14 Jan 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£4,149pp
Flights from UK airports
Escorted tour
Solo Sri Lanka: Sigiriya, Kandy & Yala with Flights – 13 Days
Sigiriya, Kandy, Yala and beach days for solo travellers, with flights.
13 days
From £3,469 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 13-day holiday explores Sri Lanka from its ancient cities to the beach, designed for people travelling on their own. Flights to Colombo are included, and a tour director escorts the group. You stay eleven nights in three- and four-star hotels, with breakfast daily and several dinners.
From Colombo you visit the cave temples of Dambulla and climb Sigiriya, then spend two nights in Kandy for the Temple of the Tooth, the botanical gardens and a dance performance.
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You travel through the tea country to Nuwara Eliya, see young elephants at the Elephant Transit Home and go on safari in Yala, then visit Galle and relax with two free days at a beach resort in Kalutara.
The physical rating is medium. This holiday suits solo travellers who want culture, wildlife and beach in good company.
Trip highlights
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Dambulla cave temples (Day 3)
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Climbing Sigiriya (Day 4)
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The Temple of the Tooth (Day 6)
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The Elephant Transit Home (Day 8)
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Yala National Park (Day 9)
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Beach days in Kalutara (Days 11–12)
Your route
13 stops from Colombo to Kalutara
- Colombo Days 1–2
- Dambulla Day 3
- Habarana Days 3–4
- Sigiriya Rock Day 4
- Kandy Days 5–6
- Peradeniya Day 6
- Nuwara Eliya Day 7
- Elephant Transit Home Day 8
- Tissamaharama Days 8–9
- Yala National Park Day 9
- Galle Day 10
- Kalutara Days 10–12
- Kalutara Day 13
Why choose this tour
Designed for solo travellers. Culture, wildlife and beach with flights.
Best suited to
- Solo travellers
- First-time visitors to Sri Lanka
- Wildlife lovers
- Travellers who want some beach time
Day-by-day itinerary
13 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · United Kingdom Fly to Sri Lanka
Depart for Colombo.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
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Day 2 · Colombo Colombo
Arrive in Sri Lanka.
- Hotel
- Arie Lagoon Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 3 · Dambulla, Habarana Dambulla
Cave temples.
- Hotel
- Habarana Village by Cinnamon
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Sigiriya Sigiriya
The Lion Rock.
- Hotel
- Habarana Village by Cinnamon
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Kandy Kandy
Into the hills.
- Hotel
- Cinnamon Citadel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya Kandy
The Temple of the Tooth.
- Hotel
- Cinnamon Citadel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Tea country, Nuwara Eliya Nuwara Eliya
Tea plantations.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Elephant Transit Home Elephants
Young elephants.
- Hotel
- Chaayra Resort and Spa
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Yala National Park Yala
A safari.
- Hotel
- Chaayra Resort and Spa
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Galle, Kalutara Kalutara
Galle Fort.
- Hotel
- Anantara Kalutara Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Kalutara Kalutara
A free day.
- Hotel
- Anantara Kalutara Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Kalutara Kalutara
Another free day.
- Hotel
- Anantara Kalutara Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Colombo, United Kingdom Fly home
Return home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Colombo (1 night) Arie Lagoon Hotel
- Habarana (2 nights) Habarana Village by Cinnamon
- Kandy (2 nights) Cinnamon Citadel
- Nuwara Eliya (1 night) Hotel
- Yala (2 nights) Chaayra Resort and Spa
- Kalutara (3 nights) Anantara Kalutara Resort
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights to Colombo and transfers
- Accommodation 11 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels
- Meals 11 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Sigiriya climb and Dambulla cave temples
- Kandy city tour and dance performance
- Elephant Transit Home and Yala safari
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 11 lunches and 8 dinners
- Sri Lanka travel authorisation
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are travelling as a couple
- You want a small group
- You want most meals included
- You want to arrange your own flights
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 3–13 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 2 and 5–6
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Sri Lanka
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Departures & prices
From £3,469 per person, including flights. 10 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
25 Mar 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£3,999pp
Flights from UK airports
10 May 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£3,549pp
Flights from UK airports
11 Oct 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£3,549pp
Flights from UK airports
08 Nov 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£3,469pp
Flights from UK airports
13 Jan 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£4,529pp
Flights from UK airports
23 Mar 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£4,409pp
Flights from UK airports
08 May 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£3,999pp
Flights from UK airports
09 Oct 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£4,099pp
Flights from UK airports
06 Nov 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£4,529pp
Flights from UK airports
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is this only for solo travellers?
Yes, it is designed for people travelling on their own.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights to Colombo and transfers.
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Yes, UK citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorisation, applied for online before travel.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily and several dinners.
Is there beach time?
Yes, two free days at a beach resort in Kalutara.
Who looks after the group?
A tour director escorts the group throughout.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary