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13-Day Active Sri Lanka Tour: Surf, Raft, Hike

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Start and end in Colombo
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The Dragon Trip
Adventure & Adrenaline
Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
Ages 18-55
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo

    Colombo
    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Hostel in Central Colombo , 14:45 - 15:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Drop Inn Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Evening walking tour of the old town of Colombo
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  2. Day 2

    Kurunegala - Dambulla

    Kurunegala - Dambulla
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Acme Grand Hotel, Habarana)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day volunteer activities at the Sputnik Centre
    • Dambulla Cave Complex visit
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    Sputnik Centre
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  3. Day 3

    Sigiriya

    Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Acme Grand Hotel, Habarana)

    Included Activities

    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress hike
    • A glass of arrack

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Polonnaruwa by bicycle
    • Climb Pidurangala Rock
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock
    Polonnaruwa
    Pidurangala Rock
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  4. Day 4

    Knuckles Mountain Range - Kandy

    Knuckles Mountain Range - Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Kurumbunkz Hostel Kandy)

    Included Activities

    • Hike along the scenic Manigala Trail
    • Sunset visit to Kandy Lake
    Landmarks
    Knuckles Mountain Range
    Kandy Lake
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  5. Day 5

    Kandy - Kitulgala

    Kandy - Kitulgala
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Basic Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • White Water rafting

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Dalada Maligawa – The Temple of the Tooth
    • Excursion to the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth
    Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya
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  6. Day 6

    Kitulgala - Ella

    Kitulgala - Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Downtown Hostel, Ella)

    Included Activities

    • Train from Hatton to Ella
    Landmarks
    Little Adam's Peak
  7. Day 7

    Ella

    Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Downtown Hostel, Ella)

    Included Activities

    • Ella Rock hike at sunrise
    Landmarks
    Ella Rock
    Makulella Buddhist Temple
    Nine Arches Bridge
    Demodara Railway Loop
  8. Day 8

    Ella

    Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Downtown Hostel, Ella)

    Included Activities

    • Cooking class

    Optional Activities

    • Yoga lesson
    • Flying Ravana Zipline
  9. Day 9

    Ella - Udawalawe

    Ella - Udawalawe
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Jungle Cabin (Athgira River Camp, Udawalawe)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Buduruvagala Ancient Temple
    • Jeep safari into Udawalawe National Park
    Landmarks
    Buduruwagala Temple
    Udawalawe National Park
  10. Day 10

    Udawalawe - Unawatuna

    Udawalawe - Unawatuna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel J, Unawatuna)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Handunugoda Tea Estate
    Landmarks
    Handunugoda Tea Estate
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  11. Day 11

    Unawatuna

    Unawatuna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel J, Unawatuna)

    Included Activities

    • Surf lesson

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional mask painting
  12. Day 12

    Unawatuna - Galle

    Unawatuna - Galle
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel J, Unawatuna)

    Included Activities

    • Galle Fish Market visit
    • Tuk-tuk ride to Galle Fort City
    • Galle Fort City exploration and sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
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  13. Day 13

    Unawatuna - Colombo

    Unawatuna - Colombo
    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo, 15:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit temple to meet a Buddhist priest and participate in a pooja (blessing ritual)

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Drop Inn Hostel

    Hostel
    day 1

  • Acme Grand Hotel, Habarana

    Hotel 3*
    Days 2, 3

  • Kurumbunkz Hostel Kandy

    Hostel
    day 4

  • Basic Guesthouse

    Guesthouse
    day 5

  • Downtown Hostel, Ella

    Hostel
    Days 6, 7, 8

  • Athgira River Camp, Udawalawe

    Jungle Cabin
    day 9

  • Hotel J, Unawatuna

    Hotel 3*
    Days 10, 11, 12

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    December 6th, 2024
    The tour was excellent, with a wide variety of activities! Even though it's an active tour, there's also plenty of...
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    Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the variety of activities, cultural experiences, and highlights. Hope to see you on another adventure soon! ????
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    Asked on July 21st, 2025

    see max age is 55 ? i am a fit 66 year old - can an exception be made to the age? btw, not sure on dates yet - still looking at options

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    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2025

      The recommended age range is to set the expectation for the overall group dynamic. If you're interested in joining this trip, we would need for you to complete our tour suitability form. The form is intended to help you understand the type of trip you'd be joining and for us to decide if we think the trip would be a good fit for you.

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    Asked on January 1st, 2025

    what is the general age range/ average age of people who go on this trip?

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    • The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2025

      Typically most people will be aged 18 -35 but we do get travellers up to 60 years old on this tour.

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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.
  • Visa
    • 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.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 5% is required to confirm your booking with The Dragon Trip. 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 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and The Dragon Trip will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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