By Wendy Byard
Travel Advisor for solo women travellers

Day 1 – Depart UK
Fly overnight to Sri Lanka.
Day 2 – Welcome to Colombo
Arrive in Sri Lanka and transfer to your hotel. Meet your Tour Manager and fellow solo travellers over a welcome dinner and drinks.
Day 3 – Sacred Dambulla
Visit the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temples, with their colourful murals and hundreds of statues.
Day 4 – Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Climb the awe-inspiring Sigiriya Rock, with its ancient frescoes and dramatic palace ruins at the summit.
Day 5 – Kandy & Temple of the Tooth
Explore Kandy, home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, and wander through the lush Royal Botanical Gardens.
Day 6 – Tea Country
Head into the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya, tasting world-class Ceylon tea in a plantation estate.
Day 7 – Elephants of Uda Walawe
Visit the Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned elephants are cared for and released back into the wild.
Day 8 – Yala Safari
Enjoy a 4x4 safari in Yala National Park, keeping an eye out for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and colourful birdlife.
Day 9 – Historic Galle
Explore the Dutch-built Galle Fort, a UNESCO treasure blending colonial history with coastal charm.
Days 10–11 – Kalutara Beach Retreat
Unwind at your five-star resort by the Indian Ocean. Relax on golden sands, swim in the pool, or enjoy optional spa treatments.
Day 12 – Farewell Sri Lanka
Transfer to Colombo for your return flight.
Day 13 – Back in the UK
Arrive home, carrying memories of temples, wildlife, and golden beaches.