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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 8 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 12-95 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-4526
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Negombo, Sri Lanka
Ends Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes

Explore stunning beaches.
Search for wildlife on a safari.
Gain insight into the national heritage at a tea plantation.
Indulge in the world-class flavours of Sri Lanka.
Stay overnight at a local tea estate.
Camp outside a national park
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Starting in Negombo and ending in Unawatuna, the "Sri Lanka Express" tour is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Ella, Unawatuna and Negombo in Sri Lanka. "Sri Lanka Express" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover Sri Lanka's incredible cultural and natural highlights on this eight-day tour. Explore a spice plantation, look for elephants on safari in Udawalawe National Park, and visit a stunning tea plantation. Wrapping up in Unawatuna, this tour is designed for add-on beach time to complete your vacation.

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Day 1: Negombo
Day 2: Negombo/Kandy
Day 3: Kandy
Day 4: Kandy to Ella area
Day 5: Ella area
Day 6: Ella/Udawalawe National Park
Day 7: Udawalawe National Park/Unawatuna
Day 8: Unawatuna

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Standard hotels/guest houses (6 nts), camping (1 nt).

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Note: Allow USD120-160 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, 4x4, local bus, walking.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy
Your G for Good Moment: AMBA Estate, Ella
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Spice plantation visit
Temple of the Tooth visit
Tea tasting
Cooking demonstration
Udawalawe National Park safari
Galle City and Fort tour

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Negombo and from Unawatuna 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 Express tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4 - Very Good

Based on 1 review

Anonymous
From Belgian
On Jul 31 2018

4 - Very Good

Really nice trip

I really enjoyed my trip to Sri Lanka. The trip showed us most of the Sri Lankan highlights. The guide was really helpful and we had a great group!

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Sri Lanka Express tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Sri Lanka Express 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 Sri Lanka Express 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.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?

1. Physical Grading : 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

2. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

3. Travel Style : Classic All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

4. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

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 protocols have been adhered to.
Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.

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