Book Solo. Travel Together. Discover the many faces of Sri Lanka on a fascinating journey from the island’s northern cultural heartlands through its scenic hill country, wildlife-rich landscapes and southern coastline. Explore ancient capitals, experience the distinctive heritage of Jaffna and discover Sri Lanka’s remarkable history, culture and traditions.
Highlights include the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Galle Fort, beautiful hill-country scenery, time in Nuwara Eliya and Ella, a safari in Yala National Park and a relaxing stay on the south-west coast.
This option is designed for customers booking individually, with your own private room included at the hotel accommodation forming part of the main tour, while travelling as part of a regular Lumle small-group tour. Your group may include couples, friends, family members and other customers travelling individually. The number of other solo travellers on your departure is not guaranteed, and you may be the only customer travelling individually within the group.
The short itinerary
Day 1 : DEPARTURE NEW YORK FOR SRI LANKA
Day 2 : ARRIVAL IN COLOMBO AND TRANSFER TO NEGOMBO
Day 3 : NEGOMBO TO ANURADHAPURA
Day 4 : JOURNEY TO JAFFNA AND NORTHERN SRI LANKA SIGHTSEEING
Day 5 : KEERIMALAI AND KARAINAGAR EXCURSION
Day 6 : THALAIYADI BEACH AND ELEPHANT PASS EXCURSION
Day 7 : JAFFNA TO DAMBULLA
Day 8 : SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS AND HIRIWADUNNA VILLAGE EXPERIENCE
Day 9 : DAMBULLA TO NUWARA ELIYA
Day 10 : NUWARA ELIYA SIGHTSEEING
Day 11 : SCENIC TRAIN JOURNEY TO ELLA
Day 12 : UDAWADIYA WATERFALL AND VILLAGE LUNCH EXPERIENCE
Day 13 : ELLA TO YALA AND AFTERNOON SAFARI
Day 14 : YALA TO BENTOTA VIA THE HISTORIC FORT CITY OF GALLE
Day 15 : BENTOTA AT LEISURE
Day 16 : ANOTHER DAY OF COASTAL RELAXATION IN BENTOTA
Day 17 : DEPARTURE FROM SRI LANKA
Accommodation for Solo Travellers: The price displayed for this Solo Traveller option is based on one person occupying their own private room at the hotel accommodation forming part of the main tour. You will not be required to share a hotel room with another traveller. Room type, configuration, size, facilities, location and views may vary between properties and are subject to accommodation availability and allocation.
We carefully select accommodation to complement your journey through Sri Lanka, with consideration given to location, comfort and the overall touring experience. From cultural centres and hill-country settings to wildlife regions and the coast, the hotels provide comfortable bases for exploring the different destinations featured on your journey.
Standard-category accommodation is included in your tour price. Below are the hotels currently planned for this tour, or comparable alternatives.
| City |
Standard – Included |
Description |
| Negombo |
Earl’s Regent |
A comfortable hotel providing a convenient base for the beginning of your Sri Lankan journey. |
| Anuradhapura |
Rajarata Hotel |
A comfortable property providing a convenient base for exploring Anuradhapura and its remarkable ancient heritage. |
| Jaffna |
Fox Resorts |
Contemporary accommodation providing a relaxing base from which to discover the distinctive culture and heritage of northern Sri Lanka. |
| Dambulla |
Occidental Paradise |
A comfortable resort-style property providing a convenient base for exploring Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. |
| Nuwara Eliya |
Rippon Grand Hill or similar |
Comfortable accommodation amid the cooler landscapes of Sri Lanka’s picturesque hill country. |
| Ella |
Morning Dew |
A comfortable base for enjoying Ella and the surrounding hill-country scenery. |
| Yala |
EKHO Safari |
A comfortable property providing a convenient base for your wildlife experience in the Yala region. |
| Bentota |
EKHO Surf |
A relaxed coastal hotel providing a comfortable setting for leisure time beside Sri Lanka’s south-west coast. |
Please Note: The hotels shown above are those currently planned for this tour and are subject to availability. If a listed hotel is unavailable, an alternative accommodation of a comparable category or standard may be used. Hotel ratings, classifications and standards are not internationally standardised and may differ from those in your home country.
Enhance Your Sri Lanka Journey
- Polonnaruwa & Minneriya – Extend your exploration of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle with a visit to ancient Polonnaruwa and a wildlife experience in the Minneriya region.
- Traditional Sri Lankan Cooking Experience – Discover local ingredients, spices and cooking traditions during an optional culinary experience.
- Additional Nights in Sri Lanka – Add extra nights before or after your main tour for additional leisure time or independent exploration.
- 7 Days Kerala, India – Continue to southern India to discover Kerala’s landscapes, backwaters and cultural heritage.
- 6 Days North India – Continue your journey with India’s celebrated Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
- 5 Nights Maldives – Complete your holiday with a relaxing island stay in the Maldives.
Optional extensions and additional services are separate from the main tour and may be added during the booking process, subject to availability and applicable prices. The private-room arrangements included with the main Solo Traveller tour do not automatically apply to an extension unless specifically stated and confirmed as part of your booking.
Important Travel Information
Entry Requirements: Passport, visa and other entry requirements vary according to nationality and may change. Travellers are responsible for checking and complying with the latest requirements applicable to their journey before travel.
Train Travel: Where train travel forms part of the itinerary, services are subject to ticket and seat availability, railway schedules and operational conditions. If suitable train travel cannot be provided, the relevant journey may instead be made by road transfer.
Wildlife: Wildlife is encountered in its natural environment and sightings cannot be guaranteed. National park access, safari routes and operating arrangements are subject to local regulations, weather and operational conditions.
Tour Suitability: This itinerary includes sightseeing on foot, uneven surfaces, steps and several overland journeys. Some attractions, including Sigiriya Rock Fortress, involve a significant number of steps. Travellers with reduced mobility, wheelchair requirements or other accessibility needs should contact Lumle Holidays before booking so that we can advise on the suitability of the arrangements.
Weather & Operational Changes: Weather, road conditions, local events and operational requirements may occasionally require adjustments to the order or operation of the itinerary. Where necessary, reasonable alternative arrangements may be made.
Optional Excursions: Optional excursions and activities are not included unless specifically stated and are subject to availability, local operating conditions and applicable charges.
Your Sri Lanka Journey – Travelling Solo
This option is designed for customers travelling individually, but the tour itself is not exclusively for solo travellers. You will travel as part of a regular Lumle small group of 1–20 passengers, which may include couples, friends, family members and other individual travellers.
As a Solo Traveller customer, your own private room is included at the hotel accommodation forming part of the main tour. You will not be required to share a hotel room with another traveller.
Selected dates are guaranteed departures. Once your booking is confirmed, Lumle will not cancel your holiday simply because a minimum number of participants has not been reached. As with all holidays, operation remains subject to our Booking Terms & Conditions and circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
Price for individual travellers: The price displayed for this selected departure is per person based on one person occupying their own private room at the hotel accommodation included in the main tour. Prices for the same or a similar tour displayed elsewhere on our website may be based on different departure dates, availability or occupancy arrangements and may therefore differ.