12 days tour

Discover Sri Lanka National Geographic Journeys

This tour includes:

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Meals

11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

Others

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Wilpattu Safari and Conservation Talk, Wilpattu National Park Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Agricultural Village Experience, Habarana Your Journeys Highlight Moment: High Tea and Handicrafts, Kandy Your G for Good Moment: Sthree Craft Shop and Cafรฉ, Kandy Your Hands-On Moment: Visit a Coconut Plantation, Colombo Your Foodie Moment: Sri Lankan Cooking Demonstration, Udawalawe. Arrival transfer. Tour of Anuradhapura ruins. Tour the Sigiriya rock fortress. Dambulla cave temple visit. Visit a Matale spice garden. Tour the Temple of the Tooth. Cultural show. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens. Tour Nuwara Eliya area and a Ceylon tea plantation. Hike in Horton Plains National Park. Safari drive in Udawalawe National Park. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Private vehicle, boat, 4x4, walking

Accommodation

Hotel/lodges (9 nts), tented camp (2 nts).

Hygieneprotocol

As of October 1, 2021 G Adventures' Vaccinated Tours Policy applies:  All travelers must meet the G Adventures requirements for joining their tours. The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour. There are some tours and departures that are only โ€˜Travel-Readyโ€™ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour. Please, double check with the G Adventures Support Team about the requirements of your tour and departure date.

Not included:

Others

Anuradhapura - Cycle Anuradhapura Kandy - Ayurvedic Hospital Visit Nuwara Eliya - High Tea at the Grand Hotel (15USD per person)

Flights

Flights not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance not included

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Itinerary of your trip Discover Sri Lanka National Geographic Journeys

  • Day 1 Day 1: Colombo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Colombo

      Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included. Accommodation: - The Steuart by Citrus (or similar). Transport: - Arrival Airport Transfer: Bandaranaike International Airport to Colombo Included Activities: - Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

  • Day 2 Day 2: Colombo/Wilpattu National Park (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Colombo/Wilpattu National Park (1B, 1D)

      Begin the day with a visit to a coconut plantation. Coconut is one of Sri Lankaโ€™s major exports, and many local industries utilize coconut-based by-products. Continue north to Wilpattu National Park, one of the oldest parks in the country and home to a significant leopard population. Explore the park on a 4x4 with a local expert, hearing about conservation efforts and the issues of human encroachment on wildlife reserves, and keep an eye out for elephants, wild boar, sloth bear, spotted deer, and of course, leopards. Spend the night at a safari camp located just outside the park.Wilpattu is the oldest National Park in the country and home to Sri Lankan leopards. We will do our best to search some out with our local ranger, as well as enjoy the stunning flora and fauna. Our safari camp is located 10 minutes to the Southern boundary of the park entrance, on the boundary of a lake surrounded by bush forest. While a bit more simple than our other accommodations in Sri Lanka, a stay in a tented camp offers a unique and fun experience. Tents are heavy canvas with 2 raised beds, electricity, fan and ensuite toilette. The camp offers open air dining with exceptional food and service in a natural surrounding. On occasion, due to the remote location electricity and hot water can be sporadic. A flashlight is provided and should be used when walking at night. Accommodation: - Big Game Camp Wilpattu (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Dinner Transport: - Private Vehicle: Colombo to Wilpattu National Park 04:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Visit a Coconut Plantation - Wilpattu Safari and Conservation Talk

  • Day 3 Day 3: Wilpattu National Park/Anuradhapura (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Wilpattu National Park/Anuradhapura (1B)

      Travel to the sacred city of Anuradhapura, an ancient capital of Sri Lanka dating to the third century B.C. Take your time to wander the palaces, gardens, Buddhist temples, and monasteries of this splendid UNESCO World Heritage site, and opt to explore the ruins by bike with a professional cycling guide. Accommodation: - Palm Garden Village (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle: Wilpattu National Park to Anuradhapura 01:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Anuradhapura Excursion

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Tour leaving from Colombo

Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka and the largest city in the country. Located on the west coast of the island, Colombo is known for its mix of cultures, bustling port, and vibrant nightlife. The city is home to a large number of temples, churches, and mosques, as well as impressive colonial buildings. In addition, Colombo offers a wide variety of dining options, from street stalls to fine dining restaurants.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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