Solo's Sri Lanka

Arrive Colombo Airport

Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Please clear immigration and visa formalities collect your baggage and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS Executive will page you by your name at the arrival lounge. Thereafter you will be assisted with a transfer to the assigned hotel.

Tuk-Tuk Ride in Colombo

Have a seat in the first-class tuk-tuk with a dedicated guide for a private tour of Colombo. You will travel efficiently through the city, weaving through traffic to see the maximum number of sights in three hours. This overview is great for first-time visitors, and your guide can focus on sites and narratives that interest you. Stops can include the Pettah market filled with vendors selling fruits, vegetables & fashion accessories. The creepy antiquity of the Old Town Hall Museum, the Post-gothic beauty of Church, The Jail cell of the last king of Sri Lanka, The queer Coin Museum of Sri Lanka, Colombo Fort Clock Tower that tells the time- sometimes, Independence Memorial Building built during Sri Lanka’s 1948 independence from Britain. Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist temple, the Galle Face Green, and Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, a heritage building dating back to the Dutch colonial era. Enjoy a pause for a cold drink amid the incredibly thick columns of its arcades.

Travel to Dambulla (En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temple)

Travel to Dambulla. En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temples, Towering above the plains of Dambulla is this awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage site, the Dambulla Cave Temple Complex. This ancient Buddhist pilgrimage is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The five major caves are dotted with 150 plus stunning Buddha statues (and a few depicting Sri Lankan kings, gods, and goddesses) as well as huge cave paintings & murals making this is one of the must-visit Dambulla tourist places. The intricate cave paintings, serene statues of Buddha, and the sacred vibes makes these caves a beautiful spiritual sanctuary and one of the best temples in Sri Lanka.

Assistance on Arrival

Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Wildlife Safari at Minneriya National Park

Rise early for your journey to the magnificent rock-top fortress of Sigiriya, a 5th century UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through picturesque water and boulder gardens, past the pools and fountains, and climb past the ancient and colossal Lion’s Paws to a steep winding 200-meter high staircase. Pause during your ascent to admire the mirror wall and the famous Sigiriya frescoes. Upon reaching the summit you will admire 360-degree breath-taking views of the surrounding jungle and hills. Afternoon, proceed for a jeep safari at Minneriya National Park. The Park is based largely around a huge tank (reservoir) and serves as the largest assembling of Asian Elephants at any given time. Besides elephants, Minneriya is also home to many species of mammals like the deer, sambur sloth bear and a variety of birds. During the dry season (June to September), this tank is an incredible place to observe the elephants who come to bathe and graze at the reservoir.

Yoga practice in the morning & Cooking Demonstration

We wake up to the beautiful surroundings of the resort and then start the day with a relaxing yet amazing Yoga practice session by a professional. Feel the energy and the relaxation with the Yoga poses and the practices. Thereafter, engage yourself in a Cooking Demonstration where you will walk into a Local Paddy cultivation farm where the surrounding is all paddy fields and vegetable farms. Learn how to prepare a range of authentic dishes. This private cooking demo offers an immersive introduction to the country’s culinary traditions. The class will take you through the spices used in Sri Lankan food and general preparation techniques. The local chef will cook with you a delicious meal which you can then enjoy at leisure afterwards.

Travel to Kandy (En-route visit Matale Spice Garden)

Travel to Kandy. En-route, visit Matale spice plantation, and try different spices and herbs, helping you gain an insight into the long spice history of the island. Step into the unpolluted, green garden, where you can see how herbs are grown in their natural environment, then learn how you can use them to enhance the taste of specialty meals. Find various products made from the garden's herbs and spices at the onsite shop.

Assistance on arrival

Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Kandy City Tour (Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Temple of Tooth Relic & Cultural Show)

This morning we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Kandy and visit multiple highlights of the UNESCO listed city. Start your day with hotel pickup at 9:00 am and head to your first stop, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, these gardens have a long history dating back to the British Era. Now the garden houses thousands of beautiful plant species brought from around the world. Later visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Temple of the Tooth. This temple has a burgeoning history spanning several centuries and is the home of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha. Then walk around the Kandy Lake and to the Upper Lake area where you can get a beautiful view of Kandy. In the evening enjoy a spectacular Kandy Cultural Show, which will give you the opportunity to watch various traditional Kandyan dances and acts.

