Discover Kerala & Sri Lanka: Islands & Ruins

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 18 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-39 yrs
max group size 18
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-10685
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Chennai, India
Ends Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

HIGHLIGHTS

Stay with a local family in Alleppey for a real taste of the culture.
Check out the catch of the day at Kollam’s fishing docks.
Visit the G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café.
Learn about local plants uses at a Spice Garden.
Trek to Little Adam’s peak

The tour "Discover Kerala & Sri Lanka: Islands & Ruins" starts in Chennai and ends in Hikkaduwa. This is a natural landmarks sightseeing trip that takes 18 days taking you through Chennai, Varkala, Kandy, Digana and 9 other destinations in India and Sri Lanka. This is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Now's the time to explore South India and Sri Lanka on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Get a taste of South India's diversity before making your way to Sri Lanka, a small island that packs a huge cultural punch. You and your fellow trip-mates will make your way down India’s southwest coast, watching sunsets in Kochi before laying out on whitesand beaches and dabbling in (or tumbling through) yoga in your free time. In Sri Lanka, 'gram some beautiful ruins, hike through tea plantations, tour a spice garden, and say hello to even more beachy days at Hikkaduwa. This 18-day journey lets you relax or run around as much as you see fit.

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Day 1: Kochi
Day 2: Kochi/Alleppey
Day 3: Alleppey/Kollam
Day 4: Kollam/Varkala
Day 5: Varkala
Day 6: Varkala/Kochi
Day 7: Kochi/Negombo
Day 8: Negombo/Sigiriya
Day 9: Sigiriya
Day 10: Sigiriya/Digana
Day 11: Digana/Kandy
Day 12: Kandy/Nuwara Eliya
Day 13: Nuwara Eliya/Ella
Day 14: Ella
Day 15: Ella/Hikkaduwa
Day 16: Hikkaduwa
Day 17: Hikkaduwa
Day 18: Hikkaduwa

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Simple hotels/guest houses (16 nts), homestay (1 nt).

Meals

3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Note: Allow USD340-445 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, walking, tuk-tuk, ferry, local bus, train, airplane.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey
Your G for Good Moment: Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Local Living Moment: Alleppey Homestay, Alleppey
Your Big Night Out Moment: Kochi Nightlife, Kochi
Your Big Night Out Moment: Hikkaduwa Beach Bar, Hikkaduwa
Guided Kerala boat tour and homestay
Morning ferry cruise on Kollam's backwaters
Neendakara Fishing Harbour visit
Orientation walks in Kochi, and Kollam
Internal flights
Sri Lankan lunch at a local village
Spice garden visit
Tea plantation tour
Little Adam's Peak Tour
Galle Fort tour

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Chennai and from Hikkaduwa 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 Discover Kerala & Sri Lanka: Islands & Ruins tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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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:

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Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Discover Kerala & Sri Lanka: Islands & Ruins 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 15 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 15 November 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Discover Kerala & Sri Lanka: Islands & Ruins 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 Discover Kerala & Sri Lanka: Islands & Ruins 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. 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.

2. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

3. Travel Style : 18-to-Thirtysomethings Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

4. Service Level : Basic Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

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