Sri Lanka
Professional Exchange Program — Inspire. Grow. Explore.
- 9 nights total
- 2 Colombo · 5 Batticaloa
- 2 nights Arugam Bay
- Private air-conditioned van
- English-speaking local guide
- Private airport transfers — on program arrival & departure dates
- GT Team Leader
- Professional local guides
- Pre-departure support
- Daily breakfast
- 2 lunches
- 2 dinners
- Moderate
- Sigiriya climb and long drive days
- 6 – 16
Classrooms, coastline and hill country
Spend ten days crossing Sri Lanka, beginning in Colombo and travelling east to Batticaloa, where four mornings in a local K–8 school combine classroom observation, co-teaching and professional exchange with Sri Lankan educators, building toward a full day of professional development your group designs and delivers. Afternoons stay free to explore the lagoon and coastline, and the journey finishes through the beach town of Arugam Bay and the tea country around Ella.
The Sri Lanka experience
Getting your bearings
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Map is for illustration purposes only — please refer to the detailed itinerary below for exact program details.
A glimpse of the journey
Your 10-day journey
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 9 nights accommodation — 2 nights Colombo, 5 nights Batticaloa, 2 nights Arugam Bay
- Private airport transfers on the scheduled program arrival and departure dates
- Daily breakfast, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
- Private air-conditioned transport throughout
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- Four-morning school placement in a local K–8 school
- Professional development workshop for local teachers
- Sigiriya, a Minneriya National Park safari, the Nine Arch Bridge, a scenic train journey and a lagoon boat cruise
- Training and resources
- Dedicated GT Team Leader, pre-departure support and 24/7 in-country support
- 50-hour Certificate of Professional Development
Not included
- International airfares
- Travel insurance
- Visa, if required
- Airport transfers for participants arriving before, or departing after, the scheduled program dates
- Meals and personal expenses not specifically listed as included
Optional extension: Continue from Ella to Yala National Park for two nights at a safari lodge and two days of game drives in search of elephants, leopards and sloth bears, returning to Colombo for a final night before departing — available to add when booking on WeTravel (A$950 twin share / A$1,200 private room).
Who you’ll travel with
Anushka
Your Team Leader
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Sri Lanka 2027
Anushka is a primary school teacher with 14 years in education, including 12 specialising in special education, and has been a certified Highly Accomplished Teacher for nine years, mentoring both new and experienced teachers across Australia. Having lived in Fiji, Vanuatu, New Zealand and Australia, she is passionate about inclusive education and building lasting connections with educators and communities around the world.
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What educators say
“This was my second trip with GT and I loved every moment of it… The school was a fantastic experience. We were welcomed the minute we got there and students and teachers were so eager to learn”
“I loved seeing the different ways they approached learning, and they were so open and excited to embrace some of the teaching strategies I shared.”
“What an incredible experience and opportunity of a lifetime! Being able to mix my passion for teaching with a holiday, surrounded by like-minded, inspiring people.”
“It provides a perfect blend of service and holiday, combining meaningful work with relaxation. The opportunity to explore new parts of the world while immersing yourself in local culture is truly enriching.”
“Had the most amazing experience on the Global Teachers Philippines Trip. Exceeded all of my expectations, and it was such a well-run and organised trip… the best PD ever and memories to last a lifetime!”
“Engaging with local schools and teachers was such a rewarding experience… The Professional Development sessions were so much fun.”
