Best of Sri Lanka
- Tour Operator:
- Intrepid Travel
- Max group size:
- 12
- Physical rating:
- Age range:
- 15 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 4402
- Hygiene Measures:
- Included
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Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Discover the unique charm and rich heritage of Sri Lanka
- Climb to the famed Sigiriya and visit the Dalada Maligawa
- Savour traditional food and indulge in delicious local tea
- Learn about the rehabilitation of orphaned baby elephants
- Go sunbathing and dive into the waters of Mirissa beach
Travel, Your Way
Good reasons for travelling privately:
Personalise your trip
Make changes to the itinerary, accommodation, or transport method
Increased safety during COVID
Spend the majority of time amongst your group to reduce exposure to others
Travel more exclusively
Your tour guide can focus all their attention on your group
Travel for a special occasion
Celebrate an important event by only travelling with your friends or family
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Negombo
- Day 2: Anuradhapura
- Day 3: Anuradhapura
- Day 4: Polonnaruwa
- Day 5: Dambulla
- Day 6: Sigiriya – Kandy
- Day 7: Kandy
- Day 8: Bandarawela
- Day 9: Haputale
- Day 10: Jungle Camp
- Day 11: Mirissa
- Day 12: Mirissa
- Day 13: Galle
- Day 14: Colombo
- Day 15: Colombo
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Hygiene Measures
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Customer Photos
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
Norm· March 22nd, 2020The tour was good, our tour guide Indiaka was excellent. Maybe some days had a bit too much squeesed in and didn't leave much free time. As the tour was cancelled with 5 days remaining, we had very little notification from Tour Radar. Now we are being... Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Norma, we’re sorry your tour had to end early due to the coronavirus pandemic. As the scale of the pandemic became better understood, we knew that as a responsible travel company that we needed to temporarily stop travelling. We’re so glad Indiaka,... Show moreTrip date: March 2020- WMWendy· March 21st, 20205 stars - Our guide Indika Prasad was exceptional. - in tour organising, our safety, commentary, after hours support with restaurants and dining, taxi and transport. On the sudden cancellation of the tour Indi kept us fully informed and worked with... Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you so very much Wendy, Prasad will love this feedback! As you booked with Tourradar we are unable to communicate with you directly, but we are refunding trips that were impacted by the pandemics. Thank you.Trip date: March 2020
- AGAlena· January 7th, 2020It was very good overallIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Alena, Amazing to hear you enjoyed your travels with us. We hope to see you on another trip with us soon.Trip date: December 2019
- CPCarol· September 29th, 2019Good group, passionate and informative guide who went out of his way to show us the country he lovesTrip date: September 2019
- AMaree L· September 18th, 2019Very well organised. Excellent guide and support crew. Very professional, knowledgable, empathetic and kind.Best guide ever!Trip date: December 2018Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AJanine H· September 18th, 2019Great guide and group and interesting range of places visitedTrip date: December 2018Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AGemma F· September 18th, 2019Well organised, varied trip &excellent guideTrip date: December 2018Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- ADeborah B· September 18th, 2019Our guide Sumudu Peiris was excellent. Always friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable on local history in each location we visited. He went above and beyond to make the trip wonderful for everyone. I would definitely recommend Sumudu.Trip date: December 2018Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- ACarolyn B· September 18th, 2019Lots of diversity, lots of activities, lots of things to do and seeTrip date: December 2018Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- ACaitlin P· September 18th, 2019I gave this high rating because of the trip leader, SumuduTrip date: December 2018Review collected by Intrepid Travel
Dates & Availability
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When and where does the tour end?
The tour concludes in Colombo on the morning of Day 15. There are no activities planned for today, and after checkout you're free to depart at any time. It's time to say farewell to your newfound travel friends and continue on your travels. Please be aware that the departure point is subject to change until your final documents are released.
- When and where does the tour start?
Your tour begins on Day 1, when you arrive in the beach town of Negombo. There are no activities planned for this day, so you're free to settle in at your hotel and explore the area. At 5.30 pm a welcome meeting will be held, where you can meet your guides and get to know your fellow travellers and future friends! Please be aware that the hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.
- Do you arrange airport transfers?
Of course we can! We are more than happy to assist in arranging your airport transfers, however this is not included in the tour price and will be charged at the standard local rate. Please contact our customer service team for more information once you have a confirmed booking.
- Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Of course we can! If you wish to arrange additional accommodation then please contact our customer support team once you have a confirmed booking.
- I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
Many solo travellers join this trip, and you will be roomed with a member of the same gender for no additional cost. This is an amazing way to bond with your fellow travellers and enrich your travel experience! If you did want a little more privacy then a single supplement can be paid in most cases, and we can arrange you a private room for the duration of the trip. Please contact our customer support team for more information.
- Is there a hotel list available?
All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date, therefore the tour operator cannot confirm a hotel list until this time.
This trip is classed as one of Intrepid's Originals style tours, and most of the accommodation will be in simple 2 - 3 star hotels. These are selected to provide travellers with an authentic local and cultural experience. - Are the flights included?
Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com
- What is the age range of this tour?
This tour accepts travellers between ages 15 - 99, however the general age range of participants is from early 20's to late 30's.
- Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?
A trip note - which contains essential information about your trip will be given to you. Information such as the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc will be mentioned in there. Please contact us for this.
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