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Essential Sri Lanka

Summary:

Take Sri Lanka, boil it like the tea leaves the country’s famous for and strain out all the best stuff. On this 11-day trip through natural paradise, small villages and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you’ll wander past barracuda at the Negombo Fish Market, ...

Duration
11 Days
Cities
8
Next Departure
21-Apr-2024
Starting at
USD 795.00
USD 715.00
Price per day
USD 65.00
Tour Type

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  • Dates and Details
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  • Intrepid
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Essential Sri Lanka
Travel Style
Small Group Tour with More Flexibility
Group Size
1 - 16
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Summary

Take Sri Lanka, boil it like the tea leaves the country’s famous for and strain out all the best stuff. On this 11-day trip through natural paradise, small villages and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you’ll wander past barracuda at the Negombo Fish Market, search for elephants in Yala National Park, feast on spicy curry prepared by a local in Ella, hike through lush mountains and get horizontal on the beach in Unawatuna – Sri Lanka’s idyllic beach spot, perfect for lounging, tanning (don’t forget the sunscreen) and sipping cocktails. With a local leader who knows where to find all the best teahouses and a group of likeminded travellers, this one’s gotta be an adventure of a lifetime!

Map: Essential Sri Lanka (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Negombo
Day 2
Dambulla
Day 3
Kandy
Day 4
Kandy
Day 5
Ella
Day 6
Ella
Day 7
Tissamaharama
Day 8
Unawatuna
Day 9
Unawatuna
Day 10
Colombo
Day 11
Colombo

Travel Cities (8): Colombo, Dambulla Cave Temple, Ella, Galle, Kandy, Negombo, Sigiriya, Yala National Park

Highlights

  • Cruise around in a 4WD on a wildlife safari, searching for majestic elephants, lone leopards and aquatic birdlife in Yala National Park.
  • Learn the benefits of washing down a spicy curry with piping-hot Ceylon tea during lunch in a lush mountain village near Ella in a local home.
  • Kick back on the warm sands of paradisical palm-lined Unawatuna, with plenty of free time to soak up the sun at the beach and the opportunity for an optional whale-watching tour.
  • Leave the imprint of your face on the train window as you stare out wide-eyed on a journey from Kandy to Ella – this scenic rail ride is basically a six-hour nature documentary, there’s so much amazing scenery!
  • Enjoy super fun included activities mixed with plenty of free time to choose your own adventure – maybe use some of it to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Sigiriya. These palace ruins sit atop a massive rock structure surrounded by gardens and are a must-see for any Sri Lanka visit.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Zero Plastic. Donations help them educate Sri Lankan communities about the impact of plastic on the environment and reduce plastic pollution in the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya.

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Negombo

Arrow Going To

Colombo

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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