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Ramayana Trail of Sri Lanka

Cultural · Private journey

Ramayana Trail of Sri Lanka

A respectful private journey through temples, landscapes and living traditions associated with the Ramayana across Sri Lanka.

12 days / 11 nightsPrivate tour19 stops
Photo: Michael Gunther / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Starting from

$1,450 per person

Journey overview

A route with room to breathe

This private itinerary connects Chilaw, Munneswaram, Manavari, Sigiriya, Trincomalee, Kandy, Ramboda, Nuwara Eliya, Seetha Eliya, Hakgala, Divurumpola, Ella, Kataragama, Ussangoda, Galle, Rumassala, Bentota, Colombo, Bandaranaike International Airport. Your planner can change the pace, hotel level, activities or direction of travel before confirmation.

Munneswaram and Manavari temples

Thiru Koneswaram in Trincomalee

Sri Bhakta Hanuman and Seetha Amman temples

Divurumpola, Ravana Falls and Ella

Ussangoda and Rumassala traditions

Private transport with flexible worship time

Ravana rock temple near Ella, Sri Lanka
Ravana rock temple near Ella, Sri Lanka

Day by day

Your itinerary

Day1

Arrival and Chilaw

Meet your private driver-guide and travel north to Chilaw, with time to rest after the flight.

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Chilaw

Day2

Munneswaram, Manavari and Sigiriya

Visit two important Hindu temples traditionally connected with Rama before continuing to the Cultural Triangle.

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Sigiriya

Day3

Sigiriya to Trincomalee

Explore Sigiriya and its surrounding landscape, then travel east to the coast at Trincomalee.

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Trincomalee

Day4

Thiru Koneswaram and Kandy

Visit the cliff-top Thiru Koneswaram temple and continue through the central highlands to Kandy.

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Kandy

Day5

Kandy and Ramboda

Travel through tea country with a visit to Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple and Ramboda Falls.

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Day6

Seetha Eliya traditions

Visit Seetha Amman Temple, Hakgala Gardens and Gayathri Peedam, allowing unhurried time for worship and reflection.

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Day7

Divurumpola and Ella

Continue via Divurumpola and mountain scenery to Ella, visiting sites locally associated with the Ramayana tradition.

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Ella

Day8

Ravana Falls and Kataragama

See Ravana Falls and the Ella landscape before travelling south to the sacred town of Kataragama.

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Kataragama

Day9

Ussangoda and the south coast

Visit the unusual coastal landscape of Ussangoda and continue to historic Galle.

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Galle

Day10

Rumassala and Bentota

Explore Galle Fort and Rumassala, then follow the coast to Bentota for a relaxed evening.

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Bentota

Day11

Colombo temples and city

Travel to Colombo for Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple, city highlights and time for shopping if desired.

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Colombo

Day12

Departure

Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport at a time arranged around your flight.

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: To be confirmed

What is included

Private air-conditioned transport

English-speaking driver-guide

Airport arrival and departure transfer

Selected accommodation with breakfast

Activities listed in the final quotation

24/7 local assistance

Not included

International flights and visa

Travel insurance

Meals not listed

Personal expenses and tips

Optional activities

Costs caused by itinerary changes

Helpful details

Good to know

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Every route can be adjusted before confirmation.

What standard of hotels is included?

The displayed price is an indicative starting point. Your quotation will clearly list the selected hotels and room type.

Is this trip suitable for children?

We adapt driving times and activities to children's ages. Tell us their ages in the inquiry form.

What is the cancellation policy?

The cancellation schedule is shown in your written quotation before payment and depends on confirmed suppliers.

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