14 days tour

Premium Sri Lanka In Depth

This tour includes:

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Premium leaders are Intrepidโ€™s most experienced, with in-depth knowledge and extensive local networks to make it a trip of a lifetime. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. When not already included in your trip, your leader will be able to recommend a local guide service who can share more detailed or specialised information at specific sites should you be interested in delving deeper.

Meals

13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Others

Sigiriya - Lion Rock Negombo - Fish market Anuradhapura - Bodhi Tree Temple Anuradhapura - Ancient site Anuradhapura - Isurumuniya Temple Giritale - Polonnaruwa Site Dambulla - High Tea Matale - Spice Garden Dambulla - Cave Temples Kandy - Botanical Gardens Kandy - Temple of the Tooth Kandy - Cultural performance Tea Factory Visit Yala/Udawalawe National Park - Wildlife safari Galle - guided walking tour Colombo - Walking tour

Transport

Private Vehicle,Train

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. Hotels (11 nights),Feature Stay (2 nights)

Hygieneprotocol

All Intrepid travellers 18 years and older and Intrepid leaders will be required to be fully vaccinated. Travellers must provide proof of vaccination to the leader at the group meeting on day 1 of the trip. All children 5 and above must provide proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative COVID-19 test. Any high-risk customer who is unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons can apply for an exemption. Exemptions will be assessed on a case by case basis. Customers must provide a medical certificate from a medical professional.

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance not included

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Itinerary of your trip Premium Sri Lanka In Depth

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

      Day 1: Negombo

      Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, you will be met by an Intrepid representative and transferred to your hotel in nearby Negombo. Here you will meet your leader and fellow travellers during a 6pm welcome meeting. If you arrive early, perhaps take some time to relax on the golden-sand beach under a canopy of blue sky. After your welcome meeting, your leader will take you to a local home for a delicious seafood dinner. Sri Lankan food is famous for its rich scents, spices and flavours, and this evening youโ€™ll find out why as you sample fresh seafood and local favourites like pol sambol (a tasty coconut dish) and roast paan (crispy roasted bread). Learn the secrets of Sri Lankan cuisine as your taste buds go on a journey.Accommodation: Pledge Scape Hotel or similar

  • Day 2 Day 2: Dambulla / Sigiriya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Dambulla / Sigiriya

      Rise early this morning for a visit to the Negombo fish market. Morning is the best time to visit the market โ€“ your leader will help you navigate the organised frenzy of vendors displaying delicacies like crab, lobsters, and squid. Say goodbye to Negombo and make the drive to Dambulla, where you'll spend the next three nights. Settle in to your hotel then in the late afternoon, head out for one of the highlights of any visit to Sri Lanka, a visit to the magnificent palace of Sigiriya (Lion Rock). This dramatic rocky outcrop, rising from the surrounding plains is topped by a ruined palace. It's a good workout to get to the top โ€“ your leader will share stories of the ancient civilisation who once lived atop the rock as you climb, and the sight at the top makes it well worth it. In the evening, return to Dambulla for a Sri Lankan style barbecue dinner. Tuck into a delicious array of fresh grilled fish, meat and vegetables, and watch a demonstration on how to make chilli and coconut sambol, so you can recreate the taste of Sri Lanka at home.Accommodation: Jetwing Lake Dambulla Hotel or similar

  • Day 3 Day 3: Dambulla / Anuradhapura
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Dambulla / Anuradhapura

      Today you will head to Anuradhapura, the northern point of Sri Lankaโ€™s โ€˜cultural triangleโ€™, which also contains Polonnaruwa to the east and Kandy to the south-west. This area is bursting with stunning temples and sites of cultural and religious importance. The city of Anuradhapura is one of the countryโ€™s most historically significant places and its first ancient capital. Take a step back in time as your leader guides you through the giant stupas of Ruwanweliseya and Jetawanaramaya, and ponder the rise and fall of ancient civilisations as you explore crumbling temples and ruins. Pay a visit to the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree Temple โ€“ home to a sacred bodhi tree planted in 236, believed to be the oldest human-planted tree in the world. Stop by the ancient temple of Isurumuniya and see its beautiful carvings that tell stories that are thousands of years old. Return to Dambulla for an evening at leisure.Accommodation: Jetwing Lake Dambulla Hotel or similar

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Tour leaving from Negombo

Negombo is a charming coastal city in Sri Lanka, known for its beautiful beaches and lively fish market. It is also home to the impressive Angurukaramulla Temple and has a peaceful canal where boat rides can be enjoyed. Don't miss the spectacular sunset at Negombo beach.

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: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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