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Discover Kerala & Sri Lanka: Islands & Ruins

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Hikkaduwa
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  • Family enjoying a swim in a waterfall pool surrounded by rocks.
  • Traditional Chinese fishing net silhouetted against a peach-coloured evening sky over the Arabian Sea.
  • Tropical beach with golden sand, turquoise water and small colourful boats bobbing just offshore under a bright blue sky.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Kochi

    Kochi
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gama Heritage)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Connect With New Friends
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  3. Day 2

    Kochi to Alleppey

    Kochi to Alleppey
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project), Dinner
    Accommodation
    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
  4. Day 3

    Alleppey to Kollam

    Alleppey to Kollam
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    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
  5. Day 4

    Kollam to Varkala

    Kollam to Varkala
    Accommodation
    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
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  6. Day 5

    Varkala

    Varkala
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jickys Nest)

    Optional Activities

    • Janardhana Swamy Temple visit
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Janardhana Swamy Temple
  7. Day 6

    Varkala to Kochi

    Varkala to Kochi
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gama Heritage)

    Included Activities

    • Kochi Nightlife

    Optional Activities

    • Kathakali Dance performance
  8. Day 7

    Kochi to Negombo

    Kochi to Negombo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel J Negombo)

    Optional Activities

    • Group meeting with new travellers
    • Optional dinner
  9. 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
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  10. Day 9

    Sigiriya

    Sigiriya
    Accommodation
    Resort (Lario Resort Sigiriya)

    Optional Activities

    • Polonnaruwa Ancient Capital visit
    • Anuradhapura historical site visit
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa
    Anuradhapura
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  11. 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
  12. 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
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  13. Day 12

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Daffodil's Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café
    • Tea Plantation Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Tea plantation walking tour
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  14. Day 13

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella
    Accommodation
    Hotel (88th Ella Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Horton Plains Trek
    Landmarks
    Horton Plains National Park
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  15. Day 14

    Ella

    Ella
    Accommodation
    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
  16. Day 15

    Ella to Hikkaduwa

    Ella to Hikkaduwa
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa)

    Included Activities

    • Galle Fort Tour
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
  17. Day 16

    Hikkaduwa

    Hikkaduwa
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa)

    Included Activities

    • Hikkaduwa Beach Bar

    Optional Activities

    • Dolphin watching tour
    • Beach relaxation
  18. Day 17

    Hikkaduwa

    Hikkaduwa
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Snorkelling
    • Beach town exploration
    • Farewell dinner at local restaurant
  19. Day 18

    Hikkaduwa

    Hikkaduwa

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

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  • Hotel Gama Heritage

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    day 3

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    day 7

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    day 11

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    day 12

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    Excellent trip, Bruno was an excellent tour leader
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    Could you please provide the physical level of the tour? Our travelers would find this information very helpful.

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      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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    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.

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      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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