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9 nights · 5 places

East Coast Summer

The right route for June, July and August

The south gets wet in the middle of the year, so go east instead. Clear water at Trincomalee, Sigiriya in dry weather, and Kandy on the way back.

  1. Negombo
  2. Sigiriya
  3. Trincomalee
  4. Kandy
  5. Colombo

From, per person

$517
Price it for my dates
East Coast Summer
BeachCultureFamily
Length
9 nights
Places to stay
5
Best months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Style
Beach, Culture, Family

Highlights

What makes it special

  • Pigeon Island snorkelling
  • Sigiriya Rock
  • Minneriya elephant safari
  • Temple of the Tooth

Your route

Day by day

N1DAY 1NEGOMBO5DAY 9COLOMBO4DAY 7KANDY2DAY 2SIGIRIYA3DAY 4TRINCOMALEE

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Negombo

    A short transfer from the airport. Rest up and walk the beach at sunset.

  2. Day 2: To Sigiriya

    Around three and a half hours to the Cultural Triangle. In the afternoon, take an elephant safari at Minneriya.

  3. Day 3: Climb Sigiriya Rock

    Start early for the climb, and spend the rest of the day at your own pace.

  4. Day 4: To the east coast

    A little over two hours to the beach at Nilaveli or Uppuveli. Swim as soon as you arrive.

  5. Day 5: Pigeon Island

    Take the boat out for a morning of snorkelling over coral and reef fish.

  6. Day 6: Trincomalee

    A free morning on the beach, then visit the Koneswaram temple on the cliff in the afternoon.

  7. Day 7: To Kandy

    Head back into the hills, around four and a half hours. In the evening, see the Kandyan dance show.

  8. Day 8: A day in Kandy

    Visit the Temple of the Tooth and wander through the market.

  9. Day 9: To Colombo

    Drive to the capital, a little over three hours, and see the city by tuk-tuk.

  10. Day 10: Fly home

    It is about an hour to the airport from central Colombo.

Stays

Where you could stay

Choose a hotel level on the right, or pick each hotel yourself in the designer.

StopBudgetComfortSuperior
Negombo1 nightHotel Magdalina LagoonSwanee GrandBelmont Boutique Hotel Negombo
Sigiriya2 nightsBack Of lake VillaLion See Hotel - SigiriyaLa Cloudz Sigiriya
Trincomalee and Nilaveli3 nightsCapital TrincomaleePearl Oceanic Resort - TrincomaleeC Beyond Nilaveli
Kandy2 nightsKings GroveArambhaya Boutique HotelThe Golden Crown Hotel
Colombo1 nightSilvikris VillaLuna Mews - Ward PlaceMarino Beach Colombo

Prices through the year

When it costs least

Per person for 9 nights, two people sharing, at budget level. Best months for this route: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

  1. December 2026:
    Dec$540
  2. January 2027:
    Jan$535
  3. February 2027:
    Feb$535
  4. March 2027:
    Mar$539
  5. April 2027:
    Apr$520
  6. May 2027:
    May$521
  7. June 2027:
    Jun$521
  8. July 2027:
    Jul$541
  9. August 2027:
    Aug$541
  10. September 2027:
    Sep$517
  11. October 2027:
    Oct$517
  12. November 2027:
    Nov$521
Lowest price Best weather for this route Other months

Included

  • Your choice of hotels, with breakfast each morning
  • Private air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • The activities listed, including entry fees

Not included

  • International flights
  • Sri Lanka travel authorisation (ETA) and travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners, unless your hotel plan includes them
  • Tips, drinks and personal spending

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