Day 1 | Road Trip To Sigiriya

Land at Colombo and drive north to Sigiriya, with a lunch stop along the way. Arrive by late afternoon, check in, meet the group and settle in before an early night.

Day 2 | Sigiriya At Sunrise, Then Into Tea Country

Climb Sigiriya early before the heat, exploring the ancient rock fortress and its ruins. Follow it with a traditional Sri Lankan dress photoshoot before driving into the hills. Stop at Labookelle tea factory before arriving in Nuwara Eliya for the evening.

Day 3 | Horton Plains National Park And Gregory Lake

Start early at Horton Plains and hike through grassland and cloud forest to World's End and Baker's Falls. Stop at Ambewela farm and Jagro for strawberries if time permits, then spend the evening walking around Gregory Lake.

Day 4 | Seetha Vatika And The Scenic Train To Ella

Visit Seetha Vatika and Seetha Amman Temple before heading to Nanu Oya station. Take the reserved observation-saloon train through tea estates, tunnels and waterfalls to Ella, with a stop at Nine Arch Bridge before checking in.

Day 5 | Little Adam's Peak And A Cooking Class

Hike Little Adam's Peak early in the morning, then spend three hours at Ravana Pool Club. Later, walk through a spice garden and prepare a full Sri Lankan meal with a local guide before eating it together.

Day 6 | One Last Waterfall, Then Road Trip South

Stop at Ravana Ella Falls and a quieter local waterfall before driving south from the hills to the coast. Arrive in Hiriketiya for dinner and an evening exploring the area's nightlife.

Day 7 | Blue Beach Island, And A Relaxed Evening

Walk across the natural sandbar to Blue Beach Island at low tide. After lunch, keep the afternoon open for relaxing at the beach, hotel or beach club before heading out to Mirissa in the evening.

Day 8 | Whales At Dawn, New Year's Party At Night

Head to Mirissa harbour early for a private whale-watching boat trip. Look for blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins before visiting Coconut Tree Hill and Parrot Rock. Have lunch in Ahangama, followed by a group activity and New Year's Eve celebrations on the south coast.

Day 9 | Into Galle Fort, Then Kayaking At Hikkaduwa

Take a relaxed morning before driving to Galle. Cycle through Galle Fort with a guide, explore its ramparts and historic streets, then head to Hikkaduwa for kayaking along the coast. Return to Unawatuna for the final dinner.

Day 10 | Farewell, Sri Lanka

Have breakfast and check out before driving back to Colombo along the southern expressway, timed around everyone's flights. The trip ends in Colombo.

What's Included

• 9 nights accommodation (twin sharing)

• Breakfast every day, plus dinner at the Ella cooking workshop

• Private 22-seat AC mini coach with driver for all 10 days

• Airport pickup and drop at Colombo

• Ceylon Empress photoshoot at the base of Sigiriya, traditional dress included

• Nanu Oya to Ella train in the observation saloon, reserved seats

• Ravana Pool Club, three hour access

• Ella cooking workshop with spice garden walk and dinner

• Whale watching from Mirissa harbour

• Galle Fort cycling tour with a guide

• Kayaking at Hikkaduwa

• Sri Lanka data eSIM for every traveller

• Group activities with your trip hosts

• 24/7 support from your trip hosts

What's Not Included

• Flights to and from Colombo

• Sri Lanka ETA visa

• Lunches and dinners other than those listed in What is Included

• Personal expenditure of any kind

• Medical expenses if any

• Expenses incurred due to reasons beyond the organizers control

The Sri Lanka Bucket List

• Climb Sigiriya at sunrise

• Traditional dress photoshoot at the base of the rock

• Horton Plains at first light

• Ride the Nanu Oya to Ella train in the observation saloon

• Cook a full Sri Lankan spread in a spice garden, eaten off banana leaves

• Walk out to a tied island that only exists at low tide

• Blue whales and dolphins off Mirissa at sunrise

• New Years Eve party on the south coast

• Cycle the ramparts of Galle Fort

• Kayak the coast at Hikkaduwa

Getting There

Fly in and out of Colombo. Airport pickup on Day 1 and drop on Day 10 are included. Day 1 is a 4 hour drive north to Sigiriya with a lunch stop on the way; Day 10 is a 3 hour expressway drive back to Colombo, timed around your flight.

Registration and Payment

12 slots only, first come first served. Price: ₹85,000 + 5% GST per person. Block your seat with a ₹30,000 non-refundable booking fee; you get a receipt and confirmation within 24 hours. Clear the balance by 15th October 2026. Bank transfer details are on the registration form. Refunds are given only if the organizer cancels the trip.