7 Days7 Days — The Essential Sri Lanka
Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → South Coast
The classic island loop: ancient rock fortresses, hill country trains and the south's golden beaches.
from $890
Explore JourneyNorthern Province
Delft Island
Coral-walled island of wild ponies and Dutch ruins off the Jaffna peninsula.
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Coral-walled island of wild ponies and Dutch ruins off the Jaffna peninsula.
- north
- nature
- off-the-beaten-path
- history
Good to know
- Best time to visit
- January to September
- Recommended stay
- Day trip
Journeys
Tours that include Delft Island.
7 Days
10 Days10 Days — The Complete Ceylon Experience
Culture + Mountains + Wildlife + Beaches
A balanced, unhurried journey through every landscape Sri Lanka is famous for.
from $1,290
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5 Days5 Days — Hills & Coast
Kandy → Ella → Galle → Mirissa
Tea terraces in the morning, warm Indian Ocean by the afternoon.
from $640
Explore JourneyExperiences
Things to do nearby.
Jaffna Heritage Journey
JaffnaFull day
Nallur temple, palmyra country, island causeways and northern Tamil cooking.
Discover ExperienceHill Country Train Journey
Kandy → Ella6–7 hours
Lean out of an open doorway as tea terraces and waterfalls slide past. The world's most beautiful train ride.
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Gal Oya Boat Safari
Gal OyaHalf day
Drift between forested islands where elephants sometimes swim across the reservoir.
Discover ExperienceHorton Plains & World's End Trek
Horton Plains & Nuwara EliyaHalf day (early start)
A cool 9km loop across high grassland to a cliff that drops away into cloud.
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