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Sri Lanka Explorer

12 days
From Negombo to Colombo
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo

    Optional Activities

    • Observe local fishing craft
    • Fresh seafood dining
    • Bicycle rental to explore countryside
    • Group dinner
  3. Day 2

    Negombo to Anuradhapura

    Negombo to Anuradhapura

    Included Activities

    • Visit Negombo Fish Markets
    • Guided cycling tour of Anuradhapura archaeological sites
    • Visit Bodhi Tree Temple
    Landmarks
    Bodhi Tree Temple
    Anuradhapura Archaeological Sites
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  4. Day 3

    Anuradhapura to Jaffna

    Anuradhapura to Jaffna
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Jaffna cuisine prepared at local home)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Anuradhapura to Jaffna
    • Jaffna Peninsula tour
    • Visit Point Pedro
    • Visit Keerimalai Spring
    • Visit Kantarodai dagobas
    • Visit Nilawari well
    • Traditional Jaffna cooking class at local home
    • Dinner at local home
    Landmarks
    Point Pedro
    Keerimalai Spring
    Kantarodai
    Nilawari
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  5. Day 4

    Jaffna

    Jaffna
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional vegetarian meal at local Hindu home)

    Included Activities

    • Pottery class at local family business
    • Lunch at local Hindu home with traditional vegetarian meal
    • Visit Jaffna Library
    • Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
    Landmarks
    Jaffna Library
    Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
  6. Day 5

    Jaffna to Trincomalee

    Jaffna to Trincomalee

    Optional Activities

    • Relax by pool
    • Beach time
    • Try toddy
    Landmarks
    Trincomalee Harbour
  7. Day 6

    Trincomalee

    Trincomalee
    Meals
    Lunch (Odiyal kool (Tamil seafood soup) prepared with local women)

    Included Activities

    • Palmyrah Toddy and Food experience - learn toddy extraction and palmyrah weaving
    • Prepare and taste odiyal kool with local women

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Pathirakali Amman Hindu temple
    Landmarks
    Pathirakali Amman Temple
  8. Day 7

    Trincomalee to Dambulla

    Trincomalee to Dambulla

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zero Plastic Impact Center
    • Bamboo and coconut shell crafting
    • Take home traditional Sri Lankan mask
    • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Safari at Minneriya National Park to see elephants, sambar deer, and leopards
    Landmarks
    Zero Plastic Impact Center
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    Minneriya National Park
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  9. Day 8

    Dambulla

    Dambulla

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
    • Climb Sigiriya stairs for jungle views
    • Wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Lion Rock
    Minneriya National Park
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  10. Day 9

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Included Activities

    • Visit spice garden
    • Kandayan cultural dance performance
    Landmarks
    Kandy Spice Garden
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  11. Day 10

    Kandy

    Kandy

    Included Activities

    • Visit Giragama Tea Factory
    • Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    Optional Activities

    • Walk around Kandy Lake
    • Explore local Buddhist temple
    • Visit Royal Palace Park
    Landmarks
    Giragama Tea Factory
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Kandy Lake
    Royal Palace Park
  12. Day 11

    Kandy to Colombo

    Kandy to Colombo

    Included Activities

    • Bus tour of Colombo city sights
    • Visit Independence Square
    • Visit Parliament
    • Visit National Museum
    • Shopping at Barefoot Fair-Trade Store

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Good Market (Saturdays only)
    • Final group dinner
    Landmarks
    Independence Square
    Parliament of Sri Lanka
    National Museum of Colombo
    Barefoot Fair-Trade Store
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  13. Day 12

    Colombo

    Colombo

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Overall rating based on 13 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.2
  • Food
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  • Garry4.0January 2025
    Sri Lanka is a very beautiful country and the tour set up by Intrepid was a great way to explore. We were lucky in...
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    Traveled in January 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Garry! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us on your recent Sri Lanka trip. We are delighted that overall you enjoyed your time exploring the local culture. We are sorry you found some of the cooking experiences to be not inclusive for vegetarians but pleased that your tour leader went above and beyond. Our hotels- as much as we are able to- are locally owned and operated but should be meeting the standard Intrepid expects of our partners. We hope you will join us on another Intrepid trip in the not so distant future.
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  • Leigh5.0January 2025
    This tour is an excellent start to experiencing Sri Lanka’s wonderful culture, history and food. The local guide was...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you found the tour to be an excellent way to experience Sr Lanka's culture, history and food and that you enjoyed the hotels you stayed in. We hope you will join us on another tour in the not so distant future.
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  • Sharon4.5September 2019
    Very good overall trip, accurate to itinerary , hotels in general better than expected, guide excellent
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Philip4.8September 2019
    Mahendra was an excellent guide also the group we were with were all good fun.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Daryl4.5September 2019
    Enjoyable fun trip and Mahendra was an excellent tour leader.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Alison4.2September 2019
    Great trip, as always with you guys but thought some areas could be improved.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Vivienne4.5September 2019
    Well organised, interesting itinerary, good quality hotels and always a good knowledgeable guide.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Sonia4.5September 2019
    It was very well organised : accommodation, transport (driver, driver's assistant with private bus, train, public...
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    Traveled in December 2018
  • Ben4.3September 2019
    Prabarth was a most excellent guide.Extremely genuine, helpful, patient and entertaining.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Yelena3.0September 2019
    More activities, less free time.There is not too much to do on your own.
    Traveled in December 2018

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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