Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka 3-Day Weekend Itinerary: Sri Lanka in a weekend, already planned.
A short trip has no hours to waste. Three days in a sensible order — sights, meals and getting around — so you arrive knowing exactly where to start.
- All 3 days planned, in order — 20 stops picked for you
- Where to eat along the way, every day
- On your phone offline, or printed in your bag
$24for 3 planned days — $8 a day of your trip
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Built from the research behind opentravelguide.com · Updated October 2026
A look inside
Named in the Sri Lanka 3-day itinerary
Cover Day 1
A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide.
Day trips covered
- Kandy
- Galle Fort
- Negombo
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Anuradhapura Ancient City
Local spots covered
- Knuckles Mountain Range
- Ambuluwawa Tower
- Dolukanda Mountain
- Jaffna Peninsula
- Wilpattu National Park
- Mannar Island
- Sinharaja Rainforest
- Ritigala Forest Monastery
- +4 more
Day by day
Your days in Sri Lanka
- Day 1Colombo to Sigiriya: Ancient Rock Fortress
- Day 2Dambulla Caves & Transfer to Kandy
- Day 3Kandy Exploration & Return to Colombo
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Each guide covers a different part of the trip. Prices are what you pay today.
| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Itinerary | A full week, planned | 7 days planned · 49 scheduled stops | $34 |
| 3-Day Weekend Itinerary Viewing | A long weekend | 3 days planned · 20 scheduled stops | $24 |
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 26 family attractions · 7 family stays | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide | Eating well | 10 local dishes · 17 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide | Spending less | 20 free & cheap picks | $19 |
| Complete Bundle | Everything, for less | All 5 guides | $79saves $51 |
What's inside
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See everything in this guide
Everything in this edition, last updated October 2026.
Also in the guide
Welcome to Your Sri Lanka Adventure
How to Use This Itinerary · Best Time to Visit
Pre-Trip Essentials
Arrival & Entry · Where to Stay · Getting Around · Packing Essentials · Travel Tips
Hidden Gems & Local Secrets
Secret Viewpoints · Skip This, Do This Instead · Where Locals Go
Best Photo Spots
Self-Guided Walking Tours
Anuradhapura Sacred City Walk · Colombo Street Food and Market Walk · Colombo Art and Architecture Walk · Galle Fort Heritage Walk · Colombo Fort Colonial Walk · Kandy Temple and Lake Circuit · Pettah Market Sensory Walk
Day Trips from Sri Lanka
Late Night Sri Lanka
Late Night Dining
Flexible Alternatives
Rainy Day Options · Seasonal Notes
Quick Reference Guide
Restaurant Recommendations · Top Attractions
Questions
Before you buy
What exactly do I get?
A PDF. It's ready to download the moment payment completes, and we email you the link too.
Why pay when the website is free?
It's built from the same research as the free Sri Lanka pages. The website is for browsing by topic; this guide does the planning for you, with everything in order in one document you can use offline on the trip.
Browse the free Sri Lanka pagesCan I use it on my phone without a connection?
Yes. Once downloaded, the PDF opens in any PDF reader on a phone, tablet or computer with no connection needed, and it prints cleanly if you prefer paper.
How current is it?
This edition was last updated in October 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport schedules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you rely on it.
What if it is not what I needed?
Every guide is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Request a refund within 30 days of purchase.
Read the refund policyIs this guide included in the bundle?
Yes. The Sri Lanka Complete Bundle contains this guide and the other four, as the same PDFs sold individually.