Sri Lanka, Just For Us – A Women’s Group Adventure

Fourteen days of ancient rock fortresses, misty tea trails, wild safari country and golden coastline – with a small group of women who get it.

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25 Oct – 7 Nov 2027 · 6-12 women · 14 days

About This Trip

You know that feeling when a trip has been sitting in the back of your mind for years? This is the one. Sri Lanka is wild, warm and endlessly photogenic – and travelling it with a small group of women who are just as up for the 5am hikes as the lazy beach afternoons changes everything.

Over fourteen days you’ll climb the legendary Sigiriya Rock Fortress at dawn, share a home-cooked lunch in a local village, witness the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy and walk through working tea estates on the Pekoe Trail. You’ll ride one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world through the hill country to Ella, search for leopards and elephants on a jeep safari in Yala and unwind on the golden sand of Mirissa.

This is fourteen days of real adventure, woven through with the kind of moments you’ll be telling your friends about for years.

This is a genuinely small group – a maximum of twelve women, hosted personally by me from start to finish. We travel together with one English-speaking national guide, one driver and one driver assistant for the entire fourteen days, so there’s continuity, familiarity and someone who knows the island looking after every detail.

This trip is open exclusively to women aged 18 and over. It includes some genuinely active days – the Sigiriya climb, the Pekoe Trail walk and a pre-dawn 9km hike to World’s End – alongside plenty of slower, restorative time on the coast. If you’re reasonably comfortable walking and managing stairs, you’ll be absolutely fine.

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Trip Highlights

• Sigiriya – Dawn climb of a 200-metre fifth-century citadel, before the heat builds
• Hiriwaduna – Village experience: catamaran ride, bullock cart, and a home-cooked family lunch
• Kandy – Temple of the Sacred Tooth Puja, followed by Kandyan dance and fire-walking
• Kandy – Batik workshop, watching artisans hand-dye fabric using traditional wax-resist technique
• Pekoe Trail – A guided walk through the estates that made Ceylon tea famous
• Horton Plains – Pre-dawn 9km hike to the World’s End escarpment
• Nuwara Eliya – Pick your own tea, then taste the batch you helped make
• Nanu Oya → Ella – One of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world
• Yala – Jeep safari in search of elephants and leopards
• Mirissa & Galle – Beach days and a UNESCO sea fort
• Colombo – Tuk-tuk city tour and a farewell dinner

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – 25 Oct – Arrival in Negombo
Land at Bandaranaike Airport and settle into your beachside hotel. Tonight, the group gathers for a Welcome Arrival Dinner. Meals: Dinner

Day 2 – 26 Oct – Negombo – Dambulla – Sigiriya
Drive into the Cultural Triangle, stopping at the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple en route to Sigiriya. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 3 – 27 Oct – Sigiriya
Dawn climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, then the Hiriwaduna Village Experience – catamaran, bullock cart and a home-cooked lunch. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 4 – 28 Oct – Sigiriya – Kandy
Journey into the hill country, pausing at a traditional batik workshop. In Kandy, witness the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Puja and a Kandyan dance performance with a fire-walking finale. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 5 – 29 Oct – Kandy
Walk Stage 1 of the Pekoe Trail through tea estates and eucalyptus groves, then leisure time by Kandy Lake. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 6 – 30 Oct – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Climb into the highlands via Ramboda Falls and a working tea factory tour. Evening exploring ‘Little England’. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 7 – 31 Oct – Nuwara Eliya
Pre-dawn hike to World’s End in Horton Plains National Park, then a hands-on tea-plucking and factory experience. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 8 – 1 Nov – Nuwara Eliya – Train to Ella – Yala
Board the famous hill-country train to Ella, then continue by road to Yala on the island’s wild southern edge. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 9 – 2 Nov – Yala
A morning jeep safari through Yala National Park in search of leopards, elephants, and more. Afternoon at leisure by the pool. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 10 – 3 Nov – Yala – Mirissa
Drive the southern coast to the laid-back beach town of Mirissa. Check in and slip into beach mode. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 11 – 4 Nov – Mirissa
A full day at leisure on the coast. Swim, walk the beach, or settle under a palm with a king coconut. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 12 – 5 Nov – Mirissa – Galle – Mirissa
A day excursion to the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort – cobblestone lanes, ocean ramparts, and boutique cafés. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 13 – 6 Nov – Mirissa – Colombo
Drive to Colombo for a tuk-tuk city tour through Pettah Markets and Galle Face Green, then a Farewell Dinner. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 14 – 7 Nov – Departure
A relaxed final morning before your transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

