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True Essence of Sri Lanka - 10 Days Tour

10 days

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Start and end in Negombo

4.9 (8 reviews)

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Operator: Serendib Roots
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Arrival at Negombo
Arrival at Negombo
Start point
Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (BIA Airport Colombo ( CMB ))
Day 2
Negombo to Anuradhapura via Pinnawala
Negombo to Anuradhapura via Pinnawala
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit - observe baby elephants being bottle fed and moving freely
Landmarks
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Day 3
Anuradhapura to Kandy via Sigiriya
Anuradhapura to Kandy via Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress visit - ancient archaeological site with kingdom remnants
Optional Activities
- Pool relaxation
- Nature trail walk for insight into Sri Lankan village life
- Elephant watch tree house visit
- Catamaran ride
- Bullock cart ride
Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Day 4
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kandy town tour
- Temple of the Tooth Relic visit
Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Day 5
Tea Plantation and Scenic Train Ride
Tea Plantation and Scenic Train Ride
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tea Factory or Plantation tour and visit
- Scenic train ride through Sri Lankan hill country
Day 6
Optional Horton Plains Trek
Optional Horton Plains Trek
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Horton Plains scenic trek including World's End visit
- Baker's Fall visit
Landmarks
Horton Plains
World's End
Baker's Fall
Day 7
Nuwara Eliya to Yala via Ravana Ella Falls
Nuwara Eliya to Yala via Ravana Ella Falls
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour to Ravana Ella Falls and Cave
- Morning game drive at Yala National Park
- Evening game drive at Yala National Park
Landmarks
Ravana Ella Falls
Ravana Ella Cave
Yala National Park
Day 8
Yala to Mirissa
Yala to Mirissa
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final morning game drive at Yala National Park
Optional Activities
- Stilt fishing observation experience
Landmarks
Yala National Park
Day 9
Mirissa to Colombo via Galle Fort
Mirissa to Colombo via Galle Fort
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Galle Fort - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Evening city tour of Colombo
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Colombo
Landmarks
Galle Fort
Day 10
Departure from Colombo
Departure from Colombo
End point
Katunayake, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (BIA Airport Colombo ( CMB ))

Landmarks
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth Relic

Landmarks
Horton Plains
World's End
Baker's Fall

Landmarks
Ravana Ella Falls
Ravana Ella Cave
Yala National Park

Landmarks
Yala National Park

Landmarks
Galle Fort

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4.9

Ian5.0•February 2024
It is with great pleasure that I review our 2 week tour with Serendib Roots. We had a wonderful time when every...
It is with great pleasure that I review our 2 week tour with Serendib Roots. We had a wonderful time when every detail was catered for. I thought that it was great that I could relax and not think or plan as everything was expertly taken care of by Sihan. Sihan and Tilhan went well beyond what one could reasonably expect in producing the best possible experience for us. The pace was perfect with time to relax. We really couldn't recommend Serendib Roots highly enough. It is always a worry when one books a tour from the other side of the planet with the hope and trust that all will turn out well but in this case no worry was needed. Everything was perfect. Thank you so very much.Show more
Anonymous5.0•January 2023
We are so happy to have spent our Christmas vacation with Serendib Roots and we honestly want to say we are humbly...
We are so happy to have spent our Christmas vacation with Serendib Roots and we honestly want to say we are humbly thankful to everything they did for us. Kapila our guide was so kind and represented the country's genuine hospitality qualities. The assistance received from the office was great. The country is safe to travel and I would say everything is good for travelers. We will visit this beauty land once again soon. Thanks again for your hospitality!Show more
DaveHunter5.0•January 2020
I traveled as a solo traveler for the first time to Sri Lanka and this tour gave me with all the experiences I...
I traveled as a solo traveler for the first time to Sri Lanka and this tour gave me with all the experiences I actually expected as a professional wildlife photographer. The team was perfect from the very first moment to the last and specially the guide Gayan who was a real friend to me throughout the journey. I Highly recommend this tour for anyone who's willing to experience the wildlife of Sri Lanka.Show more

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You’ll encounter Sri Lanka Rupee in Sri Lanka.
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Plan your adventure:

True Essence of Sri Lanka - 10 Days Tour

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Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

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Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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