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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Negombo

    Meals
    Dinner (Seafood dinner at local restaurant featuring pol sambol (coconut dish) and roast paan (crispy roasted bread))

    Included Activities

    • Complimentary arrival transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport
    • Welcome dinner at local restaurant with seafood specialities

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation in Negombo (if arriving early)
    Landmarks
    Bandaranaike International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Negombo to Dambulla

    Meals
    Dinner (Sri Lankan style barbecue with fresh grilled fish, meat, vegetables, and sambol preparation demonstration)

    Included Activities

    • Negombo fish market visit
    • Sigiriya (Lion Rock) Fortress visit with guide commentary
    • Sri Lankan style barbecue dinner with sambol preparation demonstration
    Landmarks
    Negombo Fish Market
    Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
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  3. Day 3

    Dambulla

    Included Activities

    • Anuradhapura guided tour of World Heritage site with ancient kingdom ruins
    • Ruwanweliseya Stupa visit
    • Jetawanaramaya Stupa visit
    • Sri Maha Bodhi Tree Temple visit
    • Isurumuniya Temple visit
    Landmarks
    Ruwanweliseya Stupa
    Jetawanaramaya Stupa
    Sri Maha Bodhi Tree Temple
    Isurumuniya Temple
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  4. Day 4

    Dambulla

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Polonnaruwa ancient ruins exploration
    • Polonnaruwa Quadrangle complex visit
    • Polonnaruwa Statue of Parakramabahu I visit
    • Rankot Vihara stupa visit
    • Gal Vihara rock temple visit
    • Lankatilaka temple visit
    • Zero Plastic Impact Centre visit

    Optional Activities

    • Evening drink by the lake in Dambulla
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa Quadrangle
    Rankot Vihara
    Gal Vihara
    Lankatilaka
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Included Activities

    • Dambulla Cave Temples visit with guide commentary
    • Matale spice garden visit

    Optional Activities

    • Evening stroll around Kandy lake
    • Dining at leader-recommended restaurants
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
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  6. Day 6

    Kandy

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Hela Bojun social enterprise)

    Included Activities

    • Royal Botanical Gardens guided tour with botanist
    • Gem museum and lapidary workshop visit
    • Hela Bojun social enterprise lunch
    • Private cultural dance performance at local dancer's home
    • Temple of the Tooth Relic visit
    Landmarks
    Royal Botanical Gardens
    Temple of the Tooth Relic
  7. Day 7

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train ride from Kandy to Nanu Oya
    • High tea experience at Grand Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Evening exploration of Grand Hotel's palatial gardens
    • First-class dinner at hotel on-site restaurant
    Landmarks
    Grand Hotel
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  8. Day 8

    Nuwara Eliya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the prestigious Nuwara Eliya Golf Club)

    Included Activities

    • Single Tree Hill hiking (approximately 40 minutes)
    • Tea estate and tea factory visit
    • Lunch at Nuwara Eliya Golf Club

    Optional Activities

    • Tea tasting at tea factory
    Landmarks
    Single Tree Hill
  9. Day 9

    Nuwara Eliya to Yala

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ella Gap viewpoint visit
    • Yala National Park wildlife safari
    Landmarks
    Ella Gap
    Yala National Park
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  10. Day 10

    Yala

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Yala or Bundala National Park wildlife safari

    Optional Activities

    • Birdwatching in the national park (215 bird species present)
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
    Bundala National Park
  11. Day 11

    Yala to Galle

    Included Activities

    • Beeralu lace weaving activity in local home
    • Galle Fort walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Kataragama Temple visit
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
  12. Day 12

    Galle

    Meals
    Dinner (Sri Lankan dinner following cooking class featuring Ambulthiyal fish curry, lentil dhal, eggplant curry and dessert)

    Included Activities

    • Farmer's market visit
    • Sri Lankan cooking class with dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Cinnamon plantation visit just outside Galle
    • Hiyare Rainforest Reservoir exploration
  13. Day 13

    Galle to Colombo

    Meals
    Lunch (Northern Sri Lankan lunch at courtyard restaurant in former Jaffna family home)

    Included Activities

    • Northern Sri Lankan lunch at courtyard restaurant
    • Colombo city walking tour
    • Pettah fruit and vegetable market visit
    • Red Mosque visit

    Optional Activities

    • Final group dinner with leader and fellow travellers
    Landmarks
    Pettah Market
    Red Mosque
  14. Day 14

    Colombo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extending stay in Colombo (arrange with booking agent)

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  • Premium Sri Lanka in Depth reviewer 1
    February 16th, 2025
    Very comprehensive itinerary, gives you multifacetted insight into this beautiful, diverse country. Accommodation...
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    Traveled in January 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Premium
    Hello Stefania, thank you for taking the time to post this review and for sharing your experience with others. We are delighted to see that you have rated your experience with 5 stars, that your driver, assistant and leader went above and beyond, and that you felt pampered whilst enjoying the beauty and diversity that Sri Lanka has to offer. We hope you have some wonderful memories of this special part of the world and that we can welcome you on another adventures soon.
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  • J
    April 5th, 2018
    Just returned from The Jewels of Sri Lanka tour and we had a great time. Anando was so enthusiastic about his...
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    Traveled in March 2018
    Reply from: Intrepid Premium
    Hi Jean, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Sri Lanka – sounds like you had a wonderful trip! Hope to see you on another trip with us again soon – where to next? Kind regards, Peregrine
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