Trip Details

Dates	25 Oct – 7 Nov 2027
Duration	14 days/13 nights
Group size	6-12 women + host
Accommodation	3 – 4★ hotels, pool & A/C
Meals	Half board (B&B in Colombo)
Transport	Private A/C vehicle throughout
Guiding	English-speaking national guide
Flights	Not included
Travel insurance	Not included (essential)

Pricing – Twin Share, Per Person

Early bird price (available until October 31st, 2026)	$5,100.00
Standard price (from November 1st, 2026)	$5,500.00

Price includes accommodation, half board, all transport, guiding, entrance fees and every activity listed in the itinerary. Flights, visa, insurance and personal spending are not included. Single supplement available on request.

Securing your place: A $300 deposit secures your spot. Final balance is due by 31 August, 2027.

FAQ

Who can come on this trip?
This is a women-only group adventure, open to women 18 and over. It’s a small group – max 12 – so you’ll get to know everyone properly over the two weeks.

Do I need to be super fit or experienced to do this trip?
You don’t need to be a marathon runner, but this itinerary does include some genuinely active days – climbing Sigiriya (200m, lots of steps), the Pekoe Trail walk through tea country and a pre-dawn hike to World’s End in Horton Plains (around 9km on uneven terrain). If you can comfortably walk for a few hours and manage stairs, you’ll be absolutely fine. If you have any medical conditions, mobility considerations, or concerns, just let me know when you book so we can plan accordingly.

What’s the accommodation like?
Comfortable 3-4 star hotels throughout, each with a pool and air-conditioning – properties have been specifically chosen with this in mind. Rooms are twin-share as standard, with a private bathroom in every room.

What’s included in the price?
Accommodation, all dinners and breakfasts, a couple of welcome and farewell dinners, all transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking national guide throughout and every activity and entrance fee listed in the itinerary – including the Sigiriya climb, the village experience, temple visits, tea experiences, the hill-country train, the Yala safari and more.

What’s not included?
International flights, your Sri Lanka ETA visa (around USD $60 and I can help you sort this), travel insurance and personal spending like drinks with meals, tips (which are customary in Sri Lanka – I can guide you with this, too) and anything outside the listed itinerary.

Do I need travel insurance?
Yes – comprehensive travel insurance is a strict requirement of this trip. It needs to cover trip cancellation, medical expenses and the more active elements of the itinerary like hiking and safari activities. I’ll need your policy details before final payment.

What if I don’t want to share a room?
No problem at all – a single supplement applies if you’d prefer your own room. Just let me know when you book.

What if I’m travelling solo and want to share a room?
I can match you with another solo traveller of a similar age and travel style. It’s a lovely way to make an instant travel buddy.

What happens if the group doesn’t fill?
This trip needs a minimum of six women to go ahead. A $300 deposit secures your place, with final balance due by 31st August 2027. If we don’t reach the minimum number and the trip has to be cancelled due to insufficient numbers, you’ll receive a full refund within seven days of 31st August 2027. Your payment is never at risk.

When do I need to pay by?
A $300 deposit secures your spot now. The final balance is due by 31st August 2027. Payment plans are available!

Will there be a guide the whole way?
Yes – an English-speaking national guide, driver and driver assistant are with the group for the entire 14 days.

What’s the deal with the batik workshop?
It’s a lovely added stop on the drive from Sigiriya to Kandy – you’ll watch local artisans hand-dye fabric using traditional wax-resist techniques and there’s time to browse and buy if you’d like a beautiful, authentic souvenir.

Your seat on this trip is waiting!