11 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
11 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
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11 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
Start: Mumbai
Fly + taxi:
4h 30min
1
Bentota
— 1 night
Drive:
1h 15min
2
Unawatuna
— 2 nights
train:
30min
3
Mirissa
— 3 nights
taxi + Fly:
1h 15min
4
Kandy
— 1 night
Fly:
1h 30min
5
Yala National Park
— 1 night
Fly + taxi:
2h 15min
6
Nuwara Eliya
— 2 nights
taxi + Fly:
8h
End: Mumbai
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1
night
Bentota
1
night

The coastal town of Bentota boasts a number of seaside attractions to draw in guests.Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Bentota Beach and then identify plant and animal life at Sea Turtle Protection Association. On the next day, look for all kinds of wild species at Sea Turtle Hatchery and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Bentota online day trip planner .
Mumbai, India to Bentota is an approximately 4.5-hour combination of flight and taxi. You can also fly; or do a combination of flight and train. When traveling from Mumbai in November, plan for a bit cooler days in Bentota, with highs around 36°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Unawatuna.
Things to do in Bentota
Side Trip
Sea Turtle Hatchery
Highlights from your plan

Bentota Beach
10:00am, Fri Nov 8
Dolphin & Whale Watching
12:30pm, Sat Nov 9

Sea Turtle Protection Association
1:00pm, Fri Nov 8
2
nights
Unawatuna
2
nights

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Galle Fort, enjoy the sand and surf at Jungle Beach, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Hikkaduwa Beach and then stop by Lak Gems & Jewellery.
For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Unawatuna route planner .
Drive from Bentota to Unawatuna in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In November, daily temperatures in Unawatuna can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to catch the train to Mirissa.
For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Unawatuna route planner .
Drive from Bentota to Unawatuna in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In November, daily temperatures in Unawatuna can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to catch the train to Mirissa.
Things to do in Unawatuna
Side Trips
Galle Fort, Hikkaduwa Beach
Highlights from your plan

Jungle Beach
1:30pm, Sun Nov 10

Hikkaduwa Beach
2:30pm, Mon Nov 11

Galle Fort
10:00am, Sun Nov 10
3
nights
Mirissa
3
nights

The fishing town of Mirissa has developed into a notable tourist destination.On the 12th (Tue), relax in the rural setting at Nandana Tea Factory, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Mirissa Beach. On the 13th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Polhena Beach, look for gifts at LAZY.RIDE, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Mirissa trip maker site .
Mirissa is just a short distance from Unawatuna. In November, daily temperatures in Mirissa can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Kandy.
Things to do in Mirissa
Side Trips
Polhena Beach, Nandana Tea Factory
Highlights from your plan

Mirissa Beach
3:00pm, Tue Nov 12

Polhena Beach
10:00am, Wed Nov 13
Dolphin & Whale Watching
2:00pm, Wed Nov 13
1
night
Kandy
1
night

Nestled between mountains in inland Sri Lanka, Kandy proudly bears its World Heritage Site designation while remaining culturally independent and colorfully picturesque.Kick off your visit on the 14th (Thu): explore the activities along Kandy Lake, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Kandy Garrison Cemetery, then contemplate the long history of Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanical Gardens.
To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Kandy day trip planner.
Getting from Mirissa to Kandy by combination of taxi and flight takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and taxi; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can travel to Yala National Park.
Things to do in Kandy
Side Trip
Royal Botanical Gardens
Highlights from your plan

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
1:00pm, Thu Nov 14

Royal Botanical Gardens
3:30pm, Thu Nov 14

Kandy Lake
10:00am, Thu Nov 14
1
night
Yala National Park
1
night
One of the most popular national parks in the country, Yala National Park boasts a wide variety of animals, and does important work in conserving and growing populations.Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Kiri Vehera and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.
For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Yala National Park tour itinerary maker tool .
Fly from Kandy to Yala National Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or do a combination of train and bus. November in Yala National Park sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 27°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel to Nuwara Eliya.
Things to do in Yala National Park
Side Trip
Kiri Vehera
Highlights from your plan
Safaris
12:00pm, Fri Nov 15

Kiri Vehera
10:00am, Fri Nov 15
2
nights
Nuwara Eliya
2
nights

Little England
Sitting high up in the hills, the green and pleasant Nuwara Eliya offers both a rich history and proximity to pristine natural areas.Family-friendly places like Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple and Ambewela Farms will thrill your kids. Next up on the itinerary: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Horton Plains National Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sita Temple, admire the sheer force of Mohini falls, and explore the activities along Kande-ela Reservoir.
To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Nuwara Eliya trip itinerary maker website .
Traveling by combination of flight and taxi from Yala National Park to Nuwara Eliya takes 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.
Things to do in Nuwara Eliya
Highlights from your plan

Horton Plains National Park
2:30pm, Sat Nov 16

Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple
11:00am, Mon Nov 18

Ambewela Farms
4:00pm, Sun Nov 17
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