The 3 Best 2-Day Experiences in Sri Lanka

1.Discover the Best of Sri Lanka in 2 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 2 days · from $180Our pick

Spend two packed days touring Sri Lanka by air-conditioned vehicle, with Ravana Falls, the Nine Arches Bridge, tea country, a short scenic train ride, Ambuluwawa Tower, Dambulla’s Golden Temple, and Sigiriya. English-speaking guides such as Ranga and Kris handle the route, driving, and practical details.

“We had an amazing 2 days. Despite some bad weather and changes, Ranga made sure that we were taken care of in every way. Very professional, patient and an amazing guide! We only had 2 full days in SL so this worked out perfectly. We had forgotten something in the vehicle and he made sure that we got it promptly. lots of driving around but the landscape is beautiful! Highly recommend!”

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2.Sri Lanka Private 2-day Tour: Train Trip, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $275

Travel privately from Colombo through Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, with a three-hour blue train ride, the Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya gardens, a cultural show, and a tea factory visit. Guides such as Sunny may tailor stops, but train seats are not guaranteed.

“I got a completely different experience than almost every other review here. My guide wasn’t really a guide at all but more like a private driver. He didn’t really say a word the entire 2 days to me as he didn’t speak english well. But he was a great driver, always on time, and dropped me off and picked me up everywhere like clockwork. I accepted that I basically paid for a private chauffeur for two days which is fine. Still had a good time seeing all the sights, and as promised, they took care of all train tickets, hotel, etc.”

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3.2-Day Whale Watching & Southern Sri Lanka Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 2 days · from $292

Travel from Colombo to Mirissa with a small group of up to 10 people. Visit Galle Fort, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, a turtle centre, spice garden, temple, and mangroves, then join a whale-watching trip. English and German guides are available, with boat fees paid separately.

“The tour was everything I had expected and envisioned it to be - we had a very friendly and knowledgeable guide, who explained to us certain histories and information about the places we passed, or was going to. He made sure we were well settled into our hotel for the night, and was ready to help us at any of the other excursions. I really enjoyed the river cruise - as I did not know what to expect, and saw the amazing wildlife the mangroves had to offer us! My only complaint is that the hotel room we stayed at had very little air conditioning, and the room and bathroom…”

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