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Sri Lanka: Spice Gardens & Seasides
12 days, Negombo to Colombo
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Get yourself to a destination that's long been a culture-loving backpacker's dream, on this affordable 12-day whirlwind tour of the southern half of Sri Lanka. Discover beautiful ruins, hike through tea plantations, tour a spice garden, and then chill out on the serene Unawatuna Beach. Explore Sri Lanka with a group of new friends and you'll never want to travel solo again.
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Trip Code: ASNC
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
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: 18-39
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Itinerary
Day 2Negombo/Polonnaruwa
Opt to explore Negombo in the morning before transferring inland to the Dambulla Province.
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BreakfastDay 3Polonnaruwa
Meet locals and share a meal in a local village. Enjoy free time to go on safari or explore nearby ruins.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 4Polonnaruwa
Enjoy a free day to explore more of the region. Opt to visit Sigiriya Fortress, Polonnaruwa Temple, or Dambulla Caves.
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BreakfastDay 5Polonnaruwa/Kandy
Visit a spice garden en route to Kandy. Opt to visit the Temple of the Tooth, take in a cultural show, or watch a cricket match.
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BreakfastDay 6Kandy/Nuwara Eliya
Travel by train and tuk tuk to stunning Nuwara Eliya. Visit a tea plantation and opt to explore the nearby hills on foot.
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BreakfastDay 7Nuwara Eliya/Bandarawela
Opt to trek the trails of Horton Plains NP in the early morning, then travel to Bandarawela.
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BreakfastDay 8Bandarawela
Set out on a hike through the cooler hills cloaked in tea bushes, and opt to take a cooking class or visit the local market during free time.
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BreakfastDay 9Bandarawela/Unawatuna
Set off towards the southern coast and finish the day's journey oceanside.
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BreakfastDay 10Unawatuna
Enjoy a free day to bliss out seaside, go on a whale or dolphin watching tour, or take a day trip to the colonial port town of Galle.
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BreakfastDay 11Unawatuna/Colombo
Travel to the capital, Colombo. Enjoy an orientation walk of the fort area and Pettah Bazaar.
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BreakfastDay 12Colombo
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Local Lunch and Village Visit, Polonnaruwa
- Spice garden visit
- Tea plantation tour
- Trekking through Bandarwela region
- Orientation walk in Colombo
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels/guest houses (11 nts).
Meals
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Allow USD180-235 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private vehicle, train, bus, tuk tuk, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
My Own Room - From $899.00
If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.
Departures
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.