Airport → Colombo
A first evening in Colombo
Airport → Colombo
Arrive, check in and enjoy leisure time in Colombo.
Along the way
- Arrival
- Transfer to Colombo
- Check-in and leisure
Overnight in Colombo
Sri LankaPrivate Journey
Sri Lanka Odyssey
An 18-day cultural & natural immersion
18 Days / 17 NightsBed & Breakfast
Airport → Colombo → Galle → Yala → Nuwara Eliya → Kandy → Sigiriya → Trincomalee → Jaffna → Anuradhapura → Airport
Private Journey
The shape of your journey
A little closer
to the experience.
An eighteen-day private immersion through the south, hill country, Cultural Triangle, east coast and northern Sri Lanka.
- Southern coast & Yala
- Hill country & Kandy
- East coast & Jaffna
- Anuradhapura & Mihintale
- Duration
- 18 days / 17 nights
- Accommodation
- 4★ accommodation plan
- Meal basis
- Bed & Breakfast
The Life of Travel route
Every stop.
Part of your story.
18 days of discovery.
17 nights along the way.
Scroll to follow the full route
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.
18 days, connected with care. Explore the outline, then make it your own.
- DAY01
A different rhythm, ColomboMatthew Dlr / Unsplash - DAY02
Colombo → Madu River → Galle
Capital stories and the southern road
Colombo → Madu River → Galle
Explore Pettah, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque and the National Museum, then continue via the Madu River to Galle.
Along the way
- Pettah
- Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
- National Museum
- Madu River
- Continue to Galle
Overnight in Galle
- DAY03
Galle
Fort walls and leisure
Galle
Discover Galle Fort and keep time for leisure.
Along the way
- Galle Fort
- Leisure
Overnight in Galle
- DAY04
Galle → Yala
Towards the wild south-east
Galle → Yala
Travel from Galle to Yala and settle into the wildlife region.
Along the way
- Transfer to Yala
Overnight in Yala
- DAY05
Yala → Nuwara Eliya
Safari morning to cool hills
Yala → Nuwara Eliya
Begin with an early Yala safari before travelling to Nuwara Eliya.
Along the way
- Early Yala Safari
- Transfer to Nuwara Eliya
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
- DAY06
Nuwara Eliya
Tea country at your pace
Nuwara Eliya
Explore Nuwara Eliya and its tea landscape. Horton Plains is optional.
Along the way
- Nuwara Eliya city
- Tea plantation / factory
- Horton Plains Optional
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
The hills of Nuwara EliyaErik Esly / Unsplash - DAY07
Nuwara Eliya → Ramboda → Kandy
Waterfalls and temple traditions
Nuwara Eliya → Ramboda → Kandy
Continue to Kandy via Ramboda Falls and Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple.
Along the way
- Ramboda Falls
- Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple
- Transfer to Kandy
Overnight in Kandy
- DAY08
Kandy
Markets, lake and local flavours
Kandy
Explore Kandy by tuk tuk and through its bazaar, with a local lunch, lake and temple visit.
Along the way
- Tuk tuk / bazaar
- Local lunch
- Kandy Lake
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
Overnight in Kandy
Kandy LakeAjai S / Unsplash - DAY09
Kandy → Minneriya → Sigiriya
From the hills to elephant country
Kandy → Minneriya → Sigiriya
Travel to Sigiriya and take a Minneriya jeep safari.
Along the way
- Transfer to Sigiriya
- Minneriya Jeep Safari
Overnight in Sigiriya
- DAY10
Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Sigiriya
Fortress, food and optional ancient-city exploration
Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Sigiriya
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and join a cooking demonstration with lunch. Polonnaruwa cycling or sightseeing is optional.
Along the way
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Cooking demonstration and lunch
- Polonnaruwa cycling / sightseeing Optional
Overnight in Sigiriya
- DAY11
Sigiriya → Dambulla → Sigiriya
Caves and village traditions
Sigiriya → Dambulla → Sigiriya
Enjoy time in Sigiriya and visit Dambulla Cave Temple. A Hiriwadunna village experience is optional.
Along the way
- Sigiriya leisure
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Hiriwadunna village experience Optional
Overnight in Sigiriya
- DAY12
Sigiriya → Trincomalee
Across to the eastern coast
Sigiriya → Trincomalee
Travel to Trincomalee and explore Fort Frederick and Koneswaram Temple.
Along the way
- Transfer to Trincomalee
- Fort Frederick
- Koneswaram Temple
Overnight in Trincomalee
- DAY13
Trincomalee
An east-coast day
Trincomalee
Enjoy leisure time and a city tour. A Pigeon Island visit is optional.
Along the way
- Trincomalee leisure
- Pigeon Island Optional
- Trincomalee city tour
Overnight in Trincomalee
- DAY14
Trincomalee → Jaffna
North to Jaffna
Trincomalee → Jaffna
Travel from Trincomalee to Jaffna.
Along the way
- Transfer to Jaffna
Overnight in Jaffna
- DAY15
Jaffna
Sacred places and northern culture
Jaffna
Explore Jaffna’s temples, library and local ice-cream tradition.
Along the way
- Naga Pooshani Amman Kovil
- Jaffna Public Library
- Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
- Rio ice cream
Overnight in Jaffna
- DAY16
Jaffna → Anuradhapura
Towards the ancient capital
Jaffna → Anuradhapura
Continue from Jaffna to Anuradhapura for check-in and leisure.
Along the way
- Transfer to Anuradhapura
- Check-in and leisure
Overnight in Anuradhapura
- DAY17
Anuradhapura → Mihintale → Anuradhapura
Ruins and sacred hills
Anuradhapura → Mihintale → Anuradhapura
Explore Anuradhapura’s ruins and Mihintale.
Along the way
- Anuradhapura ruins
- Mihintale
Overnight in Anuradhapura
- DAY18
Anuradhapura → Airport
Homeward from the Cultural Triangle
Anuradhapura → Airport
Transfer from Anuradhapura 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.
4★ accommodation plan
The supplied 4★ accommodation plan on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
17 nights · Bed & BreakfastColombo
1 night- Ramada Colombo
Deluxe · BB
Galle
2 nights- Citrus Hikkaduwa
Superior · BB
Yala
1 night- Chaarya Resort & Spa
Deluxe · BB
Nuwara Eliya
2 nights- Araliya Red
Deluxe · BB
Kandy
2 nights- Cinnamon Citadel
Superior · BB
Sigiriya
3 nights- Tropical Life Resort & Spa
Deluxe · BB
Trincomalee
2 nights- Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
Superior · BB
Jaffna
2 nights- Thinnai Jaffna
Deluxe · BB
Anuradhapura
2 nights- Rajarata Hotel
Deluxe · BB
Final hotel availability will be confirmed in your proposal.
Thoughtfully arranged. Clearly explained.
Know what’s
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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journey yours.
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