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Self Drive Private Tuk-Tuk Adventure: Sri Lanka

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From Kandalama to Tissamaharama
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Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Self-guided
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Kandalama

    Kandalama
    Start point
    Kandalama, Dambulla, Matale, Sri Lanka (Amba Yaalu)
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Amba Yaalu)

    Included Activities

    • Tuk-Tuk training session with safety briefing and driving practice
    • App orientation

    Optional Activities

    • Explore nearby area
    Landmarks
    Amba Yaalu Kandalama
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  3. Day 2

    Kandalama - Knuckles

    Kandalama - Knuckles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Wild Glamping Knuckles)

    Included Activities

    • Tuk-Tuk drive through rural villages and Knuckles mountain range
    • Daily challenge
    Landmarks
    Knuckles Mountain Range
  4. Day 3

    Knuckles - Mandaramnuwara

    Knuckles - Mandaramnuwara
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Tea & Experience Factory)

    Included Activities

    • Tuk-Tuk drive through tea country
    • Tea & Experience Factory visit
    • Daily challenge
    Landmarks
    Tea & Experience Factory
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  5. Day 4

    Mandaramnuwara - Ella

    Mandaramnuwara - Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Onrock)

    Included Activities

    • Tuk-Tuk drive through forested valleys and tea estates
    • Daily challenge
    Landmarks
    Ella
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  6. Day 5

    Ella - Tissamaharama

    Ella - Tissamaharama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Kithala Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Tuk-Tuk drive to southern plains
    • Waterfall stops
    • Daily challenge

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at roadside eateries
    Landmarks
    Tissamaharama
  7. Day 6

    Tissamaharama - Departure

    Tissamaharama - Departure
    End point
    Sandagiripura, Thissamaharama, Hambantota, Sri Lanka (Kithala Resort)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Awards ceremony and farewell party

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer
    • Extra days of beach time
    • Extra days of cultural immersion

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    • 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.
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