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Sri Lanka Express
8 days, Negombo to Colombo
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Take eight days out of your life and get yourself somewhere incredible. This cultural and natural tour of Sri Lanka's major highlights is the perfect introduction to such a unique destination. Explore a spice plantation, experience a safari in Yala National Park, and stay in the rainforest in Kitulgala. Wrapping up in Colombo, this tour is designed to allow you to add on some amazing beach time at the end.
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Trip Code: ASLE
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Negombo
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Negombo/Kandy
Drive to Kandy, visiting a spice plantation en route. Later, visit Temple of the Tooth before enjoying the folk dances of a local cultural group.
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BreakfastDay 3Kandy/Kitulgala
Visit a tea plantation and savour a cup before continuing on to Nawalapitiya by train then by private vehicle to Kitulgala. Enjoy rainforest camping at an eco-lodge. With some free time, opt to hit the rapids for some whitewater rafting.
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BreakfastDay 4Kitulgala/Udawalawe
Drive to Udawalawe and visit the Elephant Transit Home. Enjoy a nature walk before spending the night in a tented camp on the border of the Udawalawe Reserve.
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BreakfastDay 5Udawalawe
In the morning, enjoy a guided meditation session in a local temple before visiting Kataragama. Enjoy an afternoon Jeep safari in Yala National Park and an evening cooking demonstration.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Wellness Moment Guided Meditation Session| Your Foodie Moment Sri Lankan Cooking DemonstrationMeals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Udawalawe/Ahungalla
In the morning travel to Galle for a tour of the fort and the city. Later continue onwards to Ahungalla for some beach time.
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BreakfastDay 7Ahungalla/Colombo
Head to the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, and get to know the city with some free time.
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BreakfastDay 8Colombo
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Wellness Moment: Guided Meditation Session, Udawalawe
- Your Foodie Moment: Sri Lankan Cooking Demonstration, Udawalawe
- Spice plantation visit
- Kandyan cultural dance performance
- Temple of the Tooth visit (Kandy)
- Tea plantation visit (Giragama)
- Rainforest stay (Kitulgala)
- Elephant Transit Home visit (Udawalawe)
- Nature walk (Udawalawe)
- Kataragama visit
- Yala NP safari
- Cooking demonstration
- Galle City and Fort tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Standard hotel (4 nts), rainforest camping (1 nt), tented camp (2 nts).
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Allow USD145-190 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private vehicle, train, 4x4, walking
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Departures
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