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Sri Lanka Explorer

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In-depth Cultural
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
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Negombo

    Start point
    Negombo, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Negombo)
    Landmarks
    Dutch Fort
    Negombo Lagoon
    Hamilton Canal
    St. Mary's Church
  2. Day 2

    Negombo to Chilaw

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Toddy tapping experience with tasting of locally made toddy

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to famous local fish market
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Chilaw to Anuradhapura via Wilpattu National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife safari in Wilpattu National Park with professional naturalist
    Landmarks
    Wilpattu National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Anuradhapura

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided bicycle tour of Anuradhapura ruins including the sacred old Bo Tree
    Landmarks
    Anuradhapura Ruins
    Sacred Bo Tree (Anuradhapura)
  5. Day 5

    Anuradhapura to Jaffna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Jaffna Peninsula
    • Visit to Kantarodai dagobas

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Nilavarai underground water well
    • Explore Nainativu Island (one of the holiest sites in Sri Lanka for Buddhists and Hindus)
    Landmarks
    Kantarodai Dagobas
    Nilavarai Well
    Nainativu Island
  6. Day 6

    Jaffna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Jaffna crab curry at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided Jaffna city tour
    • Visit to Naga Pooshani Amman Kovil
    • Visit to Jaffna Public Library
    • Visit to Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
    • Jaffna crab curry tasting experience
    Landmarks
    Naga Pooshani Amman Kovil
    Jaffna Public Library
    Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
  7. Day 7

    Jaffna to Trincomalee

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Trincomalee

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Trinco British War Cemetery
    • Visit to Trinco Harbour
    Landmarks
    Trinco British War Cemetery
    Trinco Harbour
  8. Day 8

    Trincomalee

    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9

    Trincomalee to Sigiriya via Minneriya National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park with professional naturalist

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Dambulla Wholesale Market (largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market in Sri Lanka)
    • Evening Sigiriya Cycle Tour to experience authentic rural life and interact with locals
    Landmarks
    Minneriya National Park
    Dambulla Wholesale Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
    • Guided exploration of Polonnaruwa Ancient City
    • Visit to Polonnaruwa archaeological museum
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
    Polonnaruwa Ancient City
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  11. Day 11

    Sigiriya to Kandy via Dambulla

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Kandy cultural show and dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)
    • Kandy cultural show and dinner
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Kandy
    • Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa)
    • Visit to local market with endemic fruit tasting
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa)
  13. Day 13

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by Train

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Landmarks
    Victoria Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Nuwara Eliya

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Pedro Tea Estate

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Victoria Park
    Landmarks
    Pedro Tea Estate
    Victoria Park
  15. Day 15

    Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon guided jeep safari in Yala National Park with professional naturalist
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
    Bundala National Park
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  16. Day 16

    Yala National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Early morning guided jeep safari in Yala National Park with professional naturalist
    • Afternoon guided jeep safari in Yala National Park with wildlife photography
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
  17. Day 17

    Yala to Galle

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Galle Fort
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
  18. Day 18

    Departure from Galle

    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Colombo.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    April 22nd, 2026
    Our Sri Lanka journey was unforgettable, thanks to the seamless trip. The cultural insights, from temple visits to...
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    Traveled in January 2026
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    Dear Deena, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Sri Lanka Explorer, Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team UncleSam Holidays.
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    April 18th, 2026
    I signed up for this trip because I liked what was in the itinerary. I paid for and was guaranteed certain sites to...
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  • Sri Lanka Explorer reviewer 3
    April 8th, 2026
    Extremely bad tour guide George spoke and understood nil English Itinerary changed without our approval Driver got...
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    Leanne

    Asked on January 10th, 2026

    Honestly, how safe is Sri Lanka? Do you alredy have guests registered for February 10-27? Would you still operate with just the 2 of us?

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    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2026

      Sri Lanka is generally safe for travelers.

      As for your dates, we don't currently have other guests on the same tour registered from 10 February 2026 - 27 February 2026, so it would just be the two of you. We're absolutely happy to operate with just you it won't be a problem at all!

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    Alyssa

    Asked on February 17th, 2025

    What sort of accommodation does this tour provide? Is the accommodation atleast 4 star?

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    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten February 2025

      Thanks for your initial enquiry. Please note the price is based on 3 Star hotels, But if you would like to upgrade the hotel to 4 Star, 5 star and 5 Star luxury you can do this.

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    Lee

    Asked on April 9th, 2024

    Is it possible to book this trip without flights? And what would the single room cost?

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    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten April 2024

      The price for Single Traveler will be USD 4,547 /- Per Person. Yes, you can book your own flights, as the price of flight is not Included in the tour.

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten April 2024

      My maximum budget is 2,500 € without flights, and I need a single room.

    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten April 2024

      For March 2025, the best we can offer is EUR 4,644 /- using single Room during the trip.

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    Chelsea

    Asked on September 27th, 2023

    I'm considering taking one of your Sri Lanka tours in January or February. I'm a solo traveller but would be willing to share a double room with a stranger to save costs for a group tour. If that's not available, what is the single supplement cost or what would be the cost be for a private tour? I've narrowed my choices down to: Amazing Sri Lanka; Highlights Tour of Sri Lanka; Sri Lanka Explorer; and South Coast Sri Lanka Tour.

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    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten September 2023

      Thanks for your initial enquiry, this is the reference to your email please note the cost for this tour will be USD 4,547 /- Per Person. Also please note all of our tour will be 100% guaranteed Departure.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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