely feel a little trying at times. If you have limited time here, you may want to consider hiring a car and driver or joining a Sri Lanka tour<\/a> to make the most of your precious time in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The journey from Kandy to Ella is one of the most scenic train rides in the world | \u00a9 Jaromir Kavan\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 1: Colombo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Home to the country\u2019s largest international airport, Colombo is Sri Lanka\u2019s primary gateway and the perfect place to take a quick breather and recuperate after a long flight. If you\u2019re keen to do a bit of sightseeing before moving onto the country\u2019s stunning hill country region, visit the National Museum of Colombo, Viharamahadevi Park, and the Old City Hall for an introduction to the city\u2019s top sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top things to do in Colombo:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n