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A weathered stone Buddha surrounded by palms in Polonnaruwa.
A fishing boat on the blue bay at Trincomalee.
Kandy Lake beneath the green hills of central Sri Lanka.
A quiet road beside a dry-zone reservoir in Sri Lanka.

East Coast Light: Ancient Kingdoms & Trincomalee

A warm-season route through Sri Lanka’s dry-zone heritage and the calm coves of Trincomalee, with Kandy as a graceful highland interlude.

Journey details

Hosted by Reiseria

Private journey with expert guides · 24/7 support

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Destinations

4 destinations across Sri Lanka

Stay style

Sigiriya and the ancient capitals

Best season

May–September

Where you’ll be

Journey overview

What’s included

  • Accommodation

    Stays in Colombo, Sigiriya, Trincomalee and Kandy as listed, on the confirmed room basis.

  • Heritage & east-coast transfers

    Planned airport, intercity and local sightseeing transport shown in the itinerary.

  • Local guides & coordination

    Guide services for the ancient sites, temples, lakes and harbour experiences marked in the plan.

  • Ancient kingdoms & coast experiences

    Listed Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy and Trincomalee experiences, with fees where noted.

  • Meals listed in the itinerary

    Breakfasts and any other meals explicitly shown in the day-by-day plan.

  • Planning & on-trip support

    Pre-trip planning, local coordination and practical visa and entry guidance before and during the journey.

What’s not included

  • Flights & unlisted transport

    International or domestic flights, trains, boats and transfers not specifically shown in the confirmed plan.

  • Visa & government charges

    Visa, passport, government, camera, temple or special-permit fees unless expressly listed as included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance, medical care, evacuation and costs outside the confirmed journey.

  • Unlisted meals & drinks

    Meals, drinks, minibar, room service and dining not specifically listed in the itinerary.

  • Personal expenses & gratuities

    Shopping, laundry, phone charges, tips and other personal purchases.

  • Optional additions

    Optional water sports, beach activities, hotel upgrades, extra nights and special requests.

Please note: The displayed “from” price is indicative and may vary with your travel dates, group size, room choice, availability and confirmed services. Your personalized quote and booking confirmation confirm the final inclusions, exclusions and total price.

5.0 · 47 ratings

Sophie

Hamburg, Germany

★★★★★

The route felt beautifully balanced. The Taj Mahal at sunrise and Ranthambore were unforgettable, and every transfer was handled thoughtfully.

Daniel

London, United Kingdom

★★★★★

Our guides made India feel easy to discover. The palaces, food and small local moments were the highlights of our trip.

Marie

Paris, France

★★★★★

A wonderfully considered itinerary with excellent hotels and just enough time to slow down between the big sights.

Jonas

Munich, Germany

★★★★★

The safari and Udaipur stay were magical. Reiseria listened to what we wanted and adjusted the pace perfectly.

Claire

Toronto, Canada

★★★★★

From Delhi to Rajasthan, everything ran smoothly. We always knew what was happening without feeling over-scheduled.

Ava

Melbourne, Australia

★★★★★

The right mix of comfort, culture and adventure. We would happily plan another India journey with the Reiseria team.

From €1,250 / person

Free cancellation

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