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Backpacking Sri Lanka (15 days)

15 days
Start and end in Colombo
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 16
Ages 18-45
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    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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  2. Day 2

    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)
  3. Day 3

    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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  4. Day 4

    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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  5. Day 5

    Kandy

    Optional Activities

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

    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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  7. Day 7

    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
  8. Day 8

    Ella to Udawalawe

    Included Activities

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

    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
  10. Day 10

    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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  11. Day 11

    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
  12. Day 12

    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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  13. Day 13

    Galle

    Included Activities

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

    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
  15. Day 15

    Colombo

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

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast
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    June 19th, 2024
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  • Backpacking Sri Lanka (15 days) reviewer 2
    May 22nd, 2024
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    Amazing Tour around Srilanka with backpacking tours. Very informative & Friendly Awesome Tour Guide. Good Hotels &...
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    May 20th, 2024
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    Absolutely chuffed with our Sri Lankan adventure courtesy of Backpacking Tours! Dam and Sam were brilliant –...
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    May 11th, 2024
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    We had a wonderful trip to Sri Lanka courtesy of backpacking tours. The guides were very insightful and fully took...
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    May 11th, 2024
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    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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    May 10th, 2024
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    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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    May 2nd, 2024
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    Backpacking Tours nailed it with our Sri Lanka visit! Dam and Sam were fantastic, making sure every aspect of the...
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    April 26th, 2024
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    Dam and Sam from Backpacking Tours are the champions of Sri Lankan expeditions! Their meticulous planning and fun...
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    April 12th, 2024
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    • 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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