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Wellness and slow travel · SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka Slow Living Journey

14 days · 13 nights • Customisable itinerary • Colombo → Colombo

Kandy Lake surrounded by city buildings and green hills, framed by tree branches, Sri Lanka
Kandy Lake and surrounding hills
Road through Haputale town lined with shops, buildings and vehicles beneath a cloudy sky, Sri Lanka
Street scene in Haputale town
Rocky shoreline, blue water and a palm-lined sandy beach at Goyambokka near Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Goyambokka Beach in Tangalle

A JOURNEY TO MAKE YOUR OWN

The experience

Sri Lanka Slow Living Journey is a 14-day Sri Lanka itinerary starting in Colombo and finishing in Colombo. Longer stays, low daily activity load and time with local hosts. Use this route as the starting point for a personalised quote, with the pace, accommodation and activities adjusted to your dates.

Duration
14 days · 13 nights
Starts in
Colombo
Finishes in
Colombo
Travel style
Private, tailor-made proposal
Your route

Colombo > Kandy > Haputale > Tangalle > Colombo

A suggested itinerary. Your operator must confirm the final schedule, stays, activities and price before booking.

THE JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY

Your itinerary

DAY 01KandyArrive and settle in

Day 1 activities

  • Meet at the agreed starting point in Colombo and travel to your Kandy base. Keep arrival-day plans flexible around your actual arrival time.
  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth respectfully and take a gentle walk beside Kandy Lake.
  • Keep the schedule light. Any yoga, meditation or treatment programme must be agreed with the qualified provider; no health outcomes are promised.
Overnight
Kandy
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Road transfer from Colombo to Kandy; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 02KandyExplore Kandy

Day 2 activities

  • Explore Peradeniya Botanical Gardens with enough time for shaded breaks.
  • Keep the schedule light. Any yoga, meditation or treatment programme must be agreed with the qualified provider; no health outcomes are promised.
Overnight
Kandy
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 03KandyExplore Kandy

Day 3 activities

  • Arrange a circuit of Embekke, Lankathilaka and Gadaladeniya with a local guide.
  • Keep the schedule light. Any yoga, meditation or treatment programme must be agreed with the qualified provider; no health outcomes are promised.
Overnight
Kandy
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 04HaputaleTravel to Haputale

Day 4 activities

  • Continue from Kandy to Haputale, allowing breaks and time to settle into your next stay.
  • Visit Lipton’s Seat early when visibility allows, then arrange a tea-estate visit.
  • Keep the schedule light. Any yoga, meditation or treatment programme must be agreed with the qualified provider; no health outcomes are promised.
Overnight
Haputale
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Road transfer from Kandy to Haputale; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 05HaputaleExplore Haputale

Day 5 activities

  • Walk a guided estate trail without entering private working areas without permission.
  • Keep the schedule light. Any yoga, meditation or treatment programme must be agreed with the qualified provider; no health outcomes are promised.
Overnight
Haputale
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 06HaputaleExplore Haputale

Day 6 activities

  • Spend time in the town and on a gentle viewpoint outing with a weather alternative.
  • Keep the schedule light. Any yoga, meditation or treatment programme must be agreed with the qualified provider; no health outcomes are promised.
Overnight
Haputale
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 07HaputaleExplore Haputale

Day 7 activities

  • Arrange a hosted meal and an introduction to local tea-country communities.
  • Keep the schedule light. Any yoga, meditation or treatment programme must be agreed with the qualified provider; no health outcomes are promised.
Overnight
Haputale
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 08TangalleTravel to Tangalle

Day 8 activities

  • Continue from Haputale to Tangalle, allowing breaks and time to settle into your next stay.
  • Take time beside the coast and explore quiet village roads with a local guide.
  • Keep the schedule light. Any yoga, meditation or treatment programme must be agreed with the qualified provider; no health outcomes are promised.
Overnight
Tangalle
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Road transfer from Haputale to Tangalle; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 09TangalleExplore Tangalle

Day 9 activities

  • Visit Mulkirigala rock temple in cooler hours; agree an alternative if steps are unsuitable.
  • Keep the schedule light. Any yoga, meditation or treatment programme must be agreed with the qualified provider; no health outcomes are promised.
Overnight
Tangalle
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 10TangalleExplore Tangalle

Day 10 activities

  • Arrange a southern cooking session or a market visit with a local host.
  • Keep the schedule light. Any yoga, meditation or treatment programme must be agreed with the qualified provider; no health outcomes are promised.
Overnight
Tangalle
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 11TangalleExplore Tangalle

Day 11 activities

  • Keep a free coastal day, with any swimming or water activity chosen according to local advice.
  • Keep the schedule light. Any yoga, meditation or treatment programme must be agreed with the qualified provider; no health outcomes are promised.
Overnight
Tangalle
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 12TangalleExplore Tangalle

Day 12 activities

  • Take time beside the coast and explore quiet village roads with a local guide.
  • Keep the schedule light. Any yoga, meditation or treatment programme must be agreed with the qualified provider; no health outcomes are promised.
Overnight
Tangalle
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 13TangalleExplore Tangalle

Day 13 activities

  • Visit Mulkirigala rock temple in cooler hours; agree an alternative if steps are unsuitable.
  • Keep the schedule light. Any yoga, meditation or treatment programme must be agreed with the qualified provider; no health outcomes are promised.
Overnight
Tangalle
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 14ColomboOnward journey

Day 14 activities

  • After a relaxed start, finish the itinerary in Colombo. Agree the final drop-off and leave enough time for any onward connection.
  • Airport transfers are included only if your written quote specifies them.
Overnight
No overnight stay planned
Meals
As agreed in your quote.
Travel planning
Road transfer from Tangalle to Colombo; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
Transport
Final transfer or local drop-off, as agreed.

THE PLACES ALONG THE WAY

Your Sri Lanka route

  1. Colombo ↗
  2. Kandy ↗
  3. Haputale ↗
  4. Tangalle ↗

Use the destination cards or open a place in maps below.

Pins show approximate destination centres. Distances between destinations are straight-line estimates, not driving distances.

The route lists destinations and overnight bases. Exact roads, station transfers and activity meeting points are agreed with your operator.

PLAN THE DETAILS

Shape your package

Accommodation & meals

Choose guesthouse, hotel, boutique stay or villa options in your quote; named properties are not yet allocated.

Breakfast, half board, full board, tastings and special meals are included only when listed in the final quote. Share dietary requirements before confirming.

What to include in your quote
  • Every overnight stay, room type and agreed meal.
  • Driver, guide, vehicle, fuel, parking and any station or airport transfers.
  • Entry tickets, safari jeeps, boats, activity equipment and specialist guides.
  • Taxes, payment schedule and cancellation terms.

These are items to request, not confirmed inclusions.

Costs to budget separately

Unless specifically included in your quote, allow for international flights, entry requirements, travel insurance, personal spending, tips, optional activities and meals outside the agreed plan.

Season, activity level & suitability

Varies by activity; shorter alternatives on request. Suitable pace and access depend on the activities selected. Tell the operator about mobility requirements, child ages and swimming or walking ability.

  • Confirm the full itinerary, exact pickup and drop-off points, and a realistic daily schedule with the operator.
  • Request an itemised quote covering accommodation, transport, guide services, admission, meals, taxes and optional activities.
  • Check current access, weather and local conditions before travel; the final programme may need to change.
  • Agree any retreat programme with its qualified provider before booking; this itinerary does not prescribe treatment.
Booking & cancellation

This page is an itinerary proposal, not a confirmed departure. Before paying, obtain the named operator’s written quote, availability, payment terms and cancellation policy. Sending an enquiry does not make a reservation.

LET’S SHAPE YOUR JOURNEY

Request your personalised quote

Tell the Travel Picks team your dates, group size, preferred stays and any changes to this route.

This request goes to the Travel Picks team. For direct arrangements, use the provider’s published contact links.

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