Tuk-tuk powered and crafted for men ready to reset. This is an expedition across Sri Lanka designed for camaraderie, challenge, and perspective. From ancient fortresses to wild safaris and beachfront sunsets, you’ll travel with purpose—balancing discovery, wellness, and adventure.
“It was a combination of doing the hard thing, and growing and navigating that with a group of legends” — David Melse, business coach
Quick Facts
Duration: 11 days, 10 nights
Travel Period: 16 April 2026 departure - potential other departures based on interest
Group Size: Price based on 10 men travelling together
Per Person Price: NZD 5490 per person twin share
Transport: Self-driven tuk-tuks, luxury transfers, and the famous Kandy–Ella train ride
Destinations: Negombo • Sigiriya • Kandy • Ella • Yala • Weligama • Colombo
The Journey
Day 1 | Arrival – Negombo
Arrive in Sri Lanka. Airport meet and transfer to Goldi Sands Hotel, Negombo. Rest and reset.
Distance: 25 km | ~35 min
Day 2 | Negombo – Dambulla (Sigiriya)
Pick up tuk-tuks, driving orientation, then onward to Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb.
Distance: 160 km | ~3 hr 20 min
Stay: Camellia Resort & Spa
Day 3 | Sigiriya Village Experience
Bullock cart ride, catamaran, a home-cooked meal in a village setting. Rural immersion.
Stay: Camellia Resort & Spa
Optional Upgrades:
Forest walk / mini-trek with indigenous guide: After village activities, slip into a jungle walk for wildlife, plants, trails.
Night wildlife walk or spotlighting: If your village has fields or forest nearby, after dark works well for nocturnal creatures.
Day 4 | Sigiriya – Kandy
Spice gardens visit (optional) en route, then the revered Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Distance: 90 km | ~2 hr 45 min
Stay: Cinnamon Citadel
Day 5 | Kandy – Ella (Train)
The iconic Kandy–Ella train through misty tea country.
Stay: Ella Breeze / Flower Garden Hotel
Day 6 | Ella – Yala
Road transfer with stop at Ravana Falls. Evening sundown barbeque.
Distance: 98 km | ~2 hr 15 min
Stay: Chaarya Resort
Day 7 | Yala Safari
Safari in Yala National Park or downtime at the lodge.
Stay: Chaarya Resort
Day 8 | Yala → Weligama (Coastal Drive)
Drive to the southern coast, check into the beach zone.
Distance: 140 km | ~2 hr 30 min
Stay: W15 Weligama
Optional Upgrades:
Surf lessons or board time if conditions allow (Weligama coast is surf friendly).
Sea kayaking / stand-up paddleboarding along coastline
Coastal hike or cliff walk during drive stopovers
Day 9 | Weligama / Mirissa
Free explore: Coconut Tree Hill, beach time, optional whale watching.
Stay: W15 Weligama
Optional Upgrades:
Golf on a military base around the airstrips
Whale / dolphin watching (in Mirissa):
Deep-sea snorkeling or dive trips off Mirissa reefs
Stand-up paddle or surf session
Coastal hike to hidden coves / viewpoint walks
Day 10 | Weligama – Galle – Colombo
Tour Galle Fort, then on to Colombo for rooftop drinks and a final night together.
Distance: 170 km | ~3 hrs
Stay: Granbell Colombo
Day 11 | Colombo – Departure
Breakfast and farewell transfer to the airport.
What’s Included
✔ Accommodation in shared double rooms
✔ Breakfast & dinner daily
✔ Tuk-tuk hire, vehicle insurance, license, and radios
✔ Private transfers and English-speaking guide/driver
✔ Guided highlights: Sigiriya Rock, Village Tour, Temple of the Tooth, Kandy–Ella train, Yala safari, Galle Fort
✔ Barbeque dinner & cocktail evening
✔ 24/7 ground support
Excludes: Flights, visas, insurance, tips, personal expenses, and meals not listed.
Good to Know
Travel insurance is mandatory
Standard check-in 2 pm / check-out 12 pm
Dress code applies for temples (covered shoulders and knees, remove shoes/hats)
Modest group pace: adventure mixed with recovery time
Whether it’s an Official Tour or a community-born Incubator trip, the outcome is the same: men stepping off the easy path, into a story they’ll tell for years.
Some tours will feel like controlled chaos. Others will dig into endurance and grit. Every single one will push you further than the package holidays ever could.