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18 to 35s Essential Sri Lanka

Trip Type: 18 to 35s

11 Days
| 1 - 16 People

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NZD $1,304.75 /Person
Take Sri Lanka, boil it like the tea leaves the country’s famous for and strain out all the best stuff. On this 11-day trip, …
18 to 35s Essential Sri Lanka

Take Sri Lanka, boil it like the tea leaves the country’s famous for and strain out all the best stuff. On this 11-day trip, you’ll travel through rolling tea country, small, welcoming villages and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Search for elephants in Udawalawe National Park, explore lakeside Kandy and walk to the top of Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress. Feast on spicy curry prepared by a local in Ella and hike a section of the Pekoe Trail through lush mountains. Relax on the beach in Hiriketiya – perfect for lounging and sipping cocktails – and do it all with a new group of friends!

Itinerary

Day 1: Negombo

Day 2: Dambulla

Day 3: Kandy

Day 4: Kandy

Day 5: Ella

Day 6: Ella

Day 7: Udawalawe National Park

Day 8: Hiriketiya

Day 9: Hiriketiya

Day 10: Galle – Colombo

Day 11: Colombo

Trip Inclusions

Meals

8 breakfasts and 1 dinners are included

Transport

Train, Private vehicle

Accomodation

Hotel (9 nights), Permanent Tent (with basic ensuite) (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Sigiriya - Lion Rock Fortress
  • Kandy - Scenic train ride to Ella
  • Ella - Nine Arch Bridge
  • Ella - Lunch at a Local Family Home
  • Ella - Pekoe Trail Hike
  • Udawalawe National Park - Wildlife safari
  • Colombo - Guided market visit
  • Galle - Walking tour
Trip Highlights
  • Cruise around in a 4WD on a wildlife safari, searching for elephants, leopards and aquatic birdlife in Udawalawe National Park.
  • Wash down a spicy, home-cooked curry with a cup of Ceylon tea when you’re welcomed into a local home for lunch in a lush mountain village near Ella.
  • Kick back on the warm sands of palm-lined Hiriketiya, with plenty of free time to relax and soak up the sun at the beach.
  • Hike one of the most popular sections of the Pekoe Trail – a trekking route that runs through tea plantations, the Ella Forest Reserve and past the famous Nine Arch Bridge.
  • Walk to the top of the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress. Explore the ruined fortress on the top of the rock, learn about the region’s history and see the Lion’s Gate – a staircase with two huge stone lion paws on either side.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: HPYL
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Negombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Ends: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Countries Visited: Sri Lanka

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Destination Details

Sri Lanka
| 11 Days
| 1 - 16 People