Nine days. Each one worth building a trip around.

Packages

Every Breeze of Asia round tour is a complete, privately guided journey, matched to a specific way of travelling rather than reshuffled from a single template. Whether you want a classic cultural circuit, an extended coastal finish, or a slower hiking-and-wellness reset, there’s a collection built specifically around it.

Slow Ceylon – Sacred Cities, Highlands & Ayurveda Retreat

Rekawa’s turtles nesting under torchlight.

Travel Style: Heritage, Hiking & Wellness
Best For: Wellness travellers who prefer ancient sacred sites over a mountain trek
Best Time to Travel: February-March or August-September
Activity Level: Moderate – steady walking days, no single demanding trek
Pace: Slow and structured
Route: Colombo – Negombo – Anuradhapura – Sigiriya – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Udawalawe – Tangalle – Colombo

Tour Highlights

  • Anuradhapura Sacred City
  • Nalanda Gedige
  • Kandy tea plantation walk
  • Horton Plains and World’s End
  • Udawalawe elephant safari
  • Rekawa turtle walk
  • 3-night Ayurveda retreat

Suggested Accomodation

  • Negombo: Jetwing Blue
  • Anuradhapura: Uga Ulagalla
  • Sigiriya: Water Garden Sigiriya
  • Kandy: The Kandy House, 3 nights
  • Nuwara Eliya: Heritance Tea Factory or The Grand Hotel
  • Ella: 98 Acres Resort & Spa
  • Udawalawe: Mahoora Tented Safari Camp
  • Tangalle: Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle or Sen Wellness Sanctuary, 3 nights

 

Booking & Seasonal Notes:  A strong alternative to Tour 7 for travellers who want the Anuradhapura sacred sites in depth rather than the Knuckles trek.

Inclusions

  • All private ground transport throughout the tour
  • Private heritage guide for Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Sigiriya and Nalanda Gedige
  • Private jeep safari at Udawalawe
  • Scenic train tickets, Nanu Oya to Ella
  • Guided Rekawa turtle walk
  • Ayurveda and yoga programme
  • All airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • 15 nights accommodation as specified above
  • Daily breakfast at each property
  • 24/7 on-ground support throughout

Exclusions

  • International flights to/from Colombo
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Lunches and dinners unless specified
  • National park entrance fees – Udawalawe approx. USD 15-25pp
  • Personal spending, souvenirs and tipping

Itinerary

Arrival - Negombo

Transfer from the airport to Negombo. Overnight in Negombo.

Negombo to Anuradhapura

Drive north (approx. 2.5 hours). Afternoon visit to the Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba. Overnight in Anuradhapura.

Anuradhapura Sacred City - Mihintale

A full day exploring the ancient sacred city, followed by an afternoon visit to Mihintale, where Buddhism is said to have first reached Sri Lanka. Overnight in Anuradhapura.

Anuradhapura - Dambulla - Sigiriya

Drive south via the Dambulla Cave Temple. Continue to Sigiriya. Overnight in Sigiriya.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Nalanda Gedige

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the morning. Visit Nalanda Gedige, an unusual temple blending Hindu and Buddhist architectural styles, en route to Kandy in the afternoon. Overnight in Kandy.

Kandy Cultural Day

Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. Overnight in Kandy.

Kandy Tea Plantation Walk

A guided walk through the tea plantations of the Hantana hills above Kandy, with a factory tour and tasting. Overnight in Kandy.

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Drive into the highlands (approx. 2.5-3 hours) via a further tea estate visit. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Horton Plains - World's End

Morning walk to World’s End across Horton Plains. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge. Overnight in Ella.

Ella - Little Adam's Peak - Udawalawe

Morning walk to Little Adam’s Peak. Afternoon transfer south to Udawalawe (approx. 2 hours). Overnight in Udawalawe.

Udawalawe Safari - Transfer to Tangalle

Dawn jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park, known for reliable elephant sightings in open grassland. Transfer to the south coast at Tangalle. Overnight in Tangalle.

Rekawa Turtle Walk - Wellness Stay Begins

Guided evening visit to Rekawa Beach, a nesting site for several species of sea turtle. Ayurveda and wellness programme begins. Overnight in Tangalle.

South Coast Wellness Day

A full day of Ayurveda treatments and yoga, with quiet beach time. Overnight in Tangalle.

South Coast Wellness Day

Final treatments and a quiet day on the beach. Overnight in Tangalle.

Departure

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (approx. 3 hours).