# Aveniq Travel > Aveniq Travel designs custom-built, small-group and private tours across Sri Lanka — cultural journeys, adventure & hiking, wellness & yoga retreats and family holidays. Tours are arranged on request; there is no fixed online pricing — contact us or submit an enquiry via the site for a personalised quote. Contact: info@aveniqtravel.com | +94 71 490 3620 | https://aveniqtravel.com/ ## Tours - [Adventure & Hiking in Sri Lanka — 12 Days](https://aveniqtravel.com/tours/adventure-hiking-in-sri-lanka-12-days/) (Adventure Tours, 12 Days / 11 Nights): Beaches, mountains, rivers and jungle — a 12-day adventure through Sigiriya, the Knuckles Range, Ella's tea hills and the south coast, built for travellers who want to be active. Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights | Group size: 2 – 8 pax | Difficulty: Challenging Isn't Sri Lanka the ideal destination to turn a holiday into a real adventure? Endless beaches, mountains, rivers and jungle — this dazzling island offers all of it and more, alongside remarkable wildlife on land and at sea. Picture boating among dolphins or watching wild elephants graze. This tailor-made trip is packed with activity while still covering the cultural essentials, taking you from adventure to adventure across ever-changing landscapes — a wellness journey that leaves you completely recharged. Included: - Airport transfers - Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide - Accommodation as per itinerary, most nights on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis - Guided trekking: Thalakote Wewa village trek, Knuckles Range trek, Little Adam's Peak - Tuk-tuk safari through the tea plantations with a visit to the Dambatenne tea factory - Bicycle tour of Polonnaruwa and jeep safari in Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park - Entrance fees for Sigiriya Rock, Polonnaruwa, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandyan dance show Not included: - International flights - Lunches (except where noted) and some dinners - Travel insurance - Optional activities (Ayurveda massage, kayaking extras) - Tips and gratuities - Sri Lanka entry visa - [Authentic Encounters & Adventures — 10 Days](https://aveniqtravel.com/tours/authentic-encounters-adventures-10-days/) (Adventure Tours, 10 Days / 9 Nights): From the coast to the central highlands and back — an epic 10-day journey through hilltop forts, wildlife reserves and a Sinharaja rainforest trek, ending on golden south-coast beaches. Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights | Group size: 3 Adults + 1 Child | Difficulty: Moderate This epic 10-day Sri Lanka adventure begins on the coast and crosses the central highlands before returning to the south coast. You'll explore some of the island's finest sights — ancient hilltop forts, wildlife-rich reserves and stunning beaches — while experiencing Sri Lanka's unique Buddhist culture and warm hospitality at every turn. A highlight is the trek through Sinharaja Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed biosphere reserve of global importance since 1989. Route: Negombo – Sigiriya – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Sinharaja – Mirissa – Colombo Airport. Included: - 7 nights hotel accommodation on bed & breakfast basis (half-board in Sigiriya) - All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide - Scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella - All government taxes - 1 bottle of water per person per day - Airport welcome with frangipani flower garlands - Information booklet - 24/7 assistance from our Colombo-based team Not included: - International flights - Visa and travel insurance - Excursions suggested in the itinerary (optional) - Meals other than those listed above - Optional excursions - Tips and gratuities - [Cultural Highlights of Sri Lanka — 11 Days](https://aveniqtravel.com/tours/cultural-highlights-of-sri-lanka-11-days/) (Cultural Tours, 11 Days / 10 Nights): From the colonial charm of Negombo through the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, the tea-country train to Ella and the south coast — Sri Lanka's essential cultural sites in 11 days. Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights | Group size: 2 – 10 pax | Difficulty: Easy Welcome to Sri Lanka, the island of a thousand smiles! This 11-day journey covers the country's cultural essentials — ancient rock fortresses, sacred temples, colonial forts and living village traditions — balanced with time to relax by the pool or on the beach between visits. Included: - Airport transfers - Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide - Accommodation as per itinerary - Breakfast daily - Entrance fees: Sigiriya Rock, Pidurangala Rock, Sevanagama village tour with lake boat ride, Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Minneriya jeep safari, Dambulla Cave Temple, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandyan dance show, scenic train Nanu Oya–Ella, Elephant Transit Home, Galle Fort visit Not included: - International flights - Lunches and most dinners - Travel insurance - Optional excursions (e.g. Madu River boat safari, spice garden, Ayurveda massage) - Tips and gratuities - Sri Lanka entry visa - [Sri Lanka East Coast & Wellness — 10 Days](https://aveniqtravel.com/tours/sri-lanka-east-coast-wellness-10-days/) (Wellness & Yoga, 10 Days / 9 Nights): Kandy's hills to Pasikuda's turquoise east-coast waters — a 10-day itinerary blending daily yoga and spa treatments with beach time and a stop in Negombo before departure. Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights | Group size: 2 – 6 pax | Difficulty: Easy This 10-day journey pairs wellness with the quieter, less-visited beaches of Sri Lanka's east coast. Four nights at a boutique wellness resort in Kandy — daily massage, full board and guided yoga — are followed by four nights on the calm, reef-sheltered waters of Pasikuda Beach, before a final night in the coastal town of Negombo ahead of your flight home. Prefer Trincomalee's calmer, diving-friendly waters and its own whale watching season over Pasikuda? We can swap it in for this leg of the trip — just let us know when you enquire. Included: - Airport welcome and transfers - Accommodation in the hotels listed (or similar) - Full board in Kandy, half board in Pasikuda Beach and Negombo - All transfers, excursions and visits in an air-conditioned vehicle - English-speaking guide - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit - Guided yoga sessions in Kandy - Signature Coffee Circuit tour - Countryside cycling excursion - Traditional Sri Lankan jackfruit lunch experience Not included: - International flights - Sri Lanka entry visa - Excursions not listed under What's Included - Drinks at hotels and restaurants - Tips and personal extras - Camera/video permits at monuments - Travel insurance - Single room supplement (available on request) - [Sri Lanka Family Discovery — 9 Days](https://aveniqtravel.com/tours/sri-lanka-family-discovery-9-days/) (Cultural Tours, 9 Days / 8 Nights): A gentle 9-day family journey from the golden beaches of Negombo through the Cultural Triangle, Kandy's hills, the Ella hills, a Yala safari and the ramparts of Galle Fort. Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights | Group size: 2 Adults + 2 Children | Difficulty: Easy Watch giant Buddha statues rise from the jungle, meet mischievous monkeys outside ancient temples, spot dolphins in the Indian Ocean, bathe alongside elephants, relax on white-sand beaches where turtles nest by night, and share smiles with children in the tea country villages. Sri Lanka — the island of a thousand smiles — has something for every member of the family. This 9-day itinerary is designed around comfortable pacing, family-friendly hotels and a private air-conditioned vehicle throughout, so young travellers can enjoy pool time and downtime between the highlights. Included: - Airport welcome and assistance - Accommodation in the hotels listed (or similar) - Meals as specified in the itinerary - All transfers, excursions and visits in an air-conditioned vehicle - English-speaking driver-guide - Entrance fees: Sigiriya Rock, Muthurajawela boat safari, Sevanagama village visit, Dambulla Cave Temple, spice garden, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandyan dance show, Yala jeep safari, scenic train journey, Ella village tour, Galle city visit - Welcome pack and 2 bottles of mineral water per day Not included: - International flights - Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, etc.) - Sri Lanka entry visa - Excursions not listed under "What's Included" - Drinks at hotels and restaurants - Tips and gratuities - Camera/video permits at monuments - Travel insurance - [Sri Lanka Highlights Circuit — 8 Days](https://aveniqtravel.com/tours/sri-lanka-highlights-8-days/) (Cultural Tours, 8 Days / 7 Nights): A classic 8-day introduction to Sri Lanka — Sigiriya Rock, tea country by scenic train, a Yala safari and a south coast beach finish. Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights | Group size: 2 – 8 pax | Difficulty: Easy In just eight days, follow Sri Lanka's classic route from an ancient rock fortress to misty tea country, a leopard-spotting safari and the colonial ramparts of Galle Fort. This is the itinerary most first-time visitors dream of — compact enough for a single trip, varied enough to feel like you've seen the whole island. Climb the 5th-century Sigiriya Rock, ride the world-famous scenic train through Ella's tea plantations, track wildlife on an afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park, and finish barefoot on the south coast — all with a private air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide throughout. Included: - Airport welcome and private transfers throughout in an air-conditioned vehicle - English-speaking driver-guide - Accommodation in the hotels listed (or similar) - Daily breakfast - Yala National Park jeep safari - Entrance fees: Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Rock, spice garden, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandyan dance show, tea factory, scenic train (2nd class), Galle Fort - Welcome pack and 2 bottles of mineral water per day Not included: - International flights - Sri Lanka entry visa - Lunches and dinners (except where noted) - Optional whale-watching trip in Mirissa - Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, etc.) - Tips and gratuities - Camera/video permits at monuments - Travel insurance - [Sri Lanka Honeymoon Romance — 9 Days](https://aveniqtravel.com/tours/sri-lanka-honeymoon-romance-9-days/) (Honeymoon Packages, 9 Days / 8 Nights): A 9-day honeymoon through Kandy's lakeside romance, the tea-country views of Nuwara Eliya and Ella, and a private beachfront finish at Pasikuda. Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights | Group size: 2 pax | Difficulty: Easy Nine days built around slowing down together — a lakeside city, a scenic train through tea country, and a calm, shallow-water beach to finish. Kandy opens the trip with candlelight and temple bells, Nuwara Eliya and Ella bring cool hill-country air and one of the world's great train journeys, and Pasikuda closes it with a private beachfront stay on the east coast. A private candlelit dinner and a couples spa treatment are built in, but most of the trip is simply unhurried time together. Included: - Airport welcome and private transfers throughout in an air-conditioned vehicle - Boutique and beachfront accommodation as listed (or similar) - Daily breakfast - One private candlelit dinner - Tea plantation visit and tasting in Nuwara Eliya - Scenic train tickets, Nuwara Eliya – Ella - One couples spa treatment in Pasikuda Not included: - International flights - Sri Lanka entry visa - Meals other than breakfast and the one private dinner listed - Horton Plains entrance fee and guide (optional add-on) - Alcoholic beverages - Tips and gratuities - Travel insurance - [Sri Lanka South Coast Beach Escape — 8 Days](https://aveniqtravel.com/tours/sri-lanka-south-coast-beach-escape-8-days/) (Beach Holidays, 8 Days / 7 Nights): An 8-day beach-hopping journey down Sri Lanka's south coast — whale watching in Mirissa, snorkelling in Unawatuna, and quiet sand in Tangalle. Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights | Group size: 2 – 6 pax | Difficulty: Easy No fixed itinerary of temples and museums — just a slow trail down the south coast from one good beach to the next. Mirissa for whale watching and sunset, Unawatuna for calm, snorkel-friendly water, and Tangalle for the kind of quiet, uncrowded sand that's increasingly hard to find. Private transfers link each stop, so the only real decision each day is what time to get back in the water. Included: - Airport welcome and private transfers throughout in an air-conditioned vehicle - Whale watching boat trip in Mirissa (seasonal, Nov–Apr) - Accommodation at each beach stop - Daily breakfast - Welcome drink on arrival Not included: - International flights - Sri Lanka entry visa - Lunches and dinners - Optional water sports (surfing, diving, snorkelling gear) - Tips and gratuities - Travel insurance - [Sri Lanka Wildlife Safari — 7 Days](https://aveniqtravel.com/tours/sri-lanka-wildlife-safari-7-days/) (Wildlife & Safari, 7 Days / 6 Nights): A dedicated 7-day safari circuit through three of Sri Lanka's finest parks — the Minneriya elephant gathering, Yala's leopards, and the untouched rainforest of Sinharaja. Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights | Group size: 2 – 6 pax | Difficulty: Easy This is a trip built for wildlife, start to finish. From the seasonal elephant gathering at Minneriya to the leopard-rich grasslands of Yala and the ancient rainforest canopy of Sinharaja, every stop is chosen for what you might see, not just where you might stay. Game drives run at dawn and dusk when the animals are most active, led by naturalist guides who know each park's trails and its wildlife. Between safaris, simple eco-lodge stays keep the focus on the parks themselves. Included: - Airport welcome and all transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle - All safari jeep game drives with driver-tracker - National park entrance fees - Eco-lodge accommodation near each park - Full board on safari days, breakfast daily elsewhere - English-speaking naturalist guide throughout - Bottled water during all game drives Not included: - International flights - Sri Lanka entry visa - Lunches and dinners outside safari days - Alcoholic beverages - Tips and gratuities - Travel insurance - Camera/video permits at national parks - [Sri Lanka Yoga & Wellness Retreat — 9 Days](https://aveniqtravel.com/tours/sri-lanka-yoga-wellness-retreat-9-days/) (Wellness & Yoga, 9 Days / 8 Nights): A restorative 9-day journey from the hills of Kandy to the beachfront yoga retreats of Talalla — daily yoga, spa treatments, full board and a slower pace of travel. Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights | Group size: 2 – 6 pax | Difficulty: Easy Step away from the everyday and into a rhythm built entirely around rest and renewal. This 9-day retreat opens in Kandy, at a boutique wellness resort offering daily massage, full board and guided yoga sessions, before continuing south to Talalla, home to one of Sri Lanka's most celebrated beachfront yoga retreats. Between sessions, gentle cultural excursions — a coffee heritage trail, a countryside cycling ride, the historic Galle Fort — keep the days varied without disturbing the sense of calm. Included: - Airport welcome and transfer to Kandy - Daily massage in Kandy - One medical consultation - Full board in Kandy, half board in Talalla - Herbal welcome drink - Guided yoga sessions throughout - Accommodation in the hotels listed (or similar) - Signature Coffee Circuit tour - Countryside cycling excursion - Galle Fort visit - All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle Not included: - International flights - Sri Lanka entry visa - Optional spa treatments (Bath House Spa) - Optional e-bike tour - Drinks at hotels and restaurants - Tips and gratuities - Travel insurance - Camera/video permits at monuments ## Company ### [About us](https://aveniqtravel.com/about-us/) ### [Destinations](https://aveniqtravel.com/destinations/) ### [Custom Tour](https://aveniqtravel.com/custom-tour/) ### [Get a Quote](https://aveniqtravel.com/get-a-quote/) ### [Contact Us](https://aveniqtravel.com/contact-us/) ## Blog - [Pasikuda, Sri Lanka: Calm Shallow Water on the East Coast](https://aveniqtravel.com/pasikuda-sri-lanka-guide/): Pasikuda's defining feature is its water — a wide, shallow reef-sheltered bay where you can wade out a genuinely long way and barely go past your waist, which is unusual… - [Unawatuna, Sri Lanka: Calm Water Near Galle Fort](https://aveniqtravel.com/unawatuna-sri-lanka-guide/): Unawatuna's bay is sheltered by a coral reef just offshore, which makes it one of the calmest, easiest-swimming beaches on the south coast — the reason it's become the default… - [Tangalle, Sri Lanka: Turtles, Lagoons, and Quiet Beaches](https://aveniqtravel.com/tangalle-sri-lanka-guide/): Tangalle is the south coast's quieter answer to Mirissa — longer, less-crowded beaches, and a pace that suits travellers who'd rather do very little than tick off a list of… - [Talalla, Sri Lanka: Quiet Beaches and Yoga on the South Coast](https://aveniqtravel.com/talalla-sri-lanka-guide/): Talalla is what Mirissa was before it became well-known — a long, largely undeveloped stretch of south coast sand, with far fewer people on it and a noticeably slower pace.… - [Sinharaja Rainforest, Sri Lanka: A Guide to the UNESCO Reserve](https://aveniqtravel.com/sinharaja-rainforest-sri-lanka-guide/): Sinharaja is Sri Lanka's last significant stretch of primary rainforest, and it's protected accordingly — a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1989, entered only with a licensed guide, and genuinely… - [Habarana, Sri Lanka: Elephant Safaris and the Cultural Triangle Base](https://aveniqtravel.com/habarana-sri-lanka-guide/): Habarana doesn't have a single headline sight of its own, and that's exactly the point — it sits at the centre of the Cultural Triangle, within reach of Sigiriya, Dambulla… - [Negombo, Sri Lanka: Your First or Last Stop Near the Airport](https://aveniqtravel.com/negombo-sri-lanka-guide/): Negombo sits fifteen minutes from Bandaranaike International Airport, which is the main reason most visitors see it at all — but it's a genuine fishing town in its own right,… - [Trincomalee, Sri Lanka: Harbour, Temple, and the East Coast Season](https://aveniqtravel.com/trincomalee-sri-lanka-guide/): Trincomalee sits on one of the finest natural deep-water harbours in the world, and it's shaped the town's whole history — naval powers from the Portuguese to the British to… - [Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka: Tea Country and Little England](https://aveniqtravel.com/nuwara-eliya-sri-lanka-guide/): At just under 1,900 metres, Nuwara Eliya is the coolest town in Sri Lanka by a wide margin — evenings call for a jacket, mornings arrive in mist, and the… - [Galle Fort, Sri Lanka: Ramparts, History, and the Old Town](https://aveniqtravel.com/galle-fort-sri-lanka-guide/): Galle Fort is one of the best-preserved colonial fortifications in Asia — built by the Portuguese, expanded by the Dutch in the 17th century, and still lived in rather than… - [Mirissa, Sri Lanka: Whale Watching and the South Coast](https://aveniqtravel.com/mirissa-sri-lanka-guide/): Mirissa is small — one curved beach, a handful of streets running back from it — but it packs in more than towns twice its size, largely because it sits… - [Ella, Sri Lanka: Hikes, the Nine Arch Bridge, and Hill Country at Its Best](https://aveniqtravel.com/ella-sri-lanka-guide/): Ella sits at just over 1,000 metres, and it shows the moment you step off the train — cooler air, tea bushes running up every hillside, and a town small… - [Kandy, Sri Lanka: A Complete Guide to the Cultural Capital](https://aveniqtravel.com/kandy-sri-lanka-a-complete-guide-to-the-cultural-capital/): Kandy travel guide: the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Peradeniya's gardens, the Esala Perahera festival, and how to fit it into your trip. - [Kandy to Ella: Sri Lanka’s Iconic Hill Country Train Journey](https://aveniqtravel.com/kandy-to-ella-sri-lankas-iconic-hill-country-train-journey/): Booking seats, what to expect on board, and how to build the Kandy to Ella train into the rest of your Sri Lanka itinerary. - [Sri Lanka Honeymoon Guide: Best Destinations and Experiences for Couples](https://aveniqtravel.com/sri-lanka-honeymoon-guide-best-destinations-and-experiences-for-couples/): A well-paced route, where to stay for the romance factor, and how to build a Sri Lanka honeymoon around what you both actually want. - [Best Beaches in Sri Lanka: A Coast-by-Coast Guide](https://aveniqtravel.com/best-beaches-in-sri-lanka-a-coast-by-coast-guide/): South coast or east coast? Here's how to pick the right stretch of Sri Lankan beach for your dates, from Mirissa's whale watching to Arugam Bay's surf. - [Sri Lanka Wildlife Safari Guide: Yala, Udawalawe and Beyond](https://aveniqtravel.com/sri-lanka-wildlife-safari-guide-yala-udawalawe-and-beyond/): Yala, Udawalawe or Minneriya: how to pick the right national park, the best months to visit, and how to actually see leopards and elephants rather than an empty jeep track. - [Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle: Complete Guide to Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa](https://aveniqtravel.com/sri-lanka-cultural-triangle-complete-guide-to-sigiriya-dambulla-and-polonnaruwa/): Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa in one trip — how to plan the route, what each site actually offers, and how many days to give it. - [Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka: A Season-by-Season Guide](https://aveniqtravel.com/best-time-to-visit-sri-lanka-a-season-by-season-guide/): Sri Lanka has two dry seasons, not one. Our month-by-month guide breaks down exactly when to visit the beaches, hill country, east coast and Cultural Triangle.