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Beyond Boundaries Experiencing the Best of Sri Lanka : 11 Days

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  • Small group tour (up to 15 people)

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Airport to Negombo

    Airport to Negombo
    Start point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport/Negombo/Colombo, 00:05 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mangrove boat ride to observe local wildlife and fishermen
  3. Day 2

    Negombo to Dambulla

    Negombo to Dambulla
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dambulla Cave Temple visit
    • Village tour including bullock cart ride, canoe ride, and tuk-tuk ride
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
  4. Day 3

    Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy

    Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress visit and climb
    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit
    • Kandy Lake visit
    • Kandy View Point visit
    • Traditional Kandy cultural dance performance
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Kandy Lake
    Kandy View Point
  5. Day 4

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden visit
    • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit
    • Gem Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
    Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    Gem Museum
  6. Day 5

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tea plantation and factory tour with tea tasting
    • Ramboda Waterfalls visit
    • Gregory Lake visit
    Landmarks
    Ramboda Waterfalls
    Gregory Lake
  7. Day 6

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella
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    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella
  8. Day 7

    Ella

    Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nine Arches Bridge visit
    • Little Adam's Peak trek

    Optional Activities

    • Trekking, mountain biking, rock climbing, waterfall rappelling activities
    Landmarks
    Nine Arches Bridge
    Little Adam's Peak
    Demodara Railway Station
  9. Day 8

    Ella to Yala

    Ella to Yala
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ravan's Falls visit
    • Yala National Park safari
    Landmarks
    Ravan's Falls
    Yala National Park
  10. Day 9

    Yala - Galle - Bentota

    Yala - Galle - Bentota
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Galle Fort visit
    • Galle Fort Church visit
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
    Galle Fort Church
  11. Day 10

    Bentota to Colombo

    Bentota to Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Madu River and mangrove forests visit
    • Cinnamon Island visit and cinnamon sampling
    • Turtle hatchery visit and baby turtle release
    • Colombo city tour including Galle Face Green, Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, and Old Parliament Building
    Landmarks
    Madu River
    Galle Face Green
    Independence Square
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Old Parliament Building
  12. Day 11

    Colombo to Airport

    Colombo to Airport
    End point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport/Negombo/Colombo, 00:05 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.8
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  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
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  • Rhonda5.0•March 2026
    From airport pick up to final drop off the service provided was excellent. Our guide Keerthe worked with us to...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd
    Dear Rhonda, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your 11-day journey went so smoothly, from airport pick-up to final drop-off. It’s fantastic that Keerthe was able to tailor the itinerary to your preferences and provide clear explanations along the way. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him—he’ll be delighted! Your feedback truly means a lot, and we’re so happy that your experience with Apple Vacations exceeded expectations. We hope to welcome you back to Sri Lanka for another unforgettable adventure. Warm regards, Apple Vacations Team
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  • Anna
    Anna4.0•March 2025
    very nice trip, t get to know srilanka!
    Traveled in February 2025
  • Rosemary5.0•November 2024
    No note was taken regarding the gluten intolerance noted in the requirement we were obliged to complete. This was...
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    Traveled in November 2024
  • CHARLES5.0•September 2024
    Great tour, well organised, great guide........what more could one want?
    Traveled in August 2024
  • Dillon
    Dillon5.0•September 2024
    I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a tour through the breathtaking island of Sri Lanka, and it was nothing...
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    Traveled in August 2024
  • Rudolf5.0•January 2024
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    A great tour thanks to our German-speaking guide Damit and driver Krish. Well organized, absolutely reliable,...
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    Traveled in January 2024

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    Graham

    Asked on August 9th, 2025

    Will we get one room for ourselves during this trip, and will all accommodation be 4 star hotels? Are all excursions included in the price? And will day 9 hotel be in Bentota?

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperator•Written August 2025

      You will have a twin room for yourself and your mom throughout the trip. All accommodations will be in 4-star hotels, except in Ella, where we provide 3-star accommodation. All excursions mentioned in the itinerary are included in the tour price. On Day 9, your stay will be in Bentota or in a nearby area, so you can enjoy the beautiful beaches.

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    Alexander

    Asked on June 16th, 2025

    I'm hoping to book a Beyond Boundaries Experiencing the Best of Sri Lanka : 11 Days tour, leaving on either the 26th or 27th of June. I'm a solo traveler and am wondering if anyone else is booked on this tour on these dates. If there are no others booked on this tour, can you recommend a similar tour within these dates? I can be a little flexible with tour start dates.

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperator•Written June 2025

      At the movement there no one booked same dates, If you like to go with group tours or travel with others, There are tours but all the tours are same, some tour short, So can suggest if you book the tour what ever date, We can maximum try to other people like a group and if there no people untill joined for last minute you can customise as well. We garantee we have serrved lots of solo travellers. Cost would come around US$1,860.00 for singale person.

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    Jackie

    Asked on April 18th, 2025

    Do you have availability for 2 travellers either on the departure on April 20th or April 21st?

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperator•Written April 2025

      I'm delighted to inform you that we have availability for 2 travelers on both the departures—April 20th and April 21st.

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    Sean

    Asked on November 24th, 2024

    Are there any departure dates between December 14th and December 20th that are already guaranteed and have more travellers signed up? Could you confirm the name of the hotel(s) that will be used during this adventure?

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperator•Written November 2024

      No departure dates between December 14th and December 20th are guaranteed. Hotels include: Negombo - Camelot or Similar, Dambulla - Sigiriyana Resort or Similar, Kandy - Topaz or Similar, Nuwara Eliya - Unique Cottage or Similar, Ella - Ella Gapor Similar, Yala - Elephant Reach or Similar, Bentota - Tangerine or Similar, Colombo - Morven Colombo or Similar

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    Donald

    Asked on October 29th, 2024

    What will be the price difference if we go for 5 star hotels instead of 4 stars. And eventually add one extra night also.

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperator•Written October 2024

      For upgrading 5 star option will be charge additionally Per person USD 530 . We will provide Above hotels or Similar hotels.

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    Alicia

    Asked on September 11th, 2024

    What is minimum number for guaranteed travel

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    Shirley

    Asked on January 8th, 2024

    What is cost of we upgrade all hotels to 5 star, and private tour? Also which dates in Dec is quieter?

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      Shirley

      Traveler•Written January 2024

      Without the upgrade, the original tour says 4 star accommodation. Can you give some examples of the hotels you usually book for this tour?

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      Shirley

      Traveler•Written January 2024

      Can I confirm that with the 5 star upgrade that all breakfasts and dinners will still be included (just like with the original itinery?)

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      Shirley

      Traveler•Written January 2024

      Is it possible to add Anuradhapura (world heritage site to the itinery? As I understand, there is no tour guide because the driver acts as the guide? Will he have knowledge of the history of the different places?

    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperator•Written January 2024

      yes we are providing additional guide services at all the heritage places

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