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Sri Lanka Explorer

12 days

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From Negombo to Colombo

4.3

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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.
Leigh, traveled in January
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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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

Day 1
Negombo
Optional Activities
- Observe local fishing craft
- Try fresh seafood
- Bicycle rental and countryside exploration
- Optional group dinner
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 Archaeological Sites
Day 3
Anuradhapura to Jaffna
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Jaffna cuisine prepared during cooking class at local family home)
Included Activities
- Jaffna Peninsula tour
- Visit Point Pedro
- Visit Keerimalai Spring
- Visit Kantarodai dagobas
- Visit Nilawari well
- Cooking class and family visit with traditional Jaffna cuisine dinner
Landmarks
Point Pedro
Keerimalai Spring
Kantarodai Dagobas
Nilawari
Day 4
Jaffna
Meals
Lunch (Traditional vegetarian meal at local Hindu home)
Included Activities
- Pottery making experience with local artisan
- Traditional vegetarian lunch at local Hindu home
- Visit Jaffna Library
- Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Hindu temple
Landmarks
Jaffna Library
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
Day 5
Jaffna to Trincomalee
Optional Activities
- Relax by the pool
- Relax on the beach
- Try 'toddy' straight from its flowers
Landmarks
Trincomalee Harbour
Day 6
Trincomalee
Meals
Lunch (Odiyal kool (Tamil seafood soup) prepared and tasted with local women)
Included Activities
- Palmyrah toddy and food experience with local village visit
- Learn toddy extraction from Palmyrah palms
- Learn palmyrah leaf weaving
- Learn odiyal kool (Tamil seafood soup) preparation and tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Pathirakali Amman Hindu temple
Landmarks
Pathirakali Amman Hindu Temple
Day 7
Trincomalee to Dambulla
Included Activities
- Zero Plastic Impact Centre visit
- Bamboo and coconut shell crafting
- Take home traditional Sri Lankan mask
- Dambulla Cave Temple visit (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Optional Activities
- Elephant, sambar deer and leopard watching safari at Minneriya National Park
Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Minneriya National Park
Day 8
Dambulla
Included Activities
- Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress visit
- Minneriya National Park entrance and wildlife safari
Optional Activities
- Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock stairs for jungle views
Landmarks
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Minneriya National Park
Day 9
Dambulla to Kandy
Included Activities
- Spice garden visit and learning about spice cultivation
- Kandyan cultural dance performance
Landmarks
Kandy Spice Garden
Day 10
Kandy
Included Activities
- Giragama Tea Factory visit and production insight
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit
Optional Activities
- Walk around Kandy Lake
- Explore local Buddhist temple
- Visit Royal Palace Park
Landmarks
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake
Royal Palace Park
Day 11
Kandy to Colombo
Included Activities
- Colombo city tour including Independence Square
- Parliament visit
- National Museum visit
- Barefoot Fair-Trade Store shopping
Optional Activities
- Visit Good Market (Saturday only)
- Optional final group dinner
Landmarks
Independence Square
Parliament of Sri Lanka
National Museum
Barefoot Fair-Trade Store
Good Market
Day 12
Colombo

Landmarks
Bodhi Tree Temple
Anuradhapura Archaeological Sites

Landmarks
Point Pedro
Keerimalai Spring
Kantarodai Dagobas
Nilawari

Landmarks
Jaffna Library
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil

Landmarks
Trincomalee Harbour

Landmarks
Pathirakali Amman Hindu Temple

Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Minneriya National Park

Landmarks
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Minneriya National Park

Landmarks
Kandy Spice Garden

Landmarks
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake
Royal Palace Park

Landmarks
Independence Square
Parliament of Sri Lanka
National Museum
Barefoot Fair-Trade Store
Good Market

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Rating: 4.5(12,071 reviews)
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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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Garry
January 20th, 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...
Sri Lanka is a very beautiful country and the tour set up by Intrepid was a great way to explore. We were lucky in that we went up to Jaffna so got to see a part of the country that is less "touristy" than other parts as ventured back down. Our guide and drivers were superb and worked none stop for the full tour - as vegetarians a number of the activities around cooking were very "meat" orientated and unfortunately Intrepid had not passed this on but overall it was a great trip, with amazing sites - made better by a guide that went the extra mile. Accomodation was ok but in fairness based on what we paid I am not sure we expected much more - I get the impression that Intrepid don't necessarily audit their accommodation much as some of them are definitely getting tired but equally they were generally clean and accessible.Show more
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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Leigh
January 11th, 2025
This tour is an excellent start to experiencing Sri Lanka’s wonderful culture, history and food. The local guide was...
This tour is an excellent start to experiencing Sri Lanka’s wonderful culture, history and food. The local guide was excellent and had so much information to share about Sri Lanka’s history and religion while also ensuring we experienced local culture and food. The food experiences on this tour - cooking classes, market visits were exceptional and Sri Lanka is now my favourite Foodie destination. The hotels are also a highlight - beautiful rooms at very very nice hotels.Show more
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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Sharon
September 18th, 2019
Very good overall trip, accurate to itinerary , hotels in general better than expected, guide excellent
Traveled in December 2018
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Philip
September 18th, 2019
Mahendra was an excellent guide also the group we were with were all good fun.
Traveled in December 2018
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Daryl
September 18th, 2019
Enjoyable fun trip and Mahendra was an excellent tour leader.
Traveled in December 2018
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Alison
September 18th, 2019
Great trip, as always with you guys but thought some areas could be improved.
Traveled in December 2018
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Vivienne
September 18th, 2019
Well organised, interesting itinerary, good quality hotels and always a good knowledgeable guide.
Traveled in December 2018
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Sonia
September 18th, 2019
It was very well organised : accommodation, transport (driver, driver's assistant with private bus, train, public...
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Ben
September 18th, 2019
Prabarth was a most excellent guide.Extremely genuine, helpful, patient and entertaining.
Traveled in December 2018
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Yelena
September 18th, 2019
More activities, less free time.There is not too much to do on your own.
Traveled in December 2018

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Is it possible to add additional nights in Colombo? Is it possible to start the trip in Colombo?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2026
  This tour starts in Negombo and ends in Colombo, in that case we can only arrnage additional accommodation at the original starting/Finishing point for the tour.

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- 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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