Solo Travel in Sri Lanka - 15 Days Guided Solo Holiday Package

Solo Travel in Sri Lanka

$2600.00/

per person
  • 1 Days / 0 Nights
  • Max People : 1
  • Colombo, Galle, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Negombo, Mirissa, Ella, Horton Plains National Park & Pinnawala

Day 1-2: Airport welcome and transfer to Negombo beach hotel. Explore colonial Negombo, St. Mary's Church, fish markets, and coastal relaxation. Day 3-4: Travel to Sigiriya via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock and Pidurangala Rock, take a village tour, and experience a full-day wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park. Day 5: Explore the ancient UNESCO heritage city of Anuradhapura (Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Atamasthana stupas). Day 6-7: Journey to Kandy via Dambulla Golden Cave Temple and Matale spice gardens. Tour Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, and a Cultural Dance Show. Day 8-9: Scenic hill country train ride from Kandy to Nanu Oya. Explore Nuwara Eliya tea estates, tea factory workshops, Hakgala Botanical Gardens, and an early morning trek to Horton Plains National Park (World's End & Baker's Falls). Day 10-11: Drive to Ella (Little Adam's Peak hike, Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Waterfall) and proceed to Tissamaharama for a full-day 4x4 leopard safari in Yala National Park. Day 12-13: Coastal journey to Mirissa for Blue Whale and Dolphin watching. Transfer to Hikkaduwa and Balapitiya for Madu River mangrove safari, moonstone mines, mask museum, and turtle hatcheries. Day 14-15: Return to Colombo for a city tour (Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, Dutch Hospital, Twin Towers) and final departure transfer to Colombo BIA Airport.

Highlights of the Tour

  • Warm welcome at Colombo airport by representative
  • Explore colonial architecture and churches of Negombo
  • Leave Negombo at 6:30 AM
  • Early morning departure for Minneriya National Park
  • Transfer to Anuradhapura Heritage City at 7:30 AM
  • Travel from Anuradhapura to Kandy (4 hours)
  • Tour Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens & Orchid House
  • Morning train ride from Kandy to Nanu Oya station
  • Early morning trek at Horton Plains National Park
  • Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
  • Early morning departure at 5:00 AM for Yala National Park
  • Early morning Blue Whale & Dolphin boat trip in Mirissa
  • Hikkaduwa coral reef & beach morning
  • Transfer from Balapitiya to Negombo via Colombo
  • Breakfast at hotel

Itinerary

Arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet your Stelaran Holidays representative. Transfer to your beach hotel in Negombo (17 min, 10 km). Relax by the golden sands and pool.

Explore the colonial charm of Negombo ("Little Rome"). Visit St. Mary's Church, St. Sebastian's Church, St. Michael Fish Market & Dry Fish Market, and the Dutch Fort prison.

Depart at 6:30 AM toward Sigiriya. En route, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch elephant river bathing and milk feeding. Stop at a Wood Carving Center, then climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress or Pidurangala Rock.

Early morning departure for a full-day wildlife game drive in Minneriya National Park, famous for hosting the largest wild Asian elephant gathering in the world alongside endemic bird species.

Travel north at 7:30 AM to Anuradhapura. Tour the ancient monastic city ruins, including Ruwanweliseya Stupa, Samadhi Buddha Statue, and the 2300-year-old Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi sacred fig tree.

Journey south to Kandy. En route, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Dambulla Golden Cave Temple (157 Buddha statues and murals) and a fragrant Matale Spice Garden.

Explore Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens (147 acres), walk around scenic Bogambara Lake, visit a gem lapidary, and experience evening prayers at the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic with a cultural dance show.

Board the morning scenic train from Kandy to Nanu Oya through breathtaking green tea mountains. Transfer to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England") to visit Victoria Park, Lake Gregory, and Seetha Amman Temple.

Early morning trek across UNESCO World Heritage Horton Plains National Park to World's End cliff and Baker's Falls. Afternoon tea factory workshop tour learning traditional tea plucking and processing.

Drive to Ella mountain village. Hike Little Adam's Peak, experience Flying Ravana Zipline, visit Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, and view Ravana Waterfalls before descending to Tissamaharama.

