Solo Travel Made Easy to the Beautiful Sri Lanka!
Sri Lanka is known for its stunning beaches, dense rain forests, wide selection of fascinating wildlife and wonderful Buddhist ruins. You can meet gentle elephants and watch whales frolic in the ocean, as well as exploring some of the ancient ruins. Due to its history as a maritime hub, the cuisine in the area is a rich fusion of many cultural influences, taking the best bits from other destinations and combining them in an impression and memorable array of delicious dishes.
A rich cultural heritage and some of the best ayurvedic spas in the world are all reasons that Sri Lanka makes an enchanting destination for your singles holiday experience. The golden beaches of the country had been praised for their picture postcard views since eternity. The dusk and dawn and many human activities connected to these times of the day creates a vibrant picture along the coasts of Sri Lanka. Whether your tastes are with cultural exploration, flavorful cuisine or water sports such as diving and swimming, you’ll find everything you need on a singles holiday to Sri Lanka.
What's Included:
Breakfast & Dinner included throughout the trip
- We take care of Return International Flights
- Airport welcome with assistance during stay
- Enjoy air conditioned transfers with English speaking guide
- 1-Night accommodation at a hotel in Colombo
- 2-Nights accommodation at a hotel in Sigiriya
- 2-Nights accommodation at a hotel in Kandy
- 1-Night accommodation at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya
- 3-Nights accommodation at a hotel in Kalutara
- Breakfast & Dinner at all the hotels throughout the tour
- Wi-Fi Enabled Vehicle to stay in touch with friends
- Indulge in a sublime head and shoulder Massage in Matale
- Soak up the local culture with a Cooking Demonstration, Matale
- Enjoy lunch like the locals at the Spice Gardens, Matale
- Enjoy a Bullock Cart Ride through the village paths
- Enjoy canoeing on Lake Agoda Wawe
- Awe-inspiring Private Jeep Safari to Minneriya National Park
- Train Ride to Nuwara Eliya with lunch on board
- Explore a factory & plantation of Nuwara Eliya with Tea Tasting
- Entrance Fees to Dambulla Cave Temple, Minneriya National Park (One Game Drive), Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Hotel service charge & government tax
Optional Yala National Park Excursion available only for 13 Jan 2018 departure at £189 per person!
Inclusions
- Accommodation at Tamarind Tree Hotel, Tissamaharama on Half Board Basis
- Entrance Fees to visit Yala National Park (One Game Drive)
- Private Jeep Safari to visit Yala National Park
- Ground transportation
Holiday Highlights:
Share the experience of Sri Lanka with like-minded solo travelers!
- Experience the beauty of Sri Lanka with hand-picked hotels
- All accommodation on this tour is based on single occupancy
- Delve into the history of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Discover the blockbuster gem of the Lion Rock in Sigiriya
- Unearth the many treasures of Dambulla Cave Temple
- Take in the exotic aromas of the Spice Gardens in Matale
- Visit Sri Lanka’s Sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
- Enjoy atmosphere at the Cultural Dance Show in Kandy
Situated at the heart of Colombo's commercial business district and entertainment hub, ZMAX Fairway Colombo is a hotel designed to cater to the growing number of excitement-seeking travelers. As part of the internationally renowned, colorful and vibrant ZMAX Hotels, ZMAX Fairway Colombo offers you unique convenience & comfort. ZMAX Fairway Colombo is a unique blend between location, design, comfort, technology and affordability which we like term as "smart luxury".
With a total of 181 designer rooms that include family rooms and suites for you to select from, it perfectly complements modern Colombo in appearance and features. Free and uninterrupted high speed Wi-Fi access, motion sensor driven room temperature control, room access through your mobile phone, settling your bills in the comfort of your room with IP-TV are just a few of the technological conveniences offered by the 'Z' Life.
Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. 4 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, a rooftop terrace, and 24-hour room service.
These standout features have positioned ZMAX Fairway as nothing less than the most sophisticated hotel in Colombo for the convenience seeking business traveler or the family that looks for home comforts while on vacation.
An ideally located hotel situated facing the magnificent Sigiriya rock in the midst of a small village named Digampathaha .The,"Travellers Choice Award", by tripadvisor winning property is located just 20 minutes from the beautiful and ever famous town of Dambulla.
“Kassapa Lions Rock” is an ideal base from which you can explore the many picturesque sites famous for its historic and cultural importance, such as Anurahapura, PoIonnaruwa, SigIriya, Dambulla and Ritigala.
National parks which are famous for wild elephants such as Minnariya, Kaudulla and Eco park are located in close proximity to the hotel.
If you are on your way to the east, (TrincornaIee, BatticaIoa etc.) or you are in the vicinity visiting renowned cultural sites, just drop in for a moment of relaxation and enjoy a drink, have meal or take a swim in the blue waters surrounded by a peaceful environment.
