Private tailor made Sri Lanka tour
Sri Lanka: Sacred Sites & Wellness
A restorative private journey combining Sri Lanka’s sacred sites and village life with dedicated time for wellness, nature and the south-west coast.
Route and highlights
A restorative way to explore.
Travel from Negombo to Anuradhapura and Sigiriya, then spend several days at a hill-country wellness retreat before continuing to rural Wellawaya and the coast. The route and stay can be tailored to your preferences. This is a suggested starting point and can be tailored to your interests, dates and preferred pace.
The journey in pictures
Landscapes along the way.
Tour itinerary
Day by day.
Day 1Arrival in NegomboAirport · Negombo
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to the hotel in Negombo.
Accommodation
The Notary’s House or similar · Negombo
Room type: Deluxe Room · 1 night
Day 2Journey to AnuradhapuraNegombo · Anuradhapura
Travel to Anuradhapura (approximately 3½ hours), stopping in Koskale for local refreshments. Later, visit the ancient city; the source estimates about 45 minutes each way from the hotel.
Accommodation
Uga Ulagalla or similar · Anuradhapura
Room type: Ulagalla Pool Villa · 3 nights
Day 3Anuradhapura at leisureAnuradhapura
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and experience activities offered by the resort, including options such as kayaking and a village tuk-tuk ride.
Accommodation
Uga Ulagalla or similar · Anuradhapura
Room type: Ulagalla Pool Villa
Day 4Sigiriya and NachchaduwaAnuradhapura · Sigiriya
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and enjoy the Nachchaduwa scenic drive described in the itinerary.
Accommodation
Uga Ulagalla or similar · Anuradhapura
Room type: Ulagalla Pool Villa
Day 5Dambulla and KandyDambulla · Kandy
Travel to Kandy via Dambulla Cave Temple, then visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and attend a cultural dance performance.
Accommodation
Santani or similar · Kandy
Room type: Mountain View Chalet · 4 nights
Day 6Wellness retreatKandy
Begin the wellness stay. The source describes relaxation, healing and wellness activities at the resort.
Accommodation
Santani or similar · Kandy
Room type: Mountain View Chalet
Day 7Wellness retreatKandy
Continue the wellness stay with activities and treatments offered by the resort.
Accommodation
Santani or similar · Kandy
Room type: Mountain View Chalet
Day 8Wellness retreatKandy
Continue the wellness stay with activities and treatments offered by the resort.
Accommodation
Santani or similar · Kandy
Room type: Mountain View Chalet
Day 9Journey to WellawayaKandy · Wellawaya
Travel to Wellawaya for a rural stay.
Accommodation
Jetwing Kaduruketha or similar · Wellawaya
Room type: Deluxe Dwelling · 2 nights
Day 10Paddy-field walk and village lifeWellawaya
Walk through the paddy fields with a resident naturalist and learn about rice cultivation and traditional varieties. The source also lists a cooking demonstration.
Accommodation
Jetwing Kaduruketha or similar · Wellawaya
Room type: Deluxe Dwelling
Day 11Journey to KosgodaWellawaya · Kosgoda
Travel from Wellawaya to Kosgoda. The source’s day heading and accommodation summary differ on the coastal hotel and transfer details; those particulars are preserved as supplied.
Accommodation
Sama Kosgoda or similar · Kosgoda
Room type: Mistress’s Cottage · 2 nights
Day 12Coastal stayKosgoda
Spend the day at leisure at the coastal stay.
Accommodation
Sama Kosgoda or similar · Kosgoda
Room type: Mistress’s Cottage
Day 13Coastal stayKosgoda
Spend the day at leisure at the coastal stay.
Accommodation
Sama Kosgoda or similar · Kosgoda
Room type: Mistress’s Cottage
Day 14DepartureKosgoda · Airport
Transfer from Kosgoda to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.
A few useful details
Frequently asked questions.
How much does a custom Sri Lanka tour cost?
The cost depends on your travel dates, trip length, accommodation, room arrangement and chosen experiences. Tell us what you have in mind and we can prepare a tailored quote.
Can I adjust this Sri Lanka itinerary?
Yes. Treat this itinerary as a starting point. Contact Cinnamon Travel to discuss changes to the route, pace, accommodation, experiences or travel dates.
Are international flights included?
No. International flights are not included in the tour price.
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