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
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– 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)
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– 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
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!