Sri Lanka in Depth

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duration 15 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 16-79 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-21806
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 Colombo, Sri Lanka

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Sri Lanka's many highlights at a relaxed pace on this two week adventure
Discover a mix of ancient cities, gilded Buddhist temples and lush mountain landscapes
4WD jeep safaris in search of leopard, elephant and birdlife in National Parks

Starting in Negombo and ending in Colombo, the "Sri Lanka In Depth" trip is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 15 days. You will travel through Colombo, Udawalawe, Anuradhapura and 7 other destinations in Sri Lanka. "Sri Lanka In Depth" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Uncover the highlights of the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean' at a relaxed pace. This two week exploration of spiritual Sri Lanka features a mix of ancient cities, rock carvings, gilded Buddhist temples, wildlife-filled national parks and the Elephant Transit Home.

Wilpattu and Udawalawe National Parks - Two jeep safaris in search of leopard, elephant, sambar deer and other wildlife

Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and Sigiriya - Wander through ancient capitals, painted cave temples and climb the dramatic 'Sky Fortress'

Kandy and the Hill Country - Explore the 'Temple of the Tooth' and the lush tea plantations in cooler climates

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Day 1 : Join trip in Negombo
Day 2 : Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park; Drive to Anuradhapura
Day 3 : Full day to walk up Mihintale Mount and explore Anuradhapura ancient citadel
Day 4 : Visit Dambulla's cave temples en route to Giritale
Day 5 : Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and drive to Sigiriya
Day 6 : In Sigiriya; drive to Kandy
Day 7 : Explore Kandy. Discover the Temple of the Tooth
Day 8 : Drive through the Hill Country to Nuwara Eliya
Day 9 : Take a walk on Horton Plains or explore Nuwara Eliya
Day 10 : Take the train to Demodara, crossing the Nine Arch Bridge
Day 11 : Drive to Udawalawe, explore the National Park by Jeep and visit the elephant transit home
Day 12 : Drive to Koggala Beach via the Portuguese Fort at Galle
Day 13 : Free time to relax on Koggala's quiet beaches
Day 14 : Early morning to relax on the beach before driving to Colombo
Day 15 : Trip ends in Colombo

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Meals

14 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel J (1 night)
Lakeside at Nuwarawewa (2 nights)
Giritale Hotel (1 night)
Sigiriya Jungles (1 night)
Hotel Casamara Kandy (2 nights)
The Blackpool Hotel (2 nights)
Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel (1 night)
Athgira River Camp (1 night)
Koggala Beach Hotel (2 nights)
Fairway Colombo (1 night)

Transport

Driver(s)
Bus
4WD

Guide

Explore Tour Leader
Local Guide(s)

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 in Depth 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 2 reviews

Jason
On Sep 02 2020

5 - Excellent

Excellent

The best of the three explore trips I've been on, in part because the coach journeys were mostly of tolerable length and there were sufficient stops for decent toilets!

Gail
On Apr 03 2020

4 - Very Good

Very Good

Great variety of things to see. Perhaps a few less temples.

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.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Sri Lanka in Depth 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 of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Sri Lanka in Depth 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 in Depth 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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