Could you please provide the physical level of the tour? Our travelers would find this information very helpful.

This tour has a physical rating of 3 out of 5- Average. Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

I'm looking at a tour called "Discover Kerala & Sri Lanka: Islands & Ruins" - I'm wondering if there is an option to upgrade the hotels to deluxe for an additional price.

We do not offer room upgrades on our tours however travellers can opt to upgrade and pay locally when checking in at each hotel if available.

I am wondering about the age restriction for this tour. It says 18-39, however, I have two travelers who are in their 50s and 60s. Would they be able to come on this tour? Also, one person has mobility issues (hard time walking for a long period of time), would there be accommodations?

The age range is set for this tour as this is aimed at young, budget-minded travellers, who share accommodations in hostels. The tour is very fast paced! For ages outside of this range, we have individual tours for both India & Sri Lanka but not combined similar to this one.

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Platinum Operator: G Adventures
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
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 18
Ages 18-39

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Itinerary

Day 1
Kochi
Kochi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Gama Heritage)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Day 2
Kochi to Alleppey
Kochi to Alleppey
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project), Dinner
Accommodation
Home-stay (Tranquil Heritage Homestay), Hotel (Greenpalm Homes)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk in Fort Kochi
- Visit St Francis Church
- Visit Dutch Cemetery
- Visit Jewish Quarter and Synagogue
- Alleppey Guided Walk
- Alleppey Homestay
- Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project
Landmarks
Fort Kochi
St Francis Church
Dutch Cemetery
Jewish Quarter
Synagogue
Day 3
Alleppey to Kollam
Alleppey to Kollam
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Sea Pearl), Hotel (Chandra Inn)
Included Activities
- Alleppey Boat Ride
- Orientation With CEO
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach in Kollam
- Climb Thangassery Light House
- Explore nightlife in Kollam
Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters
Thangassery Light House
Day 4
Kollam to Varkala
Kollam to Varkala
Accommodation
Hotel (Nikhil Residence), Hotel (Jickys Nest)
Included Activities
- Kollam Fishing Docks Visit
- Neendakara Fishing Harbour Visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Varkala Temple
- Get treated by local healers
- Explore the town of Varkala
Landmarks
Kollam Harbour
Neendakara Fishing Harbour
Varkala Temple
Day 5
Varkala
Varkala
Accommodation
Hotel (Nikhil Residence), Hotel (Jickys Nest)
Optional Activities
- Janardhana Swamy Temple visit
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks
Janardhana Swamy Temple
Day 6
Varkala to Kochi
Varkala to Kochi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Gama Heritage)
Included Activities
- Kochi Nightlife
Optional Activities
- Kathakali Dance performance
Day 7
Kochi to Negombo
Kochi to Negombo
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel J Negombo)
Optional Activities
- Group meeting with new travellers
- Optional dinner
Day 8
Negombo to Sigiriya
Negombo to Sigiriya
Accommodation
Resort (Lario Resort Sigiriya)
Optional Activities
- Dambulla Cave Temple visit
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress visit
- Minneriya National Park safari
Landmarks
Sigiriya
Dambulla Cave Temple
Minneriya National Park
Day 9
Sigiriya
Sigiriya
Accommodation
Resort (Lario Resort Sigiriya)
Optional Activities
- Polonnaruwa Ancient Capital visit
- Anuradhapura historical site visit
Landmarks
Polonnaruwa
Anuradhapura
Day 10
Sigiriya to Digana
Sigiriya to Digana
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Sri Lankan curry cooking experience with authentic local spices)
Accommodation
Chalet (Oruthota Chalets)
Included Activities
- Spice Garden Visit
- Digana Guided Village Walk
Day 11
Digana to Kandy
Digana to Kandy
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Queens Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth tour
- Kandyan Cultural Dance
- Cricket match
Landmarks
Temple of the Sacred Tooth
Day 12
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast (Traditional breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Golf Green Nuwara Eliya), Hotel (Daffodil's Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café
- Tea Plantation Visit
Optional Activities
- Tea plantation walking tour
Day 13
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Accommodation
Hotel (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel), Hotel (88th Ella Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Horton Plains Trek
Landmarks
Horton Plains National Park
Day 14
Ella
Ella
Accommodation
Hotel (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel), Hotel (88th Ella Hotel)
Included Activities
- Little Adam's Peak Trek
Optional Activities
- Nine Arches Bridge visit
- Waterfall hunting
- Trek to Ella Rock
Landmarks
Little Adam's Peak
Ella Rock
Nine Arches Bridge
Day 15
Ella to Hikkaduwa
Ella to Hikkaduwa
Accommodation
Hotel (Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa)
Included Activities
- Galle Fort Tour
Landmarks
Galle Fort
Day 16
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa
Accommodation
Hotel (Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa)
Included Activities
- Hikkaduwa Beach Bar
Optional Activities
- Dolphin watching tour
- Beach relaxation
Day 17
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa
Accommodation
Hotel (Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa)
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Snorkelling
- Beach town exploration
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Day 18
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Fort Kochi
St Francis Church
Dutch Cemetery
Jewish Quarter
Synagogue

Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters
Thangassery Light House

Landmarks
Kollam Harbour
Neendakara Fishing Harbour
Varkala Temple

Landmarks
Janardhana Swamy Temple

Landmarks
Sigiriya
Dambulla Cave Temple
Minneriya National Park

Landmarks
Polonnaruwa
Anuradhapura

Landmarks
Temple of the Sacred Tooth

Landmarks
Horton Plains National Park

Landmarks
Little Adam's Peak
Ella Rock
Nine Arches Bridge

Landmarks
Galle Fort

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Hotel Gama Heritage
Hotel
Days 1, 6
Tranquil Heritage Homestay
Home-stay
day 2
Greenpalm Homes
Hotel
day 2
Chandra Inn
Hotel
day 3
Hotel Sea Pearl
Hotel
day 3
Nikhil Residence
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Jickys Nest
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Hotel J Negombo
Hotel
day 7
Lario Resort Sigiriya
Resort
Days 8, 9
Oruthota Chalets
Chalet
day 10
Queens Hotel
Hotel
day 11
The Golf Green Nuwara Eliya
Hotel
day 12
Daffodil's Hotel
Hotel
day 12
88th Ella Hotel
Hotel
Days 13, 14
Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel
Hotel
Days 13, 14
Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa
Hotel
Days 15, 16, 17

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Itinerary
3.0
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5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
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Adam
October 11th, 2024
Excellent trip, Bruno was an excellent tour leader
Traveled in September 2024
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Thanks Adam for your five star review. We appreciate you and we'[ll pass your comments along to Bruno.
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Asked on November 19th, 2025
Could you please provide the physical level of the tour? Our travelers would find this information very helpful.
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
  This tour has a physical rating of 3 out of 5- Average. Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
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Veronica
Asked on February 5th, 2023
I'm looking at a tour called "Discover Kerala & Sri Lanka: Islands & Ruins" - I'm wondering if there is an option to upgrade the hotels to deluxe for an additional price.
Accommodation
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2023
  We do not offer room upgrades on our tours however travellers can opt to upgrade and pay locally when checking in at each hotel if available.
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Tiffany
Asked on December 26th, 2022
I am wondering about the age restriction for this tour. It says 18-39, however, I have two travelers who are in their 50s and 60s. Would they be able to come on this tour? Also, one person has mobility issues (hard time walking for a long period of time), would there be accommodations?
Age Range
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2022
  The age range is set for this tour as this is aimed at young, budget-minded travellers, who share accommodations in hostels. The tour is very fast paced! For ages outside of this range, we have individual tours for both India & Sri Lanka but not combined similar to this one.

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for India.Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for India.Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for India.Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for India.Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India.Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India.Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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