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Sri Lanka Small Group Tours

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From Negombo to Colombo
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Colombo to Negombo

    Colombo to Negombo
    Start point
    Katunayake, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) Arrivals Terminal)
    Landmarks
    Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport
  3. Day 2

    Negombo to Dambulla

    Negombo to Dambulla
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Peduru party with local music, dancing, and classic Sri Lankan dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Experience traditional Peduru party with local music and dancing
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
  4. Day 3

    Dambulla - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla

    Dambulla - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional farmhouse lunch with fragrant curries, rice, sambals, and pickles using fresh ingredients grown in local gardens), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Polonnaruwa archaeological park
    • Traditional farmhouse lunch with local families
    • Jeep safari through Polonnaruwa wilderness
    • Sundowner at scenic location
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa Archaeological Park
    Gal Vihara
    Royal Palace Complex
  5. Day 4

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Dambulla to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast (Special breakfast brunch at a surprise location), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Special breakfast brunch at scenic location
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  6. Day 5

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
    • Traditional Kandyan dancing and drumming academy performance

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along Kandy Lake
    • Browse lively markets selling spices, handicrafts, and gemstones
    • Relax at the hotel
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Kandy Lake
  7. Day 6

    Kandy to Ella

    Kandy to Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit working Ceylon tea factory with production tour and tea tasting
  8. Day 7

    Ella

    Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike along Pekoe Trail Stage 15 with local hiking guide

    Optional Activities

    • Rest at hotel
    • Spa appointment
    • Explore downtown Ella
    Landmarks
    Pekoe Trail
  9. Day 8

    Ella to Yala National Park

    Ella to Yala National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • First jeep safari through Yala National Park
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
  10. Day 9

    Yala National Park to Galle

    Yala National Park to Galle
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning jeep safari through Yala National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Galle Fort independently
    • Visit historic churches and lighthouses
    • Browse boutique shops and galleries
    • Spend time at the beach
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
    Galle Lighthouse
    Dutch Reformed Church
  11. Day 10

    Galle

    Galle
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Galle Fort

    Optional Activities

    • Browse local art galleries
    • Visit artisan shops selling handmade jewelry and textiles
    • Relax in cafés within the fort's courtyards
    • Spend time at the beach
    • Walk the fort's ramparts
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
    Galle Lighthouse
    Dutch Reformed Church
  12. Day 11

    Galle to Colombo

    Galle to Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Nuga Gama with fragrant rice and curries, freshly made hoppers, spicy sambals, and slow-cooked village specialties in a traditional Sri Lankan village atmosphere beneath a sprawling banyan tree)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day Colombo city tour including Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, Independence Memorial Hall, and Pettah markets
    • Farewell dinner at Nuga Gama
    Landmarks
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Galle Face Green
    Independence Memorial Hall
    Pettah
  13. Day 12

    Colombo

    Colombo
    End point
    Katunayake, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) Departures Terminal)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

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