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Best of Sri Lanka

11 days

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From Negombo to Colombo

4.7 (6,371 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 30
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Negombo
Negombo
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel J (or similar))
Day 2
Negombo to Sigiriya
Negombo to Sigiriya
Meals
Lunch (Authentic Sri Lankan lunch at Hiriwadunna village, surrounded by greenery and wildlife)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sungreen Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Hiriwadunna village
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch at Hiriwadunna village
Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Hiriwadunna Village
Day 3
Sigiriya
Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Sungreen Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion's Rock)
- Included breakfast
- Included dinner
Optional Activities
- Sacred Dambulla Cave Temple visit
Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Dambulla Cave Temple
Day 4
Sigiriya to Kandy
Sigiriya to Kandy
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Topaz (or similar))
Included Activities
- Traditional Kandyan Folkdance show
Optional Activities
- Pidurangala Rock sunrise trek
Landmarks
Pidurangala Rock
Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
Day 5
Kandy to Ella
Kandy to Ella
Accommodation
Hotel (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit a tea plantation and sample Ceylon tea
Landmarks
Nuwara Eliya
Ella
Day 6
Ella
Ella
Accommodation
Hotel (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Walks through Ella Gap
- Visit cascading waterfalls
- Tea plantation viewing
- Explore local cafes and viewpoints
Landmarks
Ella Gap
Day 7
Ella to Udawalawe National Park
Ella to Udawalawe National Park
Accommodation
Hotel (Athgira River Camping (or similar))
Included Activities
- Safari Jeep wildlife exploration at Udawalawe National Park
Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park
Day 8
Udawalawe National Park to Unawatuna via Galle
Udawalawe National Park to Unawatuna via Galle
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel J Unawatuna (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Galle fort city
Optional Activities
- Sri Lankan cooking demonstration and dinner experience
Landmarks
Galle Fort
Unawatuna
Day 9
Unawatuna
Unawatuna
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel J Unawatuna (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Surf lesson at Weligama Bay
Landmarks
Weligama Bay
Day 10
Unawatuna
Unawatuna
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel J Unawatuna (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation in Unawatuna
- Day trip to Mirissa
- Beachfront cafe visits
- Heritage walks
- Local foodie hotspots
Landmarks
Unawatuna
Mirissa
Day 11
Unawatuna to Colombo
Unawatuna to Colombo

Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Hiriwadunna Village

Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Dambulla Cave Temple

Landmarks
Pidurangala Rock
Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)

Landmarks
Nuwara Eliya
Ella

Landmarks
Ella Gap

Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park

Landmarks
Galle Fort
Unawatuna

Landmarks
Weligama Bay

Landmarks
Unawatuna
Mirissa

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel J (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Sungreen Resort (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Hotel Topaz (or similar)
Hotel
day 4
Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Athgira River Camping (or similar)
Hotel
day 7
Hotel J Unawatuna (or similar)
Hotel
Days 8, 9, 10

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Contiki

Platinum Operator

Rating: 4.7 (6,371 reviews)
Response time: 10 hours
Response rate: 80%
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Traveler Reviews

Tour Operator
4.7

Ashliegh5.0•December 2024
Led by Rhiannon
I always have had an absolute blast with Rhi! I’ve had her for now two trips and she is an exceptional tour guide and...
I always have had an absolute blast with Rhi! I’ve had her for now two trips and she is an exceptional tour guide and friend. So punctual, friendly, accommodating and fun! I hope I get her again on another tourShow more
Traveled in January 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for travelling with us, we are pleased you have enjoyed your adventure with us. Moreover, we are thrilled you have enjoyed the company of our Trip Manager-they are great asses to the company.
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Anonymous5.0•December 2024
I’ve done a lot of contiki’s and a few Pither group travel tours and Rhi is by far the best I’ve ever had. Such a...
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Traveled in December 2023
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for taking this adventure with us. We hope to welcome you back again.
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Anonymous5.0•November 2024
Best friendlist , amazing tour guide you'll will ever find ?
Traveled in October 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that your Trip Manager made such a great impression and that you had an incredible journey. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next trip.
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Kat5.0•November 2024
Led by Rhiannon
Rhi was the most amazing travel guide. For the entire trip she went above and beyond to make sure we all got the best...
Rhi was the most amazing travel guide. For the entire trip she went above and beyond to make sure we all got the best out of our time in Sri Lanka. She was filled with hidden gems for us to explore and plenty of local knowledge in the areas we visited. Not only was she fantastic at organising and coordinating all of our travel so we could sit back and relax, she is also extremely caring and wants to make sure everyone is enjoying their trip. I don't think my tour would have been as amazing and as much fun if we didn't get Rhi as our guide!Show more
Traveled in October 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We're so happy to hear that your Trip Manager made such a fantastic impression and that you had an amazing journey. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next adventure.
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Elizabeth5.0•April 2024
Led by Rhiannon
Rhi is the best. Period. Shes literally the whole package. She’s organized, thoughtful, knowledgeable, on top of all...
Rhi is the best. Period. Shes literally the whole package. She’s organized, thoughtful, knowledgeable, on top of all things, always ten steps ahead and anticipating the groups needs, a killer problem solver and most of all, probably one of the coolest, funniest people I’ve ever met. Sri Lanka was amazing but with Rhi as our fearless leader, Sri Lanka will be unforgettable! We love you Rhi!!!Show more
Traveled in December 2023
Sophie5.0•April 2024
A wonderful trip where I made memories I will always treasure. And Rhi was a big part of that. She made sure the...
A wonderful trip where I made memories I will always treasure. And Rhi was a big part of that. She made sure the group was on time to planned trips, while having a good time and bringing good vibes. She made an effort to individually talk to everyone and find out about them on the trip, which didn’t get unnoticed. It’s the little things. Along with being super funny and informative. A beautiful country, a great tour manager and guide and a good group of people - couldn’t have asked for more.Show more
Traveled in January 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for reviewing your adventure with us. We're delighted you appreciated this dynamic itinerary and hear that your Tour Manager made such a positive impression on your group. Thank you for travelling with us.
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Sophie5.0•April 2024
A wonderful trip where I made memories I will always treasure. A beautiful country, a great tour manager and guide...
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Traveled in January 2024
Zach5.0•April 2024
Led by Rhiannon
Rhi was amazing! My second trip with her and she was even better the second time around. She knows what she is...
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Traveled in January 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We're thrilled you had such a great experience from beginning to end. It's great to hear that The Crew made this incredible itinerary so memorable, and we'll pass on your compliments. They've set the bar very high, but we hope we can make your next Contiki adventure even better.
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Bryony5.0•April 2024
Led by Rhiannon
Brilliant tour, with a phenomenal trip manager!
Traveled in December 2023
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for sharing your Contiki experience with us. We're delighted you had such an incredible adventure. We carefully select our team members for their professionalism, passion, and insights into their given regions, so it's great to hear that this was demonstrated so well to your group. We can't wait to create more unforgettable memories with you in the future.
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Anonymous5.0•April 2024
Led by Rhiannon
Best trip manager ever! I’ve done 8 group travel trips and Rhi is by far the best. Lots of love for Rhi!!!!!
Traveled in December 2023

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US $1,568 per person

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Contiki offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $78

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Plan your adventure:

Best of Sri Lanka

Itinerary

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

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