The 15 2-Day Experiences in Sri Lanka That Earn Their Price

1.Discover the Best of Sri Lanka in 2 Days

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

A fast, scenic Sri Lanka sampler with Ravana Falls, a tea-country train ride, Ambuluwawa, Golden Temple caves, and Sigiriya in 2 days.

“Jag var soloresenär och var på Sri Lanka under en kort tid vilket gjorde att den här trippen blev perfekt! Man hinner se mycket under kort tid och man får en gemenskap med dem man reser med. Vår guide Ranga var fantastisk! han är verkligen mån om att vi alla hade det bra och gjorde det lilla extra för att det skulle bli så bra som möjligt. Dessutom är han en grym fotograf och chaufför. på det hela taget var det en resa som överträffade mina förväntningar.”

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

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

Ride the Hill Country Blue Train to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, with temples, Peradeniya gardens, tea factory tasting, and Kandyan culture.

“The train ride was a dream. I can highly recommend it. On day one, after a very short lunch break of just 30 minutes, we were dragged to a jeweler -> then had to watch a video about how the jewelers are made and, at best, buy something. It wasn't on the program and we didn't want to do that anyway. When we arrived at the hotel, everyone looked at us strangely and showed no welcoming hospitality. Day 2: The train ride was great, but then the guide wanted to go back to Colombo. We asked about Grake Esplanade, the tea plantation and the spice market. Esplanade was too far…”

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3.Adventure 2 days trip from trinco to sigiriya, with wild safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $220Top rated

Two days from Trincomalee to Sigiriya with Lion Rock climbs, Pidurangala views, Dambulla caves, and a wild elephant safari.

“Nice solo travel and honestly peoples in hire and come and eenjoy and visit sri lanka sigiriya i hope one day you can explain this travel”

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4.Private 2-Day Trip To Mirissa Beach And Yala From Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $320

Two days from Colombo with Mirissa beach time, Galle Fort, a Madhu River mangrove boat safari, and a Yala jeep for leopards.

“Hi friends In this two day trip superior tour in my life and the friends also enjoyed well and good hotels. Guide also supported us well. We thanking for this Wish Colombo Travels. I'm satisfied with this. I recommend it”

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5.Sri Lanka: 2-Day wildlife tour; rainforest and National park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $350

Two days of Sinharaja rainforest, Udawalawe jeep safari, and the Ella to Nuwara Eliya blue train, finishing with tea gardens.

“My 2 day tour with overnight stay in spectacular Ella was the best use of my available time in Sri Lanka. It exceeded all of my expectations, I would not have changed a thing. An unforgettable experience that would not have been possible without the help of my expert guide, Sameera. I saw Sri Lanka's natural and local village beauty up close in a way I never imagined I would. Driving through the hill country was pure joy. I am very grateful for having found this wonderful service, being a solo female traveller and I highly recommend it to anyone.”

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6.2 Days Tour of Double Safari (Yala & Udawalawe) – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $375

Double safari in Yala and Udawalawe from Negombo with jeeps, 3-star hotel, meals, ETH visit, and free transfers, all inclusive.

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7.Two days tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $307

Private 2-day tour from Colombo airport to Habarana, covering Sigiriya and Pidurangala, then Polonnaruwa’s ancient city sights.

“Very helpful and knowledgable experience. We had a fabulous time in natinal park and we able to see many elephants more than our expectations.”

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8.2-Day Whale Watching & Southern Sri Lanka Tour

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

Two days of whale watching off Mirissa plus Bentota river wildlife, Galle Fort, beaches, turtles, and temple stops, with small-group guiding.

“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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9.Sri Lanka Green Bless- 2-day Private Trip To Enjoy Nature

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 5 reviews · 2 days · from $298

2-day nature trip in Sri Lanka with Sinharaja rainforest trek, Udawalawe and Yala safaris, plus Galle Fort and south coast beaches.

“Overall I enjoyed the two days tour, however, it is a lot of program for two days. I would recommend doing the activities in three days. The hike at Sinharaja is unfortunately only 2 hours and to truly get a feel for the place, one needs at least 5-6 hours. Udawalawe jeep safari is a must do! The jeep driver was passionate and kept his eyes open for wildlife. The hotel in Yala would be good, unfortunately it is very loud at nighttime with a monk praying and chanting on microphone all night long. Yala is too crowded but if lucky a good place to see the wild cats. In…”

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10.2 Day Tour of Yala & Ella with Hill Country Scenic Train Ride – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $340

All-inclusive 2-day Yala safari and Ella hill-train ride with Rawana Falls, Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, tea factory.

“This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on! Our driver Ishan was an expert and super friendly and helpful. They even got me a cake for my birthday! Every experience from the safari to the train ride was excellent. The communication and coordination of the tour agency was perfect. I can’t wait to come back to Sri Lanka, thank you so much!”

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11.Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle Private 2-Day Tour+Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $295

2 days across Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, with UNESCO sites, a private Minneriya jeep safari, spice and tea stops, plus Kandy’s Tooth Relic.

“Moyen juste pour le prix très très élevé de base + au moins 200€ à rajouter de sa poche… Cette activité n’a été possible que grâce mon guide, Fawmy ! J’ai fais ce tour solo. Je pensais arriver dans un tour avec d’autres touristes mais pas du tout. Il s’agit d’un chauffeur privé (très courant au SL). Ces deux jours sont très intenses. Beaucoup de voiture - et encore j’ai demandé à être laissé à Kandy donc j’ai évité le retour à Colombo. Cela permet de voir beaucoup de lieux phares du Sri Lanka mais c’est du non stop. 5h-17h et 7h-19h. Ensuite, comme la majorité des tours, on nous…”

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12.From Western Province: 2-Day Hill Country Highlights Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $299

2 days of turtles, Galle Fort, Udawalawe elephants, and Sri Lanka tea country by train, with hotel, meals, and guided stops.

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13.Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle Hotspots 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $297

2 days in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle: Polonnaruwa ruins, Sigiriya climb, Dambulla caves, and a Minneriya elephant safari option.

“Abbiamo iniziato il nostro tour direttamente dal nostro hotel di Colombo, la nostra guida è stata molto gentile, disponibile e sempre molto attenta, contribuendo a rendere il tour speciale. Sigiriya è un posto mozzafiato ed è stato sicuramente quello che ho preferito del tour ma anche Dambulla e Polonnaruwa mi hanno soddisfatta. Abbiamo aggiunto il Village Tour grazie alla nostra guida, anche questa un’esperienza indimenticabile!!! Sono stati due giorni impegnativi è faticoso ma è decisamente a super consigliato!!”

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14.Nuwara Eliya journey by Train and car (2 Days with 01 Night)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $288

Two-day Nuwara Eliya trip from Bentota with tea-country stops, Gregory Lake, and the Badulla to Kandy train ride in comfort.

“Two long and rewarding days. Everything went to plan time-wise, and having Whatsapp contact was most useful, especially when we had to change trains mid-journey! The train trip itself was spectacular, and would happily do it again. Sameera and Hasan were excellent drivers and companions, and went out of their way to see to our needs.”

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15.Kandy & Nuwara Eliya | 2 Days Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $170Best value

Private 2-day tour from Colombo covering spice gardens, Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, Kandy Temple of the Tooth, and tea-country Nuwara Eliya.

“We have just come back from this trip and would recommend our driver Mohammed who was excellent. The roads & traffic conditions are very difficult and he remained calm and safe throughout. Our first stop was to wash and feed elephants - this was the highlight for mRead more”

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