Independent, supported
A classic route for solo travellers: your own driver or chauffeur guide, well-located stays and the freedom to join group activities or keep to yourself.
Travelling alone in Sri Lanka is rewarding, and a private driver or chauffeur guide adds security and local knowledge without taking away your independence. This route covers the highlights, with stays in walkable areas and a mix of guided experiences and free time.
We share practical advice on dress, evenings out and staying in touch, and our team is reachable throughout your trip.
Negombo – Sigiriya – Kandy – Ella – Galle
Airport welcome and a quiet evening.
Dambulla Cave Temple en route.
Sigiriya at dawn; afternoon cycling or safari.
The Temple of the Tooth and Kandy Lake.
Peradeniya gardens and a cooking class.
The whole hill-country line from Kandy to Ella.
Hikes and cafés.
Down to the coast and Galle Fort.
Transfer to the airport.
We suggest hotels at the level you choose — good-value, comfortable, boutique or premium — and explain why each one suits the route. You can swap any hotel before anything is booked.
You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group and luggage, with the same driver or chauffeur guide throughout. Licensed site guides can be added at major heritage sites.
December to April.
Availability depends on season and your dates — we confirm before adding anything. Tick the ones you like in the form below.
Ella is the heart of tea country and the classic hill-country railway.
Kandy – Nanu Oya – Ella · 3 – 7 hours depending on section
Ella · 2 – 3 hours
Hill country · 1 – 2 hours
The Cultural Triangle pairs ancient sites with village life and elephant country.
Sigiriya area · 3 – 4 hours
Minneriya, Kaudulla or Eco Park · About 3 hours
Sigiriya · 2 hours
Many solo travellers, including solo women, visit Sri Lanka. Having a private driver and a reachable local team adds reassurance; we share practical advice before you travel.
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Updated . Travel conditions change — we confirm details when we plan your trip.
14 days · Two weeks, the whole island
Two weeks to see Sri Lanka properly: both great ancient capitals, Sigiriya, Kandy, the hill country, a Yala safari, quiet southern beaches and Galle Fort.
Private tour · price on request
15 days · Relaxed pace, long beach stay
A relaxed fifteen-day journey with three nights in the Cultural Triangle, two in Kandy and Ella, an elephant safari and three unhurried nights on the south coast.
Private tour · price on request
8 days · Best first trip
Eight days that string together Sri Lanka’s greatest hits — Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, the Ella train and a Yala safari — at a pace that still leaves room to breathe.
Private tour · price on request
Day tours that fit around this itinerary.
Half day · from Negombo
A relaxed half day near the airport: a lagoon boat ride through mangroves, the fish market, the Dutch canal and St Mary’s Church.
Half day · from Negombo
An early-morning look at Negombo’s fishing life: boats coming in, the auction, and a traditional outrigger on the lagoon.
Full day · from Colombo
A full-day trip from Colombo on the Southern Expressway to walk Galle Fort’s ramparts and enjoy a south-coast beach.
Half day · from Kandy
Kandy’s highlights in a half day: the Temple of the Tooth, the lake, the Royal Botanical Gardens and a cultural show.
