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Sri Lanka New Year Tour | Mirissa, Ella, Kandy and Sigiriya

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Tour Snapshot

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Start Date
Sun, 27 Dec 2026
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End Date
Sun, 03 Jan 2027
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Duration
8 Days, 7 Nights
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Destination
Sri Lanka
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Trip Type
Women Only
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Group Size
Max 18
📄 Trip brochure
The full day-by-day itinerary as a PDF.

Overview

Discover the beauty of Sri Lanka on an 8-day, 7-night New Year group trip covering the island’s stunning beaches, scenic hill towns, ancient temples, tea plantations, and vibrant cities. This women-only group tour takes you through Mirissa, Bentota, Galle, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Sigiriya, and Colombo, offering a mix of coastal experiences, cultural exploration, and breathtaking landscapes.

Begin your Sri Lanka journey in Mirissa, exploring a turtle hatchery, enjoying a scenic boat safari on the Madu River, and discovering the historic Galle Dutch Fort. Travel inland to Ella to visit the iconic Nine Arches Bridge and hike to Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic mountain views.

Experience a scenic train journey through Sri Lanka’s picturesque hill country, explore Nuwara Eliya’s tea plantations, visit Seetha Amman Temple, and spend time around Gregory Lake. Continue to Kandy, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, and the Dambulla Cave Temple before discovering the historic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Conclude your Sri Lanka holiday in Colombo with city sightseeing and shopping before departing.

Celebrate the New Year with a memorable Sri Lanka group tour featuring scenic train rides, coastal escapes, cultural landmarks, and the island’s beautiful hill country.

Itinerary

8 Days Day-by-day plan
Day 01
ARRIVAL IN SRI LANKA→MIRISSA
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and begin your scenic drive to Mirissa, a beautiful coastal town in Sri Lanka. Check in to your hotel and spend the evening relaxing by the beach, enjoying the sunset, or unwinding after your journey.
Notes
  • Reach the airport before 10 AM. Group pickup will be done between 10:30 AM to 11 AM (only once).
  • Please consult our team before booking your flights.
  • Check-in will be done by the evening.
Day 02
BENTOTA & GALLE
Explore Sri Lanka’s southern coast with a visit to a turtle hatchery to learn about sea turtle conservation. Enjoy a peaceful boat safari along the Madu River through mangrove-covered waterways before heading to Galle Dutch Fort. Walk through its historic streets, explore charming cafés and boutiques, and enjoy ocean views from the fort walls before returning to Mirissa.
Day 03
MIRISSA→ELLA VIA UDAWALAWE
Leave the tropical coastline behind and travel inland towards Ella via Udawalawe. Enjoy the changing landscapes as coastal scenery gives way to lush greenery, countryside, forests, and rolling hills. Upon reaching Ella, check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by the cool mountain air.
Day 04
EXPLORE ELLA
Discover Ella’s scenic beauty with a visit to the iconic Nine Arches Bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. Continue with a hike to Little Adam’s Peak, where panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and mountains await. Spend the evening at leisure, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of Ella.
Notes
  • Little Adam’s Peak can change depending on the weather conditions.
Day 05
ELLA→AMBEWELA→NUWARA ELIYA→KANDY
Begin the day with a scenic train journey from Ella to Ambewela, passing through mist-covered mountains, tea plantations, and green valleys. Continue by road to Nuwara Eliya, where you will visit Seetha Amman Temple, explore Gregory Lake, and discover the process of Ceylon tea production at a local tea factory and plantation. Later, travel to Kandy and check in to your hotel.
Notes
  • The Ella–Ambewela train journey is subject to availability. If this train is unavailable, the alternative will be the Ella–Badulla train journey.
  • Activities like speedboat riding and cycling around Gregory Lake are not included in the package cost. You can pay on the spot.
Day 06
KANDY→PINNAWALA→DAMBULLA→SIGIRIYA
Travel towards Sigiriya with a visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can observe elephants and learn about their care and conservation. Continue to Dambulla to explore the Dambulla Cave Temple, known for its ancient Buddhist murals, statues, and cave shrines. Arrive in Sigiriya, check in to your hotel, and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Day 07
SIGIRIYA ROCK→COLOMBO
Begin the day with a visit to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Climb the ancient rock and discover its fascinating history while enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding forests and countryside. Continue to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s vibrant commercial capital, and explore its cultural landmarks, temples, and notable city sights, including Gangaramaya Temple. Enjoy some time for shopping before checking in to your hotel for your final evening.
Notes
  • Entry tickets to Sigiriya Rock Fortress are not included in the package cost.
Day 08
COLOMBO→DEPARTURE
Enjoy your final breakfast in Sri Lanka before checking out of your hotel. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward journey, taking home memories of tropical beaches, scenic train rides, tea plantations, historic temples, and beautiful hill country landscapes.
Notes
  • Airport drop-off is scheduled around 11:30 AM to 12 PM. So book your return flights accordingly.
  • Please consult our team before booking your flights.

Included & Excluded

✓ What's Included
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  • ✓Mirissa, Ella & Colombo: Stay includes breakfast
  • ✓Kandy & Sigiriya: Stay includes breakfast + dinner
  • ✓All transfers and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
  • ✓English-speaking chauffeur guide throughout the trip
  • ✓Entrance Tickets/Fee inlcluded for:
  • ✓Turtle Hatchery
  • ✓Greogry Lake
  • ✓Madu River Boat Safari
  • ✓Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • ✓Dambulla Cave
  • ✓Gangaramaya Temple
  • ✓Bentota/Madu River boat safari
  • ✓Nine Arches Bridge tuk-tuk hire
  • ✓Tea factory and plantation visit
  • ✓Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit
  • ✓Dambulla Cave Temple visit
  • ✓Sigiriya Rock visit
  • ✓Scenic train journey (subject to availability)
  • ✓500 ml water bottle per person per day
  • ✓Female wovoyage trip captain
✕ What's Not Included
14 items
  • ✕5% GST
  • ✕2% TCS
  • ✕International Flights
  • ✕Beverages
  • ✕Lunches throughout the tour
  • ✕Dinners throughout the tour, except dinners included at Kandy and Sigiriya.
  • ✕Entrance to Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (approx. 20 USD per person).
  • ✕Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, etc.
  • ✕Any tips and gratuities.
  • ✕Services not specifically mentioned under inclusions
  • ✕Jeep hires and boat hires for activities
  • ✕Early check-in or late check-out at hotels
  • ✕Camera and video permits
  • ✕Any other expense not specifically mentioned in the inclusions

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Wovoyage is a women-led travel company founded in 2016 and based in Gurugram, India. Every women-only departure to Sri Lanka travels with a female trip leader, uses stays the team has vetted, and comes with 24/7 on-trip support. Most travellers join alone and share a twin room with another woman from the group.

We don’t have any age policy. We have had 22-year-olds gel fantastically with 65-year-olds. As long as you are fit to travel (get on flights, moderate walking), there is no restriction from our side.
The trip will start from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport.
Yes, you’ll find vegetarian options, but with limited options. Keep ready-to-meal packages with you.

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