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Ancient places, mountains, beaches and local life.
Come for Sri Lanka.Leave with more than photos.
A 10-day journey across Sri Lanka bringing international travelers together with local university students and recent graduates. Explore incredible places. Share experiences. Learn from each other. Have fun. And meet people you would probably never meet on a normal holiday.
- Sri Lanka
- Starting 1 February 2027
- 10 days
- Negombo → Sigiriya → Ella → South Coast
Early Bird places from €995 €825 · Shared room · First 5 only
The film
This is where the journey begins.
Sri Lanka is beaches, mountains, ancient cities, food, wildlife, culture and adventure.
But sometimes the most memorable part of a journey is not the place.
It is the people you meet there.
See Sri Lanka differently.
This is not a traditional sightseeing tour where you spend ten days simply following a guide from attraction to attraction.
It is not a volunteering program.
And it is not a retreat where every hour is scheduled.
It is a shared travel experience.
You travel across Sri Lanka with an international group while meeting and spending meaningful time with Sri Lankan university students and recent graduates along the way.
One day you might explore an ancient site. Another day you might cook together.
Someone may lead yoga in the morning. Someone else might teach a few salsa or bachata steps.
You might go surfing. Take a train through the mountains. Join a meditation session. Eat together. Dance. Explore. Talk. Laugh.
Or spend three hours having a conversation nobody planned.
The best moments might be the ones we never schedule.
The experience
Explore. Share. Laugh. Learn. Create. Connect.
The route
One island. Four very different experiences.
Negombo → Sigiriya → Ella → South Coast
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01 · 1 night
Negombo
Arrive. Meet. Exhale.
Land in Sri Lanka.
Meet the group.
Settle in.
Relax after the journey.
Share the first dinner.
Start learning names.
And prepare for the adventure ahead.
Possible experiences
- arrival
- airport transfer
- first group dinner
- Negombo exploration
- relaxed introductions
- time to recover from the flight
02 · 3 nights
Sigiriya
Culture. Food. People. Discovery.
Travel into Sri Lanka's cultural heart.
Explore ancient landscapes.
Discover local life.
Meet Sri Lankan young people.
Cook together.
Share stories.
Try different activities.
And start becoming more than a group of strangers.
Possible experiences
- Sigiriya and cultural sites
- local food
- shared cooking
- cultural activities
- conversations with local students and graduates
- creative activities
- music
- informal workshops
- games
- shared evenings
- exploration
03 · 2 nights
Ella
Mountains. Movement. Conversations.
Green landscapes.
Cooler mountain air.
Train journeys.
Nature.
Adventure.
And a slightly slower rhythm.
Ella is a natural place for relaxed participant-led experiences.
Possible experiences
- mountain exploration
- hiking
- train experiences
- yoga
- meditation
- breathwork
- salsa or bachata
- photography
- journaling
- creative sessions
- free time
- shared dinners
- local exploration
04 · 4 nights
Ahangama / Hiriketiya
Ocean. Surf. Freedom. Celebration.
The final part of the journey takes us to Sri Lanka's south coast.
Surf. Swim. Relax. Dance. Create. Cook.
Watch sunsets. Explore. Have long dinners.
Spend time together.
And celebrate the journey.
Possible experiences
- surfing
- beach time
- yoga
- meditation
- dance
- cooking
- mocktail making
- music
- creative sessions
- photography
- content creation
- local exploration
- sunset gatherings
- free time
- final celebration
More details coming soon.
The four destinations and number of nights are confirmed.
We are intentionally keeping some flexibility around the daily program.
Activities will depend on the people joining, local opportunities, weather, participant interests and the natural rhythm of the group.
A more detailed itinerary will be published soon.
What's included
What's Included in the Journey
10 days across Sri Lanka combining travel, culture, adventure, meaningful connection, knowledge sharing and experiences with local participants.
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Pricing
Join the First Tugeda Journey
Sri Lanka · Starting 1 February 2027 · 10 Days
This is the first Tugeda journey.
We're bringing together international participants and young Sri Lankans to travel, share experiences, exchange knowledge and create meaningful connections.
The first participants will also help shape what Tugeda becomes.
Max 20 participants per journey
Tugeda (Shared Room)
Early Bird pricing
€995
€825
Shared-room package with a limited Early Bird price for the first 5 participants.
Standard price is €995 after Early Bird.
Twin shared room with two separate single beds. Same core Tugeda experience.
