Active Sri Lanka

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  • duration 14 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-21653
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Negombo, Sri Lanka
  • Ends Colombo, Sri Lanka
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Get active in Sri Lanka as you hike, bike and paddle your way around this beautiful island
  • Search for leopard, elephant and birdlife on jeep safaris in National Parks
  • Relax at the end on Hikkaduwa's pristine beaches
The "Active Sri Lanka" tour starts in Negombo and ends in Colombo. It is a bicycle tour that takes 14 days taking you through Hikkaduwa, Negombo, Kandy and 8 other destinations in Sri Lanka. "Active Sri Lanka" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Cycle, hike and paddle around the island of Sri Lanka on this two-week active adventure. Discover the sites of the cultural triangle by bike, try out a sunrise yoga session, hike on the Knuckles Range and whitewater raft on the Kelani River before relaxing on Hikkaduwa's pristine beaches.



Sinhajara - Hike through primary rainforest with a specialist park guide to bring the natural world to life



Paddleboard, kayak and raft - Get active and explore rivers and lagoons then refuel with delicious local meals



Wildlife - Watch the sunrise and search for leopard, elephant and birdlife on a Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park



ASL07Aug24 - Coincides with Perahera Festival in Kandy
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Join tour in Negombo
  • Day 2 : Cycle along the coast road to Chilaw. Relax by the lake at our lodge
  • Day 3 : Start the day with a sunrise yoga session then explore villages and paddy fields by bike
  • Day 4 : Search for leopard, elephant and birdlife on a Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park. Afternoon kayaking on the Kala Oya River
  • Day 5 : Drive to Anaradhapura and explore this ancient city by bike
  • Day 6 : Take in the views from Mihintale, search for elephant in Minneriya National Park and learn how to cook a traditional Sri Lankan dish
  • Day 7 : Climb Lion Rock and explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa by bike
  • Day 8 : Trek to Riverston Point on the Knuckles Range. Drive to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Tooth
  • Day 9 : Morning visit to tea plantation and factory. Afternoon bus and train ride back into Kandy
  • Day 10 : Spend the morning whitewater rafting on the Kelani River. Travel to Sinharaja Rainforest
  • Day 11 : Hike in UNESCO Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve. Afternoon drive to Hikkaduwa on the coast
  • Day 12 : Stand up paddleboarding or sea kayaking. Afternoon free. Sunset visit to Galle Fort
  • Day 13 : Travel to Colombo and explore the city on foot
  • Day 14 : Tour ends in Colombo
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 13 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Accommodation
  • Earls Regent Hotel (1 night)
  • Backwaters Lodge (3 nights)
  • Lakeside at Nuwarawewa (1 night)
  • Giritale Hotel (2 nights)
  • Hotel Casamara Kandy (2 nights)
  • Blue Magpie Lodge (1 night)
  • Citrus Hikkaduwa (2 nights)
  • Fairway Colombo (1 night)
Transport
  • Driver(s)
  • Bus
  • 4WD
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
  • Activity Guide(s)
  • Safari Guide(s)
Others
  • Naturalist(s)
  • Bicycle
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Negombo and from Colombo are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Active Sri Lanka tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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Based on 1 review
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  • On Dec 03 2019
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
Request a private and/or personalized departure To design a private tour, we'll ask you some more information in the following steps.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Active Sri Lanka tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Active Sri Lanka tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Active Sri Lanka tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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