Kassapa Lions Rock takes you back to an era of lavish grandeur offering calm and serenity … amidst a peace and quiet village… all set to make you relax and enjoy
The Heaven Seven is ideally located in the very heart of the historical city of Kandy with a clear view of the Lake from your Balcony. Fitted with central air conditioning to soothe and cool your tired bodies, it stands silent, proud and majestic surrounded by the rugged beauty of the city of Kandy.
Located steps away from the Temple of Tooth Relic; the Dalada Maligawa, it’s only a ten-minute walk to the Cultural Dance Center and to the Wales Park View Point. Take an evening stroll to the Kandy City Center Shopping Arcade, for all your shopping needs.
Bird watchers, you are in for a surprise, the Udawattekele Sanctuary offers you a variety that will easily have you spellbound. Also, do not miss out the Giant Buddha Statue which sits atop Bahirawa Kanda (Gnome Mountain Statue).
Step into the balcony and widen your eyes to drink in that wonderful panoramic view of Nuwara Eliya. The scenery is overwhelming to your left you’ll be delighted with the wonderfully gay ambience that is forever projecting from the Nuwara Eliya town. While the town comes alive with an unbreakable chain of musical shows and carnivals of great pleasure, the centre of your vision is graced with the very famous Race Course ground that is brimming with horsepower and nail biting spectators.
With 10 deluxe heavenly spaces in Nuwara Eliya, Heaven Seven ensure that you spend your well-deserved holiday in a calm and cool style. The rooms are prepared with the perfect combination of fresh feel and colonial touch without discarding any modern comfort.
Heaven Seven Cuisines come along with strong mouth-watering fumes that’ll hook a passer-by with its divine uniqueness. Due to local and foreign experiences taking control over the wonderfully laid dishes, we can assure, your stay at Heaven Seven Luxury hotel will be one of the finest and the tastiest.
That’s not the end of the story, if you tilt your head a bit to the right, the calmness of the silvery glow of Gregory Lake will clear away the negativity and take you to a moment of complete joy.
The Coco Royal Beach Hotel is located along the sandy shores of Kalutara, approximately an hour or so away from Colombo. The hotel which borders the Indian Ocean is surrounded by coconut palms which adds to the holiday setting.
The Coco Royal Beach Hotel in Kalutara provides superior accommodation options while they are all tastefully furnished to make you feel at home. Superior rooms with direct and partial sea views are available while all rooms are well appointed with modern features such as LED television with satellite channels, mini bar, safety locker, telephone with IDD facility, tea/coffee making facilities,balcony or terrace, attached bathroom, WC, shower, hot / cold water facilities, hair dryer and toiletries.
A number of dining venues are offered at the Coco Royal Beach Hotel in Kalutara while you can enjoy delicious meals prepared fresh on a daily basis. "Rasa" which is the main restaurant of the hotel serves you buffet style menus that consist of authentic local favourites and popular dishes from around the world. Themed nights are introduced to offer a wide variety. For a more sophisticated experience the "Au Terrace" promises you a delicious menu of a la carte meals combining tastes of Eastern and Western cuisines.
You can completely relax and rejuvenate your senses at "Suwa" which is the health and spa centre at the Coco Royal Beach Hotel. You can enjoy a range of therapies and body massages which will be supervised by highly qualified Ayurvedic doctors. The hotel also comprises of an outdoor swimming pool which overlooks the beach and sea.
Day 1 ARRIVAL / TRANSFER / COLOMBO
Arrive in Sri Lanka, Bandaranayke International Airport. There you will meet one of our representative and will be transfered to Colombo.
If time permits enjoy the Colombo Sightseeing Tour. The city skyline has dramatically changed during the last decade, trendy malls and cafes sit alongside old colonial architectural monuments and local eateries. The city tour will take you pass the Colombo harbor to the area known as the Fort, the islands administrative and main banking quarter adjoining the famous Dutch Hospital and the esplanade known as the Galle Face. The colorful religious edifices that adorn the different zones in the city reflect the countries multi-ethnic, religious and cultural diversity. The Cinnamon Gardens, the ‘chic’ residential section of Colombo with its numerous villas and mansions blends well with the recently restored Race- Course and Victoria Park. The Gangaramaya Temple with its collection of oriental antiquities and Buddhist manuscripts offers visitors a completely different turn-around from the rich and grand archaeological monuments of Sri Lanka.
Please Note: **If flight will arrive after 1330 Hrs, Colombo Sightseeing tour will be not included**
DINNER & OVERNIGHT IN COLOMBO
Day 2 COLOMBO / DAMBULLA / SIGIRIYA
Following an early breakfast at hotel you will leave for Sigiriya. En route visit the Dambulla Rock Temple - Climb up to the temple, which was donated by king Walagambahu in the 1st century BC to Buddhist monks, Dambulla is a World Heritage site and is the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and the ceiling is the largest area of paintings found in the world. These caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock spanning 14 meters.
