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Tuktuk Travel Itinerary for 20 - 21 Day Trips

Day 1: Negombo

  • Relax on Negombo Beach
  • Muthurajawela Wetlands Boat Safari $10 Per Person 2 Hrs
  • Explore the Negombo Fish Market – Dutch Canals / Hamilton Canal
  • Experience the vibrant nightlife along the beachfront

Day 2-3:Anuradhapura (Travel time to Anuradhapura from Negombo by TukTuk: 4-5 hours)

  • Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura (Many of the sites can be visited with individual tickets costing between 1000 – 2500 LKR Per Person
  • Visit sacred sites and ancient ruins
  • Visit Mihintale

Day 4-5: Trincomalee (Travel time to Trincomalee from Anuradhapura by TukTuk: 5-6 hours)

  • Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Marble Beach
  • Explore Fort Frederick and Pigeon Island National Park
  • Camping possible – Sandy Cove Beach, Coral Cove Beach, Marble Beach
  • Stone Cave Trincomalee
  • Thiru Koneswaram Shiva Temple

Day 6-7: Sigiriya (Travel time to Sigiriya from Trincomalee by TukTuk: 4-5 hours)

  • Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Explore the ancient ruins and Dambulla Cave Temple
CORE OPTIONAL
– Sigiriya Rock Fortress (cost 35 USD) or Pidurangala sunrise/sunset hike (cost 2000 LKR)
– National Park safari – Minneriya / Kaudulla / Hurulu Eco Park (best for elephant sightings; check with local guides for elephant locations)
– Dambulla Cave Temple (cost 2500 LKR)
– Flower markets – Vegetable and fruit market
– Boat for sunset on the lake

Day 8-9: Batticaloa (Travel time to Batticaloa from Sigiriya by TukTuk: 6-7 hours)

  • Enjoy water sports and beach activities
  • Visit historic sites and local markets
  • Explore local villages – cycling tours
  • Fishing tours & Meal with locals
  • Batticaloa Lagoon Park Watersports / Activities

Day 10: Kandy (Travel time to Kandy from Batticaloa by TukTuk:5-6 hours)

CORE OPTIONAL
– Temple of the Tooth Relic (cost 2000 LKR PP)
– Royal Botanical Gardens (3000 LKR PP; Buggy rental available for 1000-2500 LKR for 1 hour, depending on size)
– Cultural show (cost 2000 LKR PP – YMBA Show is the best)
– Soy Ice Cream Shop
– Halgas Folly (originally the private residence of Madame Helga De Silva Blow Perera, now a boutique hotel with quirky artifacts and vintage decor)
Hela Bojun
Raa Hut
– Hike in Digana (Thangappuwa Hike in Knuckles Mountain Range or Pettigala Hike)
– Camping in Knuckles Base Camp

Day 11: Gampola Ambuluwawa Temple (Spiral Temple)

  • Ambuluwawa temple at Gampola (cost 1500 LKR Per Person)
  • Drive the B317 through tea plantations – through Kothmale and passing Upper Kotmale
    Reservoir
  • Waterfalls – Ramboda Waterfall and Thoughts Waterfalls Wewahena Sithum Ella
  • Alternative Hike: Peacock Hill

Day 12: Kitulgala (Travel time to Kitulgala from Kandy by TukTuk: Approximately 2-3 hours)

  • White-water rafting / Waterfall sliding / Confidence dive-jump (cost between $25-$35 Per Person based on number of activities and number of pax can be negotiated)
  • Jungle exploration
  • Visit film location of “The Bridge on the River Kwai”
  • Karnagala View Point /Helbodde Viewpoint, Gerandi Ella / Vattakani Ella ViewPoint / Viewpoint of
    Kothmale (Thawalanthenna)

Day 13: Nuwara Eliya (Travel time to Nuwara Eliya from Kandy by TukTuk:3-4 hours)

  • Mountain biking through tea plantations
  • Horse riding through the the mountains – Royal Turf Club
  • Driver through Horton Plains National Park – towards Pattipola station route B512 Possible Leopard
    Sightings during Morning drives before 9 AM and afternoon drives past 4 PM.

Day 13-15: Ella (Travel time to Ella from Nuwara Eliya by TukTuk: 2-3 hours)

  • Hike to Ella Rock
  • Demodara Railway Loop viewpoint
  • Nine Arch Bridge
  • Lipton Seat Hike / Trek – TukTuk can also take you to the top.
  • Nildiya Pokuna Caving & Cave Pool
  • Amazing Cooking Class
  • Ravana Pool Club for Afternoon chill and beer with great views (Amazing for Insta content a bit pricey)
  • Relax in tea plantations and waterfall

Day 16: Yala National Park (Travel time to Yala from Ella by TukTuk: 4-5 hours)

  • Upper Diyaluma Trek and Waterfall Bath
  • B35 road through Yala and drive your tuktuk past the elephants
  • Safari in Yala National Park
  • Try fresh Buffalo Curd a delicacy special to this region of the country
  • Sithulpawwa Rock Temple
  • Kataragama Holy City
A tuktuk parked behind the Knuckles range
A tuktuk parked behind the Knuckles range

Day 17-20: Weligama & Galle (Travel time to Weligama from Yala by TukTuk: 4-5 hours)

  • Relax on Mirissa, Weligama or Unawatuna Beaches
  • Water activities and whale watching
  • Enjoy seafood and beachfront dining
  • Surf lessons
  • Hummanaya Blow Hole – 2nd Largest BlowHole in the world
  • Millaniya Agro Park Village Tour $20 USD Per Person -Minimum 4 pax needed (Book In advance)
  • Explore cinnamon manufactures and plantations around the Ahangama area

Day 21: Colombo (Departure – Travel time to Colombo from Galle by TukTuk:2-3 hours)

  • Explore Colombo’s bustling streets, markets, and cultural landmarks
  • Depart from Colombo with unforgettable memories of your adventure-filled journey through Sri Lanka!
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