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True Essence of Sri Lanka - 10 Days Tour

10 days
Start and end in Negombo
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

  1. Day 1

    Arrival at Negombo

    Arrival at Negombo
    Start point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (BIA Airport Colombo ( CMB ))
  2. 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
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  3. 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
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  4. Day 4

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kandy town tour
    • Temple of the Tooth Relic visit
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth Relic
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  5. Day 5

    Tea Plantation and Scenic Train Ride

    Tea Plantation and Scenic Train Ride
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    Included Activities

    • Tea Factory or Plantation tour and visit
    • Scenic train ride through Sri Lankan hill country
  6. 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
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  7. 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
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  8. 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
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  9. 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
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  10. Day 10

    Departure from Colombo

    Departure from Colombo
    End point
    Katunayake, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (BIA Airport Colombo ( CMB ))

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    We are so happy to have spent our Christmas vacation with Serendib Roots and we honestly want to say we are humbly...
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  • DaveHunter5.0January 2020
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Tour ID: 190742

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type D. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • 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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • For any tour departing before October 31st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 31st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Serendib Roots. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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