- Full 10-day Tugeda journey
- Shared twin-room accommodation
- Local transportation throughout the journey
- 10 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 2 dinners
- Elephant safari
- Village experience
- Cultural experiences
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Little Adam's Peak
- Nine Arches Bridge
- 2 surfing sessions
- Yoga, breathwork, dance and other shared sessions
- Final community gathering / mini festival
- All core Tugeda activities and experiences
Most popular
Tugeda (Single Room)
€1,295
€1,125
Single-room package for participants who prefer more privacy with the same core Tugeda journey.
Early Bird is €1,125. Standard price is €1,295 after Early Bird.
- Full 10-day Tugeda journey
- Private single-room accommodation
- Local transportation throughout the journey
- 10 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 2 dinners
- Elephant safari
- Village experience
- Cultural experiences
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Little Adam's Peak
- Nine Arches Bridge
- 2 surfing sessions
- Yoga, breathwork, dance and other shared sessions
- Final community gathering / mini festival
- All core Tugeda activities and experiences
Tugeda VIP
Limited availability
Inquire
For guests who want to experience the spirit of Tugeda with a more private, premium and wellness-focused journey.
Includes everything in the standard Tugeda Journey, plus:
- Luxury boutique hotels and villas throughout the journey
- Private room throughout
- Private airport transfers
- Premium safari experience
- Private surf coaching
- Traditional Ayurvedic massage
- Local herbal massage or wellness treatment
- Herbal steam bath or Ayurvedic spa experience
- One premium dining experience
- Professionally shot personal photo and video content during the journey
- Optional 2-3 day luxury stay extension
- Limited to 4 VIP guests per journey
Important notes
- Maximum group size is 20 participants in total per journey.
- Flights to and from Sri Lanka are not included.
- Shared accommodation is based on twin rooms with two separate beds.
- Shared-room and single-room package options are available.
- Some activities may change slightly depending on weather, local conditions and availability.
- The purpose of the pilot is to create meaningful cultural exchange, shared experiences and international exposure while exploring Sri Lanka together.
Imagine who you might meet.
A photographer from Spain.
A yoga instructor from Germany.
Someone starting their first business.
A Chef from Italy.
A creator from Brazil.
A Dancing instructor from Africa.
A Sri Lankan university student deciding what comes next.
Someone who loves cooking.
Someone who has traveled all over the world.
Someone taking their first big adventure.
People who may never normally meet. Now put them on the same journey. That is where things get interesting.
Share something
Everyone has something to share.
You do not have to teach anything.
But if there is something you enjoy, you are welcome to share it.
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The exchange goes both ways
You will learn too.
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Talent is everywhere.
Exposure isn't.
Why this exists
Why this exists
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Why Sri Lanka? Why now?
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Why Sri Lanka? Why now?
Beaches. Mountains. Wildlife. History. Food. Culture. Adventure. And some of the warmest people you can meet.
Sri Lanka also went through a major economic crisis in 2022. The country continues to rebuild, recover and find its next chapter.
At the same time, international tourism is growing again. More people are discovering the island, and Sri Lanka is slowly starting to be talked about as a possible "next Bali" - a place with incredible nature, surf, culture, wellness, food and a growing international community.
But there is an opportunity to do things differently as that growth happens.
Not simply to bring more tourists.
To help create a more meaningful kind of tourism from the beginning.
Tourism where visitors actually meet the people who live here.
Where conversations happen. Where cultures mix. Where friendships form. Where skills, ideas and perspectives move in both directions.
Where tourism creates more than hotel bookings and Instagram photos.
Sri Lanka is changing. Tourism is growing. We want to help make human connection part of that growth.
Tourism is how we bring the worlds together.
Purpose doesn't mean forgetting to have fun.
This is still Sri Lanka. You should enjoy it.
Not every moment needs to be meaningful. Not every hour needs an activity.
- beaches
- surfing
- sunsets
- great food
- drinks
- dancing
- hiking
- train journeys
- exploration
- tuk-tuks
- slow mornings
- spontaneous plans
- music
- laughter
- shared dinners
- free time
- long conversations
You came for an incredible Sri Lankan experience. And became part of something meaningful along the way.
Long-term vision
Starting with one island. Thinking much bigger.
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FAQ
A few practical questions.
Do I need to be a teacher or expert to join?
No. If you choose to share, a useful skill, hobby, career story or perspective is enough to create meaningful exchanges.
Is this a standard group tour?
No. The route is planned, but we leave room for participant-led moments, cultural exchange and spontaneous experiences.
Will there be free time?
Yes. Alongside shared activities and exploration, there is space for rest, beach time, conversation and your own rhythm.
Come for Sri Lanka.Leave with more than photos.
- Sri Lanka
- Starting 1 February 2027
- 10 days