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Stilt fishermen balanced over the surf on Sri Lanka's south coast

1 August 2026 · 6 min read

The Perfect 10-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary: Culture, Hills, Safari and Beach

Ten days is the sweet spot for a first Sri Lanka trip — long enough for ancient cities, the tea-country train, a leopard safari and the south coast, without racing. Our day-by-day route, with honest pacing notes.

The Ceylon Days Team

A green three-wheeler tuk-tuk on a Sri Lankan street

31 July 2026 · 6 min read

Sri Lanka Travel Tips: Everything First-Timers Should Know Before Landing

Visas, money, SIM cards, tuk-tuks versus trains versus drivers, temple etiquette, tipping, plugs and the polite way to dodge a scam — the practical field notes we give every first-time visitor to Sri Lanka.

The Ceylon Days Team

A Sri Lankan leopard resting on a rock in Yala National Park

24 July 2026 · 6 min read

Yala Safari Guide: Leopards, Timing and How to Do It Right

Yala has one of the highest leopard densities on earth, but a great safari is about more than luck. When to go, dawn versus afternoon drives, choosing a jeep operator, and why Udawalawe deserves a place on your route too.

The Ceylon Days Team

The Nine Arch Bridge curving through tea and jungle near Ella

17 July 2026 · 5 min read

One Perfect Week in Sri Lanka: A Realistic 7-Day Itinerary

Ancient rock fortresses, the sacred city of Kandy, the tea-country train, and a finale on the southern coast — a seven-day Sri Lanka route that moves fast but never feels rushed, with honest notes on what a week can and cannot fit.

The Ceylon Days Team

The long golden beach at Bentota backed by palms

17 July 2026 · 5 min read

The Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka: Two Monsoons, and Always a Right Coast

Sri Lanka has two monsoons on opposite schedules — which means there is no bad month, only a wrong coast. Here is how the seasons actually work, month by month, with the wildlife calendar and pilgrimage season built in.

The Ceylon Days Team

The sheltered swimming bay of Unawatuna fringed with palms

15 July 2026 · 5 min read

Beach-Hopping Sri Lanka’s West and South Coasts: Where to Stay and For How Long

From Bentota’s calm resort waters to Mirissa’s whales and Tangalle’s empty sands, the west and south coasts are a string of very different beaches. A local’s guide to picking your stretch — and how many nights each one deserves.

The Ceylon Days Team

Stories about planning

The Perfect 10-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary: Culture, Hills, Safari and Beach→

Sri Lanka Travel Tips: Everything First-Timers Should Know Before Landing→

Yala Safari Guide: Leopards, Timing and How to Do It Right→

One Perfect Week in Sri Lanka: A Realistic 7-Day Itinerary→

The Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka: Two Monsoons, and Always a Right Coast→

Beach-Hopping Sri Lanka’s West and South Coasts: Where to Stay and For How Long→

The Perfect 10-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary: Culture, Hills, Safari and Beach

Sri Lanka Travel Tips: Everything First-Timers Should Know Before Landing

Yala Safari Guide: Leopards, Timing and How to Do It Right

One Perfect Week in Sri Lanka: A Realistic 7-Day Itinerary

The Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka: Two Monsoons, and Always a Right Coast

Beach-Hopping Sri Lanka’s West and South Coasts: Where to Stay and For How Long