An Epic 2 Weeks in Sri Lanka! Itinerary and Luxury Guide
Our ultimate 2-week Sri Lanka itinerary is made for luxury lovers! Beautiful places to visit? Top things to do? How to travel in style? See here!
Sri Lanka
Planning to visit Sri Lanka?
Good decision! Sri Lanka is a fascinating country.
You’ll find beautiful beaches and cool mountains for hiking and tea touring. There are 8 epic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka too.
Quick Sri Lanka information:
About: Tear-shaped island in Southeast Asia, covering 25,333 sq. miles (65,612 sq. km)
Population: 22.18 million (in 2020)
Languages: Sinhala, Tamil and English
Currency: Sri Lanka rupee (LKR)
Capital city: Colombo
5 Fun facts about Sri Lanka:
1) Sri Lanka is nicknamed the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”
2) The word “serendipity” comes from “Serendip”– the old name for Sri Lanka
3) One of Buddha’s teeth is said to be housed in a temple in Kandy
4) Sri Lanka is home to the oldest tree planted by humans (a sacred fig tree, planted in 288 BC)
5) The world’s first female prime minister was Sri Lankan
Sri Lanka trip planning:
Itinerary: See this 2-week Sri Lanka itinerary and luxury Sri Lanka guide
Must-do train ride: Take the scenic train from Kandy to Ella – it’s one of the world’s best train journeys!
Hotels: Check out these 15 insanely gorgeous hotels in Sri Lanka
Kandy: Don’t miss these 9 incredible places to visit in Kandy
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The Gloriously Scenic Kandy to Ella Train: A First Class Journey
Sri Lanka’s Kandy to Ella train ride is insanely scenic! Heads-out-the-train experience in 1st class? Yup! Plus clean loos.
15 Insanely Gorgeous Places to Stay in Sri Lanka
Planning a luxury trip to Sri Lanka? We stayed at some of the island’s best hotels. See our reviews of 15 gorgeous places in Galle, Kandy and elsewhere.
Kandy Travel Guide: 9 Incredible Places to Visit in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Jump in a tuk-tuk (if you dare!) for a tour of the best places to visit in Kandy, Sri Lanka, including the Temple of the Tooth, Botanical Gardens and giant Buddha.
8 Epic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka
Got a crush for ancient temples and cities? Crave exploring tea plantations and wildlife reserves? Then you’ll love these 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka.