Sri Lanka Solo Tour Package

Choose the package that matches your available time and preferred experiences.

Option 1 – Sri Lanka Solo Explorer: 5 Nights / 6 Days

Price: From AED 2,790 per solo traveller

Explore Sri Lanka's cultural landmarks, hill-country scenery and southern coast with a private itinerary.

Package Highlights

• Colombo city sightseeing.
• Dambulla Cave Temple.
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
• Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
• Traditional Kandyan cultural show.
• Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.
• Scenic train journey through the hill country.
• Tea plantation and factory tour.
• Guided Galle Fort walk.
• Private transport and single-occupancy hotels.

Best For: Solo travellers who want to explore Sri Lanka's major cultural attractions within six days.

Option 2 – Sri Lanka Solo Adventure: 6 Nights / 7 Days

Price: From AED 3,380 per solo traveller

Enjoy the main cultural attractions of Sri Lanka with an additional overnight stay in Ella and two popular hill-country experiences.

Package Highlights

• All major cultural attractions of the six-day itinerary.
• Additional night in Ella.
• Nine Arch Bridge visit.
• Little Adam's Peak hike.
• Scenic hill-country landscapes.
• Galle Fort guided walk.
• Private transport and single-occupancy hotels.

Best For: Solo travellers who enjoy photography, mountain scenery, hiking and independent exploration.

Solo Package Price Comparison

Important Pricing Information

All prices are per solo traveller, based on single-occupancy accommodation, for land-only arrangements.

The displayed rates are indicative and subject to hotel availability, travel dates, selected accommodation and confirmed services.

Single occupancy is included in the published package arrangement. Any additional hotel upgrade or single-room charge outside the confirmed arrangement must be disclosed in the final quotation.

International flights, Sri Lanka visa or ETA fees, travel insurance and personal expenses are excluded.

Option 1: Sri Lanka Solo Explorer – 5 Nights / 6 Days

Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo and Independent Exploration

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, near Colombo.

Meet your representative and travel to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

After check-in, receive an introduction to your itinerary and local travel arrangements.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy the evening at Galle Face Green or explore the Dutch Hospital precinct.

These areas offer opportunities to experience Colombo's coastal atmosphere, restaurants and cafés.

Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Colombo.

Highlights: Private airport transfer, Colombo orientation and evening leisure.

Day 2 – Colombo to Sigiriya via Dambulla Cave Temple

Enjoy breakfast and check out.

Begin with a Colombo city tour covering selected attractions in the capital.

Continue towards Sri Lanka's cultural triangle.

Visit Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Buddhist statues, paintings and historic cave shrines.

After sightseeing, travel to Sigiriya and check into your hotel.

Enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Sigiriya.

Highlights: Colombo sightseeing, Dambulla Cave Temple and cultural heritage.

Travel Note: Dambulla involves steps and uphill walking. Modest clothing is required when visiting the temple.

Day 3 – Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Kandy Cultural Tour

Start the day with breakfast and a visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Explore its historic gardens and climb towards the summit if your fitness and comfort allow.

The fortress is one of Sri Lanka's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, offering impressive views of the surrounding landscape.

Continue towards Kandy.

Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and explore the surroundings of Kandy Lake.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance.

Check into your hotel after sightseeing.

Overnight: Kandy.

Highlights: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Kandy Temple and cultural performance.

Travel Note: Sigiriya involves numerous steep steps and exposed sections. An alternative can be requested if you prefer not to climb.

Day 4 – Kandy to Nuwara Eliya and Scenic Train Journey

Enjoy breakfast before visiting the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.

Explore its landscaped grounds and tropical plant collections.

Continue towards the hill country and enjoy the planned scenic train journey from the Kandy region towards Nuwara Eliya.

Admire green mountains, tea plantations and valleys along the route.

Visit a working tea plantation and factory to learn about Ceylon tea production.

Continue to your hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.

Highlights: Botanical Gardens, scenic train journey and tea plantation.

Train Note: The route, boarding station, seating class and departure depend on railway operations and ticket availability. The final arrangements will be confirmed before travel.

Day 5 – Nuwara Eliya to Galle and Historic Fort Walk

Enjoy breakfast and begin the journey towards Sri Lanka's southern coastline.

Travel through changing landscapes as you leave the hill country.

Arrive in Galle and explore Galle Fort with your guide.

Discover the historic streets, lighthouse surroundings, coastal ramparts and colonial-era architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Enjoy some independent time to visit cafés, browse local shops or photograph the ocean views.

Check into your hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Galle.

Highlights: Southern coastal journey, Galle Fort and independent exploration.

Travel Note: This day involves a long road transfer from the hill country.

Day 6 – Galle to Colombo Airport and Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Depending on your flight time, you may have a short period for independent exploration.

Check out and travel to Bandaranaike International Airport by private transfer.

Your Sri Lanka Solo Explorer holiday concludes.

Highlights: Breakfast and private airport transfer.

Departure Note: Choose a flight time that allows for the road journey from Galle and airport check-in. Your transfer will be scheduled according to your confirmed flight details.

Option 2: Sri Lanka Solo Adventure – 6 Nights / 7 Days

Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your representative.

Enjoy a private transfer to your hotel in Colombo.

After check-in, receive an orientation about your itinerary and local arrangements.

Spend the evening at Galle Face Green or explore the Dutch Hospital area, depending on your arrival time.

Overnight: Colombo.

Highlights: Private arrival transfer and Colombo leisure.

Day 2 – Colombo to Sigiriya via Dambulla

Enjoy breakfast and check out.

Explore selected attractions during your Colombo city tour.

Continue towards Sigiriya, stopping at Dambulla Cave Temple.

Discover the historic Buddhist cave shrines and their cultural significance.

Travel to Sigiriya and check into your hotel.

Overnight: Sigiriya.

Highlights: Colombo sightseeing and Dambulla Cave Temple.

Day 3 – Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Kandy

Enjoy breakfast before visiting Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Explore the ancient gardens and climb towards the summit if comfortable.

Continue towards Kandy.

Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and enjoy views around Kandy Lake.

Later, watch a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance.

Overnight: Kandy.

Highlights: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Kandy Temple and cultural show.

Day 4 – Kandy to Nuwara Eliya and Tea Country

Enjoy breakfast before visiting Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.

Continue into Sri Lanka's hill country.

Enjoy the planned scenic train journey through tea-growing landscapes, subject to ticket availability.

Visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about tea production.

Continue to Nuwara Eliya and check into your hotel.

Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.

Highlights: Botanical Gardens, scenic train journey and tea plantation.

Day 5 – Nuwara Eliya to Ella and Nine Arch Bridge

Enjoy breakfast and begin your journey towards Ella.

Travel through beautiful hill-country scenery, including tea estates and mountain valleys.

Visit Nine Arch Bridge, one of Sri Lanka's most photographed railway landmarks.

Enjoy time to explore the surrounding area and take photographs.

Continue to Ella and check into your hotel.

Spend the evening discovering the town's cafés or relaxing after sightseeing.

Overnight: Ella.

Highlights: Hill-country scenery, Nine Arch Bridge and Ella.

Travel Note: Access to Nine Arch Bridge involves walking on uneven paths. Train crossings depend on railway schedules and are not guaranteed.

Day 6 – Little Adam's Peak and Ella to Galle

Begin the day with a hike to Little Adam's Peak, subject to suitable weather and physical fitness.

Enjoy panoramic views of Ella's mountain landscapes.

Return and continue towards Sri Lanka's southern coastline.

Travel to Galle and enjoy a guided walk through the historic Galle Fort.

Explore its colonial-era streets, lighthouse area and coastal ramparts.

Check into your hotel for the night.

Overnight: Galle.

Highlights: Little Adam's Peak, scenic road journey and Galle Fort.

Travel Note: This is an active day combining a morning hike and a substantial road transfer. The hike can be adjusted or omitted if required.

Day 7 – Galle to Colombo Airport and Departure

Enjoy breakfast and check out.

Travel to Bandaranaike International Airport in your private vehicle.

Your Sri Lanka Solo Adventure concludes after seven days of cultural sightseeing, scenic mountains and independent exploration.

Highlights: Breakfast and private departure transfer.

Itinerary Note: Sightseeing order, train arrangements, attraction visits and hiking activities may change due to weather, traffic, local conditions or customised arrangements.

Both package options include:

• Five or six nights of hotel accommodation, depending on the selected package.
• Single-occupancy accommodation throughout the trip.
• Choice of 3-star or 4-star hotels, subject to the confirmed quotation.
• Daily hotel breakfast.
• Private arrival airport transfer.
• Private departure airport transfer.
• Private air-conditioned vehicle for sightseeing and intercity transfers.
• English-speaking guide for scheduled sightseeing days.
• Colombo city tour.
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress visit and climb.
• Dambulla Cave Temple visit.
• Kandy sightseeing.
• Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit.
• Traditional Kandyan cultural dance show.
• Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens visit.
• Planned scenic train journey from the Kandy region towards Nuwara Eliya.
• Tea plantation and factory tour.
• Guided Galle Fort walk.
• Monument entry tickets specified in the itinerary.
• Applicable local taxes and service charges.
• Dedicated WhatsApp travel support.
• Travel Saga assistance throughout the holiday.

Additional experiences in the 7-day package:

• One overnight stay in Ella.
• Nine Arch Bridge visit.
• Little Adam's Peak hike.

The final quotation will confirm hotel names, attraction tickets, guide services, train tickets, transportation and all included activities.

What's Not Included?

Unless specifically mentioned in your confirmed quotation, the following are excluded:

• International flight tickets.
• Sri Lanka visa or ETA fees.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and dinner.
• Personal shopping and expenses.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Optional activities and excursions.
• Hotel upgrades.
• Additional hotel nights.
• Additional meals.
• Services outside the confirmed itinerary.

A Yala National Park jeep safari is not included in either standard solo itinerary. It may be requested as part of a customised, extended holiday.

Private Travel Without Group Restrictions

Explore Sri Lanka with a private vehicle and organised sightseeing rather than joining a fixed group tour.

Single-Occupancy Accommodation

Stay in your own hotel room throughout the itinerary without compulsory room sharing.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Discover one of Sri Lanka's most famous ancient landmarks and enjoy panoramic views if you complete the climb.

Dambulla Cave Temple

Explore a historic UNESCO-listed Buddhist cave temple complex.

Kandy Cultural Experiences

Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and watch a traditional Kandyan dance performance.

Scenic Train Journey

Enjoy Sri Lanka's mountain scenery and tea-growing landscapes during a planned hill-country train experience.

Tea Plantation and Factory Tour

Learn about Ceylon tea production while visiting Nuwara Eliya.

Galle Fort

Explore historic streets, cafés, shops and coastal viewpoints, with opportunities for independent sightseeing.

Ella and Nine Arch Bridge

Available in the seven-day option, Ella offers mountain scenery and one of Sri Lanka's most famous railway landmarks.

Little Adam's Peak

The seven-day package includes a hike offering panoramic views of Ella's surrounding hills.

Booking Policy

• Advance Payment: An advance payment is required to confirm the booking if the travel is within 30 days. However, a partial amount will be sufficient if the travel is planned more than 30 days ahead. The amount may vary depending on the season and package selected.
• Non-Refundable Services: Certain services are non-refundable, including visa fees and non-refundable hotel bookings.
• Price Changes: Prices are subject to change if confirmation from the guest is delayed.
• Balance Payment: If partial payment is made, the remaining balance must be paid at least 30 days before travel.
• Guest Information: Guests must provide all required information. Travel Saga Tourism will not be responsible for issues or missing documents due to incomplete or incorrect details. Know more about our policies.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation made 30 days or more before the departure date will incur a cancellation charge of 50% of the overall package cost
• Cancellations made between 29 and 15 days before the departure date will incur a cancellation charge of 80% of the overall package cost
• Cancellations made between 14 to 1 day(s) before the departure date will incur a cancellation charge of 100% of the overall package cost
• Visa Fee: The visa fee is non-refundable under any circumstances

Refund Policy

• Refunds will be initiated once the cancellation is confirmed
• It may take 7–14 working days for the amount to reflect in your account
• You will be notified once the refund is processed by our team
• Refunds will be issued through the original payment method used (Cash, Bank Transfer, Credit Card, or Debit Card)
• Any delay in the amount reflecting should be followed up with your bank directly
• If the refund does not appear in your account within the specified time, you may contact us for assistance