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Sri LankaPrivate Journey

East Coast & Hill Country

Sigiriya, Trincomalee, tea country & Ella

Sigiriya rock fortress rising above the Sri Lankan forest
Sigiriya, Sri LankaPhotography · Dylan Shaw / Unsplash

8 Days / 7 NightsBed & Breakfast

Airport → Pinnawala → Sigiriya → Trincomalee → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Colombo → Airport

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The shape of your journey

A little closer
to the experience.

An eight-day private journey combining Sigiriya and Trincomalee with Kandy, tea country, Ella and a final Colombo stay.

  • Minneriya safari & village experience
  • Two nights in Trincomalee
  • Tea country & Ella adventures
  • Colombo landmarks
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Accommodation
4★ accommodation plan
Meal basis
Bed & Breakfast

The Life of Travel route

Every stop.
Part of your story.

8 days of discovery.
7 nights along the way.

  1. 01AirportArrival
  2. 02PinnawalaExplore
  3. 03Sigiriya1 night
  4. 04Trincomalee2 nights
  5. 05Kandy1 night
  6. 06Nuwara Eliya1 night
  7. 07Ella1 night
  8. 08Colombo1 night
  9. 09AirportDeparture

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A route to orient you. Driving times are approximate; traffic and stops can change the day’s timing.

Your journey, day by day

A new chapter.
Every day.

8 days, connected with care. Explore the outline, then make it your own.

  1. DAY01

    Airport → Pinnawala → Sigiriya

    Into the Cultural Triangle

    Airport → Pinnawala → Sigiriya

    Travel from the airport to Sigiriya with Pinnawala on the route.

    Along the way

    • Airport arrival
    • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    • Transfer to Sigiriya

    Overnight in Sigiriya

  2. DAY02

    Sigiriya → Minneriya → Habarana → Trincomalee

    Village life, wildlife and the east coast

    Sigiriya → Minneriya → Habarana → Trincomalee

    Begin with a Minneriya safari and Habarana village experience before continuing to Trincomalee.

    Along the way

    • Minneriya National Park Safari
    • Habarana village experience
    • Transfer to Trincomalee

    Overnight in Trincomalee

  3. DAY03

    Trincomalee

    Temples and island nature

    Trincomalee

    Explore Koneswaram Temple and Pigeon Island through its snorkelling and nature experience.

    Along the way

    • Koneswaram Temple
    • Pigeon Island tour
    • Snorkelling and nature

    Overnight in Trincomalee

  4. DAY04

    Trincomalee → Kandy

    From the coast to Kandy

    Trincomalee → Kandy

    Travel to Kandy with a spice garden and cultural dance on the programme.

    Along the way

    • Transfer to Kandy
    • Spice Garden
    • Cultural Dance Show

    Overnight in Kandy

    Kandy Lake with its island and surrounding green hills
    Kandy LakeAjai S / Unsplash
  5. DAY05

    Kandy → Ramboda → Nuwara Eliya

    Culture and the tea road

    Kandy → Ramboda → Nuwara Eliya

    Explore Kandy before continuing via Ramboda Falls and the tea country to Nuwara Eliya.

    Along the way

    • Gem Museum
    • Temple of the Tooth Relic
    • Ramboda Falls
    • Tea plantation and process
    • Continue to Nuwara Eliya

    Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

    Mist over the tea fields near Nuwara Eliya
    The hills of Nuwara EliyaErik Esly / Unsplash
  6. DAY06

    Nuwara Eliya → Ella

    Railway views and Ella adventures

    Nuwara Eliya → Ella

    Visit Gregory Lake before continuing towards Ella. The scenic train is optional and adventure activities can be arranged.

    Along the way

    • Gregory Lake
    • Scenic train Optional
    • Nine Arches Bridge
    • Ravana Mega Zipline / adventure activities

    Overnight in Ella

  7. DAY07

    Ella → Colombo

    Ella to the capital

    Ella → Colombo

    Travel to Colombo for its waterfront, temple and city landmarks.

    Along the way

    • Transfer to Colombo
    • Galle Face Green
    • Port City
    • Gangaramaya Temple
    • Lotus Tower
    • Independence Square

    Overnight in Colombo

    Colombo’s skyline beyond a tree-lined waterway and a curving city road
    A different rhythm, ColomboMatthew Dlr / Unsplash
  8. DAY08

    Colombo → Airport

    Departure

    Colombo → Airport

    Transfer from Colombo to the airport.

    Along the way

    • Airport transfer

The places you’ll come home to

Your journey.
Your kind of stay.

One accommodation plan across the journey.
The stated facility category describes this package plan; final stays remain subject to confirmation.

ACCOMMODATION PLAN

4★ accommodation plan

One supplied 4★ plan on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

7 nights · Bed & Breakfast

  1. Sigiriya

    1 night
    • Tropical Life

    Deluxe · BB

  2. Trincomalee

    2 nights
    • Trinco Blu by Cinnamon

    Superior · BB

  3. Kandy

    1 night
    • Cinnamon Citadel

    Superior · BB

  4. Nuwara Eliya

    1 night
    • Araliya Red

    Deluxe · BB

  5. Ella

    1 night
    • Morning Dew

    Deluxe · BB

  6. Colombo

    1 night
    • Ramada

    Deluxe · BB

Final hotel availability will be confirmed in your proposal.

Thoughtfully arranged. Clearly explained.

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part of the journey.

The programme brings the places together.
Your quotation confirms the arrangements and charges.

Inclusions and exclusions will be confirmed in your proposal.

The itinerary is just the beginning

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