Sri Lanka 9 days Itinerary

Colombo is an eccentric gateway into the small, beautiful, South Asian country of Sri Lanka. With a striking blend of lustrous skyscrapers, bustling street markets, and traditional, colonial-style buildings, Colombo is a vibrant hub for both culture and modern amenities. Visitors will find an abundance of shopping either at the markets or the high-end malls, as well as a lively street food scene. As for activities, there are many galleries, temples, and golden sand beaches to explore while in Sri Lanka’s capital city.

This charming old-style city in Sri Lanka is surrounded on all sides by a wall that locks in the city’s character and charm. It’s a great day visit but can also be done in a couple of days if you want to soak up the magic of this adorable place. The streets are lined with Dutch architecture and there’s a colorful scene around every corner. At dusk, the whole city stops and enjoys the sunset from the wall surrounding the town.

A beautiful small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, Mirissa is renowned for being the home to the largest whale on earth – the blue whale, which makes it the perfect location for whale watching. Mirissa offers travelers an incredible experience of whale and dolphin watching, great nightlife, and a vibrant atmosphere attracting tourists from all over the world.

A stunning coastal town lined with luxurious hotels and resorts, let Bentota be a stop for rest and relaxation during your time in Sri Lanka. This popular beach resort area offers watersports, remarkable aquatic life, and splendid scenery all wrapped together with an easy-going, local ambiance. You can also find an abundance of nearby hikes and walks among gardens as well as a turtle conservation site where you can release newly hatched turtles into the sea.

With azure water, soft sand beaches, and strong winds blowing in every day, Kalpitiya in Sri Lanka has amassed a worldwide reputation as being one of the best places in the world to do some Kitesurfing. With new hotels popping up, and plenty of kitesurfing schools with them, it’s never been easier to learn and master the thrilling watersport. Not only does Kalpitiya offer killer spots for kitesurfing, but it also has stunning natural scenery that remains, for the most part, untouched by the tourism industry.