Early morning (5:00 AM) full-day 4x4 open jeep safari in Yala National Park tracking leopards, sloth bears, and elephants. Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan lunch in the park and drive to Mirissa beach.

Early morning ocean boat excursion for Blue Whale and Dolphin watching. Visit Weligama stilt fishermen and Unawatuna Wella Devalaya before proceeding north to Hikkaduwa Beach.

Explore Hikkaduwa coral sanctuary. Drive to Balapitiya for a Madu Ganga mangrove boat safari, Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine, Ambalangoda Mask Museum, and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.

Drive north to Negombo via commercial capital Colombo. Guided city tour visiting Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, Old Parliament, Dutch Hospital, and World Trade Center Twin Towers. Relax on Negombo beach.

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before your comfortable private transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) according to your departure flight schedule.

Included

  • • Stelaran tour guide & dedicated English-speaking chauffeur guide acting as driver for solo travelers • Accommodation for 14 Nights in luxury star & boutique hotels (HB Meal Plan - Breakfast & Dinner included) • Free first-night arrival supplementary accommodation courtesy of Stelaran Holidays • Free access to Spice Garden.
  • Gem Museum.
  • Wood Carving Center.
  • Tea Factory & Plantation • Air-conditioned vehicle with fuel.
  • Wi-Fi.
  • baby seats.
  • driver allowance.
  • highway tolls.
  • and all local taxes • Special COVID-19 insurance cover / vehicle passenger insurance • Airport Pick-up & Drop-off transfers.

Excluded

  • • Entrance & activity tickets (Sigiriya.
  • Minneriya safari.
  • temples.
  • botanical gardens.
  • whale watching) • Hill country train tickets (Kandy to Nanu Oya) • International/Domestic flight tickets and Visa fees • Personal shopping.
  • laundry.
  • minibar.
  • and telephone charges.

Tour Days Summary

  • 1 Airport Arrival & Negombo Coastal Welcome
    Arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet your Stelaran Holidays...
  • 2 Colonial Negombo City Tour & Lellama Fish Market
    Explore the colonial charm of Negombo ("Little Rome"). Visit St. Mary's Church, St. Sebast...
  • 3 Negombo to Sigiriya via Pinnawala & Wood Carving
    Depart at 6:30 AM toward Sigiriya. En route, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch e...
  • 4 Minneriya National Park Full-Day Elephant Safari
    Early morning departure for a full-day wildlife game drive in Minneriya National Park, fam...
  • 5 Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage Ancient City
    Travel north at 7:30 AM to Anuradhapura. Tour the ancient monastic city ruins, including R...
  • 6 Anuradhapura to Kandy via Dambulla & Matale
    Journey south to Kandy. En route, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Dambulla Golden Cave Tem...
  • 7 Kandy Botanical Gardens & Temple of the Tooth
    Explore Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens (147 acres), walk around scenic Bogambara Lake,...
  • 8 Scenic Hill Country Train: Kandy to Nanu Oya
    Board the morning scenic train from Kandy to Nanu Oya through breathtaking green tea mount...
  • 9 Horton Plains World's End Trek & Tea Factory Tour
    Early morning trek across UNESCO World Heritage Horton Plains National Park to World's End...
  • 10 Nuwara Eliya to Ella via Nine Arch Bridge
    Drive to Ella mountain village. Hike Little Adam's Peak, experience Flying Ravana Zipline,...
  • 11 Full-Day Yala National Park Safari & Transfer to Mirissa
    Early morning (5:00 AM) full-day 4x4 open jeep safari in Yala National Park tracking leopa...
  • 12 Mirissa Whale Watching & Transfer to Hikkaduwa
    Early morning ocean boat excursion for Blue Whale and Dolphin watching. Visit Weligama sti...
  • 13 Hikkaduwa to Balapitiya Madu River Safari & Galle Fort
    Explore Hikkaduwa coral sanctuary. Drive to Balapitiya for a Madu Ganga mangrove boat safa...
  • 14 Balapitiya to Negombo via Colombo City Tour
    Drive north to Negombo via commercial capital Colombo. Guided city tour visiting Gangarama...
  • 15 Departure Transfer to Colombo Airport BIA
    Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before your comfortable private transfer to Colombo B...