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Sri Lanka Explorer

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From Negombo to Colombo
4.3
13 traveler reviews
  • Colorful temple tower with intricate statues.
  • Colorful ornate temple facade with intricate details.
  • Man splitting open coconuts with a machete.
  • Tourists and local guide tasting fruits at a market.
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  • The food experiences on this tour - cooking classes, market visits were exceptional and Sri Lanka is now my favourite Foodie destination.

    Sri Lanka Explorer reviewer 1
    Leigh, traveled in January
    5.0
  • Older woman cooking as a group observes.
  • A table with various ingredients and spices ready for cooking.
  • Group enjoying traditional meal outdoors.
  • Group watching cooking demonstration in a kitchen.
  • Two people enjoying a view from a hilltop.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Max Group Size 12
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Negombo

    Optional Activities

    • Observe local fishing craft
    • Sample fresh seafood
    • Rent a bicycle to explore the countryside
    • Optional group dinner
  2. Day 2

    Negombo to Anuradhapura

    Included Activities

    • Visit Negombo Fish Markets
    • Guided cycling tour of Anuradhapura archaeological sites
    • Visit Bodhi Tree Temple
    • Explore Anuradhapura World Heritage Site of ancient kingdom ruins
    Landmarks
    Bodhi Tree Temple
    Anuradhapura
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  3. Day 3

    Anuradhapura to Jaffna

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Jaffna cuisine prepared during cooking class at local home)

    Included Activities

    • Jaffna Peninsula tour
    • Visit Point Pedro
    • Visit Keerimalai Spring
    • Visit Kantarodai and Nilawari dagobas
    • Cooking class and family visit - traditional Jaffna cuisine
    Landmarks
    Point Pedro
    Keerimalai Spring
    Kantarodai
    Nilawari
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  4. Day 4

    Jaffna

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional vegetarian meal in local Hindu home)

    Included Activities

    • Pottery making experience at local family-owned business
    • Traditional vegetarian lunch in local Hindu home
    • Visit Jaffna Library
    • Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Hindu temple
    Landmarks
    Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
    Jaffna Library
  5. Day 5

    Jaffna to Trincomalee

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at the beach
    • Relax by the pool
    • Sample toddy from flowers
    Landmarks
    Trincomalee
  6. Day 6

    Trincomalee

    Included Activities

    • Visit local village
    • Learn toddy extraction from Palmyrah trees
    • Learn palmyrah leaf weaving
    • Learn odiyal kool (Tamil seafood soup) preparation and tasting
    • Palmyrah Toddy and Food experience

    Optional Activities

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

    Trincomalee to Dambulla

    Included Activities

    • Zero Plastic Impact Centre visit
    • Bamboo and coconut shell crafting
    • Dambulla Cave Temples visit
    • Minneriya National Park entrance fee

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park - elephant, sambar deer, and leopard watching
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    Minneriya National Park
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  8. Day 8

    Dambulla

    Included Activities

    • Sigiriya - Lion Rock Fortress visit
    • Wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock stairs for jungle views
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Lion Rock
    Minneriya National Park
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  9. Day 9

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Included Activities

    • Spice garden visit
    • Kandayan dance performance
    Landmarks
    Kandy
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  10. Day 10

    Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tea factory visit at Giragama
    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit

    Optional Activities

    • Walk around the lake in the city center
    • Explore local Buddhist temples
    • Visit Royal Palace Park
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Kandy Lake
    Royal Palace Park
  11. Day 11

    Kandy to Colombo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Good Market on Saturdays
    • Optional final group dinner
    Landmarks
    Independence Square
    Parliament of Sri Lanka
    National Museum
    Good Market
    Barefoot Fair-Trade Store
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  12. Day 12

    Colombo

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Traveler Moments

  • Ruins of an ancient site with a forested background.
  • Colorful ornate temple facade with intricate details.
  • Close-up of an elephant in a grassy field.
  • Local market scene with a variety of colorful vegetables and a vendor.
  • Golden Buddha statue in a temple with decorative elements.
  • Monkeys sitting on tree branches in a wooded area.
  • Person walking on a tightrope among palm trees.
  • People engaged in fishing activities with a net on a sandy beach.
  • Person pulling a cart laden with large sacks on a city street.

Traveler Reviews

4.3
Overall rating based on 13 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.2
  • Food
    3.5
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • G
    January 20th, 2025
    4.0
    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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  • L
    January 11th, 2025
    5.0
    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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  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.5
    Very good overall trip, accurate to itinerary , hotels in general better than expected, guide excellent
    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.8
    Mahendra was an excellent guide also the group we were with were all good fun.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.5
    Enjoyable fun trip and Mahendra was an excellent tour leader.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.2
    Great trip, as always with you guys but thought some areas could be improved.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.5
    Well organised, interesting itinerary, good quality hotels and always a good knowledgeable guide.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.5
    It was very well organised : accommodation, transport (driver, driver's assistant with private bus, train, public...
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    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.3
    Prabarth was a most excellent guide.Extremely genuine, helpful, patient and entertaining.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    3.0
    More activities, less free time.There is not too much to do on your own.
    Traveled in December 2018

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