Want to try something traditional and completely different? A delightful evening bullock cart ride is just the ticket, which will take you to some of the nicest places on the island. It’s pretty unconventional and definitely an adventure. Riding in the shade of the forests, you will see the country’s historic sites and some of the lovely scenery as well. What makes this ride exceptional is that you will visit a Sri Lankan village and enjoy a cookery demonstration and home-cooked meal from the local women and then top it off with a canoe ride across a beautiful lake! This tour will make your holiday that much more unforgettable!
DINNER & OVERNIGHT IN SIGIRIYA
Day 3 SIGIRIYA / MINNERIYA / SIGIRIYA
Enjoy a delicious and healthy breakfast. Later, proceed on a jeep safari to visit the Minneriya National Park. The park is famous for being the best place in Sri Lanka to get close to free-ranging elephants. Bordering the Minneriya tank and the Giritale tank, the 7,529 hectare park attracts hundreds of elephants during the dry season, as surrounding water source dries up. Watching them travel in herds of 10 to 20, it is impossible not to be impressed with the sheer bulk of a fully grown adult, but equally spectacular is seeing how they interact. There is also a host of water birds, both large and small, so keep your eyes open for delicately hued storks, slender and elegant grey herons, and great white pelicans.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT IN SIGIRIYA
Day 4 SIGIRIYA / MATALE / KANDY
After breakfast you will leave for Kandy. Just 25 km from the hill capital of Kandy, the Matale spice gardens are among the best on the island. Here you will be introduced to different types of spices Sri Lanka is famous for and and will also be shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. Visitors may buy spices, traditional remedies and cosmetics, taste a herbal brew and in some venues. In Matale, you will also enjoy the full flavors of Sri Lankan spices over lunch or an Ayurveda massage based on natural products from the garden. Evening at leisure.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT IN KANDY
Day 5 KANDY
After breakfast, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Kandy - which was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings, and is a World Heritage Site. The name Kandy conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town and Bazaar, the arts & crafts centre and a gem museum and a lapidary. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dancing.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT IN KANDY
Day 6 KANDY/NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast, proceed to the Kandy Train Station to board the Train leaving for Nanu Oya – It is an unforgettable train ride to Nuwara Eliya. Sit back in the comfort from where you can catch jaw-dropping views as the train powers up through the tea plantations, into the clouds and then weaves in and out of the many mountain tunnels. The railway in Sri Lanka was first introduced by the British Colonial government in 1864, to transport tea from places like Nuwara Eliya to the capital, Colombo. Nuwara Eliya which is at an elevation of 1890 meters above the sea level is the highest city in Sri Lanka and it lies beneath the tallest peak of the island. Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights) is a resort city blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery. Nuwara Eliya, also known as ‘Little’ England’, was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create the resort into a typical English Village.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT IN NUWARA ELIYA
Day 7 NUWARA ELIYA/KALUTARA
After breakfast proceed on a sight seeing tour of Nuwara Eliya. Drive through the Little England and then leave for Kalutara via Kithulgala.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT IN KALUTARA
Day 8 KALUTARA
After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel , enjoy a relaxing day at leisure.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT IN KALUTARA
Day 9 KALUTARA
After enjoying your breakfast this day will again be at leisure. You may spend your day relaxing or can visit some of the main attractions of Kalutara such as the Gangatilaka Viharaya, the Kalutara Bodiya, Richmond Castle, the Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple and Calido Beach.
OVERNIGHT IN KALUTARA
Day 10 KALUTARA-COLOMBO-UK
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. It is time to head home via transfer to the international airport to connect with the departure flight.
END OF TOUR
- We recommend that you buy a travel Insurance as any costs incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc. are not included and will be passenger’s responsibility.
- The package is non-refundable for any inclusion items not used/taken.
- Anything not included in the package will be charged separately.
- Kindly note that check in time to all hotels will be at 1400hrs and check out is at 1200 noon.
- All transfer times are subject to variation due to road conditions, weather & traffic.
- Bars, Clubs or similar entertainment is prohibited during “Poya” Days. As such liquor will not be served in public areas of the hotels during this time.
- Yala National Park excursion available at £189 per person which includes accommodation, guided transfers, game drive in the National Park and Half Board Basis.
- There will be an an entrance fee of £30 per person if you would want to climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- If flight will arrive after 1330 Hrs, Colombo Sightseeing tour will be not included.
Optional Yala National Park Excursion available only for 13 Jan 2018 departure at £189 per person!
EXCLUSIONS
- Tips, bar, laundry, telephone calls and other personal expenses not specified above.
- Early Check in / Late Check out
