Sri Lanka Explorer

Name: Sri Lanka Explorer
Brand: Intrepid Travel
SKU: BM-10654
Price: 1819 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (110 reviews)

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Booking Type Instant Booking
duration 12 days
tour type Group
age requirement 15+ years old
max group size 12
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Starts Negombo, Sri Lanka
Ends Colombo, Sri Lanka

Tour with Flexible Booking Policy

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Considered to be offlimits for years due to the civil war, the gates to culture filled Jaffna are open to adventurers once more. Discover Tamil culture in this colourful city
Open skies, swaying palm trees and glittering waters – Trincomalee beach is a postcardperfect landscape for relaxation. Kick back in the sun on this bright and sandy shoreline
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

Starting in Negombo and ending in Colombo, the "Sri Lanka Explorer" trip is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 12 days. You will travel through Wasgomuwa, Habarana, Colombo and 5 other destinations in Sri Lanka. "Sri Lanka Explorer" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Drive along the road in Sri Lanka and you can pass Hindu temples, Buddhist shrines, churches and mosques all on the same stretch. This fusion – found in the history, the culture, the Arabian, Indian and European-inspired food – makes Sri Lanka a delicious melting pot to explore. From laid-back Negombo venture through ancient Anuradhapura to the lesser explored north, the secrets and hidden places of Jaffna, and on to the beautiful coastline of Trincomalee. Discover the spiritual heart of the country in the temples of Kandy, and enjoy the natural world too, in a country that overflows with plants and wildlife. Spend time with locals keen to share their homes, food, and stories on an adventure that will leave you with many of your own to tell.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS ABOUT INTREPID TRAVEL

4.5 - Excellent

Based on 110 reviews

Adel
From USA
On Apr 05 2019

5 - Excellent

Adel's review for another Intrepid Travel tour

“I really enjoyed this tour, it gives a very good overview of the country, culture, National Parks, everyday life, etc. We used a minibus all the way through and it worked very well. The local tour leader was outstanding.”

Anonymous
From Malaysia
On Apr 25 2019

5 - Excellent

Review for another Intrepid Travel tour

“The comfort level trip allows for the traveller to fully experience Italy as a local with their off the beaten track options but with the convenience of travelling comfort, local guidance and added inclusions.”

Milan
From Slovakia
On Jun 15 2019

4 - Very Good

Milan's review for another Intrepid Travel tour

“The tour was very good. Overall organisation, local and international, as well. The host family were beautiful and helpful people. The food was very nice and the room simple but precisely what we paid for. Only the second day was a bit slow and not really exciting. But otherwise 4 out of 5.”

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Day 1: Negombo
Day 2: Anuradhapura
Day 3: Jaffna
Day 4: Jaffna
Day 5: Trincomalee
Day 6: Trincomalee
Day 7: Habarana - Dambulla
Day 8: Sigiriya - Wasgomuwa National Park
Day 9: Kandy
Day 10: Kandy
Day 11: Colombo
Day 12: Colombo

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (11 nights)

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Anuradhapura - Bodhi Tree Temple
Anuradhapura - World Heritage Site of ancient kingdom ruins
Anuradhapura - Bike tour
Jaffna - Jaffna Peninsula tour
Jaffna - Nagadeepa Temple
Jaffna - Cooking class & family visit
Jaffna - Jaffna Library
Dambulla - Cave Temples
Sigiriya - Lion Rock
Wasgamuwa National Park - Project Orange Elephant visit
Kandy - Spice garden visit
Kandy - Private cultural dance performance
Kandy - Temple of the Tooth with pooja ceremony
Kandy - Tea factory visit
Colombo - City Tour

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 Sri Lanka Explorer tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Sri Lanka Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 28 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 27 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 21 November 2021, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 21 November 2021, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 27 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Sri Lanka Explorer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Sri Lanka Explorer 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 travelling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you:

Jaffna has opened up to tourism after being off-limits to visitors for the past 30 years, meaning it is 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 fairly 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.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Departures will be limited to an average group size of 10 travellers to ensure COVID-19 safety for all travellers.
Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated. Children aged 17 years and under must present either a negative COVID-19 test, proof of recovery or proof of full vaccination. Any customer who is unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons can apply for an exemption. Customers must provide a medical certificate from a medical professional. These new safety measures apply on all trips, except for tours in Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

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