Sundara Stories: A journey of trails and Trecks
A 10-day soulful journey across Sri Lanka’s wild trails, misty hills, and timeless stories — where each step reveals a new layer of beauty.
Embark on a journey off the beaten track, where every moment unfolds like a storybook: waking to mist on mountain roads, sipping tea high in the hills, trekking through cloud forests, and descending into sunlit beaches. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s purposeful travel designed to connect you with Sri Lanka’s living soul.
*Further information on accommodation, transport, meals can be found at the end of the page
Day 1: From Arrival to Highland Mystery
Begin your journey away from the crowds and into the mist-covered highlands of Elkaduwa. You’ll settle into a secluded forest estate where the welcome is personal, the air is pine-scented, and the world slows to your rhythm.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Private in-villa welcome ceremony with herbal tea & foot soak
Guided nature walk tailored to your energy after travel
Chef-hosted dinner
Day 2: Kandy’s Cultural Embrace
Explore Kandy not through a guidebook, but through a private storytelling walk with a local scholar. Discover temples, lakeside paths, and hidden artisans’ workshops. Later, wind down with a private picnic beside a secret waterfall.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Exclusive temple access with a Buddhist cultural interpreter
Bespoke picnic setup with traditional dishes & linens in nature
Evening herbal oil massage in your private terrace
Day 3: Tea Trails & Cloud Forests
Enter tea country with rare access — walk with estate women, learn their rituals, and sip hand-picked brews overlooking emerald hills. In the afternoon, follow a cloud forest trail closed to public hikers, with your own naturalist as company.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Personalised tea blending session with estate master taster
Guided private trek with a Knuckles conservationist
Outdoor sunset bath ritual with mountain views
Day 4: Trains, Valleys & Ravana’s Falls
Board a reserved private compartment aboard the scenic train to Ella, complete with refreshments and curated reading. On arrival, your guide leads you to Ravana Falls via a forest path only locals know.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Private panoramic train car with Sundara picnic hamper
Guided nature walk to a hidden viewpoint at the falls
Stay in a forest-framed luxury bungalow with plunge pool
Day 5: Nine Arches & Sunset Rituals
Experience the Nine Arch Bridge before the crowds, accompanied by a local historian and early morning tea. Hike Little Adam’s Peak at golden hour, where a private sundowner setup awaits.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Private pre-dawn bridge walk with a professional photographer
Champagne + herbal tea sundowner at peak summit
Customised spa treatment using hill-grown botanicals
Day 6: Diyaluma Falls & Fieldside Retreat
Descend to Wellawaya and stay in a sustainably built fieldside retreat, where rice paddies stretch beyond the eye. Swim in natural tiers of Diyaluma Falls and enjoy a private farm-to-table meal served under the stars.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Off-trail access to upper Diyaluma falls with local permission
Curated farm dinner with personalised menu & candlelit setting
Wellness session
Is this trip right for you?
You value intimacy and customisation over crowded itineraries
You seek luxury that’s personal, quiet, and rooted in place
You want to experience Sri Lanka with depth, not just see it
You’re curious, conscious, and ready for something meaningful
Meals: Tailored to Your Preference
Transport: Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle for Transfers and Sightseeing/ Point to point Air transfer / Luxury Air-Conditioned train compartments
Accommodation: Small Boutique hotel/ Private villa/ 5 star resort ( 9 nights)
Walk paths most never find.
From cloud forests in the Knuckles to secret jungle plunge pools, each step uncovers hidden parts of Sri Lanka that remain untouched, sacred, and full of wonder.
Stay where stories sleep.
Boutique tea bungalows, mountain retreats, and heritage villas — all chosen not for their glamour, but for their soul. These are places where the walls breathe history, and comfort wraps around you like a shawl.
A pace honours your spirit.
One day you might hike a ridge at sunrise, the next you might pause for hours beside a waterfall with nothing but a thermos of tea and your thoughts. The journey is designed to match your rhythm, not rush it.
Real connection, not curated performance.
Sit with a village elder, cook with a tea estate host, or learn the quiet beauty of making string hoppers by hand. It’s these soft, personal interactions that leave the longest imprint.
Day 7: Villages & Jungle By Night
Step into slow village life guided by a host who knows every home and tree. Learn to make traditional sweets or weave mats. After dark, take part in a guided moonlight jungle walk, ending with a warming herbal brew by firelight.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
One-on-one village exchange session (crafts, cooking, or stories)
Private bonfire with naturalist talk on nocturnal wildlife
Eco-chic jungle accommodation with silent sleep ritual
Day 8: Hidden Waterfalls & Forest Pools
You’ll trek to secret swimming holes few visitors ever see, guided by a community elder. Pause for fresh tropical fruit served on palm leaves, then soak in sun-warmed plunge pools with no one else around.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Community-guided access to restricted local trails
Refreshments served picnic-style at the base of the falls
Forest massage or forest bathing experience on request
Day 9: Galle Fort & Colonial Elegance
Travel south to the storied walls of Galle Fort. Discover antique shops, modern studios, and courtyards behind shuttered doors. Your day ends with a private art walk and sundowner on a colonial rooftop.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Insider-led art and design trail with Galle creatives
Private rooftop dinner with curated Fort tasting menu
Heritage villa stay with optional in-room spa service
Why you will love this story
Day 10: Sunrise Farewell
Welcome your final morning with a slow, intentional ritual: perhaps a beach walk, a guided journaling moment, or a tea ceremony overlooking the sea. Depart feeling lighter, fuller, and deeply held.
Create your own story with a unique experience:
Personalised farewell ritual (sunrise meditation, blessing, or music)
Departure gift with locally made, sustainable travel mementos
Private transfer with curated road playlist and snacks
Why Choose Sundara stories
Because we don’t offer packages — we offer presence.
We craft experiences from the inside out — with intention, beauty, and deep respect for the island we call home.