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Glimpse of Srilanka

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Connect With Locals Activities Included

Negombo ,Dambulla Cave, Temple of the Tooth, Kandyan Dance, Batik, Hiking, Tea Factory Entrance, National Park Jeeps, the safari entrance, the pottery village, the Galle Fort

Start

Negombo, Sri Lanka

Meals

10 breakfast,10 lunch, 10 dinner

Days

12

Theme

Explorer

End

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Transport

Private vehicle

Group size

Min 1 - Max-12

Style

Original

Destinations

Sri Lanka

Accommodation

Hotel(11 nights)

Ages

Min 15

Physical rating

Why you'll
love this trip

  • Visit Sigiriya's Lion Rock – a UNESCO World Heritage site – and if you’re game, climb the steps to the top for amazing views over the jungle.
  • Explore an area of Sri Lanka only recently opened to tourism – considered to be off-limits for years due to the civil war, the gates to Jaffna are now open to adventurers once more. Discover Tamil culture and see Point Pedro – Sri Lanka’s northernmost point.
  • Kick back in the sun on Trincomalee Beach’s bright and sandy shoreline. Enjoy the open skies, swaying palm trees and glittering waters, then stop by a local village to join the community in making a traditional Tamil meal.
  • Witness ritual and devotion in the spiritual heart of the country during a visit to Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth.
  • Observe wild elephants from basic tree houses and hopefully catch an outstanding sunset in Wasgamuwa National Park – one of the most biodiverse protected areas in Sri Lanka.

Itinerary

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Negombo
Greetings from Negombo upon your arrival in Sri Lanka! You can check into your hotel and unwind, depending on when you arrive.

Group Meeting: To discuss the schedule, expectations, and any other pertinent information, get together for the group meeting after checking in.

Following the meeting, you can relax, have some local cuisine, or tour the hotel's surroundings.*Based on when you arrive*

Overnight:Negombo

Morning: Head to Dambulla early. See the UNESCO-designated Dambulla Cave Temple, which is well-known for its elaborate Buddha sculptures and cave murals.

Visit the best-kept spice garden on the road to Kandy to observe and understand how we cultivate herbs and spices and how they are used in cooking.
We travel 500 meters above sea level to reach Kandy, arriving late in the evening.

Spend the night in Kandy.

breakfast in the morning, and See Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a significant Buddhist location. Visit jewels and authentic Sri Lankan batik centers after that.

Drive through tea farms after that. Discover Nuwara Eliya, sometimes referred to as "Little England" due to its colonial architecture and temperate temperature. Visit a tea factory on route.

Spend the night in Nuwara Eliya.

Go to Ella by car after breakfast. Savor stunning vistas of tea gardens and the countryside. For a great photo opportunity, visit the Nine Arches Bridge or go on a quick climb to little Adam’s Peak.

We go to the Sri Lankan family kitchen in the evening to experience the Srilankan rice and curry cooking.

Spend the night in Ella.

Take a drive to Mirissa after breakfast. Along the way, pause by a waterfall. Ravana Falls is a well-known one close to Ella. You will reach the beach in the late evening after driving through Udawala National Park. A jeep safari that will get many more SRILANKAN ELEPHANTS ONE OF THE BEST NATIONAL PARK TO SPOT THE ELEPHANTS.

Evening: Unwind on the sand or eat seafood at one of the eateries by the shore.

Overnight: Mirissa or Unawatunna

Before departing to Galle would be great to have a surfing at Weligama bay

Travel to Galle and explore the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring charming shops, colonial Dutch buildings, and picturesque views of the sea.

Departure: You will either spend some last moments in Colombo or transfer straight to the airport from GALLE depending on the time of your flight.

Day of departure

Inclusions and activities

Meals

10 breakfast,10 lunch, 10 dinner

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel(11 nights)

Included activities
  • Negombo - Beach & Lagoon
  • Anuradhapura - Bodhi Tree Temple
  • Anuradhapura - World Heritage Site of ancient kingdom ruins
  • Dambulla - Cave Temples
  • Kandy - Temple of the Tooth
  • Kandy - Spice garden visit
  • Haputale - Tea factory visit
  • Haputale - Adisham Bungalow
  • Mirissa - Whale Watching
  • Mirissa - Beach & Surfing
  • Colombo - City Tour
  • Departure - Last-Minute Shopping & Souvenirs
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Is this trip
right for you?

  • Jaffna has opened to tourism after being off-limits to visitors for the past 30 years, meaning it’s quieter, less developed and services and accommodation are not yet quite up to the same standard as the rest of the country.
  • Though its equatorial position means constant year-round temperatures, the summer months in Sri Lanka are very hot with short, sharp monsoons in the south-west of the country. Be sure to use adequate sun protection and drink plenty of water.

Dates and availability

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Trip dates

12

DAYS

TRIP STARTS

Negombo, SRI LANKA
Sunday, Mar 16, 2025


TRIP ENDS

Colombo, SRI LANKA
Thursday, Mar 27, 2025

Accommodation details
TWIN SHARE
On request
USD $2,385 USD $2,147

per adult in a twin share room

Request your own room from $650
View room details and sharing options

Trip dates

12

DAYS

TRIP STARTS

Negombo, SRI LANKA
Sunday, Mar 16, 2025


TRIP ENDS

Colombo, SRI LANKA
Thursday, Mar 27, 2025

Accommodation details
TWIN SHARE
On request
USD $2,385 USD $2,147

per adult in a twin share room

Request your own room from $650
View room details and sharing options

Trip dates

12

DAYS

TRIP STARTS

Negombo, SRI LANKA
Sunday, Mar 16, 2025


TRIP ENDS

Colombo, SRI LANKA
Thursday, Mar 27, 2025

Accommodation details
TWIN SHARE
On request
USD $2,385 USD $2,147

per adult in a twin share room

Request your own room from $650
View room details and sharing options

Trip dates

12

DAYS

TRIP STARTS

Negombo, SRI LANKA
Sunday, Mar 16, 2025


TRIP ENDS

Colombo, SRI LANKA
Thursday, Mar 27, 2025

Accommodation details
TWIN SHARE
On request
USD $2,385 USD $2,147

per adult in a twin share room

Request your own room from $650
View room details and sharing options

Trip dates

12

DAYS

TRIP STARTS

Negombo, SRI LANKA
Sunday, Mar 16, 2025


TRIP ENDS

Colombo, SRI LANKA
Thursday, Mar 27, 2025

Accommodation details
TWIN SHARE
On request
USD $2,385 USD $2,147

per adult in a twin share room

Request your own room from $650
View room details and sharing options

Important notes

1.Some Travellers have reported being approached by locals offering excursions before their Intrepid trip commences. This has been particularly prevalent in and around the hotels used by Intrepid. These guides are in no way connected to Intrepid and we cannot guarantee the safety or quality standards of their tours. We advise customers against joining any tour offered by the unauthorised guides.

2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

3. The Perahera Festival is a 10 day period of evening processions to honour the Sacred Tooth, which is enshrined at Kandy's Temple of the Tooth. Each night features thousands of perfomers, including dancers, drummers, and a parade of more than 50 decorated elephants. Due to Intrepid's stance on elephant cruelty we do not visit the Perahera Festival and cannot purchase tickets on your behalf.

4. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking for train tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.

5. Train tickets are in very high demand. We always try our best to secure tickets, but if we cannot book them, you will continue your journey by private vehicle.

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