Sri Lanka

The Teardrop of India in the heart of the dry season on its south-west coast: ancient cities, Sigiriya rock, highland tea plantations, leopard safaris in Yala and the golden beaches of Mirissa. A taste of Asia at an affordable price.

Itinerary

1. Day 1 — Flight Abidjan → Colombo (via Doha). Arrival, drive to Sigiriya.
2. Day 2 — Sigiriya Rock at dawn, Dambulla temples in the afternoon.
3. Day 3 — Drive to Kandy: spice garden, Temple of the Tooth in the evening.
4. Day 4 — Scenic train Kandy → Ella through the tea estates.
5. Day 5 — Ella: Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, tea factory.
6. Day 6 — Drive to Yala, leopard safari in the late afternoon.
7. Day 7 — Second safari at dawn, drive to Mirissa. Beach at dusk.
8. Day 8 — Blue whales off Mirissa, lazy afternoon.
9. Day 9 — Galle Fort, Unawatuna beach, seafood dinner.
10. Day 10 — Drive to Colombo, return flight to Abidjan.

Highlights

• Climb Sigiriya's Lion Rock (UNESCO)
• Dambulla cave temples and the sacred city of Kandy (Temple of the Tooth)
• Scenic train from Kandy to Ella through the tea plantations
• Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak in Ella
• Safari in Yala National Park: the highest density of leopards in the world
• Blue whale watching in Mirissa (December-April season)
• Galle's Dutch Fort and its ramparts at sunset

Our 4 packages

Indicative prices, confirmed by a firm quote.

Practical information

Flights

Abidjan → Colombo via Doha: ~13-15h

Climate

South-west coast in the dry season: 27-31°C

Currency

Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)

Health

No mandatory vaccinations; repellent advised

Good to know

For the Kandy–Ella train ride, one of the most beautiful in the world, book your seats in advance: they go quickly in high season.

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