Travel to Nuwara Eliya

Travel to Nuwara Eliya also nicknamed Little England, rest & recuperate center of the colonial British tea planters and dignitaries. The smoking steeples, British Tudor style architecture, misty mountains covered in tea plantations, and a lake to stroll along with feeling like a perfect holiday. Listed are some top things to see and do if you wish to explore the town. Enjoy a 20 minutes speedboat ride on Gregory Lake for a few hundred rupees. Enjoy a stroll in Victoria Park, spreads out on 27 acres of land and is full of trees and flowers. Roam the Winter Market The Bale Bazaar because they sell winter clothes for the cold Nuwara Eliya weather. Visit Ambewela Farm, Just a little bit out of town and you reach the rolling hills of Ambewela where the cows roam free to graze in turns. Hike along the Horton Plains to World's End a drop-off at the edge of a huge cliff at the end of the Horton Plains plateau.

Assistance on arrival & Tea Tour

Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Later after some rest visit a Tea Plantation and Factory. Nuwara Eliya also nicknamed Little England, rest & recuperate center of the colonial British tea planters and dignitaries. The smoking steeples, British Tudor style architecture, misty mountains covered in tea plantations, and a lake to stroll along with feeling like a perfect holiday. On arrival, we enjoy a tour around the famous tea gardens of Nuwara Eliya, a land of tea estates and waterfalls! Later take a guided tour of the tea factory and learn about the next stage in the production of tea making. The full process involves Tea Plucking, Withering, Rolling, Fermentation, Firing, and Sorting/Grading before it is bulk packed to be sent to the tea auctions in Colombo. After the tour, enjoy a cup of tea that is made here, sitting on the café balcony that overlooks the stunning tea plantations.

Horton Plains Excursion & High-Tea

Today we enjoy must experience two highlights of Nuwara Eliya, excursion to the Horton Plains and Hi-Tea. Enjoy a walk through the Horton Plains another UNESCO World Heritage Site to see World’s End where on a clear day, you can see the drop of over 3000ft and the coast approx. 50 miles away. The national park's biodiversity is one of the best places to observe a variety of plant species, mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Evening, get ready for High tea at the Colonial Hotel. High tea is served either outside on the lawn or in the open-sided tea lounge. (Approx. 1530hrs). A bulging buffet of perfectly groomed triangular sandwiches and dainty cakes that get washed down with a vast selection of different teas. High tea at the Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya feels like we have stepped back in time by 200 years to when Sri Lanka was called Ceylon and was ruled by the British. This has been a bucket list for most of the tourists.

Travel To Beruwala

Today, at an appropriate time, travel to Bentota

Assistance on arrival

Assistance on arrival and transfer to the Hotel.

Day free at leisure

The day is at leisure to relax on the beach or enjoy resort facilities. Optionally explore on your own some amazing locations on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Visit the beautiful Lunuganga estate, once the home of lawyer-turned-architect Sir Geoffrey Bawa. Kosgoda turtle hatchery, popular for all five species of turtles that visit Sri Lanka nest in Kosgoda. Enjoy an hour boat ride on the scenic Madu River.

Day free at leisure

The day is at leisure to relax on the beach or enjoy resort facilities. Optionally explore on your own some amazing locations on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Visit the beautiful Lunuganga estate, once the home of lawyer-turned-architect Sir Geoffrey Bawa. Kosgoda turtle hatchery, popular for all five species of turtles that visit Sri Lanka nest in Kosgoda. Enjoy an hour boat ride on the scenic Madu River.

Travel to Colombo

Today travel to Colombo. on the western coast of the island, Colombo is a sprawling city home to over five million people. It is traditionally centered around Fort, a business district with its roots as a fortified Portuguese trading post, and the green waters of Beira Lake, all facing out to sea. Hot and busy, recent years have seen Colombo gradually transform from a place visitor could not avoid to a fascinating destination well worth exploring. Its historic quarters and grand 19th-century architecture have been restored, the seafront spruced up and cosmopolitan vibe revived with numerous museums, galleries, and characterful eateries opening that celebrates its unique and diverse heritage. The city is dotted with temples, shrines, cafes, markets and is best explored by Tuk Tuk or in the safety of your vehicle.

Farewell Dinner & Colombo Departure

Evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in one of the popular local restaurants specializing in multi-cuisine. Inspired by multi-cultural influences, Sri Lanka’s reputation as a food destination is well-deserved, and discover why with your passionate curator. The restaurant is located in bustling Colombo, which sets the ideal ambiance for an intimate Sri Lankan dinner. Enjoy warm-hearted hospitality and listen to fascinating tales about old Ceylon and its culinary heritage as you enjoy nibbles of delicious Sri Lankan dishes. Inspired by inheritance recipes, each dish is curated using ingredients of impeccable quality. You are given the opportunity to try various dishes that boast a distinctive identity hailing from different parts of the island. Finally, wrap up your Ceylonese dinner with an authentic Sri Lankan dessert. Later in time transfer to Colombo international airport to board your flight home.