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Backpacking Sri Lanka (15 days)

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5.0 (9 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Colombo

    Colombo
    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB))
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcoming dinner of Sri Lankan delights)

    Included Activities

    • Welcoming dinner of Sri Lankan delights

    Optional Activities

    • Night out exploring Colombo
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  3. Day 2

    Colombo to Dambulla

    Colombo to Dambulla
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Elephant Rock
    • Sunset exploration of Dambulla Cave (Golden Temple of Dambulla)
    Landmarks
    Elephant Rock
    Dambulla Cave (Golden Temple of Dambulla)
  4. Day 3

    Sigiriya

    Sigiriya

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sigiriya Rock (Lion Rock) - UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Summit hike and exploration of ancient palace, fortress and Buddhist monastery remains
    • Sunset visit to Pidurangala Rock with 25-minute summit walk
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock (Lion Rock)
    Pidurangala Rock
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  5. Day 4

    Sigiriya

    Sigiriya
    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic Sri Lankan curry with rice and roti)

    Included Activities

    • Village walk through Sigiriya
    • Experience of conventional rice fields, vegetable farming, and crop cultivation
    • Authentic Sri Lankan curry with rice and roti
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  6. Day 5

    Kandy

    Kandy

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise over Kandy Lake
    Landmarks
    Kandy Lake
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  7. Day 6

    Ella

    Ella

    Included Activities

    • Trek through tea plantations at Little Adam's Peak
    • Summit with 360-degree views
    • Tea production process explanation by specialized guide
    • Exploration of Ella mountain town
    Landmarks
    Little Adam's Peak
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  8. Day 7

    Ella

    Ella
    Meals
    Lunch (Meal after Sri Lankan cooking class)

    Included Activities

    • Full Sri Lankan cooking class in family home
    • Lunch after cooking class
    • Walk to 9-Arch Bridge
    Landmarks
    9-Arch Bridge
  9. Day 8

    Ella to Udawalawe

    Ella to Udawalawe

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Diyaluma Falls
    • Trek to waterfall summit
    • Swimming and cliff jumping at waterfall pools
    Landmarks
    Diyaluma Falls
  10. Day 9

    Udawalawe to Weligama

    Udawalawe to Weligama

    Included Activities

    • Morning safari in Udawalawe National Park
    • Park guide in each jeep
    • Wildlife viewing including elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, water buffalo, deer, and birds
    Landmarks
    Udawalawe National Park
  11. Day 10

    Weligama

    Weligama

    Included Activities

    • Surf lesson at Weligama Beach
    • Sunset at Coconut Hill over Mirissa Beach
    Landmarks
    Weligama Beach
    Coconut Hill
    Mirissa Beach
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  12. Day 11

    Weligama

    Weligama

    Included Activities

    • Visit to turtle beach
    • Sunset at coconut hill

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming and relaxation at hotel pool
    • Beach exploration adjacent to hotel
    Landmarks
    Turtle Beach
  13. Day 12

    Unawatuna

    Unawatuna

    Included Activities

    • Morning cycle tour through tea plantations and coastal route
    • Local guide and learning about local way of life

    Optional Activities

    • Hotel pool and relaxation
    • Beach cabana on Unawatuna Beach
    • Seafood dining
    • Sunset on Unawatuna
    Landmarks
    Unawatuna Beach
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  14. Day 13

    Galle

    Galle

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Galle Fort
    • Exploration of fort structure and historic buildings
    • Visit to famous lighthouse
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
  15. Day 14

    Galle to Colombo

    Galle to Colombo
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell feast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Honganji Vihara Tsunami Monument
    • Tsunami Photo Museum entry (ticket included)
    • Farewell feast in Colombo

    Optional Activities

    • Morning beach time
    Landmarks
    Honganji Vihara Tsunami Monument
    Tsunami Photo Museum
  16. Day 15

    Colombo

    Colombo
    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB))
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast

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  • Poppy5.0•June 2024
    Backpacking Sri Lanka with Dam and Sam! What an incredible trip and an experience of a lifetime! Sri Lanka is such a...
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    Traveled in February 2024
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    Damith5.0•May 2024
    Amazing Tour around Srilanka with backpacking tours. Very informative & Friendly Awesome Tour Guide. Good Hotels &...
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • Mason5.0•May 2024
    Absolutely chuffed with our Sri Lankan adventure courtesy of Backpacking Tours! Dam and Sam were brilliant –...
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    Traveled in October 2023
  • Yan5.0•May 2024
    We had a wonderful trip to Sri Lanka courtesy of backpacking tours. The guides were very insightful and fully took...
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  • Yan5.0•May 2024
    Going with backpacking tours as our guide was the best decision we made during our trip to Sri Lanka. Both guides...
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  • Samuel5.0•May 2024
    Sri Lanka was a total blast, thanks to Backpacking Tours and our fab guides, Dam and Sam! Superb attention to detail...
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • Eleanor5.0•May 2024
    Backpacking Tours nailed it with our Sri Lanka visit! Dam and Sam were fantastic, making sure every aspect of the...
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  • Mia5.0•April 2024
    Dam and Sam from Backpacking Tours are the champions of Sri Lankan expeditions! Their meticulous planning and fun...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: Backpacking Tours
    Thanks for the great feedback, Mia! We're delighted to hear that Dam and Sam made your Sri Lankan expedition unforgettable with their meticulous planning and fun personalities. It sounds like every detail was perfectly curated for enjoyment. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
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  • Elaine5.0•April 2024
    Amazing tour! Would recommend to everyone who wants to see Sri Lanka � it was so much fun. Dam and Sam are the best!...
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    Traveled in March 2024

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